A cheap light electric for shallow bottom fishing and light jigging, not for deep-drop weights.
Amazon $538.74 eBay
A light electric for mid-depth bottom fishing and electric jigging for anglers who like a double handle.
- 10 kgMax drag
- 148 m/minLine speed
- 495 gWeight
- 6.5:1Gear ratio
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- Under 500 g with 10 kg of drag
- Double handle for steady hand winding
- Holds only 200 m of PE 3
- Costs more than the 10 kg Daiwas
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | FM600DH |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 10 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 148 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 67 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 2-300 / 3-200 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 495 g (17.5 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/2 |
| Handle | Right |
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