Shimano Expands the Talica Line With the 40II A

Shimano’s new Talica 40II A fills the gap between the 25II A and 50II A in the Talica line. Courtesy Shimano

Shimano North America Fishing has debuted the Talica 40II A, the latest size in its flagship lever-drag conventional reel series. The all-new two-speed lever-drag Talica 40II A is set to debut at the 2025 ICAST trade show this week (July 16-18) in Orlando, Florida. It is designed to bridge the gap between the Talica 25 and 50 sizes, providing a fresh option for offshore anglers targeting hard-fighting saltwater fish species like billfish, tuna and grouper. At the same time, Shimano is introducing a new 50-size Talica—the 50II A model—bringing the total number of A-series Talica models to six, ranging from $599.99 to $1,199.99.

“Talica has long stood at the top of the pyramid when it comes to performance-driven lever drag reels,” says Blaine Anderson, Shimano saltwater product marketing manager. “With the new 40 and 50 sizes, we’re delivering the ideal balance of power and compactness, paired with Shimano’s best-in-class drivetrain technologies for anglers who refuse to compromise.”

While the heavier Talica 50II A (55.7ounces) will hold more line than the Talica 40II A (54.7 ounces), the 40-size boasts the same retrieve rate of 46 inches per crank (in high gearHigh) and the same maximum drag pressure of 66 pounds as its 50-size sibling.  Compact enough for stand-up harness fishing, the Talica 40II A and 50II A are also powerful enough to handle the demands of trolling under high drag pressure, according to Shimano.

A signature technology feature of the Talica A designation is the Infinity Drive, Shimano’s premier technology for lever-drag reels. Infinity Drive features a new drag design that increases drag force while reducing side-load pressure, allowing for significantly lighter handle rotation under load. This results in more cranking power with less effort.  Additionally, X-Protect, Shimano’s advanced water-resistance technology, is engineered to deliver high-level protection to the drive gear shaft bearing using waterproof construction to dramatically improve durability and corrosion resistance in harsh offshore conditions. To learn more, visit fish.shimano.com.

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