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    Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 11:42am
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Hi guys setting up a jig set what size talica is best for a jig set?

Looking at a 10 or12
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The TAC 12 has twice the drag (40lbs vs 20lbs) of the TAC 10 which should be more than enough. The purists will tell you the Talica is not a dedicated jigging reel, with no Anti Reverse Bearing you will experience a little bit of back-play in the handle. The Talica is however still a very good reel and will certainly get the job done on kings.
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12 single speed runs 2 anti reverse dogs and a infinite anti reverse bearing and is made for jigging. 

2 speed reels dont run the a/r bearing hope that helps with your decision
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We run Talica 12s on the boat and have found them to be awesome for kingfish.
Taking sportfishing charters to the next level.
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Couldn't you upgrade the 10 to increase the drag? 10 is a lot lighter.
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Originally posted by Captn Phil Captn Phil wrote:

We run Talica 12s on the boat and have found them to be awesome for kingfish.
 
Are you mainly live baiting Captn Phil? What rod are you pairing the 12 with?
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talica is just the the american model of the JDM Jigger LD in a bigger range of sizes. so itll be good for jigging. if i was you id go the 12 single speed for the extra drag and then put a torsa handle arm for a bit of extra length and comfort for when jigging
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We are both live baiting and jigging with the Talica 12s.
We've got them paired with Shimano Energy Concept PE 3-6  rods and they're proving to be a great all round combo.
So good in fact, that if I get a chance to throw a bait at a marlin with one, I won't be shying away.
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If you havn't bought one yet pm kaveman or Swordfishsteve.
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Thanks guys

I've picked up a Talica 12 on the look out for a rod to match now
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