Daiwa Seaborg 500J Electric Reels 2026
Daiwa Seaborg 500J Electric Reels 2026 is out of stock and on order, it will ship as soon as it arrives. Most items take 2-5 days to get and you'll be contacted before the order is processed.
Delivery & Shipping
Delivery & Shipping
Do you offer free shipping?
We offer free domestic shipping on most orders over $150 subtotal. This excludes oversized and bulky items such as rods, blanks, gaffs, some tackle boxes, lobster nets, landing nets and other large items. Any 1 piece rod over 7'10" in length often incurs the biggest oversize fees charged by domestic shipping companies although we do have lower rates via other carriers on the West Coast. Any additional shipping fees will be automatically calculated at checkout before any billing is done.
What countries do you ship to?
We currently ship products within the US and to almost every country in the world, covering all available destination via UPS and DHL. International shipping times depend on the products and destination. Shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout, for most countries we also collect Duties and Taxes and prepay them so you do not have to deal with the carrier or customs.
How long will it take to get my order?
Standard shipping can take 3-8 business days depending on location and order volume. If you have requested spooling on your reel or rigging on your lures then it could take an additional day or two. Next day & 2 day shipping is available on most domestic orders (for an additional charge). Orders placed after 12pm Pacific Standard Time will be processed the next business day.
What carriers do you ship with?
We work with UPS, FedEx, US Postal Service, GLS and DHL. When your order qualifies for free shipping or has a rod that qualifies for discounted shipping we reserve the right to choose which carrier it is sent with, otherwise you can pick the service you want. UPS Ground ranges from 1 to 7 day delivery, USPS Priority Mail is typically 1-3 days but is not a guaranteed express service, and USPS Ground Advantage takes roughly 3-7 business days. Longer rods are generally sent via GLS unless otherwise specified, this service ranges from 1 - 10 days.
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Daiwa Seaborg 500J Electric Reels 2026
Most big electrics end up living in a rod holder. The Seaborg 500J is built for the anglers who'd rather hold the rod: a 500-size frame at just 750 g (26.5 oz), light enough to feel the bite and set the hook in-hand, with enough reel underneath to winch serious fish out of the rocky depths — and it's every bit at home in the holder when the sinker gets heavy.
MAGMAX-G muscle, JOG control
Daiwa's most advanced brushed motor, the MAGMAX-G (3-year motor warranty), puts out 165 lb (75 kgf) of momentary winding power and winds an outright fast 215 m/min at no load. The JOG POWER LEVER puts all of it under one thumb — speed and clutch together — so you play the fish like you would on conventional gear. HYPERDRIVE DIGIGEAR keeps the 3.8:1 hand-crank smooth under load (22.8" per turn on an adjustable 75–85 mm handle arm), and a MAGSEALED ball bearing on the spool shaft seals out water where corrosion starts, among 16 bearings plus 2 rollers.
Drag and the drop
Max drag is 50 lb (23 kg) — deep-drop grade stopping power in a hand-held reel. Auto jigging programs, adjustable auto-stop, line feeding, fukase (bite-alarm) mode, fixed and constant-speed winding, timer and chum timer, depth alarms with revision, and a fishing-history log all run from the glare-resistant dot LCD, in feet or meters with multi-language display, counter lamp, and an overload breaker. Note: the rod clamp is sold separately on this model.
Runs on DC 12–16.8 V — Daiwa's Super Lithium or Tough Battery series is the recommended source; it will not run on household AC or 24 V boat power. Gulf and Atlantic anglers point it at tilefish, snapper, and grouper; out here it's deep rockfish, lingcod, and halibut.
Key features
- 750 g (26.5 oz) — fish it in-hand or from the holder
- MAGMAX-G motor — 165 lb momentary winding power, 215 m/min, 3-yr motor warranty
- 50 lb (23 kg) max drag
- JOG POWER LEVER — speed and clutch under one thumb
- MAGSEALED spool-shaft bearing + HYPERDRIVE DIGIGEAR
- Auto jigging, auto-stop, fukase mode, chum timer — ft/m dot LCD
- Rod clamp sold separately
Specifications
| Specification | SEABORG 500J (SB500J) |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 3.8:1 |
| Weight | 750 g (26.5 oz) |
| Max Drag | 50 lb (23 kg) |
| Line Per Crank | 22.8" (58 cm) |
| Bearings | 16 ball (incl. MAGSEALED + CRBB) + 2 roller |
| Braid Capacity | 40 lb / 550 yd · 50 lb / 440 yd · 65 lb / 330 yd |
| Fluoro/Nylon Capacity | 25 lb / 380 yd · 30 lb / 330 yd · 35 lb / 270 yd |
| No-Load Winding Speed | 215 m/min |
| Momentary Winding Power | 165 lb (75 kgf) |
| Handle | Aluminum round knob, adjustable 75–85 mm arm |
| Power Supply | DC 12–16.8 V (Daiwa Super Lithium / Tough Battery recommended) |
| Depth Display | 0–9,842 ft (3,000 m), feet or meters |
Electric reel power & care basics
Electric reel power & care basics
Power. Electric reels run on DC battery power only — never household AC, and never a 24V boat system unless the reel is rated for it (this reel's rating is in the spec table). A dedicated, waterproof reel battery — Daiwa's Super Lithium or Tough Battery series, or a marine deep-cycle — beats running off the boat, whose voltage swings can trip the reel's protection circuit mid-fight. Use only a lithium pack the maker specifies for your model.
If it slows down or stops: it's usually the battery, not the reel. Below about 10V the reel restricts its winding power, and an overload breaker pauses winding for a few seconds under an excessive load or heat spike, then resumes. A cord connected with reversed +/- polarity won't conduct at all.
Care. Rinse gently in cool fresh water (under 30°C/86°F) — mild dish soap and a soft sponge for grime, no solvents or stiff brushes — then dry completely, loosen the drag, and drain the handle knob before storage. Store the power cord disconnected and treat it as a consumable: Daiwa recommends a new cord every two years or roughly 60 outings. And don't open the reel up yourself — the electronics aren't user-serviceable.
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