Product Description
Shimano's hardest fishing saltwater reel. Serious about saltwater? The Shimano Tekota is too. Built from the ground up for hard-cranking durability and the ravages of salt water. Here's the proof: Diecast aluminum framekeep moving parts in precise alignment for increased efficiency and durability; Stamped aluminum right sideplate for strength, aluminum braced graphite non-handle side plate for light weight; Aluminum spool provides increased strength and durability; A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings) are specially treated stainless steel ball bearings that are at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings; Super Stopper one-way roller bearing eliminates backplay for solid hooksets... Assist Stopper back-up anti-reverse system reduces the stress placed on the roller bearing to increase durability. ; Manual clutch (excluding 500LC and 600LC which are Auto-Return); Dartainium drag material provides a wide range of drag settings and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever; Oversized cast control knob is comfortable and easy to use; Clicker increases tension on freespool and activates a clicking alarm when a fish bites... oversized clicker button easy to turn on and off; Septon handle grip material is soft to the touch and does not get slippery when wet; Counter balanced handle (excluding models 700 and 800) puts weight on the opposite side of the handle shank from the grip - wobble during retrieves is eliminated; Adjustable handle shank (only models 700 and 800) allows the angler to use the handle in the short position for fast retrieves, or the extended position for more cranking power; Optional double paddle handle allows the angler to purchase, as an accesory, a double paddle handle for certain applications; Non-disengaging levelwind system lets the levelwind track back and forth during the cast which reduces drastic line angles that cause unwanted friction and backlashes on wide-spool reels; Palmable linecounter with maintenance po