Product Comparison: Shimano SPM16II vs Shimano TAC16II
General Specifications
About the Product
The extremely durable, high-performance Speedmaster II, with high maximum drag power and a smooth, ultra-wide range of drag adjustability is a fish fighting machine. It’s rigid HAGANE Body prevents misalignment of moving parts under the heaviest loads.
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
SPM16II
TAC16II
Origin
Japan
Japan
Key Specs
Braid Line Capacity
750/50, 550/65, 450/80
845/50, 485/65, 430/80
Type
Casting
Casting
Bearings
4
6
Mono Line Capacity
440/20, 350/25, 300/30
440/20, 350/25, 300/30
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Shimano SPM16II Speed Lever Drag Saltwater Fishing Reel
- Great snapper and grouper reel. Very smooth. It has plenty of cranking power.
- Very smooth, cast a good distance. Drag is smooth.
- Good fishing reel, easy to set drag.
- The drag is ridiculously smooth. Casts beautifully.
- Very smooth and solid reel.
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
26.5 oz.
26.5 oz.
Width
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Depth
3.2 in.
3.2 in.
Drag
Max Drag
40 lb.
40 lb.
Drag Adjustment
Lever
Lever
Drag Material
Carbon
Carbon
What customers say about "Drag"
Shimano SPM16II Speed Lever Drag Saltwater Fishing Reel
- With 40 pounds of drag, it's a hell of a bargain at that price.
- Reel is smooth. Amazing drag.
- The drag is smooth and can handle any freshwater fish.
- Smooth action and very precise drag.
- Very smooth, quick retrieve, excellent 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
5.7 : 1
5.7 : 1
Retrieve Rate
42 in.
41 in.
Anti-Reverse Feature
Yes
Yes
Type Of Crank
Single-grip
Single-grip
Reel Handle Position
Right
Right
Extras
Core Protect, Oversized Carbon Drag Washers, Corrosion resistant, Hagane Body, A-RB Bearings, Free Spool
One-piece aluminum frame, Lightweight Spool, Topless Design, Oversized Carbon Drag Washers, Silent Twin-Pawl Anti-Reverse
What customers say about "Features"
Shimano SPM16II Speed Lever Drag Saltwater Fishing Reel
- Great price, excellent quality.
- The anti-reverse feature and hardy drag on this reel makes it well worth the the money.
- Has a very fast retrieve for a spinning reel.
- Excellent reel, very smooth and great casting distance.
- It is smooth and has good quality of material.
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)
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