Shimano Talica A 2-Speed Conventional Lever Drag Reel
Shimano's redesign of the flagship Talica A sets the industry benchmark again for 2-speed lever drag reels with ultra-smooth reeling and powerful drag performance. The addition of Shimano's innovative Infinity Drive technology leverages a new drag design to increase drag force while reducing side-load pressure to produce up to 40% lighter rotation during tough battles and high-drag situations. The silky-smooth Cross Carbon Drag now has a maximum drag pressure of up to 50 pounds, and combined with a new low-gear ratio and a redesigned handle configuration within some models, Talica A produces unparalleled winding power. The new generation of Talica A now features X-Protect technology to boast high-level water resistance in vital areas to improve durability without sacrificing a light gear feel. An included Light-Line Drag Cam provides added versatility with a more gradual drag curve for anglers fishing lighter line systems. PUSH THE LIMITS: Shimano's all-new Talica A is the pinnacle of performance anglers need to battle the toughest fish in the harshest conditions.
| Model | Gear Ratio (High) | Gear Ratio (Low) | Max Drag (lb) | Weight (oz) | Mono Line Capacity (lb-yd) | PowerPro Line Capacity (lb-yd) | Line Retrieve Per Crank/High (in) | Line Retrieve Per Crank/Low (in) | Ball Bearings |
| TAC12IIA | 5.7 | 3.1 | 44 | 24.9 | 20/350 25/280 30/230 |
50/580 65/400 80/355 |
42 | 23 | 7 |
| TAC16IIA | 5.7 | 3.1 | 44 | 25.6 | 20/440 25/350 30/300 |
50/750 65/550 80/450 |
42 | 23 | 7 |
| TAC20IIA | 5.2 | 1.9 | 50 | 36.3 | 30/470 40/320 50/260 |
65/725 80/575 100/490 |
48 | 17 | 6 |
| TAC25IIA | 5.2 | 1.9 | 50 | 37.7 | 30/550 40/420 50/340 |
65/900 80/730 100/620 |
48 | 17 | 6 |
| TAC40IIA | 4.1 | 1.7 | 66 | 40/640 50/460 60/360 |
80/1000 100/830 150/740 |
46 | 7 | ||
| TAC50IIA | 4.1 | 1.7 | 66 | 60/440 80/340 100/250 |
80/1200 100/990 150/890 |
46 | 7 |
Custom Reel Spooling
Get your reel professionally spooled for the cost of the line only. Choose from two options for straight braid spooling:
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Order the required braid from our Braided Line Per-Yard page (we’ll refund any overage).
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Contact us with your spool specs, and we’ll guide you on the exact braid quantity to order.
If your braid order doesn't fully fill the spool, we’ll back it with the appropriate sized line at no extra cost. For custom spooling big game reels with leaders, knots, crimps, or splices, contact us—if you can dream it, we can rig it!
