What size Talica?
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Topic: What size Talica?
Posted By: Plonker
Subject: What size Talica?
Date 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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Posted By: Espresso
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 12:52pm
| What are you targetting? |
Posted By: Plonker
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 1:32pm
| Kings |
Posted By: KikBac
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 1:44pm
| 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. |
Posted By: Nomis
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 2:45pm
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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 ------------- I'll act my age when im 69 |
Posted By: Captn Phil
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2016 at 8:09am
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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. Blue Water Adventures Ltd Whangaroa / Bay of Islands |
Posted By: ML1978
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2016 at 1:05pm
| Couldn't you upgrade the 10 to increase the drag? 10 is a lot lighter. |
Posted By: ML1978
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2016 at 1:08pm
Are you mainly live baiting Captn Phil? What rod are you pairing the 12 with?
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Captn Phil wrote:Posted By: Spinoza
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2016 at 1:14pm
| 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 |
Posted By: Captn Phil
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2016 at 8:36am
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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. ------------- Taking sportfishing charters to the next level. Blue Water Adventures Ltd Whangaroa / Bay of Islands |
Posted By: John_Ra
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2016 at 11:08am
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If you havn't bought one yet pm kaveman or Swordfishsteve. for a Poseidon 300r impressive reel built tough ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Plonker
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2016 at 11:12am
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Thanks guys I've picked up a Talica 12 on the look out for a rod to match now |