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capecodder · 09-09-2010, 08:06 AM

I am considering this reel primarily for boat based applications as well as maybe some shore based. I have a Penn 975 levelwind which I really like and the Tekota seems like it will do the same things at a lower cost.

I would use it for butterfly jigging, eels, chunks, liveline, and in a pinch light trolling or even larger plastics. Basically I do all this with the 975 now. From the shore, I would cast bait, eels, jigs, plugs, etc...

Any experience with this reel? I also have a Torium which I use butterfly jigging as well, but I like the level wind on the Tekota.

09-09-2010, 08:06 AM	#1
capecodder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 343	Shimano Tekota I am considering this reel primarily for boat based applications as well as maybe some shore based. I have a Penn 975 levelwind which I really like and the Tekota seems like it will do the same things at a lower cost. I would use it for butterfly jigging, eels, chunks, liveline, and in a pinch light trolling or even larger plastics. Basically I do all this with the 975 now. From the shore, I would cast bait, eels, jigs, plugs, etc... Any experience with this reel? I also have a Torium which I use butterfly jigging as well, but I like the level wind on the Tekota.