Shimano Tekota

Bay Fishin · 05-11-2008, 08:49 PM

What Size Tekota for pulling umbrellas?700?800? I believe they have the same max drag? Only real diff. is line capacity.

BYRD · 05-12-2008, 01:23 PM

I have a 700 and love it. Smooth drag and good cranking power. I pulled umbrellas as well as 42oz mojo's with it and it never blinked. You are correct the drags are the same, the 800 just has more line capacity.

Itsmillertime · 05-12-2008, 06:41 PM

i was actually looking to replace my penn senetor 113h's for either the tekota 800's or tld 25's any pros/cons from one to another?

gradyfish265 · 05-12-2008, 07:41 PM

600LC w/ linecounter if you plan to use braid, the extra $10 for the line counter makes life very easy. You should not need added capacity of a 700 or 800. I've used the 600LC on my friends boat for 2 seasons now and they have stood up well. Remember, braid is thinner then mono or wire, we use 65lb braid for trolling inshore and have not had it break once on my boat or on my buddies in 2 seasons. If you use wire, you need a penn special senator with the special spool to handle the line. I now even troll spoons off braid and it works well if you are in 20ft or less when trolling spoons, after that it gets tricky and you need a crew that knows what they are doing.

austin ensor · 05-12-2008, 07:43 PM

you really dont need the line capicty if useing braid you can put more than enough on anything that size 700 ...

flatbottom · 05-12-2008, 08:49 PM

700 are fine. Very smooth drag, and will horse a big girl with ease, or two 25lbrs on a tantum rig

HatterasBound · 05-13-2008, 02:40 PM

I have two tld 25s and i love the reel!! but i just wish it had a bigger handle that is my only problem w them!! Other than that great drag everything inside the reel is awesome!!

Captain Brian · 05-13-2008, 02:55 PM

We are statrting to use the TEK 800 for wire. We use the TEK 600LC reels for power pro and have been very successful with them trolling Stretch plugs.

You can get power handles for the TLD 25s from Reel Colors or chack with Alltackle they may carry them as well.

Fishin Fool · 05-13-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Fishin

What Size Tekota for pulling umbrellas?700?800? I believe they have the same max drag? Only real diff. is line capacity.

I have a pair of 800's and they are great for many things. For umbrellas, I would think the 700 would work just fine.

Mine is spooled to the gills with 65 lb power pro.

dman25 · 05-13-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HatterasBound

I have two tld 25s and i love the reel!! but i just wish it had a bigger handle that is my only problem w them!! Other than that great drag everything inside the reel is awesome!!

See board member Alantani. He has the best TLD handles at the best prices.

Itsmillertime · 05-15-2008, 11:05 AM

whats everyones opinion on tekota700/800 vs tld 25?

Squid · 05-15-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsmillertime

whats everyones opinion on tekota700/800 vs tld 25?

Two different animals----the Tekota is a levelwind star drag, versus the non-levelwind lever drag TLD 25. Depends on what you like and what you are used to. The Tekota is easier to use for beginners since they don't have to guide the line onto the reel and are more familiar with the star drag. The Tekota is also an aluminum frame reel with graphite sideplates where the TLD is an all graphite reel. The Tekota holds 2 more pounds of drag---24 lbs. versus the 22 lbs. from the TLD 25. Both reels with do a number on a striper (or rockfish), just depends on what you prefer.

rocksandblues · 05-15-2008, 06:47 PM

i love my tld's. but, man do those tekotas reel smooooth!!

05-11-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
Bay Fishin Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Annapolis,Md Posts: 702 Occupation: Tackle Ho, Boat Detailing	Shimano Tekota What Size Tekota for pulling umbrellas?700?800? I believe they have the same max drag? Only real diff. is line capacity.

05-12-2008, 06:41 PM	#3
Itsmillertime Guppy Breeder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ROCKVILLE,MD Posts: 31 Boat: 2007 seastrike 240cc w/twin 150 4 strokes Home Port: ANNAPOLIS,MD/O.C. MD Best Catch: 210lb pacific sailfish (Costa Rica) Occupation: Motgage Banker	i was actually looking to replace my penn senetor 113h's for either the tekota 800's or tld 25's any pros/cons from one to another? __________________ "IT'S MILLER TIME"

05-12-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
gradyfish265 Bite me Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 247 Boat: Grady White 265 Express Home Port: Port Monmouth Occupation: Naval Architect	600LC w/ linecounter if you plan to use braid, the extra $10 for the line counter makes life very easy. You should not need added capacity of a 700 or 800. I've used the 600LC on my friends boat for 2 seasons now and they have stood up well. Remember, braid is thinner then mono or wire, we use 65lb braid for trolling inshore and have not had it break once on my boat or on my buddies in 2 seasons. If you use wire, you need a penn special senator with the special spool to handle the line. I now even troll spoons off braid and it works well if you are in 20ft or less when trolling spoons, after that it gets tricky and you need a crew that knows what they are doing. __________________ 2002 Grady White 265 Express 1989 Grady White 22 Seafarer FOR SALE!!!

05-12-2008, 07:43 PM	#5
austin ensor I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: harford county md Posts: 1,029 Boat: 232 parker Home Port: OC,MD-DEALE,MD Best Catch: i dont catch....I RIG!!!!! Occupation: school	you really dont need the line capicty if useing braid you can put more than enough on anything that size 700 ... __________________ ''MATE-TRIX Sportfishing''

05-12-2008, 08:49 PM	#6
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 7,358 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	700 are fine. Very smooth drag, and will horse a big girl with ease, or two 25lbrs on a tantum rig __________________

05-12-2008, 01:23 PM	#2
BYRD Crab mustard is good Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 758	I have a 700 and love it. Smooth drag and good cranking power. I pulled umbrellas as well as 42oz mojo's with it and it never blinked. You are correct the drags are the same, the 800 just has more line capacity.

05-13-2008, 02:40 PM	#7
HatterasBound Guppy Breeder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 33	I have two tld 25s and i love the reel!! but i just wish it had a bigger handle that is my only problem w them!! Other than that great drag everything inside the reel is awesome!!

05-15-2008, 11:05 AM	#11
Itsmillertime Guppy Breeder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ROCKVILLE,MD Posts: 31 Boat: 2007 seastrike 240cc w/twin 150 4 strokes Home Port: ANNAPOLIS,MD/O.C. MD Best Catch: 210lb pacific sailfish (Costa Rica) Occupation: Motgage Banker	whats everyones opinion on tekota700/800 vs tld 25? __________________ "IT'S MILLER TIME"

05-15-2008, 06:47 PM	#13
rocksandblues Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern Neck, VA Posts: 318 Boat: 35 Contender, 18' Winner cc Occupation: developer	i love my tld's. but, man do those tekotas reel smooooth!!

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