Shimano Talica II Reel TAC8II

High Speed and Power Compact Design with Excellent Live-Bait Castability.

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 30-40lb Fluorocarbon leader (up to 13lbs of drag at strike and 20lbs 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 40lbs at full).

Features:

• 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