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Shimano  |  SKU: SHI-TEK500HGA

Shimano Tekota A Conventional Reel

$349.99 CAD
  • Gear Ratio: 6.3:1
  • Max Drag: 24
  • Weight: 15.5
  • PowerPro Line Capacity: 40/390, 50/330, 65/240
  • Mono Line Capacity: 12/440, 14/340, 16/285
  • Retrive: Right
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The Shimano Tekota A Conventional Reel builds on a legacy of durability and performance, redesigned to deliver greater strength, smoother operation, and improved line management for serious anglers. Engineered for trolling and heavy-duty applications, the Tekota A is a reliable workhorse for salmon, halibut, and offshore fishing.

Shimano upgraded the Tekota A with enhanced gear strength and faster line retrieve, giving you more control when fighting powerful fish. The rigid frame construction maintains alignment under load, while the smooth drag system delivers consistent pressure throughout the fight. Whether you're running downriggers or trolling open water, this reel is built to perform day after day.

Designed for versatility and longevity, the Tekota A offers dependable performance in demanding saltwater environments, making it a go-to choice for anglers across Vancouver Island and beyond.

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Lou B. (Canada)
500 / Right Hand
I am using this reel to troll for lake trout

I am using this reel to troll for lake trout. I have an older version of the same real that has held up beautifully over the years. This new Tekota 500 is very smooth, has a great drag and has a very sleek profile.

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Nicholas (Canada)
600 / Left Hand
Decent reel but a few design flaws

After using it for a full week I can comfortably say that this is a nice reel but it has a few issues.

First is that it doesn’t auto click in the bail when you start to wind back in, second is that to tighten the bail you rotate the gear next to the handle clockwise, but to tighten the drag you rotate the gear on the handle counterclockwise which is very counter intuitive.

I will say the winding is nice but the clicker sound being constant if you decide to engage it was rather annoying to deal with.

It’s a decent reel but these issues made it hard to fully enjoy using the device.

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