Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX vs Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX

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Shimano TALICA II A

Multireels

20iiax

69.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag22.5kg / 49,6lbs

Weight1030g / 36.33oz

Line retireve per crank121 centimeter / 47.64 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €577.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20IIA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.56/290

Shimano Exsence

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €416.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC 3000 MHGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/125

Conclusion

Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX clearly outshines Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (88 centimeter / 34.65 inch) and maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs). While Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TALICA II A and Shimano Exsence?

Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time

Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX

With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
With a score like 8.8 out of 10 (180g / 6,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8.3 out of 10 (88 centimeter / 34.65 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish