Description
The Shimano Talica is Shimano’s lever drag series. It also offers a high-speed retrieve that you can use for jigging kingfish and other species where speed can be the difference. The Talica is available in both single speed and 2 speed options providing a wider range of applications from straight out lure fishing to battling deep water species. Each model has a one-piece machined Aluminium frame treated with a proprietary surface process for cutting-edge corrosion protection. The Talica also features a lightweight cold forged aluminium spool oversized HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) gears waterproof carbon drag system and 6 S-ARB bearings for super smooth operation.The Talica has been constructed to excert massive drag pressures for their respective sizes and a carbon drag system has been waterproofed (when engaged) to handle salt water spray.The Talica range features 4 sizes 8 10 12 and 16 while the High Efficiency Gearing means that they have the power to fight any NZ species well above their weight class.
Reel Specs
Retrieve per crank: 97 cm
Bearings: 6
Max drag: 9kg
Mono capacity: 7 kg / 347 m
Drag type: LD
Weight: 465 g
Braid capacity: 40 lbs / 540 yds
Gear ratio: 6.2:1