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SHIMANO · Electric Reels
Shimano Play 3000 Electric Reel, 3.9 Gear Ratio
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- Item weight
- 2.9 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 8.31 x 6.73 x 5.24 inches
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Electric trolling reel with a 3.9 gear ratio for steady-speed retrieves at depth.
The Shimano Plays 3000 is an electric reel built for deep-drop fishing, where cranking a rig up from far below by hand is hard work. A brush motor with a neodymium magnet does the retrieving, and a dot-matrix screen tracks where your bait sits in the water column. It has a 3.9:1 gearbox, 15 kg of maximum drag and a right-hand layout, and it takes braided line.
Best for
- Slow trolling for deep-water species
- Multi-hour fishing sessions
- Maintaining consistent retrieve depth
Skip if
- You fish from shore or wade
- You need a high speed retrieve
Strengths
- Electric motor eliminates hand fatigue on long trolling runs
- 3.9 ratio suits deep-water presentations
- Right-hand retrieve works with braided line
Trade-offs
- Electric reels need battery power and charging
- Heavy at 2.9 lb compared to manual reels
- Primarily a boat or kayak reel
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | electric reel |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 3.9 |
| Weight | 2.9 lb |
| Max drag | 15 kg |
| Hand orientation | Right hand |
| Line type | Braided |
Facts
| Reel size | 3000 |
|---|
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