Shimano Forcemaster 200
#11 in Under 14 kg dragFull review
A tiny electric for light-tackle bottom fishing in shallow water, where low weight matters more than drag.
Amazon $517.96 eBay$517.96
The Shimano Forcemaster 200 is the better electric reel overall, rated 2.0 to 1.7. The Shimano Forcemaster 200 leads on line speed and weight. The Shimano Plays 600 wins on value. The Shimano Plays 600 costs $109.16 less ($408.80 vs $517.96).
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Shimano Plays 600
#12 in Under 14 kg dragFull review
A basic electric for shallow bottom fishing on a budget, not for deep water or big fish.
Amazon $408.80 eBay$408.80
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 200 for line speed (148 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 109 m/min with a 1 kg load) and weight (12.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 395 g) vs 10.6 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 470 g)).
- Choose the Shimano Plays 600 for value ($81.76 per kg of drag ($408.80, 5 kg) vs $103.59 per kg of drag ($517.96, 5 kg)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 14 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shimano Forcemaster 200 | Shimano Plays 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.0/5 | 1.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $103.59 per kg of drag ($517.96, 5 kg) | 15 $81.76 per kg of drag ($408.80, 5 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 0 5 kg maximum drag | 0 5 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 62 148 m/min with a 1 kg load | 0 109 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 18 12.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 395 g) | 4 10.6 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 470 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Shimano Forcemaster 200 | Shimano Plays 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 148 m/min | 109 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 8.2:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 66 cm | 59 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 0.8-270 / 1-220 / 1.5-150 | PE 2-300 / 3-200 / 4-150 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 395 g (13.9 oz) | 470 g (16.6 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 9/1 | 5/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |