Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX vs Delphin IXTREK 5000X

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Shimano Tekota, 500 HGA LCM, right hand, Trolling fishing reel, Star Drag, Multiplier reel, TEK500HGLCMA
Shimano Tekota
Multireels
66.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.08 out of 10
Gear ratio6.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight430g / 15.17oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €170.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size500 HGA LCM
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440
Delphin IXTREK, 5000, 5T, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 101002774
Delphin IXTREK
Spinning
45.90 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag-
Weight310g / 10.93oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €49.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/440

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX clearly outshines Delphin IXTREK 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). While Delphin IXTREK 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota and Delphin IXTREK?

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA LCM / Right handX

  • A drag score of 6.54 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs) means you’re covered for most average carp battles without overthinking it
  • Scoring 8.57 out of 10 (430g / 15,17oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • A score of 6.43 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) gives a decent speed but doess not rush a lot
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Delphin IXTREK 5000X

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval