Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX vs Daiwa BG 5000X

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Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A, 600 HGA LC, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, TEK600HGLCA
Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A
Multireels
600 Hga Lc / Right Handx
67.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.59 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.3:1
Maximum drag10.8kg / 23,81lbs
Weight484g / 17.07oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €179.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size600 HGA LC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/274
Daiwa BG, 5000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-500
Daiwa BG
Spinning
57.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.82 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight640g / 22.58oz
Line retireve per crank120 centimeter / 47.24 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €115.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/430

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX edges out Daiwa BG 5000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and the maximum drag (10,8kg / 23,81lbs). Still, Daiwa BG 5000X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.7:1 and a ball bearings of 6, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A and Daiwa BG?

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

  • At a maximum drag of 10,8kg / 23,81lbs (scoring 5 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
  • Scoring 8.39 out of 10 (484g / 17,07oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery

Daiwa BG 5000X

  • A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups