Shimano Plemio 3000
An entry electric for occasional bottom fishing with heavier line, if low price matters most.
Amazon $292 eBay$292
The Shimano Plemio 3000 is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The Shimano Plemio 3000 leads on value. The Shimano Plays 800 wins on line speed. The Shimano Plemio 3000 costs $107 less ($292 vs $399).
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Shimano Plays 800
A low-cost electric for mid-depth bottom fishing where 300 m of line is enough.
Amazon $399 eBay$399
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shimano Plemio 3000 for value ($29.20 per kg of drag ($292, 10 kg) vs $39.90 per kg of drag ($399, 10 kg)).
- Choose the Shimano Plays 800 for line speed (145 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 138 m/min with a 1 kg load).
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 Plemio 3000 | Shimano Plays 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $29.20 per kg of drag ($292, 10 kg) | 66 $39.90 per kg of drag ($399, 10 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 9 10 kg maximum drag | 9 10 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 40 138 m/min with a 1 kg load | 56 145 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 40 16 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 625 g) | 42 16.3 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 615 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Shimano Plemio 3000 | Shimano Plays 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 138 m/min | 145 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 64 cm | 70 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 4-400 / 5-350 / 6-300 / 8-200 | PE 3-300 / 4-250 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 625 g (22 oz) | 615 g (21.7 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 1/0 | 8/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |