Daiwa 2026 Seaborg 500J USA Electric Reel

The Daiwa Seaborg SB500J Electric Reel is built for deep drop fishing and vertical jigging, giving anglers a compact electric option that’s comfortable to fish in-hand or from a rod holder. Its small 500-size frame keeps the setup light enough to feel the bite, set the hook, and stay connected through the fight—without the oversized, heavy feel common to many electric reels.

Its truly made to fish up to 50 pound braided main line + a #60 Test Leader

Within that compact body, it packs Daiwa’s advanced MAGMAX G brushed motor and is rated for 166 lbs of momentary winding power. The JOG POWER LEVER keeps control simple, letting you activate the reel and adjust retrieval speed with a push of your thumb so you can work a fish in a more traditional, hands-on way. For long-lasting smoothness, a strategically placed MAGSEALED ball bearing along the spool shaft helps prevent water intrusion while maintaining smooth rotation.

Designed for ocean depth work, it’s aimed at deep drop applications in the 800–1200 ft range, whether you’re targeting deep snapper, tilefish, and grouper in the Atlantic and Gulf, or deep rock cod, lingcod, and halibut in the Pacific.

Features

• Compact 500-size frame designed for in-hand or holder-mounted fishing
• MAGMAX G brushed motor
• 166 lbs of momentary winding power
• JOG POWER LEVER thumb-controlled retrieval
• MAGSEALED ball bearing along the spool shaft to help prevent water intrusion