Daiwa Seapower 800

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 6'10" PE 3-6

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 65lb Bulk Spooling - 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 looking for a powerful electric setup that still feels balanced and easy to fish all day, this combo sits right in the sweet spot. The Daiwa Seapower 800 is the workhorse of the setup, running Daiwa’s MEGATORQUE motor — the same technology used in their premium Seaborg reels. Built to focus on torque, it delivers serious lifting power when hauling heavy sinkers, deep rigs or solid fish from the bottom. With the motor positioned inside the spool and the upgraded drive system, the reel transfers power efficiently and runs smooth even when it’s under heavy load.

We’ve matched it with the Shimano Status Elite Deep Drop 6'10" PE3–6 rod, which balances really well with a reel of this size. The carbon composite blank combines E-Glass and graphite, giving the rod the strength needed for heavier offshore fishing while still maintaining the sensitivity to detect bites when fishing deeper reefs or structure.

To complete the setup, it’s spooled with Daiwa J-Braid x8 65lb Multi-Colour, a great braid choice for electric reel fishing. The 8-strand construction provides excellent strength and smooth performance through the guides, while the colour changes help anglers easily track how much line is out when fishing different depths.

Overall this combo is ideal for targeting species like bar cod, blue-eye trevalla, kingfish and other deep reef fish, while still being versatile enough for heavier offshore reef fishing. Electric reels like this take the strain out of lifting big sinkers and deep 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.