Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX vs Shimano Sahara 500 FI

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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 Sahara 500 FI, Spinning reel with front drag
Shimano Sahara 500 FI
Spinning
44.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.52 lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €62.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size500
  • Handle typeHandle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/110 lb/yds: 2/190. 4/100, 6/60

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.59 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A and Shimano Sahara 500 FI?

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
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Shimano Sahara 500 FI

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups