Shimano Tekota's - 500lc?

[craptacular]

Hey I'm looking at getting a trolling reel for lake erie walleye and was thinking the tekota 500lc. Hope to double as a muskie trolling reel occasionally too with different line.

Do you think the 500lc is big enough for these applications or should I consider the 600lc?

Thanks in advance...

[Reginald]

IMO the 500lc's are bullet proof. I use one fo backtrolling divers and plugs for salmon. I guess it all depends on the size of line your going to be using. I run 300yds of 12/50 braid and the 500lc works flawless. Yes, I would buy another one and hope to do so soon. Well hope this helps. Tight Lines. Reginald

[Papascott]

The 500 is the one you want.

[craptacular]

It looks to have the same drag as 600 so would imagine it would handle muskie and bigger braids?

[fisher-1]

A buddy of mine runs 500Lc for Lake Ontario Salmon, I use 600Lc just because I like to have a little more line capacity for those kings, both sizes are equally good,
Get the one which suites your line capacity, great reels !!

[Prov275]

The 500 lc will be plenty for that.Very nice reel.

[locomoto]

I've been using the Tekota 500LC's for a few seasons now and they are great. They are definitely up to the challenge.

[Waxy]

The 500LC is plenty big IMHO, the 600 is a little too big for walleye.

You'll never regret buying a Tekota regardless of the size you choose, they're awesome reels.

Waxy

[Labsrit]

600's if you want to use lead core!