A strong, compact choice for heavier fish and deep water that costs far less than the biggest electrics.
Amazon $1,130.49 eBay
A cheap way to get 30 kg of drag for big fish and deep water if weight and speed are secondary.
- 30 kgMax drag
- 120 m/minLine speed
- 1,980 gWeight
- 2.1:1Gear ratio
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- 30 kg of drag for under $900
- Holds 500 m of PE 10
- Nearly 2 kg
- The slowest loaded line speed here, 120 m/min
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 (this one) | 30 kg | 3.4/5 | $884.71 |
| Daiwa Seapower 1200 | 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.
Specifications
| Model number | Seapower 800 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| 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 6-800 / 8-600 / 10-500 |
| Power | |
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | No |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Build | |
| Weight | 1,980 g (69.8 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/0 |
| Handle | Right |
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