Electric reels do the heavy lifting on a deep drop: winding a weighted rig and a fish up from 300 to 1,500+ feet, drop after drop. The market splits into compact Japanese reels (Daiwa, Shimano, Miya Epoch) that mount on a standard deep drop rod and run from a portable battery, Korean reels like Banax, and heavy-duty American commercial reels (Lindgren-Pitman, Kristal, Elec-Tra-Mate) built for daily use and hard-wired boat power.
This page lists every company in the Electric Reels category of the Deep Drop Directory: 10 companies from 3 countries. Companies with a full review are linked. We’re adding new reviews every week.
Full reviews
- Daiwa Electric Reels Review
- Miya Epoch Electric Reels Review
- Shimano Electric Reels Review
- Banax Electric Reels Review
- Elec-Tra-Mate Electric Reels Review
- Hooker Electric Reels Review
- Kristal Fishing Electric Reels Review
- Lindgren-Pitman Electric Reels Review
- PENN Electric Reels Review
- Dolphin Electreel Electric Reels Review
Electric Reels companies
| Company | Country | Key product lines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa (Globeride) | Japan | Seaborg 300/400/500, Tanacom, Leobritz | daiwa.com |
| Miya Epoch (Miyamae Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Command CZ-30 / CZ-20 / CZ-15 (ultra-large), CZ-10SP, CZ-9 / CZ-9s, CZ-10HP (large), AT-5S, AT-3S, CAC-5SC, AC-3JP (medium); Tuna Special & Kinme Special editions | miyaepoch.jp |
| Shimano | Japan | ForceMaster, BeastMaster, Plays/Plemio | shimano.com |
| Banax | South Korea | Kaigen 150, Kaigen 1000, Kaigen 7000CP / 7000CP Ghost, 7000PM | — |
| Elec-Tra-Mate | USA | 28 recreational drives for Penn, Fin-Nor & Shimano (e.g. 412-HS for Penn 4/0 Senator), 412-T Turn-A-Mate, 1380-GH & Brute commercial, TD-2000 / TD-4000 teezer-dredge reels | elec-tra-mate.com |
| Hooker Electric | USA | PENN International VI Autostop Electric 30/50/80/130 ($3,989.95–$6,409.95), Standard and Detachable Motor models, 130 Dual Motor, Shimano Tiagra conversions, kite reels; 2 HP brushless 12/24V, ReelTime app | — |
| Kristal Fishing / Bluewater Power Reels | USA | Programmable level-wind electric reels (XL series), non-programmable models, KF001/KF003 deep drop systems w/ rod & mount, 600 Series | bluewaterpowerreels.com |
| Lindgren-Pitman | USA | LP S2-1200, SV-1200 (std/blue/red), SV-2400, DTX Dredge Teaser System (Garmin OneHelm integration) | lindgren-pitman.com |
| PENN (Pure Fishing) | USA | Fathom Electric / Fathom Electric Reel Kit (integrated rechargeable battery) | pennfishing.com |
| Dolphin Electreel | USA | electric conversions of Penn International, Shimano Tiagra and Avet reels, with manual override; about 325 ft/min retrieve | — |
What to look for
- Match line capacity to your deepest drop, with room for braid lost to break-offs.
- Check the power draw and whether the reel needs boat power or can run from a portable lithium pack.
- Look for a line counter, level wind and stop-at-top; they save rigs and fingers.
- Factory service matters on expensive reels. Know where yours gets repaired.
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