Shimano Tekota

  • ironheadr5
    Northeast, Iowa
    Posts: 373
    June 15, 2013 at 4:18 pm #1282616

    Looking to get a Shimano Tekota. Not sure what size to get and how you like them. Will use it long lineing the river for the most part. Thanks for the info!!!

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    June 15, 2013 at 5:12 pm #1178028

    I have 300s, 500s, and 600s. I use the 300s for 3 ways, planer boards, and long lining. 500s for wireline, and the 600s for leadcore. The clicker is a little tough to turn on and off but that is my only complaint. They are smooth as silk in comparison to the Daiwa sealines that they replaced.

    ironheadr5
    Northeast, Iowa
    Posts: 373
    June 15, 2013 at 5:53 pm #1178036

    The 300LC sounds like just the ticket. Thanks John.

    tweedlap11
    Posts: 72
    June 15, 2013 at 8:37 pm #1178059

    I have 2 300’s and 2 500’s and I wouldn’t trade them
    for any other reel made.

    tweed

    ironheadr5
    Northeast, Iowa
    Posts: 373
    June 16, 2013 at 12:58 am #1178072

    Thanks Jim, I just put in my order.

    stevenoak
    Posts: 1713
    June 16, 2013 at 11:48 am #1178098

    Quote:

    I have 2 300’s and 2 500’s and I wouldn’t trade them
    for any other reel made.

    I agree, 300 will handle braid, mono etc. great. Have 600’s that I don’t use, they were a little bulky to handle all day. Went to 500’s for lead that work great. They are definitely worth the extra money.

    artifishal
    Posts: 216
    June 17, 2013 at 2:41 am #1178196

    StevenOak,

    How do the 500s handle the lead line. I am currently using a 600 and wouldn’t mind trying the smaller sized reel. Any pros or cons you have to offer? Can you still get all 10 colors on the spool?

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