Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Delphin RAYA body

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Shimano Tekota, 501 HGA, left hand, Trolling fishing reel, Star Drag, Multiplier reel, TEK501HGA
Shimano Tekota
Multireels
66.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio6.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
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 size501 HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440
Delphin RAYA body, 55 Y, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, 286035066
Delphin RAYA body
Feeder And Match
44.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.63 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight584g / 20.6oz
Line retireve per crank0 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €75.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size55 Y
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/400

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX clearly outshines Delphin RAYA body, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). While Delphin RAYA body may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota and Delphin RAYA body?

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX

  • 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 8.63 out of 10 (410g / 14,46oz), 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 RAYA body

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed