Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX vs Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

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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

Penn Battle III

Spinning

69.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs

Weight785g / 27.7oz

Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €127.60
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000 HS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/335

Conclusion

Both Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX and Penn Battle III 8000 HSX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX offers a line retrieve per crank of 96 centimeter / 37.8 inch, while Penn Battle III 8000 HSX stands out for a gear ratio of 5.3:1. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A and Penn Battle III?

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

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