Shimano Tyrnos 30 II vs Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX

Shimano Tyrnos 30 II, Multiplier reel with lever drag, 2 Speed
Shimano Tyrnos 30 II
Multireels
91.40 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1 / 2.0:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight1200g / 42.33oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings4 ARB

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €307.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30 II
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil-
Shimano Tekota, 500 HGA, right hand, Trolling fishing reel, Star Drag, Multiplier reel, TEK500HGA
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 size500 HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Conclusion

Shimano Tyrnos 30 II clearly outshines Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.0:1 / 2.0:1) and maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs). While Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tyrnos 30 II is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tyrnos 30 II and Shimano Tekota?

Shimano Tyrnos 30 II

  • Higher gear ratio of 5.0:1 / 2.0:1 (scoring 9 out of 10), provides more speed meaning a better solution when quick retrieves really count

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX

  • 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