The Reel:
The Shimano Talica is built on solid engineering principles that put this reel in a league of its own.
This series offers a high-speed retrieve that you can use for jigging up brutal kingfish from offshore structure where speed can make all the difference or use it to target marlin and tuna, trolling lures or pitching out a bait to a fired up pelagic.
The equivalent of a Soviet tank cross Ducati motorcycle - the all new Talica delivers a high-speed, castable lever drag that will fast become a favourite of sports fishers around the world due to its compact physique and high capacity versatility.
A one-piece cold forged (for extreme strength) and machined Aluminium frame is treated with a proprietary surface process for cutting-edge corrosion protection. Shimano then added a lightweight cold forged aluminium spool, oversized HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) gears, waterproof carbon drag system and 6 S-ARB bearings for super slick operation.
Capable of ultra-high drag pressures, the carbon drag system has been waterproofed (when engaged) to handle big sea sprays and splashes which become inevitable when fishing the stones or offshore dropping jigs.
Reel Features:
- E.I. Surface Treatment for extreme corrosion protection
- Cold-Forged and Machined Aluminium Frame & Spool
- Topless Design (no obtrusive crossbar)
- Oversized Carbon Drag Washers (Ultra Drag!)
- Waterproof Drag (when engaged)
- Silent Twin-Pawl Anti-Reverse
- Ratcheting Drag Lever
Reel Specifications:
- Model: TRTAC25 - TALICA 25 II
- Gear Ratio: 5.2:1, 2.3:1
- Retrieve Per Crank (cm): 97 / 64cm
- Max Drag (kg): 20
- Nylon Capacity (kg/metres): 14 kg / 503 m
- Powerpro Capacity (lb/metres): 80 lbs / 668 yds
- Bearings: 6
- Weight (grams): 1021 g
The Rod:
Purpose built for those heading over the horizon to battle the largest offshore species.
New for 2022 the Abyss SW has been redesigned by the team at Shimano New Zealand to offer anglers a range of offshore rods capable of taming even the largest game fish encountered in the depths of the ocean. At the heart of the Abyss SW is a T45 blank. Built by rolling graphite tape at a linear 45-degree angle and reinforcing it with two sheets of graphite rolled at opposing angles, the blank of the Abyss SW achieves a significant reduction in weight while maintaining incredible hoop strength and sensitivity. To compliment this robust construction the Abyss SW game rods utilise only the best components. Heavy-duty Fuji SiC and SiN guides have been used throughout the range to ensure optimal line management even under extreme load. While the grip assembly of the game fishing models has been upgraded to feature an innovative adjustable butt giving anglers the option to fish them in straight or bent butt configurations at the push of a button. The Abyss SW is set to reinforce its formidable reputation as the go-to choice for experienced offshore game fisherman looking for a reliable tool to get the job done day in day out.
Features:
- Length - 5'6"
- Pieces - 2
- Main line weight - 50lb
- Grip Type - Neptune adjustable butt (Change from straight to bent at push of a button!)
- Blank type - T45 Graphite
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