not a dedicated jigging reel, plenty of better models around but would do if thats all you had

For very similar money you could get yourself a BX500XN with the longer throw handle arm which is a far better reel for jigging.  The Talica reels were designed primarily for the US market aimed at livebaiting and trolling. They have been used for jigging but are slightly too wide in the spool on sizes 10 and over..

thanks MIB, i did think about an accurate, was keen on a JM PE5 until they took the agency away from Chris Wong, they would be nothing in nz if it hadn't been for his dedication and support.
might just bite the bullet and go with a shimano ocea jigger although the star drag part will be a learning curve.

Yea i hear ya about Jm pulling the agency, have you seen these Jigstar Z5 and Z6 shadow reels! Just released and specs look good..Pm Hookerpuka he had 2 in his shop and they priced very sharp for this spec reel..he should be along shorty :)....

wow...thanks for the heads up snapps and kingyslayer...they look awesome and if they get chris's tick of approval thats good enough for me...it looks like they are going to be very competitively priced too...but i have come to expect that from chris...jigstar kojak 350 with a z6 attached...im drooling already....

Keen to hear how the jigstar z series go compared to JM and accurate

hookerpuka...i understand there is a limited number of these reels available at present...are there plans to bring in more in the near future?

Have that exact set up.  Understand what is said about the antireverse not being absolutely perfect but doesn't have an effect on me when jigging; I guess that's down to personal preference.  Loaded mine with 85 pound tasline and can vouch for the drag on that reel being very smooth right up towards its max range for extended periods (ran into a massive bronzey recently which I played for an hour - and yes the granny gear was useful and effective then but has limited usefulness on your average king). 

I'm using the Talica 12 two speed and my wife has the T10 model. We love them. We've just started targeting kingis this season so early days for us. I haven't had anything over 20 kgs yet on the T12 but plenty between 15-20kgs and it handles them no worries. Agree on adding the Torsa arm for a better jigging action. Otherwise ours are standard. I think I can get about 12kgs drag on the T10 and the T12 has 19kgs according to manual at sunset. I haven't used any of the models you guys are discussing so can't compare to those. I do have a Daiwa LD40 and would rate this similar to the T10 for drag. I think the Talicas are better though. We use the Daiwa for visitors fishing with us.