Shimano Tekota A Line Counter Reels

#300 and 400 sizes are thumb release. 

#500 size and bigger are flip release.

 

Tekota's legacy of durability and performance continues with the fully redesigned Tekota A lineup of reels. Shimano engineers overhauled the legendary Tekota to enhance the overall performance and durability of these battle-tested reels with improved gear strength and faster line retrieval. The Tekota A lineup now features CoreProtect for increased corrosion protection and a Cross Carbon Drag for increased stopping power when targeting hard-fighting fish. Built upon a HAGANE Body for increased durability and reeling performance, Tekota A models feature a loud clicker and ergonomic S-Compact Body design for enhanced in-hand comfort. For 2022, Shimano adds to the previously redesigned 500 and 600-size Tekota A reels with an all-new 800 size for increased line capacity and stopping power.

 

Product Technologies:

COREPROTECT     

Total Protection, the concept of CoreProtect is simple: to provide water resistance without creating a heavy rotational feeling. There are three key areas of the reel that require protection: the roller clutch, the body, and the line roller. 

CROSS CARBON DRAG    

The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings comared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.

HAGANE BODY     

The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.

S-COMPACT BODY     

S-Compact Body allows for all-day comfort and improved fishability by making the palming side plate up to 25% smaller thna the A-Side plate.

S A-RB     

S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano's A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.

 

Model	RETRIEVE	MONO CAPACITY (#TEST/YD)	WEIGHT (OZ)	BEARINGS	GEAR RATIO	RETRIEVE PER CRANK (IN)	POWERPRO BRAID (LB/YDS)	MAX DRAG (LB)
TEK300HGLCA	Right	12/230, 14/180, 17/150	12oz	3 +1	6.6:1	38	30/290, 40/230, 50/190	24
TEK301HGLCA	Left	12/230, 14/180, 17/150	12oz	3 +1	6.6:1	38	30/290, 40/230, 50/190	24
TEK400HGLCA	Right	12/330, 14/260, 20/160	13.6oz	3 +1	6.6:1	38	40/320, 50/270, 65/195	24
TEK401HGLCA	Left	12/330, 14/260, 20/160	13.6oz	3 +1	6.6:1	38	40/320, 50/270, 65/195	24
TEK500HGLCA	Right	12/440, 14/340, 16/285	16.4	3+1	6.3:1	38	40/390, 50/330, 65/240	24
TEK501HGLCA	Left	12/440, 14/340, 16/285	16.2	3+1	6.3:1	38	40/390, 50/330, 65/240	24
TEK600HGLCA	Right	16/390, 20/300, 25/240	17.1	3+1	6.3:1	38	40/540, 50/460, 65/330	24
TEK601HGLCA	Left	16/390, 20/300, 25/240	17.1	3+1	6.3:1	38	40/540, 50/460, 65/330	24
TEK800PGLCA	Right	30/525, 40/385, 50/315	30.7	4+1	3.9:1	35	50/1250, 65/920, 80/750	35