Shimano Talica with Tiburon T-Bar Power Handle Upgrade

[@jeromecalderone4526]

Thanks for the close ups adding the shimano Talica 50 handle to my 25 as I think thats a better fit.

[@Seastheday88]

Yes! Tac 50 handle will be perfect for the 25, longer handle for a bit more leverage too

[@PhuongBui-bg8zh]

Hi, my question is that I saw on Tiburon web that show TB-TAL-L for Talica reel and just want to know that fit with TAC II 20 ? Thank you.

[@Seastheday88]

@@PhuongBui-bg8zh they are Talica specific so they fit from 12-25 models. I believe it says it on their website as well in description. Thanks

[@PhuongBui-bg8zh]

@@Seastheday88 Thank you.

[@tamalpias]

Do you happen to know the factory handle length for the talica 20/25? And how long is the handle in the upgraded tiburon you used?

[@Seastheday88]

Talica 12/16: 75mm Talica 20/25: 83mm Tiburon Lite: 86mm Tiburon long: 89mm

[@tamalpias]

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.

[@Seastheday88]

@@tamalpias sorry for delays. Didn’t have a 20/25 in front of me initially

[@Seastheday88]

@@tamalpias the 125mm would be best. The low gear isn’t low enough for me so any longer handles helps so mich

[@j.aragon3354]

What larger Tiburon Handle model fits the Talica 25ii?

[@Seastheday88]

The larger one. It’s similar size to the Talica 50ii but way lighter overall

[@michaelniemiec5235]

Would you recommend that for the Talica -12 or not?

[@Seastheday88]

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 😆

[@michaelniemiec5235]

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.

[@Seastheday88]

@@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.

[@michaelniemiec5235]

@@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.

[@rickyhaduca3977]

Which model is the bigger talica in the video?

[@Seastheday88]

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.

[@dtrn750]

Got a link for the handles?

[@Seastheday88]

I bought my big handle from Mahi Tackle in Huntington Beach, they have an eBay account. Got my Lite later from TheLongFin out of Orange.

[@tamalpias]

Nice upgrade but boy those handles look ugly.

[@Seastheday88]

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 🤙