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.
HAGANE Body
S-Compact Body
CoreProtect
Cross Carbon Drag
S A-RB
| PRODUCT CODE | WEIGHT | POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY | GEAR RATIO | MAX DRAG | MONO LINE CAPACITY | RETRIEVE | LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK | BEARINGS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEK500HGA | 15.5 | 40/390, 50/330, 65/240 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 12/440, 14/340, 16/285 | Right | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK500HGLCA | 16.4 | 40/390, 50/330, 65/240 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 12/440, 14/340, 16/285 | Right | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK601HGA | 16.4 | 40/540, 50/460, 65/330 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 16/390, 20/300, 25/240 | Left | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK501HGA | 15.5 | 40/390, 50/330, 65/240 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 12/440, 14/340, 16/285 | Left | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK501HGLCA | 16.2 | 40/390, 50/330, 65/240 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 12/440, 14/340, 16/285 | Left | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK600HGA | 16.4 | 40/540, 50/460, 65/330 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 16/390, 20/300, 25/240 | Right | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK600HGLCA | 17.1 | 40/540, 50/460, 65/330 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 16/390, 20/300, 25/240 | Right | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK601HGLCA | 17.1 | 40/540, 50/460, 65/330 | 6.3:1 | 24 | 16/390, 20/300, 25/240 | Left | 38 | 3+1 |
| TEK800PGLCA | 30.7 | 50/1250, 65/920, 80/750 | 3.9:1 | 35 | 30/525, 40/385, 50/315 | Right | 35 | 4+1 |
| TEK800PGA | 29.6 | 50/1250, 65/920, 80/750 | 3.9:1 | 35 | 30/525, 40/385, 50/315 | Right | 35 | 4+1 |