Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX vs Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX

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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
Shimano Catana FE, 4000 HG, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, CAT4000HGFE
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
53.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag8.5kg / 18,74lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €34.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX edges out Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.59 out of 10) and the weight (484g / 17,07oz). Still, Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.8:1 and a ball bearings of 3+1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A and Shimano Catana FE?

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
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (5.8:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups