Shimano Tekota A

The Shimano Tekota A 500 and 600 Series delivers the strength, durability, and smooth performance serious anglers demand from a conventional reel. Built for everything from trolling and bottom fishing to working live bait, the Tekota A is an excellent choice for anglers targeting striped bass, bluefish, and other hard-fighting saltwater species throughout Cape Cod, Buzzards Bay, and New England waters.

Featuring Shimano's rigid HAGANE Body, the Tekota A minimizes flex under heavy loads, keeping the gears properly aligned for efficient cranking power. The Cross Carbon Drag delivers smooth, consistent pressure when fighting powerful fish, while CoreProtect technology provides added water resistance and corrosion protection in harsh saltwater environments.

A compact, ergonomic S-Compact Body makes the Tekota comfortable to fish all day, while the 6.3:1 gear ratio provides fast line pickup. A dependable levelwind system, loud clicker, and Shimano's corrosion-resistant S A-RB bearings round out a versatile reel that's equally at home trolling the Cape Cod Canal approaches or bottom fishing the waters of Buzzards Bay.

Key Features

• HAGANE Body: Rigid metal construction for improved durability and cranking power.

• Cross Carbon Drag: Smooth, powerful drag with up to 24 lbs of maximum pressure.

• CoreProtect: Added protection against water intrusion and corrosion.

• S-Compact Body: Ergonomic design for comfortable handling.

• 6.3:1 Gear Ratio: Fast retrieve with 38 inches of line pickup per crank.

• Levelwind System: Even line distribution during retrieval.

• S A-RB Bearings: Shielded, corrosion-resistant bearings.

• Loud Clicker: Ideal for trolling and live bait applications.

• Available Sizes: 500 and 600, including select left-hand and line-counter configurations.

Choosing Your Size

Tekota 500: A great all-around choice for striped bass trolling, live bait fishing, and lighter bottom fishing applications.

Tekota 600: Offers increased line capacity for heavier trolling setups, deeper water, and larger fish while retaining the same compact design and powerful drag performance.

Whether you're trolling for stripers or fishing structure for bottom species, the Shimano Tekota A offers dependable conventional reel performance built to handle demanding Northeast saltwater conditions.