SHIMANO’s strongest and largest ever. A true BEASTMASTER that conquers even the super big and deep sea.
To reel up powerfully by multipoint hooking in full-scale deep water. It must also be able to catch large fish such as yellowfin tuna and kuei with overwhelming speed. Furthermore, it must not break. The BEASTMASTER MD 12000 is SHIMANO’s most powerful and largest electric reel ever, created to deliver the overwhelming power and speed needed to catch big fish in deep water. GIGA-MAX MOTOR, with 2.5 times (*1) the motor torque and 38 kg of practical winding endurance. The drive power that combines overwhelming speed and power is supported by a reinforced gear system that incorporates SHIMANO’s superior durability and attention to detail. The drag force, which is the decisive factor in a fight with an ultra-large fish, reaches an astonishing 43 kg, making it SHIMANO’s most powerful ever for reeling in huge fish with unparalleled power.
The HAGANE body, a highly rigid metal body, houses this astonishing power. The body is protected from heat generated by the drag section by means of a heat dissipation system, enabling the angler to fight for long periods of time. The 80/92 mm long handle makes it easy to reel in the fish when fishing near the boat’s edge.
An undersea information screen displays undersea information in real time in color, essential for catching the moment when you encounter a big fish.
The strongest and largest ever SHIMANO power rod. The MD12000, a „true beast“ boasting power and speed never before experienced, marks a new chapter in big game and deep sea fishing.
*Comparison with the 1:19 BEASTMASTER 9000
*TANKENMARU screen/TANKENMARU scale can be used on all vessels equipped with a TANKENMARU master unit. The Accu-Fish function and fish depth display can only be used on vessels equipped with an ACCU-FISH-compatible master unit.
[About power source] The product is not powered by a lithium battery.To ensure full performance of the reel, we recommend the use of a high-capacity battery (our BT MASTER 11AH).