Shimano Talica 8 II 2-Speed Jigging Reel

Lightweight and power combine in this 2-speed unit

Do you ever find yourself getting tired whilst jigging and as the
day goes on the reel seems to be getting heavier and heavier?
Weighing only 516 grams, you will be able to jig all day long with
the Shimano Talica 8 II 2-Speed Jigging Reel
without getting weary. Despite being so light and compact this reel
is easily capable of holding 350m of 50lb braid with a surprising
large spool capacity. Team that up with a solid 9kg of drag and you
have one ‘Kingi slayer’ of a reel on your hands.

Yes, it’s lightweight, but the benefits don’t stop there. Unlike
most other jigging reels in the market the Shimano Talica 8
II 2-Speed Jigging Reel features an unbelievable 2-speed
retrieve system, something incredibly rare for a reel of this size.
Essentially what this means is that you are able to easily change
between the high 6.2:1 speed retrieve and the lower 4.1:1 speed
retrieve with just a quick flick of a button. The higher retrieve
speed is perfect for when you are whipping that jig up in front of
the fish and teasing them to bite, then when (not if) they bite and
you get a large King that ends up screaming off with your line you
are able to easily flick it into the lower gear and start bringing
it in with ease. The unique two speed function makes it incredibly
easy not only to hook the fish, but to land them as well.

Unbelieveable cranking power
The use of High Efficiency Gears in high and in low speeds sets
Talica apart from all reels currently offered in the market. The
incredible power in low and in high is what makes Talica a joy to
battle big fish with. No longer will you have to decide between
power in low gear or speed in high gear. Talica is the best of both
worlds and lets you save your energy for hoisting that cow up for a
photo!

Tough drag system
A smooth drag is very important and one that Shimano prides itself
upon throughout the product line. The Talica Series is no exception
to this rule. The tough drag system allows you to fish three or
four line classes heavier than you would normally do on a reel of
its size. Talica makes it more fun to fish since you spend a lot
less time fighting your tackle and more time fighting the fish.

Compact design
When you first lay your eyes on a Talica – it’s intriguing. When
you feel what it’s capable of – it’s amazing! An incredible amount
of testing for ergonomics went into the design process of this reel
and the feel of it confirms this. Don’t let Talica’s small stature
and lightweight fool you, this reel is a beast. This reel also
features a double anodised cold forged frame and spool, which makes
the extra strong and resistant to harsh saltwater conditions.

Unique anti-corrosion feature
The Shimano Talica 8 II 2-Speed Jigging Reel
features the new E.I. Surface Treatment. This drastically increases
the corrosion resistance of the reel. E.I. is used on the spool,
frame and sideplate – the most common spots where cancerous
corrosion begins. This, coupled with the use of S A-RB (Shielded
Anti-Rust Bearings) and drain holes to allow saltwater to escape
the reel whether sitting on a shelf or vertically in a rack, gives
anglers so much confidence in the reel’s durability.

Shimano Talica 8 II 2-Speed Jigging Reel
Features:

• Compact, high speed, castable lever drag, with high
  capacity
• E.I. surface treatment for extreme corrosion
  protection
• One-piece cold forged and machined aluminium frame
• Machined aluminium handle-side sideplate
• Impressive line capacity for its size fitting close to 300yd of
  80lb.
• Cold forged machined aluminium spool
• 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)
• 6 S-ARB (Shielded A-RB Ball Bearings)
• Aluminum Rod Clamp
• Approved for use in Saltwater
• Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines

Shimano Talica 8 II 2-Speed Jigging Reel
Specifications:

• Line Retrieve Per Crank (in): 38/25
• Mono Line Capacity (lbt/yd): 15/280, 20/200, 25/165
• PowerPro Braided Line Capacity (lb/yd): 40/540, 50/390,
  65/235
• Full Max Drag with Freespool (lb): 20.0
• Strike Max Drag with Freespool (lb): 13.0
• High Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
• Low Gear Ratio: 4.1:1
• S-ARB: 6
• Weight (oz.): 18.2
• Drag type: Lever drag