July 29, 2010
The Electric Fishing Reel - Buyers Guide
The freshest and greatest addition to the modern fisherman's repertoire is the introduction of the electric fishing reel. Before this important add-on to the fisherman gear was invented, it was mostly a guessing game when trying to determine length of line out of the reel and exact drag and quickness of the line. The LCD readout on the top} electric fishing reels are easy to read and will help the fisherman make decisions when reeling in a really big fish.
The best electric fishing reel for the money is the Daiwa Power Assist 3000 Electric Reel. This reel goes for between $2900-$3100 if bought brand new. Most electric fishing reels can be bought used for much less, but it is essential to always verify the physical condition of all used electric fishing reels prior to completing the deal on a purchase.
Another top electric fishing reel being sold is a Daiwa Tanacom Bull TB 1000 Electric Reel 70 KG Drag. The price for a new version of this reel is approximately $850 but EBay currently has several available for $600 from quite a few sport fishing equipment clearance web sites.
The Daiwa Tanacom Bull TB 1000 Electric Reel 70 KG Drag is a less expensive model of Daiwa's flagship electric fishing reel, the Daiwa Power Assist 3000 Electric Reel. This electric fishing reel is still a top quality and simple to manage reel for the cost.
Another top fishing reel is the Pinnacle MATRIX-700 Electric Fishing Reel. An affordable electric fishing reel fresh out of the box at about $550 it can frequently be found at EBay or other dependable internet sites for less than $400. The Pinnacle MATRIX-700 has all the features of the more expensive electric reels but it does not give up function. The reel is fast and the LCD readout is extremely durable and easy to read.
If it is within your budget the number one electric fishing reel to find is the Daiwa Power Assist 3000 Electric Reel. It is the Lamborghini of the electric reels and if if you can find it used for less than $1600 it is a must purchase.
Filed under Fishing Rod Building by Mick