Shimano Talica II 12IIAX vs Shimano Torium 16HGA / Right handX

Shimano Talica II
Multireels
86.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight730g / 25.75oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €519.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size12IIA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeLever drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 20/350

Shimano Torium
Multireels
64.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.54 out of 10
Ergonomics5.8 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight600g / 21.16oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €161.90
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size16HGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofil-
Conclusion
Shimano Talica II 12IIAX clearly outshines Shimano Torium 16HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch) and maximum drag (18kg / 39,68lbs). While Shimano Torium 16HGA / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Talica II 12IIAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Talica II and Shimano Torium?
Shimano Talica II 12IIAX
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
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