Daiwa Seapower 1200

The long-awaited replacement to TANACOM BULL, SEAPOWER is now available and ready to dominate the deep. Fitted with the same MEGATORQUE motor that features in the popular SEABORG reels, SEAPOWER outputs approximately 1.3 times the power compared to a conventional motor design.

The MEGATORQUE delivers smooth start up and excellent durability, and is custom designed by DAIWA to emphasise torque over all else. Sporting the same redesigned frame as TANACOM, the motor is now positioned inside the spool. This enables a more direct drive system with a redesigned planetary gearset featuring much thicker & stronger gears to deliver all that power efficiently to the spool.

SEAPOWER now gives anglers more options than ever to explore the depths off our coastline, with some key upgrades from the TANACOM series SEAPOWER is sure to be a hit with deep-drop anglers all over Australia.

Shimano Status Elite Deep Drop Rod 6'8" PE 5-8

Status Elite Deep Drop rods. A fusion of the beloved Status bent butt and Tiagra game rod, these competitively priced marvels are purpose built for discerning fishermen using electric reels. Crafted with a power carbon composite blank, blending E-Glass and graphite, they deliver exceptional strength and sensitivity. Elevate your fishing game without breaking the bank redefine your adventures with Status Elite Deep Drop.

Daiwa J-Braid 80lb - Multicolour 

The Daiwa J-Braid x8 Multi-Colour is a high-performance, 8-strand braided fishing line designed for superior strength, smooth casting, and accurate depth measurement. Made in Japan, it is a popular choice for anglers requiring a versatile, high-quality, and cost-effective line. 

Combo Breakdown

If you're chasing a serious electric setup with plenty of pulling power, this combo is built for the job. The Daiwa Seapower 1200 is the real workhorse here, running Daiwa’s MEGATORQUE motor — the same technology used in their premium Seaborg reels. Designed to maximise torque, it delivers serious lifting strength when hauling heavy sinkers, deep rigs or big fish from serious depths. With the motor positioned inside the spool and the upgraded gear system, the reel transfers power efficiently and runs smoothly even when it’s under heavy load.

We’ve paired it with the Shimano Status Elite Deep Drop 6'8" PE5–8 rod, which balances really well with a powerful reel like the Seapower 1200. The carbon composite blank blends E-Glass and graphite, giving the rod the strength needed for heavy electric setups while still maintaining the sensitivity to detect bites when fishing hundreds of metres down.

To complete the setup, it’s spooled with Daiwa J-Braid x8 80lb Multi-Colour, which is perfect for heavy offshore fishing. The 8-strand braid provides excellent strength and smooth performance through the guides, while the colour changes make it easy to track depth and line out when fishing deep water.

Overall this combo is ideal for targeting species like bar cod, blue-eye trevalla, hapuku and other deep-water fish, especially when fishing the continental shelf or deeper offshore grounds. Electric reels like this take the strain out of hauling heavy rigs all day, making them perfect for older anglers, anyone dealing with shoulder or arm injuries, or anglers who simply want to let the reel do the hard work while they focus on catching fish.