A powered conventional reel that cranks baits up from extreme depths at the push of a button. Used for deep-drop fishing well beyond hand-cranking range.
When to use it
Deep-drop fishing (600–1500+ ft)
Swordfish daytime deep-drop
Tilefish, deep snapper/grouper
Strengths
Handles depths that are impractical to hand-crank
Consistent retrieve, counts line out
Weaknesses
Expensive, needs boat power
Removes much of the hand-to-hand fight
Key facts
Best species: Swordfish, tilefish, deep-water snapper/grouper
