Shimano TEK500HGLCA Tekota 500 LC Conv. Levelwind Star Drag Reel, RH review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Material	Other
Color	Multi
Item Weight	0.95 Pounds

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Coreprotect water resist to increase corrosion resistance
Ergonomic S-Compact body design
Hagan body technology provides stiffness and impact resistance virtually elimiating body flexing
Cross carbon drag material provides a wider range of drag settings
Corrosion resistant ball bearings

product description

Dakota's legacy of durability continues with the fully redesigned Taketa a. Vast improvements have been made, including core protect water resist to increase corrosion resistance, an easy to replace anti-fogging lens (LC models), loud clicker and new ergonomic S-Compact body design.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 6 inches; 15.2 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ TEK500HGLCA
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Shimano
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HY3H2P9

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Questions about Shimano TEK500HGLCA Tekota 500 LC Conv. Levelwind Star Drag Reel, RH

Is the 500 on the small size? Beefy enough for Lake Michigan salmon?

Answer: The specifications on the Tekota reels are the same between sizes in regards to Gear Ratio, bearings, Max Drag, and Retrieve speed. Pretty much the only difference is the size/line capacity and the 500 is rated at 40lb/390 yds which is pretty significant, but if you need more, the 600 size is 40lb/540 yds.

Answer: 500 is big enough for Columbia River Salmon, in fact I use the 300 and have caught salmon over 35 pounds with it.

Answer: That is what I use all 3 of mine for. Is fishing on lake Michigan. Work great for it.

Capacity of braid lines please...

Answer: 300 of 40lb braid

Answer: 40 lb about 300 yards.

How much drag does this item have?

Answer: I think it's about 20 lbs. But can stop A salmon.

Do they make this in LH?

Answer: Yes, it's the 501 instead of the 500 series.

What model is this reel?

Answer: TEK500HGLCA ... referencing this on Shimano's site shows the 500 line counter model right hand. The picture shows a non-line counter model.

Answer: Shimano Tekota right hand 500 series

in the product image the line counter does not appear ?

Answer: I think it's a very bad picture. But the counter is nicely out of the way

Can this reel be cast

Answer: It can but I don't

Shimano tekota 500a how many oz

Answer: The Tekota 500a is 15.3 oz, and the Tekota 500LCA (line counter) is 16.2. Let us know if you have any other questions.

Is it available with a left hand retrieve

Answer: yes the 501 Lc is left hand.

Is the the lc model?

Answer: Geart

The photo shows a shimano tekota 500 reel, but the description describes it as the shimano tekota 500lc (line counter) variant. which is it?

Answer: Hi, yes it looks like Amazon has the stock Shimano photo for the newer Tekota reel which doesn't show the line counter, but this listing matches up to a Line Counter reel. At least for us it does - most sellers should be matched by UPC which for this listing is the line counter. Let us know if you have any other questions.

Answer: the photo is not a line counter reel. if itwas you could see the counter on the left side of the reel.

Will you be restocking this item?

is this line counter reel? photo does not look like it

Answer: Yes it is a line counter

Answer: yes it is

Answer: yes

Is there a picture of this reel with the Line counter?

Answer: I half not seem one. But reel is really good

So how does the tekota 500a compare to a torium 16hg?

How do you take the spool out of the Tekota?

Does it have the"clamp"option to attach it to the pole?

Answer: No

When you purchase the reel is it the lc model or no?

Answer: Yes

Product reviews of Shimano TEK500HGLCA Tekota 500 LC Conv. Levelwind Star Drag Reel, RH

J. Taylor : Best reels I've owned in a while

Had them for about 3 weeks now - I'm a salmon fishing guide so I have 5 of them . 4 are spooled with 50# Power Pro slick 8 coated braid. 1 is spooled with 25# Berkeley mono. The drags on these are smooth and they hold well. I've had one line counter stick a little bit, but that's to be expected with almost all line counters, not sure why.

The reels have held salmon well so far, and I see many more in their future. I could not be more impressed with the stability and reliability of these reels compared to the Okuma ColdWaters that they replaced.

J. White : Quality products

Good value!

Kingfisher : The Best

This is the smoothest, most durable and reliable line counter you can buy.

BBB Farm : Is what it is, good reel

Bought as a gift. Works great

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