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TEK300LC

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 12/275
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 12 Lbs.
Recovery: 25" Per Turn
Reel Weight (oz): 14.3 		1280704
Your Price: $179.99
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TEK500

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 12/440
Braid Capacity: 40/390
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 18 Lbs.
Recovery: 25.0"
Reel Weight (oz): 15.3 		1001573
Your Price: $169.99
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TEK600

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 16/390
Braid Capacity: 40/515
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 18 Lbs.
Recovery: 25.0"
Reel Weight (oz): 16 		1001575
Your Price: $179.99
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TEK700

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 25/410
Braid Capacity: 50/735
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 24 Lbs.
Recovery: 33.0"
Reel Weight (oz): 28.8 		1001576
Your Price: $199.99
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TEK800

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 25/530
Braid Capacity: 50/820
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 24 Lbs.
Recovery: 33.0"
Reel Weight (oz): 29.8 		1001577
Your Price: $199.99
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TEK500LC

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 12/440
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 18 Lbs.
Recovery: 25" Per Turn
Reel Weight (oz): 16.3 		1001578
Your Price: $179.99
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TEK600LC

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 16/390
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 18 Lbs.
Recovery: 25" Per Turn
Reel Weight (oz): 16.9 		1001581
Your Price: $189.99
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TEK700LC

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 25/410
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 24 Lbs.
Recovery: 33" Per Turn
Reel Weight (oz): 28.8 		1568478
Your Price: $239.99
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TEK800LC

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4.2:1

 Line Capacity: 25/530
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 24 Lbs.
Recovery: 33" Per Turn
Reel Weight (oz): 29.9 		1568479
Your Price: $249.99
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  • Solid, technically advanced, palmable levelwind reels
  • Rugged 1-piece die-cast aluminum frame
  • Aluminum and graphite side-plates
  • A-RB™ ball bearings plus one-way roller bearing
  • Super Stopper® anti-reverse system
  • Line counter models for precise presentations

The Shimano Tekota Levelwind Reels are solid, technically advanced, palmable levelwind reels designed to keep you trolling comfortably for years. Built on a rugged 1-piece die-cast aluminum frame with aluminum and graphite side-plates for maximum strength and minimum weight, the Tekota Levelwind Reels featurea unique crossbar-forward design that provides direct access to the spool, a non-disengaging levelwind system with underbrace for better line management, oversized clicker, and a non-slip Septon™ ergonomic power handle. Inside, the smooth-meshing 4-bearing system incorporates 3 specially machined A-RB™ corrosion-resistant ball bearings, plus a one-way roller bearing associated with the Super Stopper® anti-reverse system.

Line counter models feature a built-in line counter that tells you exactly how much line is out (in feet) allowing you to make more precise presentations. Models 500 and 600 are equipped with counter-balanced handles for wobble-free retrieves; Models 700 and 800 have adjustable handles.

Line recovery in inchers per handle turn.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 19 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Solid smooth reel I have switched all my halibut and salmon fishing reels to Shimano Tekota series reels. These levelwind reels are super smooth reeling and casting, and large star drag performs flawlessly for even the heftier halibut. I troll for salmon exclusively with the Tekota 600 which has a large line capacity and super efficient drag February 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tekota 500 Smooth drag, silent when clicker is off and nice big handle for cranking on big fish plus a linecounter what more can you ask for. Instead of buying cheaper linecounter reels save your money and get this one October 1, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nice well thought out design I bought the TEK500 reel for surfcasting in Galveston. I had misgivings about this reel being primarilly a trolling/boat reel.The Shimano rep assurred me that it worked well as a surfcaster, Took it out with my Ocean Master rod and it cast 4oz weights & shrimp all day without a single blowup! The reel is very smooooth. The handle knob is awesome to work with! Great feel. Beautiful cosmetics( light aqua blue) and it has very little chrome, bells and whistles etc. My only complaint would be that I couldnt cast further than 50/60 yards-I am now looking at a Penn Squall that has mags. If you're skilled at casting with cast control turned waydown-you won't find better reel than the Tekota 500 period.. May 26, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Cant wait to test it out.... I just purchased the Tek 700 and I cant wait to try it out on some Rock Fish in the Chesapeake and down in Myrtle for some shark. After alot of research, I decided on this model...I had the Bass Pro guy (Art) load it up with 500 yds of 100# Spider Wire Stealth Braid. Giving it 3 stars...for now...although I am certain that will change after the first time out. February 29, 2012
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want to buy a 500LC for lake stripers.
What's a good rod to pair it with for this application?
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Shimano compre trolling rods 7 or 8'3 one.
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7' shimano Talavera rod heavy or med-heavy depending on the size of fish you are catching
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I think the tekotas don't have a thumb bar which would make it the opposite of good for learning to cast. I found the Abu Garcia C3 and C4 very easy to cast. The Shimano calcutta B is as well. Need the thumb bar for easier casting. That said, the tekota is a very nice casting reel and the linecounter models are superb trolling reels. I own a couple.
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I recommend you grab a Penn Jigmaster(cheap and reliable) and learn on that before grabbing this reel. If you can cast a jiggy you can cast anything imo. Perfect your thumbing technique and learn how to get rid of birdnests, cuz no matter how fancy the reel, you WILL get birdnests from time to time. All in all, this daiwa is a great reel and well worth the money.
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WHAT TYPE OF LINE COUNTER COME ON THE SHIMANO TEK800LC-IN THE CATALOG THE NUMERALS ARE GREEN-MANUAL OR DIGITAL
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I have a 300lc numbers green
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GOT IN TOUCH WITH DAN AT SHIMANO AND GOT AN ANSWER-ALL LINE COUNTERS ARE MANUAL
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when putting line on winding in a fish your true level wind like the shimano tekota keeps the line straight and not at an angle. you can get more line on this type of reel. my drag works better.
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More precise settings & ergonomically much easier for the experienced anlger
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