Shimano Vanquish FC 4000MHGCX vs Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Shimano Vanquish FC
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €419.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000MHGC
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/120

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
Conclusion
Shimano Vanquish FC 4000MHGCX clearly outshines Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch). While Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanquish FC 4000MHGCX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Vanquish FC and Shimano TALICA II A?
Shimano Vanquish FC 4000MHGCX
- 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 8.63 out of 10 (205g / 7,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX
- Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time
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