These High Speed, Compact Leverdrags, with Powerful Gears and Drag Curves were designed for fly-lining live baits or chunks into the chum line on Long Range Stand-Up Tuna Boats, utilizing PowerPro with short top shots. Small Reel - Big Fish!
The TAC8II and TAC10II were designed for fishing 40-50lb PowerPro with a 30-40 Fluorocarbon leader (up to 13 lbs of drag at strike and 20 lbs at full), whereas the TAC12II and TAC16II were designed for fishing 65lb-80lb PowerPro with a 60lb-80lb Fluorocarbon top shots (up to 22lbs of drag at strike and 40 lbs. at full).
Fly-lining live baits. Catching big fish on small leverdrags. Common sense says that this is an oxymoron. Star Drags are better casters by nature. They have lighter spools because the drags are in the gears, not the spool. Lever Drags tend to have more power in the drag system because their washers are so much larger.
With Talica 2-Speeds we set out to break the mold. We wanted to make a 2-Speed Leverdrag that could underhand a sardine 40 feet to the chum line with ease. We also wanted to increase the fishable drag capabilities of a small diameter reel to fish with heavy PowerPro and short Fluorocarbon top shots that anglers are using to land huge fish.
We also know, from our successes with HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) in our Star Drag reels, that we could make the ultimate 2-Speed: one with fast line pickup compared to traditional 2-speeds but with unbelievable crank power in either gear ratio. So when you drop it into low on a circling Tuna at deep color, instead of gaining a couple inches, you are gaining around 2 feet.
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| Model | Line Retrieve Per Crank (in) | Mono Line Capacity (# Test/yd) | PowerPro Line Capacity (#Test/yd) | Full Max Drag with Freespool (lb) | Strike Max Drag with Freespool (lb) | S A-RB Ball Bearings | High Gear Ratio | Low Gear Ratio | Weight (oz.) |
| TAC8II | 38/25 | 15/280,20/200,25/165 | 40/395, 50/390, 65/235 | 20.0 | 13.0 | 6 | 6.2:1 | 4.1:1 | 18.2 |
| TAC10II | 38/25 | 15/380,20/270,25/215 | 40/540, 50/535, 65/335 | 20.0 | 13.0 | 6 | 6.2:1 | 4.1:1 | 18.6 |
| TAC12II | 41/22 | 20/350,25/280,30/230 | 50/700, 65/400, 80/355 | 40.0 | 22.0 | 6 | 5.7:1 | 3.1:1 | 25.7 |
| TAC16II | 41/22 | 20/440,25/350,30/300 | 50/845, 65/485, 80/430 | 40.0 | 22.0 | 6 | 5.7:1 | 3.1:1 | 26.5 |
| TAC20II | 46/20 | 30/470,40/320,50/260 | 65/725,80/575,100/435 | 45 | 30 | 6 | 5.2:1 | 2.3:1 | 32.3 |
| TAC25II | 46/20 | 30/550,40/420,50/340 | 65/1010,80/730,100/470 | 45 | 30 | 6 | 5.2:1 | 2.3:1 | 33.2 |
- Compact, High Speed, Castable Lever Drag, with High Capacity
- E.I. Surface Treatment for extreme corrosion protection
- 2 year warranty with online registration
- One-Piece Cold Forged and Machined Aluminum Frame with E.I.
- Machined Aluminum Handle-Side Sideplate with E.I.
- Cold Forged Machined Aluminum Spool with E.I.
- 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)
- S A-RB (Shielded A-RB Ball Bearings)
- Aluminum Rod Clamp
- Approved for use in Saltwater
- Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
Hello friends and anglers,
The amazing Shimano Tour Event is here again!
Its Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at The Longfin.
Its so much fun walking around the tents, talking with the guys and looking at all that great fishing tackle. Bring the entire family and make a day of it.
This is going to be a great opportunity to meet and speak with the Shimano pro staffers and sales reps who can answer any questions you might have. You will be able to get a free Shimano reel service with any Shimano, Power Pro or G. Loomis purchase, so bring in your favorite Shimano reel. There will be incredible pricing on all Shimano and G. Loomis factory closeouts. The “Let’s Talk Hookup” radio show will be broadcasting live on location from 7-9 A.M. It’s going to be a great time!
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