Electric Reels & Batteries

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Electric fishing reels take the hard work out of deep-water fishing — essential for deep dropping in 100m+ off Perth. At Compleat Angler Nedlands we stock electric reels from Daiwa , Shimano , Banax , Penn , and Wilson , plus compatible batteries and chargers. Whether you're targeting bar cod in 200+ metres, deep dropping for ruby snapper, or saving your back on a big jigging day, an electric reel is a worthwhile investment. All Reels | Overhead Reels . Free shipping on orders over $150. Do I need an electric reel for Perth fishing? If you regularly fish beyond 100m — deep dropping for pearl perch, ruby snapper, or bar cod — an electric reel makes a massive difference to endurance. For standard demersal fishing in 30-80m, a manual overhead is fine. What battery do I need? Most electric reels run on 12V lithium or lead-acid batteries. Lithium are lighter and last longer — a quality 10-15Ah lithium typically lasts a full day. We stock compatible batteries. Can I still fight fish manually? Absolutely. Electric reels crank manually like standard overheads. Most anglers use the motor for retrieval and let-down, then switch to manual when fighting fish. What brands do you recommend? Daiwa Seaborg and Shimano Forcemaster are popular for Perth deep-water fishing. Banax offers great value. Come in and we'll match one to your boat setup and target species. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need an electric reel for Perth fishing?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you regularly fish beyond 100m — deep dropping for pearl perch, ruby snapper, or bar cod — an electric reel makes a massive difference to endurance. For standard demersal fishing in 30-80m, a manual overhead is fine."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What battery do I need?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Most electric reels run on 12V lithium or lead-acid batteries. Lithium are lighter and last longer — a quality 10-15Ah lithium ty