About this piece
A Shimano electric reel designed for deep-water fishing, the 17 Playz 800 offers a robust build and powerful retrieval. It delivers a max drag of 10 kg and a high winding speed of 190 m/min, making it suitable for targeting larger species at depth.
Key features
- Gear ratio 5.1:1 with 70 cm retrieve per crank
- Weighs 615 g with spool dimensions 44 mm diameter × 28.8 mm width
- Equipped with 6 ball bearings, 2 roller bearings, and 1 S A-RB bearing
- PE line capacity 3-300m / 4-250m, fluoro capacity 4-300m / 5-230m / 6-180m
- Maximum winding speed 190 m/min, practical winding speed 145 m/min at 1 kg load
- 10 kg max drag with 49 kg Shimano winding force
Best for
- Deep water jigging and bottom fishing
- Targeting large game fish such as tuna, amberjack, and snapper
- Applications requiring high line capacity and powerful electric retrieve
