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TALICA A OVERHEAD REELS

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TALICA A OVERHEAD REELS

$929.99~ $1,199.99(RRP)

Push the limits.

The Talica A raises the benchmark for compact lever-drag reels with ultra-smooth winding and powerful drag performance. Featuring a completely re-designed Infinity Drive drag system the Talica A is capable of producing increased drag force with reduced side load pressure, this results in smooth and consistent line release while facilitating up to 30% lighter handle rotation in high-load situations. Improving on the S-Compact body design of the previous generation, the side-plate of the Talica A is 6% smaller while it’s rigid aluminium Hagane construction reduces overall weight and eliminates body-flex under load to provide optimal power transfer and reeling efficiency. By integrating X-Protect technology at key locations in the body structure, the Talica A has achieved improved water resistance, effectively increasing longevity and durability without sacrificing the light feeling of the gearing. A light-line drag cam is included, this provides added versatility and gives anglers the option to fish with a lower drag curve for light monofilament lines. Push the limits. Comfortably challenge the strongest fish in the harshest conditions with Talica A.

BRAND MOVIE

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IMPRESSION

"The new Infinity Drive drag system, a dual drag design with cross carbon washers, is extremely effective at smoothing out powerful runs" - Jordan Hensen.

Clicker engaged and live-bait deployed.

Having been a long-time user of the early generation Talica, I was eager to see what advancements had been made in the latest iteration. The versatility of the Talica range of overhead reels has always made them my go to, especially the 12 & 16 sizes as they cover off so many fishing applications, jigging and live-baiting for Kingfish, trolling for striped marlin at a pinch, and even deep dropping baits for bottom-fish like Hapuku and Bass.

Mid-fight on an est. 25kg Kingfish.

The first thing that stood out to me when picking up the new Talica 16II was its improved ergonomics. The size of the left-hand side plate has been reduced allowing the reel to fit more comfortably in the palm of the hand. The handle arm is longer and the throw feels more natural when cranking. And the drag lever is easier to locate and better for making fine adjustments. Along with the ergonomic updates, Shimano has also added Core-Protect technology to increase resistance to the intrusion of saltwater and improve durability. This is massively beneficial in New Zealand as we have a large number of small trailer boat fisherman, many which run with reels in the gunnels exposing them to salt spray.

Est. 25kg Kingfish caught & release on new Talica 16II.

Having put the new Talica through its paces slow trolling live baits in the shallows for big kingfish, it has become increasingly clear that the improvements have indeed pushed the limits and have taken these reels to the next level. The new Infinity Drive drag system, a dual drag design with cross carbon washers, is extremely effective at smoothing out powerful runs and has more than enough stopping power to prevent large fish from finding the ground. The other advantage of the new drag system is a noticeable reduction in binding when running high-drag settings, this makes it much easier to take a crank under high-load and makes fighting large fish much more comfortable.

TECHNOLOGY

HAGANE
HAGANE BODY
INFINITY DRIVE
X PROTECT
S COMPACT BODY
CROSS CARBON DRAG
S A-RB
KAISUI OK
HAGANE_RL
HAGANE

HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.


HAGANEBODY_RL_BT
HAGANE BODY

The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power,


INFINITYDRIVELD_RL_BT
INFINITY DRIVE

INFINITYDRIVE for lever drag reels leverage a new drag design to increase drag force while reducing side-load pressure to produce lighter rotation during high-drag situations.


XPROTECT_RL_BT
X PROTECT

X PROTECT provides high-level water resistance to the inside bearing of drive gear shaft with waterproof construction.


SCOMPACTBODY_RL_BT
S COMPACT BODY

S-Compact Body provides the confortable palming body by making the palming side plate smaller than the handle side plate.


CROSSCARBONDRAG_RL_BT
CROSS CARBON DRAG

The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the durability.


SA-RB_RL_BT
S A-RB

S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.


KAISUIOK_RL_EL
KAISUI OK

Models determined usable in saltwater.


LINE-UP

23 TALICA 12IIA
23 TALICA 16IIA
24 TALICA 20IIA
24 TALICA 25IIA

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM CODE

GEAR RATIO

DRAG (KG)

WEIGHT (G)

RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM)

HANDLE LENGTH (MM)

BEARINGS

RRP

23 TALICA 12IIA 5.7 20 705 20-350, 25-280, 30-230 50-580, 65-400, 80-355 107 80 7/0

$929.99

23 TALICA 16IIA 5.7 20 725 20-440, 25-350, 30-300 50-750, 65-550, 80-450 107 80 7/0

$949.99

23 TALICA 20IIA 5.2 22.5 1030 30-470, 40-320, 50-260 65-725, 80-575, 100-490 121 85 6/0

$1,149.99

23 TALICA 25IIA 5.2 22.5 1070 30-550, 40-420, 50-340 65-900, 80-730, 100-620 121 85 6/0

$1,199.99