Shimano Talica A Two Speed Lever Drag Reels Shimano’s redesign of the flagship Talica A sets the industry benchmark again for 2-speed lever drag reels with ultra-smooth reeling and powerful drag performance. With Talica 2 Speed Reels, Shimano set out to break the mold. They wanted to make a 2-speed lever drag reel that could underhand a sardine 40 feet to the chum line with ease. Shimano also wanted to increase the fishable drag capabilities of a small diameter reel to fish with heavy braided line and short fluorocarbon top shots that anglers are using to land huge fish. Fly-lining live baits and catching big fish on small reels. Common sense says that this is an oxymoron. Star drag reels are better casters by nature, they have lighter spools because the drags are in the gears, not the spool. Lever drag reels tend to have more power in the drag system because their washers are so much larger. We also know, from our successes with HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) in our star drag reels, that we could make the ultimate 2-speed reel: one with fast line pickup compared to traditional 2-speeds but with unbelievable crank power in either gear ratio. So when you drop it into low on a circling Tuna at deep color, instead of gaining a couple inches, you are gaining around 2 feet. Model Line Retrieve Per Crank (in) Mono Line Capacity (# Test/yd) Spectra Line Capacity (#Test/yd) Full Max Drag with Freespool (lb) Strike Max Drag with Freespool (lb) S A-RB Ball Bearings High Gear Ratio Low Gear Ratio Weight (oz.) TAC8II 38/25 15/280,20/200,25/165 40/395, 50/390, 65/235 20.0 13.0 6 6.2:1 4.1:1 18.2 TAC10II 38/25 15/380,20/270,25/215 40/540, 50/535, 65/335 20.0 13.0 6 6.2:1 4.1:1 18.6 TAC12IIA 41/22 20/350,25/280,30/230 50/700, 65/400, 80/355 40.0 22.0 6 5.7:1 3.1:1 25.7 TAC16IIA 41/22 20/440,25/350,30/300 50/845, 65/485, 80/430 40.0 22.0 6 5.7:1 3.1:1 26.5 TAC20IIA 46/20 30/470,40/320,50/260 65/725,80/575,100/435 45.0 30 6 5.2:1 2.3:1 32.3 TAC25IIA 46/20 30/550,40/420,50/340 65/1010,80/730,100/470 45.0 30 6 5.2:1 2.3:1 33.2 TAC50IIA 45/20 60/440, 80/340, 100/250 80/1120, 100/945, 150/825 60.0 40 6 3.8:1 1.7:1 56 Features Compact, High Speed, Castable Lever Drag, with High Capacity E.I. Surface Treatment for extreme corrosion protection One-Piece Cold Forged and Machined Aluminum Frame with E.I. Machined Aluminum Handle-Side Sideplate with E.I. Cold Forged Machined Aluminum Spool with E.I. Lightweight Spool with Greaseless Support Bearings for excellent live-bait castability Topless Design Oversized Carbon Drag Washers for Ultra-High Drag Pressures Waterproof Drag (when engaged) Silent Twin-Pawl Anti-Reverse Ergonomic Power Handle Ratcheting Drag Lever Preset Knob with Click Clicker 2-Speed HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) S A-RB (Shielded A-RB Ball Bearings) Aluminum Rod Clamp Approved for use in Saltwater Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and Spectra Lines
