Portable lithium batteries free electric reels from the boat’s wiring: clip a pack to the rod, plug in the reel, and fish from any boat. Packs run from about 5 Ah for kite and light use to 15-20 Ah for a full day of deep dropping. Makers include Japanese reel companies and a growing group of US battery specialists, several based in Florida.
This page lists every company in the Electric Reel Batteries category of the Deep Drop Directory: 12 companies from 3 countries. Every company now has a full review, linked below.
Full reviews
- Daiwa Reel Batteries Review
- Miya Epoch Reel Batteries Review
- Shimano Reel Batteries Review
- Banax Reel Batteries Review
- Abyss Battery Reel Batteries Review
- Black Oak LED Reel Batteries Review
- PENN Reel Batteries Review
- BatPower Reel Batteries Review
- Batterysmith Reel Batteries Review
- Dakota Lithium Reel Batteries Review
- Nocqua Reel Batteries Review
- X2Power Reel Batteries Review
Electric Reel Batteries companies
| Company | Country | Key product lines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa (Globeride) | Japan | Super Lithium 12000WPII-C (14.4V, 12Ah), 12000WP-C, 11000WP-C, Tough Battery lead-acid; BM2600 recalled Nov 2021 | daiwa.com |
| Miya Epoch (Miyamae Co., Ltd.) | Japan | No own battery; official power cords (2/3/5/10 m); BatPower ProM made for Command reels | miyaepoch.jp |
| Shimano | Japan | BT Master 11AH (14.4V); Denryokumaru recalled Oct 2023 | shimano.com |
| Banax | South Korea | TIMAX-B 8700 / 10500 (Samsung SDI cells, sold in Korea); US Kaigen owners use BatPower ProK, Abyss or Johnny Jigs packs | — |
| Abyss Battery | USA | Deep-Drop Electric Fishing Reel Battery (10Ah, $299.99), Kite Reel Battery (5Ah, $199.99), holsters, chargers, cords for Daiwa/Shimano/Banax | abyssbattery.com |
| Black Oak LED | USA | 10Ah Deep Drop Battery ($274.50 sale), 5Ah Kite & Deep Drop Battery ($179.59 sale), reel cords, waterproof cases | blackoakled.com |
| PENN (Pure Fishing) | USA | Fathom Electric 5Ah battery (in Reel Kits), FTHSPAREBAT spare ($119.95), 1- and 4-bank chargers, 10 ft power cords | pennfishing.com |
| BatPower | USA | ProF / ProF2 (Daiwa, Shimano 2-pin), ProK (Banax), ProM (Miya Epoch), ProS (Shimano 6-pin); 7.8Ah and 15Ah | batpower.com |
| Batterysmith | Not published | 14.8V lithium-ion reel packs 3,500–20,000mAh ($129–$349), adapter cables for Shimano, Daiwa, Seaborg MJ and Banax Kaigen | batterysmith.com |
| Dakota Lithium | USA | No reel-specific pack; 12V LiFePO4 10Ah ($99, 20A), DL+ 12V 25Ah ($249, 30A), 12V 54Ah; owned by Dragonfly Energy since Aug 2026 | dakotalithium.com |
| Nocqua | USA | Pro Power Kits for fish finders and electronics (20Ah $219.99, 10Ah, 4.4Ah); not built for electric reels | nocqua.com |
| X2Power | USA | Batteries Plus house brand; 12.8V LiFePO4 30Ah ($199.99), 60Ah ($419.99), 9Ah; no reel-specific pack | batteriesplus.com |
What to look for
- Check the pack can deliver the current your reel draws under load.
- Get the correct plug or adapter cable for your reel brand.
- LiFePO4 chemistry is heavier but tolerates heat and abuse well.
- A holster or waterproof case protects the pack from spray.
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