Name: Daiwa Seapower 1200
Brand: Daiwa
Price: 918.97 USD

3.3/5#4 of 6 in 25 kg drag and up electric reels
3.3

A big-capacity reel for very deep drops and heavy fish where its weight is carried by a rod holder.

30 kgMax drag
120 m/minLine speed
2,110 gWeight
2.1:1Gear ratio

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Pros

Holds 1,000 m of PE 8, the most line here
30 kg of drag for about $920

Cons

At 2.1 kg it is the heaviest of the Daiwas
The slowest loaded line speed here

The Daiwa Seapower family

Every Daiwa Seapower model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drag.

Model	Max drag	Rating	Price
Daiwa Seapower 800	30 kg	3.4/5	$884.71
Daiwa Seapower 1200 (this one)	30 kg	3.3/5	$918.97

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.

Value $30.63 per kg of drag ($918.97, 30 kg)85
Drag 30 kg maximum drag100
Line speed 120 m/min with a 1 kg load0
Weight 14.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 2,110 g)28
Warranty 12 months20

Specifications

Performance
Model number	Seapower 1200
Maximum drag	30 kg
Standard pulling force (JAFS)	28 kg
Line speed, 1 kg load	120 m/min
Gear ratio	2.1:1
Line per handle turn	59 cm
Line capacity (PE no. - metres)	PE 8-1000 / 10-800 / 12-600
Power
Power supply	DC 12-16.8 V
Battery in the box	No
Warranty	12 months
Build
Weight	2,110 g (74.4 oz)
Bearings (ball/roller)	10/0
Handle	Right