Name: Shimano Plays 600
Brand: Shimano
Price: 408.80 USD

1.7/5#12 of 12 in under 14 kg drag electric reels
1.7

A basic electric for shallow bottom fishing on a budget, not for deep water or big fish.

5 kgMax drag
109 m/minLine speed
470 gWeight
5.5:1Gear ratio

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Pros

One of the cheapest ways into a Shimano electric
Light at 470 g

Cons

5 kg of drag and slow 109 m/min line speed
Holds just 200 m of PE 3

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.

Value $81.76 per kg of drag ($408.80, 5 kg)15
Drag 5 kg maximum drag0
Line speed 109 m/min with a 1 kg load0
Weight 10.6 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 470 g)4
Warranty warranty not published0

Specifications

Performance
Model number	Plays 600
Maximum drag	5 kg
Line speed, 1 kg load	109 m/min
Gear ratio	5.5:1
Line per handle turn	59 cm
Line capacity (PE no. - metres)	PE 2-300 / 3-200 / 4-150
Build
Weight	470 g (16.6 oz)
Bearings (ball/roller)	5/1
Handle	Right