Conventional Reels

Built to provide high end performance and dependability in a compact lightweight frame, the Shimano SpeedMaster II Lever Drag Reel is an absolute fish fighting machine. These two-speed lever drag reels feature the same sleek and functional design coupled with unrelenting power that blue water anglers have come to expect from Shimano conventional reels, but now at a price that everyone can appreciate. The rigid Hagane Body prevents the misalignment of moving parts under the heaviest of loads, giving the SpeedMaster II the strength to handle anything from tough pelagic species, to bottom dwelling heavy weights. Whether you are trolling, chunking, live-lining or jigging, the SpeedMaster II has the wide adjustable drag and high torque power you can rely on to come out on top. Included is a spare drag lever for adjusting the drag curve for optimal use with monofilament lines, giving the SpeedMaster II a less aggressive drag curve that is ideal ideal for targeting sailfish and white marlin.

• Fast, One Touch gear shift
• Six CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings
• Precision stainless steel gears, helical-cut for smooth, powerful winding
• Ultimate Tournament carbon drag (UTD)
• Offset power handle with round speed knob
• Aluminum frame and left sideplate are one solid piece for unmatched strength
• Precision ratchet Anti-Reverse
• Machined aluminum spool

• 11 reels designed to hold from 12 to 50-pound monofilament
• Maximum drag pressure from 17 to 25-pounds, well suited for braided line
• Built from machined aluminum with an anodized finish for greater corrosion resistance
• 4 CRBB ball bearings and a roller bearing
• Extremely smooth freespool
• 5.1:1 - 6.4:1 gear ratio
• Centrifugal Breaking System for control and longer casts

• 11 reels designed to hold from 12 to 50-pound monofilament
• Maximum drag pressure from 17 to 25-pounds, well suited for braided line
• Built from machined aluminum with an anodized finish for greater corrosion resistance
• 4 CRBB ball bearings and a roller bearing
• Extremely smooth freespool
• 5.1:1 - 6.4:1 gear ratio
• Centrifugal Breaking System for control and longer casts

• 11 reels designed to hold from 12 to 50-pound monofilament
• Maximum drag pressure from 17 to 25-pounds, well suited for braided line
• Built from machined aluminum with an anodized finish for greater corrosion resistance
• 4 CRBB ball bearings and a roller bearing
• Extremely smooth freespool
• 5.1:1 - 6.4:1 gear ratio
• Centrifugal Breaking System for control and longer casts

Tsunami Forged Lever Drag Reels Features:

• Lightweight and precision machined for braided line tolerances
• Instant anti-reverse bearing plus two back up dogs
• Hardended, high precision stainless steel
• Powerful carbon fiber drag
• Modern power forged frames and side plates built for high strength
• Precisely machined anodized aluminum spool rides freely on two shielded stainless steel ball bearing mounted to the strong stainless steel spool shaft

Tsunami Forged Lever Drag Reels Features:

• Lightweight and precision machined for braided line tolerances
• Instant anti-reverse bearing plus two back up dogs
• Hardended, high precision stainless steel
• Powerful carbon fiber drag
• Modern power forged frames and side plates built for high strength
• Precisely machined anodized aluminum spool rides freely on two shielded stainless steel ball bearing mounted to the strong stainless steel spool shaft

Penn designed the Squall Lever Drag reels with function and ergonomics at the top of the list. The lever drag does not protrude above the frame of the reel. This means there is no way for the line to loop over and hang up on the lever of the Squall Lever Drag.

• Lightweight graphite frame and sideplates
• Forged and machined aluminum spool
• High-strength marine grade bronze main and pinion gear
• Dura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation, even underextreme drag settings
• Switchblade harness lugs (50 & 60 sizes only)
• Ratcheted drag lever prevents ''drag creep'' caused by hours of trolling and vibrations
• Line Capacity Rings
• 5+1 Shielded stainless steel bearing system
• Instant anti-reverse bearing with silent back up ratchet

Penn designed the Squall Lever Drag reels with function and ergonomics at the top of the list. The lever drag does not protrude above the frame of the reel. This means there is no way for the line to loop over and hang up on the lever of the Squall Lever Drag.

• Lightweight graphite frame and sideplates
• Forged and machined aluminum spool
• High-strength marine grade bronze main and pinion gear
• Dura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation, even underextreme drag settings
• Switchblade harness lugs (50 & 60 sizes only)
• Ratcheted drag lever prevents ''drag creep'' caused by hours of trolling and vibrations
• Line Capacity Rings
• 5+1 Shielded stainless steel bearing system
• Instant anti-reverse bearing with silent back up ratchet

The Shimano Talica 2 Speed Lever Drag Reels are high speed, compact lever drags with powerful gears and drag curves. These reels were designed for fly-lining live baits or chunks into the chum line on Long Range stand-up tuna boats, utilizing PowerPro with short top shots. Small Reel - Big Fish! The TAC8II and TAC10II were designed for fishing 40-50lb PowerPro with a 30-40 Fluorocarbon leader (up to 13 lbs of drag at strike and 20 lbs at full), whereas the TAC12II and TAC16II were designed for fishing 65lb-80lb PowerPro with a 60lb-80lb Fluorocarbon top shots (up to 22lbs of drag at strike and 40 lbs. at full).

• S Compact Body: Power, rigidity, durability results in a reel that feels one size smaller in your hand. The B-side sideplate is all one piece, contributing to both rigidity and in-the-hand palming comfort. The A-side sideplate has the handle, drag adjustment and cast control knob.
• E.I.: This is the second layer of surface treatment that is added after the anodizing process. This treatment is forced into any micro-sized surface impurities, giving salt no place to adhere thus preventing corrosion.
• Cross Carbon Drag: The ideal material for the high drag pressure setting, with smoothness and consistent performance.

• S Compact Body: Power, rigidity, durability results in a reel that feels one size smaller in your hand. The B-side sideplate is all one piece, contributing to both rigidity and in-the-hand palming comfort. The A-side sideplate has the handle, drag adjustment and cast control knob.
• E.I.: This is the second layer of surface treatment that is added after the anodizing process. This treatment is forced into any micro-sized surface impurities, giving salt no place to adhere thus preventing corrosion.
• Cross Carbon Drag: The ideal material for the high drag pressure setting, with smoothness and consistent performance.

Catch mackerel, tuna and other big game with the lightweight power and solid construction of these star-drag conventional reels. Shimano Torium Star Drag Reels are new to Shimano's Torium series reels. They are compact, rigid and powerful saltwater conventional reels with excellent castability and durability - a must for saltwater. Many top anglers use them bottom fishing or live-bait fishing as they are built for these extreme applications.

The Shimano Torium Star Drag comes in nearly a dozen models to find the perfect conventional reel. TackleDirect has right-hand and left-hand models with either an egg handle or power handle and several gear ratio options. All of them have specially treated anti-rust bearings and cross carbon drag that both result in the smoothest runs you've experienced. There's nothing conventional about this reel that comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Call or email us with any product questions.

Shimano Torium Star Drag Conventional Reel Features:

• S Compact Body: Power, rigidity, durability results in a reel that feels one size smaller in your hand. The B-side sideplate is all one piece, contributing to both rigidity and in-the-hand palming comfort. The A-side sideplate has the handle, drag adjustment and cast control knob.
• E.I.: This is the second layer of surface treatment that is added after the anodizing process. This treatment is forced into any micro-sized surface impurities, giving salt no place to adhere thus preventing corrosion.
• Cross Carbon Drag: The ideal material for the high drag pressure setting, with smoothness and consistent performance.

Shimano Torium Star Drag Conventional Reel Features:

• S Compact Body: Power, rigidity, durability results in a reel that feels one size smaller in your hand. The B-side sideplate is all one piece, contributing to both rigidity and in-the-hand palming comfort. The A-side sideplate has the handle, drag adjustment and cast control knob.
• E.I.: This is the second layer of surface treatment that is added after the anodizing process. This treatment is forced into any micro-sized surface impurities, giving salt no place to adhere thus preventing corrosion.
• Cross Carbon Drag: The ideal material for the high drag pressure setting, with smoothness and consistent performance.

You don't need a big boat to catch big fish. In fact, there's absolutely no reason why you couldn't catch a 250-pound thresher shark from your 20-foot center console boat. Unless you left your Shimano TLD at home. If you own a small fishing boat, or you often find yourself elbow-to-elbow with your angling compatriots on the large party boats, you need a reel that's both nimble and versatile. The Shimano TLD reels are light in hand, so easy to shift they're almost mindless, and they're adaptable to any number of bluewater species from tuna to striped marlin. And because they're built by Shimano, durability is an inevitable part of the package. A large, private, ocean-going vessel may be neat, but it's not necessary. Just match the tackle to the situation. And let the fish fall where they may.

You don't need a big boat to catch big fish. In fact, there's absolutely no reason why you couldn't catch a 250-pound thresher shark from your 20-foot center console boat. Unless you left your Shimano TLD at home. If you own a small fishing boat, or you often find yourself elbow-to-elbow with your angling compatriots on the large party boats, you need a reel that's both nimble and versatile. The Shimano TLD reels are light in hand, so easy to shift they're almost mindless, and they're adaptable to any number of bluewater species from tuna to striped marlin. And because they're built by Shimano, durability is an inevitable part of the package. A large, private, ocean-going vessel may be neat, but it's not necessary. Just match the tackle to the situation. And let the fish fall where they may.