Shimano BeastMaster MD 3000

The Shimano BeastMaster MD 3000 is a high-power electric reel built for demanding offshore big-game applications. Its NEW GIGA-MAX MOTOR increases motor torque by 40% compared with the 2016 BeastMaster 3000XP, combining the speed of the 3000XS with the power of the 3000XP.

The brushless motor design eliminates brush wear, supports long service life and maintains strong performance under high-temperature conditions. Maximum drag reaches 25 kg, while the reinforced gear system uses bearing-supported reduction gears to improve durability, winding strength, speed and stability under heavy loads.

The HAGANE Body introduces a highly rigid aluminum frame to the 3000 size, suppressing body flex and supporting powerful winding during fights with large fish or heavy multi-hook rigs from deep water. A large mechanical brake knob enables quick thumb adjustment and increased braking force for fall-oriented techniques, including squid fishing, deep-water fishing and live-bait drop fishing.

The S Compact Body improves palming and control, while the Fire Mach System uses multiple S A-RB bearings around the main rotating shafts to provide fast, low-resistance rig descent. The color Tankenmaru Screen can display bottom depth, bottom structure, fish information and rig trajectory when used with compatible Tankenmaru-equipped boats, while Tankenmaru Scale provides simplified bottom and fish-school information.

Additional technologies include Thermo Adjust Drag Control, e-Exciting Drag Sound, Raku-Raku Mode / Constant Speed Mode and Fine Dot LCD. The reel does not contain a lithium battery; Shimano recommends a high-capacity battery such as the BT Master 11AH to obtain full performance.