Recommended for beginners! The 6 Latest Electric Reels

This article is based on a Japanese article and has been machine translated.

When you are fishing from a boat, you often have to go to depths of almost 100 meters to catch fish, and it is quite difficult to reel in the trap from such a deep place.

This is where electric reels come in handy, as they use the power of electricity to wind up the hook.

Electric reels are now an indispensable item in boat fishing, and it is recommended that beginners who are just starting out purchase an electric reel.
In this article, we’ll show you how to choose an electric reel that you won’t regret, as well as the latest electric reels that we recommend for beginners.

How to choose an electric reel without regrets

First, let’s discuss how to choose an electric reel without regrets.
By understanding the following three things, you can choose an electric reel that suits your purpose and satisfies your needs.

Size 200 to 600 is recommended

Electric reels are available in a fairly wide range of sizes, from No. 200 to No. 3000 for Daiwa and No. 300 to No. 9000 for Shimano.

However, since the largest reels of both Daiwa and Shimano are designed for targeting tuna and marlin, it is unlikely that a beginner would purchase one.
The best electric reels for beginners to buy are the 200 to 400 size reels for Daiwa and the 300 to 600 size reels for Shimano.

These sizes are ideal for catching horse mackerel, snapper and yellowtail, which are easy for beginners to target, and can be used for a relatively wide range of fishing.
Therefore, if you haven’t decided what you want to fish, you should choose size 200 to 500.

Choose the right electric reel for your target.

If you have a specific target in mind, it is best to choose a reel that suits your needs. For example, if you are targeting relatively small sized fish such as horse mackerel and saki, you should choose a smaller size electric reel such as 200 or 300.

If you are targeting medium-sized fish such as yellowtail and snapper, choose reels No. 400 to 600 and if you are targeting larger fish such as bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin, etc., you should choose a reel of 800 or larger.

Also, electric reels sold by major manufacturers have target fish species, so you can feel confident in choosing the right one.

The ideal budget is 70,000 yen

The ideal budget for a beginner buying their first electric reel is about 70,000 yen, which is higher than a manual reel.

This is because the market price of the electric reel itself is high, and if you are considering starting boat fishing, you need a budget of about 70,000 yen.
With about 70,000 yen, you can buy an electric reel that will allow you to enjoy fishing comfortably for a long time.

Also, the price of an electric reel often increases in proportion to the size of the reel, so if you want to target larger fish, you may need to spend more than that.

In this article, we have picked up electric reels that can be purchased mainly within 70,000 yen, so please take a look at them for reference.

6 Latest Electric Reels for Beginners

Here, we will introduce six of the latest electric reels for beginners.
We have carefully selected the best reels for beginners, and we hope you will find them useful.

Recommendation 1: Daiwa Leo Blitz 200J

The Leo Blitz 200J is an electric reel that is ideal for targeting relatively small fish such as horse mackerel and sardines.

One of its main features is its lightness and functionality, which makes it possible to control the reeling strength with one hand.
When the power is turned up to the maximum, it is powerful enough to fight with unexpectedly large fish.

In addition, the ATD (Automatic Drag System) is used for the drag, which is the basic performance of the reel, making it an attractive entry-level electric reel.

If you are looking for a high performance electric reel within 70,000 yen, please consider purchasing one.

Recommendation 2: Daiwa Leo Blitz S400

The Leo Blitz S400 is an electric reel with more power than the S200, and is good at targeting medium-sized fish such as sea bream and flatfish.

The body is made of durable aluminum die-cast body, so you can feel safe even after repeated powerful reeling.
It also features a more compact body than the typical 400 size electric reels, making it easy to operate with one hand.

Furthermore, the price is 48,000 yen, which is quite low for an electric reel, making it easy to purchase even for beginners who have just started fishing.
We recommend this reel to anyone who wants to use an electric reel to target snapper, yellowtail, and other fish that are fun to catch and eat.

Recommendation 3: Daiwa Seaborg 300J

The Seaborg 300J is recommended for those who want to target small fish such as horse mackerel and yellowtail as well as medium-sized fish such as snapper and yellowtail.

The weight of the reel is 560g, which is unimaginably light compared to conventional electric reels, making it less tiring to operate with one hand.
It is not only the weight that makes it easy to handle, but also the powerful Magmax motor that delivers more power than ever before.

The Magmax motor is also more powerful than ever before, allowing you to fight for the big fish that would otherwise overwhelm a standard 300 size electric reel.

Recommendation 4: Shimano Play’s 600

This is an electric reel with excellent cost performance that supports a wide range of fish that can be targeted by boat fishing, such as sea bream, flatfish, and yellowtail.

Although priced in the 50,000 yen range, it has a maximum reeling force of 15 kg, and its reeling force as an electric reel is not inferior to higher-end models.
It also has an excellent feature that allows you to switch between a mode that automatically adjusts the reeling force according to the load on the reel and a mode that reels at a constant speed.

The mode that adjusts the winding force according to the load on the reel is especially suitable for those who are not used to using electric reels.
It is truly an ideal product as the first electric reel for beginners.

Recommendation 5: Shimano Force Master 600

This is Shimano’s pride and joy, an electric reel that uses the latest technology called Touch Drive, which allows you to adjust the speed of the reel in 31 different ways with the touch of a thumb.

This feature allows you to finely adjust the reeling force with one hand, which significantly reduces the risk of falling apart when a big fish is caught.

Other features include a body made of CI4+ carbon reinforcement material and durable ball bearings, making it a reel with excellent basic performance.

Its ease of use and performance will make even advanced anglers who are used to handling electric reels want one.
The price is a bit expensive, in the 80,000 yen range, but it is the best electric reel for those who want to enjoy boat fishing in earnest.

Recommendation 6: Shimano Force Master 200

The Force Master 200 is the most compact electric reel among the six products introduced here.

With a body so compact that it can be wrapped in the palm of your hand, you can handle it just like a non-electric reel, and even children and women can operate it comfortably.

Of course, it is also equipped with advanced features such as touch drive, which is unique to the Force Master series, making it a top-class electric reel.

This electric reel can be used to enjoy various types of boat fishing, especially for small fish such as horse mackerel and sardines, and should be a candidate for anyone who wants to start boat fishing.

Choose the right electric reel and enjoy comfortable fishing!

Electric reels are not cheap, which is why it is important to choose a product that can be used properly.

Also, fishing with an electric reel can be quite comfortable and enjoyable if you choose the right electric reel.

So, if you are planning to buy an electric reel in the future, please take a look at the selection methods and recommended products introduced here.

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