Shimano Tekota A Trolling/Conventional Reel – Black/Silver 500

Shimano Tekota A Trolling/Conventional Reel – 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. 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. Easy to replace anti-fogging lens Loud clicker Ergonomic S-compact body design Cross Carbon Drag: Wider range of drag settings, Shimano Smoothest drag performance, increased durability S A-RB Bearings: Bearings include protective shields on both sides reducing salt, sand wear HAGANE Body: More rigid impact resistance body virtually eliminating reel flex while fighting fish