DAIWA TANACOM 1200 ELECTRIC REEL

Reengineered for unrelenting power and speed. Few names carry more weight in the electric reel category than Tanacom, and the Daiwa Tanacom 1200 AJ is the most capable version yet — a ground-up overhaul built after years of testing between Daiwa's Japanese engineers and teams in Australia and the US.

The 1200 uses the same trusted core as the Tanacom 1000, but relocates the motor inside the spool itself for a more efficient drivetrain, beefier gears, and less power loss. The result is a reel that's both stronger and faster — a combination that's notoriously hard to engineer, since more speed usually costs you torque.

Key Features

• Motor and gearing housed inside the spool for improved power transfer and durability
• 30% faster retrieve than the previous generation — up to 140m/min
• 20% more winding power, with a maximum winding power of 22lb
• 50lb maximum drag, saltwater-sealed
• Holds up to 1,100 yards of 80lb Daiwa J-Braid — 220 yards more than the Tanacom 1000
• Oversized line guide aperture clears large knots and kite swivels with ease
• Redesigned Dot Monitor LCD screen — brighter, easier to read through polarised lenses
• Simplified menu system for easier setup, whether you're new to electric reels or a long-time Daiwa dendoh user
• Automatic stop and jigging functions, plus manual winding option
• Line counter and depth memory
• Runs off standard 12V DC power, available on most offshore boats
• Washable design to rinse off salt after every trip

Specifications

• Gear ratio: 2.1:1
• Retrieve rate: up to 140m/min
• Max drag: 50lb
• Max winding power: 22lb
• Braid capacity: 80lb/1,100yd, 100lb/880yd
• Power source: 12V DC
• Body: aluminium

Built For

Deep dropping, kite fishing, and big game work where you need serious drag, fast line recovery, and a reel that can run all day without flinching.