Daiwa Tanacom Power Assist Electric Conventional Reel Model: TANACOM 1200 Gear Ratio: 2.1:1 Retrieve: 23" Weight: 72oz. Braid Cap: 100/880 lbs/yds Mono Cap: 40/600 lbs/yds Max Drag: 50.0lbs. Bearing: 4BB The Tanacom family has a new big brother. The all new Tanacom
1200 holds and astounding 1,100 yards of 80-pound-test Daiwa J-Braid –
that’s 220 yards more than the Tanacom 1000. It also has a 30 percent
faster retrieval rate at a quick 140m/min, and 20 percent more power
with 22lbs of max winding power. Maximum drag pressure has improved,
too. Saltwater-sealed, it now stands at a trophy-turning 50 pounds.
Kite-fishing fans will also appreciate the over-sized line guide
aperture which is big enough to let swivels and large knots pass
through, so go ahead and crank that rig right up to your rod tip. Still,
the biggest improvement must be the new motor placement and gearing
system. Previous Tanacom reels had the motor on the front which was
sufficient. The Tanacom 1200, however, has the motor and new gearing hidden
inside the spool itself – and that positioning really makes a
difference in this reel’s outstanding performance. This new engineering
design allows the same dependable motor we’ve had such great success
with to generate even more power, speed and efficiency. Combine that
with the rigid frame and side-plates, plus repositioned bearings that
see less water exposure, and this reel is ready to rock and roll. It’s
so fast, powerful, smooth, and saltwater tough that I can even see it
pulling double-duty with swordfish, especially considering the
outstanding line capacity. All
the above changes are significant but big game, canyon and offshore fans
will also love the Tanacom 1200’s ease of operation. To that end, you’ll find an easy-to-read LED dot screen and
sealed electronics package with selectable languages to prompt you
through power assist settings and procedures including automatic stop
and jigging features. Using the Tanacom 1200, anglers can choose to
fight fish with the Power Lever and Aluminum Round Knob or let the
12-volt power variable-speed assist do the heavy hauling. When you’re
done for the day, simply wash down the reel without worrying about
wetting the electronics because they are fully sealed.