Talica12 2 speed

Hi all just bout to purchase a Talica12 2 speed anyone got any feedback on them and would this be big enough for the mackies and tuna any info much appreciated cheers


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Trolling?

Mon, 2012-03-05 07:37

If your trolling or burlying for these species that reel would be a perfect size

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I've got an 8 and its big

Mon, 2012-03-05 09:57

I've got an 8 and its big enough to mackies and tuna (braid though). Consider whether you need the two speed though, as the single speeds feel a lot tighter. Never felt the need for a lower speed on either of my talicas (use the rod if you need more power).

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Did you see this in the for

Mon, 2012-03-05 11:05

Did you see this in the for sale section 

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I am with hlokk the TAC8

Fri, 2012-03-09 13:05

I am with hlokk the TAC8 single speed is a great reel and all you would really need for mackies and tuna.  Best fish on my 8 was a 60lb YFT... the reel was faultless.

I fish mine with 300m 50lb braid and a 40lb wind on. 

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Muscled up a reasonable sized

Fri, 2012-03-09 15:38

Muscled up a reasonable sized shark on mine. Was going HARD though :p. Managed to fit about 500m of PE3 for the record (no backing)

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Thanks for the info fellas 

Wed, 2012-03-21 00:58

Thanks for the info fellas