The lowest-cost Daiwa with enough drag and capacity for 600 ft fishing.
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A light electric for bottom fishing in shallow to mid depths, where the 10 kg drag is enough and a small reel is easier on the arms.
- 10 kgMax drag
- 155 m/minLine speed
- 490 gWeight
- 5.1:1Gear ratio
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- Under 500 g, light enough to hold all day
- Cheapest way into a Daiwa Seaborg
- 10 kg of drag is too little for deep-drop weights
- Standard 1-year warranty only
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 22 Seaborg 200J |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 10 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 10 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 155 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 |
| Power | |
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | No |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Build | |
| Weight | 490 g (17.3 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 |
| Handle | Right |
| Released | 2022 |
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