The lowest-cost Daiwa with enough drag and capacity for 600 ft fishing.
Amazon $539 eBay
A cheap light electric for shallow bottom fishing and light jigging, not for deep-drop weights.
- 8.5 kgMax drag
- 150 m/minLine speed
- 480 gWeight
- 5.1:1Gear ratio
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- Lightest reel here at 480 g
- Costs about $540
- 8.5 kg of drag limits it to light work
- No rod clamp
The Daiwa Leobritz family
Every Daiwa Leobritz model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drag.
| Model | Max drag | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Leobritz 200J (this one) | 8.5 kg | 2.7/5 | $516.18 |
| Daiwa Leobritz 300J | 13 kg | 3.3/5 | $539 |
| Daiwa Leobritz S500JP | 16 kg | 3.4/5 | $427.60 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its drag. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 23 Leobritz 200J |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 8.5 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 9 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 150 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 55 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 1.5-450 / 2-300 / 3-200 / 4-170 |
| Power | |
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | No |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Build | |
| Weight | 480 g (16.9 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 |
| Handle | Right |
| Released | 2023 |
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