Shimano Talica

Shimano Talica is a heavy-duty lever drag reel designed for powerful battles with large fish, covering applications from live-bait fishing from shore and offshore boats to free-line fishing and trolling. The six-model lineup ranges from the 12II and 16II for live-bait and drop fishing to the 40II and 50II for exceptionally large tuna and marlin.

Its highly rigid one-piece frame, HAGANE Body and S Compact Body provide a compact yet robust platform, while X Protect enhances water resistance. Infinity Drive incorporates a double-drag structure that delivers higher drag performance while reducing handle rotational resistance under high drag by more than 30% compared with previous models of the same size.

The two-speed gear system allows instant switching between a high gear for rapid line retrieval and a low gear for powerful fighting, with the 20II and larger sizes using an even lower low-gear ratio for increased torque. A light-line cam for nylon line is included, allowing a lower drag setting at the same lever position than the standard cam.

Handle knob configurations are matched to reel size and intended use, with egg-shaped knobs on the 12II, 16II and 20II, a T-shaped Type D knob on the 25II, and dedicated T-shaped knobs on the 40II and 50II. Additional features include a clicker that audibly indicates line release and an included rod clamp for secure mounting.

Models size 20 and above also include harness lugs for fighting exceptionally large fish. Technologies include HAGANE, HAGANE Body, Infinity Drive, X Protect, S Compact Body and S A-RB corrosion-resistant bearings.