Reel Chase Fishing Gear Reviews: Shimano Tekota Levelwind Review

Shimano Tekota Levelwind

Rating: 5/5

Gear Ratio

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PROS

- There are a lot of benefits of using this. It is durable as the frame is made of aluminum and the other parts of this reel are also made with aluminum.

- It helps the anglers to catch the fishes effectively.

- Another benefit of this is, it is very light and so that, you can carry it anywhere with you.

CONS

- One of the biggest disadvantages of using this, it is very costly and as the parts are made of aluminum they are expensive as well.

- For this reason, when the warranty ends, the angler is required to pay a lot of money for the repairing.

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Intro

Have you ever tried fishing as a hobby? If you have ever tried, then you must know that it is one of the most exciting hobbies. A lot of people around the world love fishing. There are lots of methods which are used by the anglers, and one of the most popular methods is trolling.

This is a very popular way for the fish species ranging from walleye to Wahoo. However, many anglers could be more successful if they sharpen up their techniques of catching fish.

No matter where you fish or even what species you fish for, there are a lot of chances of using the trolling technique now and then. You might what to know what a trolling reel is.

Well, a trolling reel is a lot like the traditional bait casters, but they are not meant to be cast. This is the truth.

The main difference between a trolling reel and a bait caster is that there is no casting button in it. However, all the trolling reels contain a lever oriented on the side of the reel that, when pulled, frees the line and allow the lure to fall into the water.

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Main Usage

The Shimano Tekota Levelwind Reel is the ideal balance of both aesthetic as well as function. This beautifully designed trolling reel is one of the best choices for the saltwater trolling reel. Featuring a line counter, this trolling reel is made of entirely aluminum which means the frame, spool, and the side plate is made of aluminum.

The reel is adamant, and it is capable of winching the large fishes from the bottom. With the help of Dartainium drag, you can be expecting smooth performance at the time of reeling the oversized knob of cast control. An oversized one makes it a lot easier to engage during setup as well as disengage at the time of the fight. An anti-rust bearing in it ensures that this reel will hold up in all type of water. The primary uses of this are, bait casting reels, casting reels, spinning reels, surf fishing reels, trolling reels, spin cast reels.

Saltwater reels, ice fishing reels, fly fishing reels, and also as line counter reels. It might be high-priced but it is one of the best in the market, and you will get expected result after using Shimano Tekota levelwind.

Product Features

The Shimano Tekota levelwind is designed to provide both the freshwater and saltwater fishers a firm and strong reel that can target a large number of species. The Shimano Tekota levelwind can be paired up with the Talora rods for a satisfying freshwater trolling experience.

Reel Body or Frame:

The Shimano Tekota levelwind has aluminum spools, the die-cast aluminum frame, and one piece aluminum side plates along with super smooth Dartanium drag washers. When it comes to the reel body or frame, it is always better to choose aluminum one than the graphite one because aluminum gives more support at the time of dragging big fishes.

The reel body or frame of the Shimano Tekota levelwind is very useful than any other reels available in the market.

Reel Gear Ratio:

These reels are perfect for those anglers who catch fish both in saltwater and freshwater. The reel gear ratio is a crucial part of the reel.

The reel gear ratio of the Shimano Tekota levelwind is 4.2:1. This means that the ball rotates around the spool with a single turn of the handle. Though it is a slow speed reel, it is very efficient at the time of catching big fishes both in freshwater and saltwater.

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Casting Controls:

There is not a whole lot of casting controls present with Shimano Tekota levelwind reel. It is possible to catch the bottom fish with the help of this reel.

The caster of Shimano Tekota levelwind is sound, and it is meant for the trolling reels. This product can track back and forth at the time of casting.

Line Capacity:

Great Lakes anglers appreciate the palmable line size of this product. The Shimano Tekota levelwind reel features a very solid construction along with advanced features. The line capacity of Shimano Tekota levelwind is 19 – 390 lb-yds. The recommended line size is at least 12 lbs, but it has 19 pounds.

This is very much suitable for a reel because it will help you a lot at the time of fishing. For this reason, if you use this line capacity then you will be able to get the targeted result without any hindrance.

Conclusion:

In summary, we can say that, though the price is a bit high than the others available in the market, it is one of the best reels available. It just not helps in successful angling but also gives great support to the anglers.

As it is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater, the angler does not even need to buy two reels, and in this way, they can save their money. Both small and big species can be captured with the help of this reel.

The Shimano Tekota levelwind is not fast, but it does give an excellent balance of power and speed for the targeting of fishes like salmon. The price may be high, but it will support you in the long run.

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