Shimano Tekota HG Levelwind ReelsThe new Shimano Tekota HG Levelwind Reels gives an old staple an upgrade. The new Tekota HG has a lot in common with the Torium HG. It features a Hagane Body and an S compact sideplate that decreases the size of the sideplate on the non handle side to make it much more comfortable to fish with. With the Tekota HG, Shimano was able to reduce the sideplate size by 20% while still maintaining the same line capacities. The other major physical changes are