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
3.2/5
The cheaper of Shimano’s two big electrics, with the same drag and gearing as the Beastmaster.
- 25 kgMax drag
- 1,515 gWeight
- 3.1:1Gear ratio
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Pros
- 25 kg of drag for about $48 per kg, well under the Beastmaster
Cons
- Bigger and heavier than the Daiwa 500-class reels
- No warranty or loaded line speed on the page we use
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 | FM9000A |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,515 g (53.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/0 |
Alternatives in this drag
Daiwa Seapower 1200
A big-capacity reel for very deep drops and heavy fish where its weight is carried by a rod holder.
Amazon $918.97 eBay$918.97
30 kg120 m/min2,110 g
Shimano Beastmaster 9000B
Shimano’s big electric for deep water and heavy fish, priced at the top of the range.
Amazon $1,619.99 eBay$1,619.99
25 kg1,485 g
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