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The Shimano Tiagra 50 WLRSA Talica Dual Butt Game Combo 5ft 6in 80lb 2pc puts the legendary Tiagra 50 WLRSA on the Talica dual butt roller rod rated 80lb. The wide-spool Tiagra brings line capacity and a drag curve suited to New Zealand conditions, while the dual butt lets you fish it from the chair or stand-up. Ready for marlin, tuna and big sharks.

The Reel
The Shimano Tiagra 50 WLRSA Game Reel is geared specifically to handle not only the fish themselves but also the harsh saltwater environment. Perfectly suited for chasing down Stripeys, this reel features a slightly darker, heavier gold anodising, a newly designed Septon power handle and a drilled drag quadrant with a drag curve that's better suited to New Zealand conditions. The heavier anodising makes these reels even more resistant to the ravages of saltwater, while the click stop drag quadrant permits more precise drag adjustments. The counterbalanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a fish and makes winding easier during the course of a long fight. Its rubberised 'tackiness' combats sweaty hands which, as you may well know, can be a problem during the course of a long hard-fought fight.

The Rod
The Shimano Talica Dual Butt Roller Game Rod is built for heavy offshore game fishing, combining Shimano's High Pressure Carbon (HPC) construction with Biofibre reinforcement and Diaflash technology to maximise lifting power, minimise blank twist and provide strength under heavy loads. The full ALPS RX roller guide train provides smooth, consistent line flow when fishing heavy drag settings with monofilament or braided line. The Custom Carbon Dual Butt System is supplied with both a straight butt and bent butt, each featuring a Shimano Channel Lock reel seat. This gives you the flexibility to choose the butt configuration that best suits your offshore setup, while the 5ft 6in 80lb line rating makes the rod suited to targeting powerful game fish such as marlin, tuna and swordfish

Shimano Tiagra 50 WLRSA Game Reel Features:

• Heavier gold anodising makes the reel even more resistant to the ravages of salt water
• Click stop drag quadrant permits more precise drag adjustments
• Counterbalanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a fish and makes winding easier during the course of a long fight
• Rubberised handle 'tackiness' combats sweaty palms
• Aluminium Cold Forged Spool to provide increased strength and durability
• Anti-Rust Bearings; at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings
• 2-Speed Gearing

Shimano Tiagra 50 WLRSA Game Reel Specifications:

• Bearings: 4
• Max drag: 20kg
• Mono cap: 36kg/503m
• Braid cap: 80lb/1575yds
• Drag type: LD
• Weight: 2447g
• Gear ratio: 3.1:1, 1.3:1

Shimano Talica Dual Butt Roller Game Rod 5ft 6in 80lb 2pc Features:

• High Pressure Carbon (HPC) construction
• Biofibre reinforcement
• Diaflash technology
• ALPS RX roller guide train
• Custom Carbon Dual Butt System
• Straight and bent butt options
• Shimano Channel Lock reel seat

Shimano Talica Dual Butt Roller Game Rod 5ft 6in 80lb 2pc Specifications:

• Model: 26TAC562G80FR
• Length: 5ft 6in (1.68m)
• Pieces: 2
• Line rating: 80lb
• Grip type: Carbon dual butt
• Guide type: ALPS Roller
• Reel seat: Shimano
• Blank type: Biofibre with Diaflash