TEKOTA OVERHEADS

Shimano's exciting new range of Tekota overhead levelwind reels are set to revolutionise the medium to heavy overhead market this coming season, and are packed with features traditionally found only on the company's top-of-the line reels.

With extra strong gears and sensible retrieve ratios of 4.2:1, robust level winds, and super smooth Dartanium drag washers that release line without a hiccup, these reels are versatile enough to be used in a wide range of fi shing situations, but they just might fi nd their niche as braid reels. In fact, spooled with 50-80 pound gel spun, the 800 model in particular looks set to become a deepwater heavy braid weapon without peer.

The rubberised Septon CPD grip is extremely comfortable to use and the adjustable counter-balanced power handle means working a heavy jig or cranking in a big fi sh will not be a problem. Three of Shimano's patented stainless steel A-RB bearings mean that winding is silky smooth, while back play in the winding mechanism is eliminated through the presence of a Super Stopper one way-roller bearing.

The aluminium spool, die cast aluminium frame and one piece aluminium handle sideplate mean Tekotas also make great casting reels. They can be hand-held all day if need be without fatiguing the angler.

Capacities for the reels' chosen line classes are excellent, with the TEK 500 taking 440 metres of six kilo, the TEK 600 390 metres of eight kilo, the TEK 700 410 metres of twelve kilo, and the TEK 800 450 metres of fifteen kilo. Naturally, these capacities are increased if gel spun line is used.

And of course, the entire Tekota range is backed by Shimano's exclusive ten-year warranty, so what more could discerning anglers possibly want from a medium-heavy levelwind reel? Check them out at your favorite tackle store today.

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PO Box 2082 Taren Point, NSW, 2229. Ph: (02) 9526 2144. Fax: (02) 9526 2510.
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