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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Craig Maree on August 14, 2011, 03:32:50 PM

Title: Shimano Talica 2
Post by: Craig Maree on August 14, 2011, 03:32:50 PM

What size Talica would you pair with Smith AMJ AMJ S52EX and Smith WGJ S56SLH.

How would the reel size compare in line capacity to a Stella 20000?

Title: Re: Shimano Talica 2
Post by: Jamie Moir on August 14, 2011, 06:57:28 PM

Why would you buy a two speed for a jigger?

I have the TAC8 and its a rock solid 50lb reel, although I did take a tip from Synit's Graeme Paterson and swapped the handle for the longer one, from the Torsa.

Title: Re: Shimano Talica 2
Post by: Dan Colebrook on August 15, 2011, 08:42:23 AM

I run a talica 12ii on a cts 5'6 300-450 rod. Dont use it alot for jigging as i like spinning better. Use this setup for live baiting most of the time and its an awesome reel for that task, 2 speeds nice too. I find the reel arms a bit short for the jigging motion but can be used tho. Got 390m of 80lb suffix meter braid on it.
Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Shimano Talica 2
Post by: Matt Kilpatrick on August 31, 2011, 12:29:06 PM

Has anyone used the Talica TAC25II for jigging? If it is suitable, I am thinking of this reel for jigging from 200 m (kingies) and 300 m to 400 m (bass groper and the like) and matched to my Blue Rose stick.
Cheers,
Matt