
Review Summary
Salt/Fresh Water Trolling Reel
Frame: Die-Cast Aluminum, Bearings: Stainless Steel, Handle: Aluminum, Drag Washers: Dartanium
Right Hand Only
4.2:1
16 oz. (454 g)
(Test lbs./Yds.); 16/390, 20/300, 25/240, (Test kg/Meters) 7.26/357, 9/274.3, 11.34/219.5
18 lbs. (8.2 kg)
25" (63.5 cm)
022255056311
With line capacity, construction and advanced features, the Tekota is a great solution for anglers who troll for both fresh and saltwater species. Great Lakes anglers will appreciate the palm-able line counter, and saltwater enthusiasts will appreciate the durability and strength. Solidly-built star-drag reel packed with features like Super Stopper, and A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings). Super Stopper anti-reverse uses a one-way stainless steel roller bearing that eliminates back-play. This provides the angler with instant hook setting power. The Anti-Rust Bearings (A-RB) These stainless steel ball bearings are specially treated to drastically increase the corrosion resistance of the bearings in high salinity environments. The metal construction showcased in the Tekota now appears throughout Shimano's metal series products. Metal frames not only keep moving parts in precise alignment, they also feature the use of the latest anodization, plating and painting techniques for a beautiful and durable finish.
The Tekota star-drag reel is equipped with 4 bearings, 3 ball and 1 roller. Reel has a maximum drag of 18 lbs. (8.2 kg) with a retrieve per crank of 25" (63.5 cm) and a gear ratio of 4.2:1. The reels mono line capacities are (Test/Yds.); 16/390, 20/300, 25/240, (Test/Meters) 7.26/357, 9/274.3, 11.34/219.5. Reels weigh 16 oz. (454 g). Reel has a right hand retrieval handle. Reels has super stopper anti-reverse plus backup anti-reverse pawl, die-cast aluminum frame, one-piece aluminum handle-side, side plate, precision click" star drag, Dartanium drag washers, oversized clicker button for ease of use and reel comes with an owner's manual.