Daiwa Tanacom 1200 Electric Reels
Daiwa Tanacom 1200 Electric Reels 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 Tanacom 1200 Electric Reels
Daiwa Tanacom 1200 Electric Reels 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.
The Tanacom 1200 is the big brother of the Tanacom family, the size you buy when the job is deep drops, kite duty, or a swordfish that might show up on either. The spool swallows 1,100 yards of 80 lb J-Braid (220 yards more than the Tanacom 1000 manages), and the whole package is saltwater-sealed so a hose-down at the end of the day is part of the routine, not a risk.
The motor moved inside the spool
Earlier Tanacoms carried their motor out front. On the 1200, Daiwa tucked the motor and gearing inside the spool itself, and that placement is where the performance comes from: the same dependable motor delivers more power, speed, and efficiency, the frame and side plates stay rigid, and the repositioned bearings see less water. No-load retrieve runs 140 m/min (about 460 ft/min): roughly 30% faster than the Tanacom 1000, by Daiwa's own math, with 70 lb (35.1 kgf) of momentary winding power for the heavy lifts.
Drag and control
Max drag is a genuine 50 lb (25 kgf), sealed against saltwater, enough to turn a trophy instead of following it. The Power Lever gives you variable-speed control under your thumb, or crank by hand through the 2.1:1 gears and aluminum round knob at 23" per turn. The oversized line-guide aperture is a kite fisherman's detail: swivels and bulky knots pass straight through the levelwind, so you can wind a rig right up to the rod tip instead of hand-lining the last thirty feet.
Electronics that earn their keep
The LED dot-matrix counter reads depth in feet or meters with selectable display languages and a built-in counter lamp for gray light. An adjustable auto-stop halts the retrieve short of the surface, the inverse counter and line-feeding function manage the drop, and a chumming timer re-feeds line on a schedule while you work. The electronics are fully sealed, wash the reel down without a second thought, and a circuit breaker pauses the motor before an overload can hurt it. A rod clamp keeps it locked to the rod for kite work.
Like every electric reel it wants a dedicated battery: it runs on 12 V DC (16.8 V max). A Daiwa electric-reel battery is the recommended source, and it will not run on household AC or 24 V boat power.
Key features
- Motor-in-spool design: more power and speed from a rigid, compact frame
- 1,100 yd of 80 lb J-Braid: deep-drop and swordfish capacity
- 50 lb (25 kgf) sealed max drag
- 140 m/min (~460 ft/min) no-load retrieve, about 30% faster than the Tanacom 1000
- Oversized line-guide aperture: swivels and knots pass through, kite rigs wind to the tip
- Auto-stop, chumming timer, line feeding, alarms: dot-LED counter in feet or meters
- Sealed, washable electronics with overload circuit breaker
Specifications
| Specification | TANACOM 1200 |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 2.1:1 |
| Weight | 2,040 g (72.0 oz) |
| Max Drag | 50 lb (25 kgf) |
| Line Per Crank | 23" |
| Ball Bearings | 4 |
| Braid Capacity (J-Braid) | 60 lb / 1,400 yd · 80 lb / 1,100 yd · 100 lb / 850 yd · 120 lb / 650 yd |
| Mono Capacity | 30 lb / 850 yd · 40 lb / 600 yd |
| No-Load Winding Speed | 140 m/min (459 ft/min) |
| Momentary Winding Power | 70 lb (35.1 kgf) |
| Handle | Power Lever + aluminum round knob |
| Power Supply | 12 V DC (16.8 V max) |
| 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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