The lowest-cost Daiwa with enough drag and capacity for 600 ft fishing.
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An entry electric for occasional bottom fishing with heavier line, if low price matters most.
- 10 kgMax drag
- 138 m/minLine speed
- 625 gWeight
- 3.6:1Gear ratio
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- The cheapest electric reel here, under $300
- Holds 300 m of PE 6
- Only one ball bearing, so hand winding feels rough
- 10 kg of drag
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 | Plemio 3000 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 10 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 138 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 64 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 4-400 / 5-350 / 6-300 / 8-200 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 625 g (22 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 1/0 |
| Handle | Right |
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