Any reviews of redesigned Tekota series ?

[beancounter]

Just wondering if anyone has opened one up to get a look at the construction. What I like is the 600 size has 6.3:1 ratio and it appears some kind of carbon drag instead of the craptanium on the older models. Inquiring minds want to know before buying.

[alantani]

we are winning.  shimano switched over to greased carbon fiber drag washers.  otherwise, the reel is nice, but you're paying a "shimano" price.....   

[David Hall]

I bought a new version of the tekota 500 for salmon fishing and I have to say its lighter, smaller, stronger, better drags and supposedly more water proof. I fished it a dozen times this past salmon season landed a lot of very nice kings with it. whats not to love about all that.  Havent opened it up yet.  I have to get through my older tekotas first.