I have this exact reel.I picked it over the 500 because i can have about 40% more line on my spool (50lbs/460yds vs 50lbs/330yds on the 500 series) so when i catch the fish of my life i will be more ready and it's only 1 oz heavier.Thanks for the great videos!
Love J and H videos ! Might have to get one of these for bait fishing from the bank. All my other reels have levelwind (I'm lazy) so casting distance won't change. I like that you have to engage the reel with the lever from free spool. My suspicion with reviews on reels that say their reel suddenly stops free spooling on a cast is that they have auto-engage, and the big handle rotates just enough from the motion of the cast to engage the reel. I'm worried about a sturgeon picking up the bait and not having enough line if I use 30# mono. Might have to look at the Tekota.
I’ll be purchasing the Tekota level wind soon! Good price. When’s that stimulus coming? Tonight? 🤑 Hey Josh, what pole would you recommend pairing with that particular reel? I’m thinking the Mojo 6’6”?
Picked one of the 600hga up at Richards Tackle in Rosemead filled it with 1300 feet of Max 4 65# over killed I'd but that's what I do . Ask for Evan tell them Peter or John sent You .
👍Great job Josh!
Great review keep up the great work
I have this exact reel.I picked it over the 500 because i can have about 40% more line on my spool (50lbs/460yds vs 50lbs/330yds on the 500 series) so when i catch the fish of my life i will be more ready and it's only 1 oz heavier.Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks for the info!
I actually have the 600 and want the 500. The 600 is awkwardly wide on some of my rods.
Wow Josh! The reviews and quality of the content has been crazy good lately!
That’s a serious looking reel
Purchased two 500 's love em
Interesting the direction Shimano is keeping.
Love them Shimano's
Love it!
Awesome reel
love that reel
always good product
Love J and H videos ! Might have to get one of these for bait fishing from the bank. All my other reels have levelwind (I'm lazy) so casting distance won't change. I like that you have to engage the reel with the lever from free spool. My suspicion with reviews on reels that say their reel suddenly stops free spooling on a cast is that they have auto-engage, and the big handle rotates just enough from the motion of the cast to engage the reel. I'm worried about a sturgeon picking up the bait and not having enough line if I use 30# mono. Might have to look at the Tekota.
Great reel
Another drool worthy reel!
Cool video.
I’m buying that one for bottom fishing
Wow josh that’s a nice reel whenever you get the new torium the 50 and 40 pls make a video, thanks!
I have one very smooth and strong well worth the price
im gonna be in debt after buying all these reels😂
How much 80 can it hold?
300 yards or so.
Would this reel be good for casting jigs as well?
don't forget downrigging and dipsying in the great lakes..... I have the 501 and it's spectacular.... also great for musky trolling
Nice bro
Is this good for casting off the bank?
I’ll be purchasing the Tekota level wind soon! Good price. When’s that stimulus coming? Tonight? 🤑 Hey Josh, what pole would you recommend pairing with that particular reel? I’m thinking the Mojo 6’6”?
Can you necessarily use it for a surface iron set up? Like is it just as smooth at casting as the torium?
Yes but the levelwind will limit your casting distance.
You can cast with it but it doesnt have a disengaging level wind like Josh said it will limit your distance .
@@pops1185 ohhhh, okay I see. Thank you for the reply🙏🏻
@@jandhtackle sweet thank you.
Next size up? Did they continue with the 700?
Gimme twenny dollars. Lol. I like those reels I almost bought one recently
nice
Picked one of the 600hga up at Richards Tackle in Rosemead filled it with 1300 feet of Max 4 65# over killed I'd but that's what I do . Ask for Evan tell them Peter or John sent You .
No need for levelwinds. But i do love my Torium.
Nice!
Hi is this reel good at distance casting like to try it on the beach
Price?
$220 at most places.
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Looking at the 500. Good pairing for a 6'6" mojo jig 50-100#? I'm worried it might be a little overkill for fluke, tautog and sea bass...
Fish on.....
Hi would this reel be appropriate for jigging for tuna up to 80-90 lbs off a headboat and with hugs up to 8oz?
The Tekota A is a trolling reel. You could bottom fish, but that was not the design.
Will they be coming out with a larger size????
Does the levelwind disengage when in free spool?
No it doesn't.
@@pops1185 thanks
How would you compare this with the shimano ocea conquest?
I need 4
Where is this reel manufactured?
Malaysia I believe is what mine said
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Nice avatar!
Hey hey 20 gift card. Seriously though I use your videos for my decisions thanks
ShimaNO
1st!
Do they make a left-hand retrieve in this?
They do. In all of the sizes.
Great reel