Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX vs Shimano Twin Power FE 4000XGFEX

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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 Twin Power FE

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.57 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €399.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000XGFE
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 4000XGFEX clearly outshines Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch) and maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs). While Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 4000XGFEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TALICA II A and Shimano Twin Power FE?

Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Shimano Twin Power FE 4000XGFEX

With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly