Electrical Reels Budget <USD500

[alwasdc]

hi all,

need to get some advise on chosing a budget <USD500 type electrical reels for fishing at 200-250m deep sea water. preferably size same like the reels that currently i m using.

currently using:
SIMANO TYROS 30IIS (conventional)

[DaFrogman]

Dude,

I see no replies, so I'll just drop some thoughts on your post.

I personally do not fish with electric reels, but I do have a fishing kaki who now almost exclusively uses them. So far, he has a Miya Epoch Commander 4 and a Daiwa Tanacom Bull Megatwin 750.

The Miya is the bigger reel of the two and I understand that it is within your budget range. The Daiwa is more expensive and in any case, there are probably newer models from both Daiwa and Shimano that may fit your requirements.

Now you mentioned size as a determining factor, i.e. you wanted an electric reel that is similar in size to your Tyrnos 30II. My comment on this is that most electric reels are by design larger due to the need to fit in the motor and electronics for the reel. I seem to see most electric reels being used in the rod holder, since they are heavy and awkward to use especially if you use a cable to connect the reel to a 12V car battery power source. Some of the newer reels use portable lithium ion battery packs that allow you a greater degree of freedom to use the reel in a gimball harness, but I reckon that its still a pretty cumbersome setup, probably similar to using a 50 or 80 sized game reel.

As you are fishing in depths of 200-250m, I certainly understand why you are looking at electric reels. Hauling in huge sinkers and baits at this depth gets less fun each time, especially if its just to check or rebait your rig.

The best thing to do is to go to a tackle shop that has the reels and handle them. Only then will you see if a model suits your eye and fishing style. Pay attention to the features of the reel and also the availability of comprehensive instructions in English. If everything is in Japanese (unless you can read Japanese), it is next to impossible to figure out how to set up your reel. Also check the various features like the speed of retrieve, power of the reel and warranties. They all make a difference. Recently I spoke to a Shimano Rep who said that their electric reels were selling like "Hotcakes" in Malaysia, so check out their product range.

Hope it helps.

Saimee