Shimano Talica Conventional Reel

The Shimano Talica 2 Speed Lever Drag Reels are high speed, compact lever drags with powerful gears and drag curves. These reels were designed for fly-lining live baits or chunks into the chum line on Long Range stand-up tuna boats, utilizing PowerPro with short top shots. Small Reel - Big Fish! The TAC8II and TAC10II were designed for fishing 40-50lb PowerPro with a 30-40 Fluorocarbon leader (up to 13 lbs. of drag at strike and 20 lbs. at full), whereas the TAC12II and TAC16II were designed for fishing 65lb-80lb PowerPro with a 60lb-80lb Fluorocarbon top shots (up to 22lbs of drag at strike and 40 lbs. at full).

The Talica is the pinnacle of the small lever drag 2-speed market and was designed from the ground up to be an excellent casting reel with an ultra-smooth and powerful drag system to handle long battles. Talica reels were purpose-built to take advantage of modern braided lines such as PowerPro Hollow Ace and shorter fluorocarbon leaders. Shimano offers the Talica in 11 different sizes to tackle a variety of offshore fish, from the football-size tuna to record-setting pelagic species.

Features include:

• Compact, High Speed, Castable Lever drag with High-Capacity E.I.
• Surface Treatment for extreme corrosion protection.
• 2-year warranty with online registration.
• One-Piece, Forged and Machined Aluminum Frame with E.I.
• Machined Aluminum Handle-Side Forged Sideplate with E.I.
• Forged, Machined Aluminum Spool with E.I. 2-Speed HEG (High Efficiency Gearing).
• 6 S A-RB (Shielded A-RB Bearings).
• Lightweight Spool with Support Bearings for excellent Freespool.
• Removable Harness Lugs.
• Topless Design.
• Oversized Carbon Drag Washer for Ultra-High Drag Pressures.
• Waterproof Drag (when engaged).
• Silent Triple-Pawl Anti-Reverse Ergonomic Power Handle.
• Ratcheting Drag Lever Preset Knob with Click Clicker.
• Aluminum Rod Clamp Approved for use in Saltwater Rated for use with Hollow-Ace, PowerPro and Mono lines.