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Shimano Talica 16II

タリカ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

16II · 725 g (25.6 oz) · gear 5.7 · max drag 20 kg (44.1 lb) · Japan list price ¥110,000 · approx. $825 delivered to US · all 6 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥110,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareWeightGearRetrieve / turnMax dragPE lineNylonHandleBearingsSpool ø
¥108,000705 g (24.9 oz)5.7low 3.1107 cm (42.1 in)20 kg (44.1 lb)PE #4 – 570 m (623 yd)—80 mm (3.15 in)7/060 mm39 mm wide
¥110,000725 g (25.6 oz)5.7low 3.1107 cm (42.1 in)20 kg (44.1 lb)PE #4 – 700 m (766 yd)—80 mm (3.15 in)7/060 mm47 mm wide
¥128,0001.03 kg (2.3 lb)5.2low 1.9121 cm (47.6 in)22.5 kg (49.6 lb)PE #6 – 690 m (755 yd)—85 mm (3.35 in)6/074 mm46 mm wide
¥130,0001.07 kg (2.4 lb)5.2low 1.9121 cm (47.6 in)22.5 kg (49.6 lb)PE #8 – 690 m (755 yd)—85 mm (3.35 in)6/074 mm59 mm wide
¥205,0001.55 kg (3.4 lb)4.1low 1.7116 cm (45.7 in)30 kg (66.1 lb)PE #8 – 880 m (962 yd)—90 mm (3.54 in)7/090 mm50 mm wide

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

16II: Japan list price ¥110,000 · Delivered to US approx. $825 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Talica 16II: weighs 725 g (25.6 oz), gear ratio 5.7, 107 cm (42.1 in) of line per handle turn, max drag 20 kg (44.1 lb), line capacity PE #4 – 700 m (766 yd) (maker's figures).
  • 6 sizes. The lightest is 12II at 705 g (24.9 oz); the heaviest is 50II at 1.58 kg (3.5 lb).
  • Gear ratios run from 4.1:1 to 5.7:1; the fastest, 12II, takes in 107 cm (42 in) of line per handle turn.
  • Max drag ranges from 20 kg to 30 kg (44.1 lb to 66.1 lb).
  • Line capacity runs from 570 m of PE 4 on the 12II to 880 m of PE 8 on the 40II.
  • Japan list price ¥108,000–¥215,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 140 baitcasting reel series we list.

16II: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥110,000).

Weight725 g (25.6 oz)
Gear ratio5.7
Retrieve per turn107 cm (42.1 in)
Max drag20 kg (44.1 lb)
Handle length80 mm (3.15 in)
Bearings7/0
Spool diameter (mm)60
Spool width (mm)47
  • Versus 12II: 20 g (0.7 oz) heavier.
  • Versus 20II: 305 g (10.8 oz) lighter, 14 cm (5.5 in) less line per turn, 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) less max drag.

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