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This 2024 model is available in size 500, an attractive option for anglers who want to enjoy the benefits of electric assistance without having to carry a particularly bulky reel. The Tanacom 2024 weighs 800 g and features an aluminum frame, spool, and handle. It has 8+1 bearings, including one CRBB, and a drag rated at 16 kg.
Electric take-up at speeds of up to 135 m per minute
The biggest innovation, of course, lies in its electric system. Daiwa reports a retrieve speed of approximately 135 meters per minute, a clear advantage when you need to regularly monitor a rig operating at great depths.
The Tanacom 2024 also features the Jog Lever. Positioned for easy operation, this control allows you to engage and control the electric retrieve while keeping one hand on the rod. This is a significant advantage when a fish strikes or when the boat is drifting and requires quick course corrections.
Daiwa has also redesigned the display with a new LCD screen designed to remain legible in bright sunlight?a situation that is, of course, common at sea.
500 meters of braided line to explore the depths
With a rated capacity of 500 m of 0.28 mm braided line, the Tanacom 500 offers ample line capacity for many deep-water fishing trips. Its gear ratio is 3.5:1, and manual retrieval reaches 55 cm per turn of the handle.
Its natural habitat remains deep-water fishing. In particular, it allows anglers to use multi-hook rigs and heavy weights to target fish near the bottom. Daiwa also markets, under the Tanacom brand, various rigs specifically designed for deep-water fishing, including ?Extra Heavy? versions intended for heavy-duty fishing.
Electric assistance really comes into its own when changing fishing spots. Hauling a heavy rig back up from a depth of 150 or 200 meters becomes much less strenuous, allowing you to make more drifts and devote more energy to the fishing itself.
Choosing the Right Diet
However, an electric reel requires a suitable power setup. Daiwa recommends using a battery dedicated to the reel, as onboard power sources may experience voltage fluctuations that could trigger the electronic safety features and disrupt the retrieve.
Special care must also be taken when filling and calibrating the depth gauge to ensure a reliable depth reading. After each outing?especially in a marine environment?it is essential to maintain the reel and its connections.
With its 500 size, 16 kg drag, 500 m line capacity, and 135 m/min electric retrieve, the Daiwa Tanacom 2024 stands out as a particularly appealing solution for making deep-water electric fishing more accessible while remaining a manageable unit. It?s a technical tool that doesn?t do the fishing for the angler, but it does spare them a good portion of the endless hauls.
