$601
15 kg147 m/min675 g
3.0/5
A US-market power-assist reel for deep dropping and kite fishing that gives big-reel drag and capacity for less than a Seaborg.
- 22 kgMax drag
- 1,910 gWeight
- 2.1:1Gear ratio
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Pros
- 22 kg of drag for about $41 per kg
- Holds 800 m of heavy braid
Cons
- 1.9 kg, heavy to hold
- Daiwa publishes no loaded line speed or warranty term for it
The Daiwa Tanacom family
Every Daiwa Tanacom model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drag.
| Model | Max drag | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Tanacom 800 (this one) | 22 kg | 3.0/5 | $899.99 |
| Daiwa Tanacom 1200 | 22 kg | 3.0/5 | $899.99 |
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 | Tanacom 800 (TC800) |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 22 kg |
| Gear ratio | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 58.7 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | 0.42 mm braid-800 m |
| Build | |
| Weight | 1,910 g (67.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4 |
| Handle | Right |
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