Shimano Talica II 20 Abyss 2-Speed Pitch Bait Combo 6ft 4in 40-100lb 1pc

Speed. Power. Comfort.

The Shimano Talica II 20 Abyss 2-Speed Pitch Bait Combo is designed for speed, comfort and power. Renowned for a drag system that just won’t give in, the compact Shimano Talica 2-Speed reel is designed for catching big fish. This combo also comes with the new Shimano Abyss SW Overhead Pitch Bait Rod that allows for optimum angles when deploying baits.

The Reel
A game changer for Kiwi anglers looking to “downsize” their game fishing tackle and take full advantage or a more ergonomic way to fish for Kingfish, Bass and Striped Marlin, the Shimano Talica II 20FC 2-Speed Game Reel is a compact but powerful beast. It offers a high-speed retrieve that you can use for jigging up brutal Kingfish or use it to target Marlin and Tuna. What’s more, this model comes with the addition of replaceable drag cams to allow top level performance with braided or monofilament lines. Designed from the ground up to be an excellent casting reel with an ultra-smooth and powerful drag system to handle long battles.

Unbelievable cranking power
The use of High Efficiency Gear 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. You no longer need 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
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! Don’t let Talica’s small stature and light weight fool you, this reel is a beast. It also features a double anodised cold-forged frame and spool, which makes it extra strong and resistant to harsh saltwater conditions.

Unique anti-corrosion feature
This feature drastically increases the corrosion resistance of the reel. E.I. is used on the spool, frame and sideplate – the most common spots where 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.

The Rod
The Shimano Abyss SW Overhead Pitch Bait Rod has been designed, tested, redesigned, tested, tweaked and tested again by Team Shimano and Tony Orton from Offshore Adventures and his busy charter crews.

Shimano’s latest range of blue water-centric rods is built on ultra-tough Shimano T45 graphite blanks and fitted with top quality Fuji SiC/SiN II guides and Aftco/Fuji reel seats. The all-new Shimano Abyss SW Overhead Pitch Bait Rod is a dynamic, lightweight yet very strong tamer of the powerful blue water species like Kingfish, Bass, Hapuku, Tuna, Billfish and the mighty Broadbill Swordfish. It’s engineered not only to look awesome from the tip to the butt section but it also completes MSL tests of well over specified line ratings at 45 and 60 respectively. And not only that, it’s built tough enough to handle the rigours of day-to-day charter work. Get ready to do some serious fishing!

Shimano Talica II 20 2-Speed Game Reel with Mono Cam Features:

• Unbelievable cranking power
• Tough drag system
• Compact design
• Unique anti-corrosion feature
• E.I. surface treatment for extreme corrosion protection
• Shimano metal series
• One-piece cold forged and machined aluminium frame
• Machined aluminium handle-side sideplate
• Cold forged machined aluminium spool
• 2-Speed HEG (High Efficiency Gearing)
• Shielded A-RB ball bearings

Shimano Talica II 20 2-Speed Game Reel with Mono Cam Specifications:

• Product Code: TAC20IICAM
• Line Retrieve Per Crank: 118/52
• Mono Line Capacity: 14kg/430m
• Power Pro Capacity: 65lb/725yds
• Full Max Drag: 20kg
• Bearings: 6+1
• WEight: 920g
• Gear Ratio High: 5.2:1
• Gear Ratio Low: 2.3:1

Shimano Abyss SW Overhead Pitch Bait Rod Features:

• Dynamic, lightweight yet very strong
• Completes MSL tests of well over specified line ratings at 45 and 60
• Tough enough to handle the rigours of day-to-day charter work
• Shimano T45 graphite blanks
• Fuji SiC/SiN II guides
• Aftco/Fuji reels seats
• Pieces: 1
• Length: 6ft 4in
• Rating (Powerpro hollow ace line): 40-100lb