Introducing the Shimano Talica TAC50II Reel - Take it to the next level. Power the Wild! Free spool up to 60 lbs of drag Great casting design Features include: Compact, high-speed, easy-cast lever drag. Can withstand heavy loads. E.I treatment on the surface to greatly increase corrosion resistance. Integrated machined forged aluminum frame E.I treated. Machined aluminum handle sides and forged side plates Both are E.I treated. Machined forged aluminum spool E.I treated. 2-speed HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) Sealed 6 Bearings—S A-RB (Shielded A-RB). Lightweight spool with bearings for smooth free spool. Removable harness lugs Unstructured design Larger size carbon drag washers accommodate massive drag forces. Water resistant drag (works well when in use). Triple ratchet to prevent reverse rotation Ergonomic Power Handle Graduated Drag Lever Click to preset knobs Click-and-Click. Aluminum rod clamp Can be used in saltwater fishing. Highly rated for use with PowerPro Hollow-Ace and Mono lines Shimano Talica Story #1: When casting with small live baits such as poultry and sardine, you need an overwhelming lightweight spool. Shimano strives to maintain strength while machining the spool to reduce maximum weight. The way we braid is to minimize the drag force from the water between the spool and the frame. Eagles and sardine are very light. Anglers used to cast these light bait have been used to punch the spool while casting to help spin the spool to prevent the bait from flying. Then you can suddenly pull it into the line. This is not a pull from the spool, but the pastan and bait can be stripped strongly against the surface of the water. Shimano set Talica capabilities to a higher level. This means better casting means that you can throw it under your hand for feeding and landing. Now you can fully reach the bottom of the bait to where you have it. How far can you cast overhand and fly as well... Imagine it! Talica Story #2 (Power): It is difficult to describe what the power to wind a reel. You won't realize that fish are biting on the opposite side of the line and don't want to hand the reel. That's where you need high efficiency gears.