Daiwa Seapower 800
A cheap way to get 30 kg of drag for big fish and deep water if weight and speed are secondary.
Amazon $884.71 eBay$884.71
30 kg120 m/min1,980 g
3.0/5
Shimano’s big electric for deep water and heavy fish, priced at the top of the range.
- 25 kgMax drag
- 1,485 gWeight
- 3.1:1Gear ratio
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Pros
- 25 kg of drag
- Holds 1,100 m of PE 6
Cons
- Costs over $1,600
- The Shimano page we use gives no loaded line speed or warranty
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 | BM9000B |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 25 kg |
| Gear ratio | 3.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 88.9 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 6-1100 / 8-900 / 10-650 / 12-550 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 1,485 g (52.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 14/0 |
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