New for 2025: Shimano Talica 40II & 50II A

Shimano continues to expand on its legacy of saltwater angling innovation with the introduction of the Talica 40II A and Talica 50II A, the latest sizes in its flagship lever-drag conventional reel series. The all-new Talica 40II addresses market demand for a reel that bridges the gap between the 25 and 50 sizes to provide a versatile option for offshore anglers targeting strong species in tough conditions.

At the heart of the Talica A is Infinity Drive, Shimano’s premier technology for lever-drag reels. Infinity Drive features a new drag design that increases drag force while reducing side-load pressure, allowing for significantly lighter handle rotation under load. This results in more cranking power with less effort. Additionally, X-Protect, Shimano’s advanced water-resistance technology, delivers high-level protection to the drive gear shaft bearing using waterproof construction to dramatically improve durability and corrosion resistance in harsh offshore conditions.

The 40-size model introduces unmatched versatility across regional fisheries and bridges the gap between the 25 and 50 sizes. While the heavier Talica 50II A (55.7oz) will hold more line than the Talica 40II A (54.7oz), the 40-size boasts the same retrieval rate of 46 Inches Per Crank (High) and Max Drag of 66 lbs. as its 50-size sibling. Compact enough for stand-up harness fishing, yet powerful enough to handle the demands of trolling under high drag pressure, the Talica 40II A and 50II A reinforce Shimano’s leadership in the lever drag category.