Thank you for getting back to me on the information, I bought the jigging world that is 125mm. It doesn’t look that much longer than the factory but I will take every leverage I can get.
Lol trust me. I was tempted on the Talica 50 just for a more factory look. The Lite version looks decent since it’s similar to Makaira. But that large delrin is hideous, I just accepted that it’ll do the job it serves and the longer arm is worth the extra leverage 🤙
They’re both the same diameter when you look at it from side profile. The 16ii is wider compared to the 12ii, gives close to a 100yard more. Best way to compare their sizes is look at drag specs. 8ii and 10ii are same side profile and smaller versions of the 12ii/16ii. 20ii/25ii are same side profile but much taller than the 12ii/16ii. Hope that helps.
The Lite model for the Talica is good. The full size a bit too large. In 2021, I was on 40lb leader and fighting a 100lb+ BFT on the Tac12 with factory egg knob. It was in deep color before it broke off and my reeling hand was cramped and stuck in the shape of a chicken feet holding that egg knob for so long. The pain lingered and thus began my T-Bar searches 😆
That reel isn’t designed for #100 BFT - but it’s great for #30-40 on flyline - I have become a loyal customer of the Daiwa Saltiga series - just as well made - awesome customer’s service if you need it - and they come with the best handles out there - I wouldn’t put a t-bar handle on a reel that I plan on using to cast distance - but some might…. I would just use a different reel.
@@michaelniemiec5235 agreed. I didn’t expect a 100lb+ to bite, we were getting school sizes all 2 of a 3 day trip. These big ones came at bottom of 9th. 40lb test flyline that got bit for 5 of us when 50/60lb test wouldn’t work. It was all casualties but one memorable moment lol. I like Daiwa. Have the SD saltigas, no LD yet. Hope to try one in the future.
@@Seastheday88 I think you will really like them - I think Daiwa has raised their game over Shimano - and you never know what’s gonna be end the end of your line - but Shimano would be doing itself a service with better handles for sure - nevertheless I own several Shimano reels - the design on the Trinidad is better for me for casting - good talk and appreciate your shares.
