Product Comparison: Shimano ‎TAC50II vs Shimano ‎TAC16II


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General Specifications
About the Product
Based upon a narrow body principle which equals less weight, smaller dimensions and easier handling than equivalent lever drag multipliers, Talica is truly a high-speed dream machine.
The Talica is the pinnacle of the small lever drag 2-Speed market. Designed from the ground up to be an excellent casting reel with an ultra-smooth and powerful drag system to handle long battles.
Brand
Shimano
Shimano
Model
‎TAC50II
‎TAC16II
Origin
Japan
Japan
Key Specs
Braid Line Capacity
1120/80, 945/100, 825/150
845/50, 485/65, 430/80
Type
Casting
Casting
Bearings
6
6
Mono Line Capacity
440/60, 340/80, 250/100
440/20, 350/25, 300/30
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Shimano ‎TAC50II Fishing Reel
  • Great design, a lot of power in a small package.
  • I love Shimano reels, this one is awesome, love fishing with it.
  • It combine strength, power, and durability.
  • The design is just perfect. The reel is so smooth.
  • Nice design, comfort, and smooth.
Shimano ‎TAC16II Fishing Reel
  • Nice and smooth casting.
  • Smooth and strong. Great reel.
  • Quiet and smooth. Love this reel.
  • It casts very well and very smooth.
  • This strong, consistent, and smooth reel.
Size & Weight
Height
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Weight
56 oz.
26.5 oz.
Width
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Depth
3.2 in.
3.2 in.
Drag
Max Drag
60 lb.
40 lb.
Drag Adjustment
Lever
Lever
Drag Material
Carbon
Carbon
What customers say about "Drag"
Shimano ‎TAC50II Fishing Reel
  • Worked great, as expected. Smooth drag system.
  • The drag was smooth and consistent.
  • Excellent functions and smooth drag.
  • Drag works well and reel functions and feels like an expensive reel.
  • Very smooth drag system.
Shimano ‎TAC16II Fishing Reel
  • Reel is very smooth and the drag is very smooth.
  • Very durable reel and has a very smooth drag system.
  • Really smooth, the drag is strong and adjust easily and precisely.
  • The drag is very smooth, as is the rest of the reel.
  • Very smooth casting and drag. Highly recommend.
Features
Gear Ratio
3.8 : 1
5.7 : 1
Retrieve Rate
45 in.
41 in.
Anti-Reverse Feature
Yes
Yes
Type Of Crank
Single-grip
Single-grip
Reel Handle Position
Right
Right
Extras
One-piece aluminum frame, Lightweight Spool, Topless Design, Oversized Carbon Drag Washers, Waterproof Drag, Silent Twin-Pawl Anti-Reverse
One-piece aluminum frame, Lightweight Spool, Topless Design, Oversized Carbon Drag Washers, Silent Twin-Pawl Anti-Reverse
What customers say about "Features"
Shimano ‎TAC50II Fishing Reel
  • Great reel. Angler favorite on long range. Very fast, strong.
  • Smooth, powerful and well built. Great reel.
  • Super smooth on the reel and gear ratio.
  • Sturdy and reliable reel.
  • Excellent quality and easy to use.
Shimano ‎TAC16II Fishing Reel
  • The reel cast and retrieves very smoothly.
  • The reel is light, and well made.
  • The retrieve is smooth.
  • It has very comfortable handle.
  • Solid construction. Retrieve is really good.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Other Information
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