Conventional Reels

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).

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).

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).

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.

• 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

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's® Tiagra® Conventional Two-Speed Saltwater Reels deliver the smooth and unrelenting power today's performance-minded big game fisherman rely on. Every Tiagra Conventional Saltwater Reel is machined from solid 7mm pipe stock aluminum for relentless strength and secure alignment under duress. Features smooth push-button shifting backed by permanently lubed A-RB® Anti-Rust Bearings for easy handling at all times. Traditional style drag curves on most models provide an area of low drag pressure just above strike level—great for holding baits in the wake, but light enough to reduce the chances of pulling the hook out of the fish's mouth. LRS models feature a special drag curve for fishing heavy lines with extra-tight drag settings. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

• Specially treated A-RB Anti-Rust Bearings
• Metal frames keep moving parts in precise alignment
• PermaLube® lubrication for effortless freespooling
• Ratcheting drag lever
• Ergonomic power grip with soft, nonslip Septon® grip

Features include:

• Specially treated A-RB Anti-Rust Bearings—at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel bearings
• Metal frames keep moving parts in precise alignment for increased efficiency and durability
• PermaLube lubrication for effortless freespooling and long-term protection
• Ratcheting drag lever eliminates play due to boat vibration
• Offset ergonomic power grip with soft, nonslip Septon® grip allows natural hand, arm, and wrist angles for greater power and comfort

Shimano's® Tiagra® Conventional Two-Speed Saltwater Reels deliver the smooth and unrelenting power today's performance-minded big game fisherman rely on. Every Tiagra Conventional Saltwater Reel is machined from solid 7mm pipe stock aluminum for relentless strength and secure alignment under duress. Features smooth push-button shifting backed by permanently lubed A-RB® Anti-Rust Bearings for easy handling at all times. Traditional style drag curves on most models provide an area of low drag pressure just above strike level—great for holding baits in the wake, but light enough to reduce the chances of pulling the hook out of the fish's mouth. LRS models feature a special drag curve for fishing heavy lines with extra-tight drag settings. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

• Specially treated A-RB Anti-Rust Bearings
• Metal frames keep moving parts in precise alignment
• PermaLube® lubrication for effortless freespooling
• Ratcheting drag lever
• Ergonomic power grip with soft, nonslip Septon® grip

Features include:

• Specially treated A-RB Anti-Rust Bearings—at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel bearings
• Metal frames keep moving parts in precise alignment for increased efficiency and durability
• PermaLube lubrication for effortless freespooling and long-term protection
• Ratcheting drag lever eliminates play due to boat vibration
• Offset ergonomic power grip with soft, nonslip Septon® grip allows natural hand, arm, and wrist angles for greater power and comfort

Shimano Tyrnos Saltwater Trolling Reels feature an open top crossbar design and Shimano's stainless steel A-RB anti-rust bearings. Other key features designed primarily for trolling are a ratcheting lever drag to eliminate any lever movement caused by boat vibration and a loud clicker with enough tension to hold large baits. Additional features include oversized gears for power while maintaining a high-speed 5.0:1 gear ratio, and an extra long handle shank with an oversized ergonomic rubber power grip. Shimano Tyrnos reels are constructed with diecast aluminum frames and graphite sideplates to reduce weight while maintaining strength and durability.

DESCRIPTION

The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.

FEATURES

• Graphite frame and sideplates
• High-strength marine grade bronze alloy main gear
• Stainless steel pinion gear
• Live Spindle with free floating spool
• Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
• 6+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings system
• Fast Gear Access Side Plate
• *15CS features upgraded spool bearings and knob mag dial

DESCRIPTION

The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.

FEATURES

• Graphite frame and sideplates
• High-strength marine grade bronze alloy main gear
• Stainless steel pinion gear
• Live Spindle with free floating spool
• Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
• 6+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings system
• Fast Gear Access Side Plate
• *15CS features upgraded spool bearings and knob mag dial

DESCRIPTION

The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.

FEATURES

• Graphite frame and sideplates
• High-strength marine grade bronze alloy main gear
• Stainless steel pinion gear
• Live Spindle with free floating spool
• Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
• 6+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings system
• Fast Gear Access Side Plate
• *15CS features upgraded spool bearings and knob mag dial

DESCRIPTION

The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.

FEATURES

• Graphite frame and sideplates
• High-strength marine grade bronze alloy main gear
• Stainless steel pinion gear
• Live Spindle with free floating spool
• Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
• 6+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings system
• Fast Gear Access Side Plate
• *15CS features upgraded spool bearings and knob mag dial

DESCRIPTION

The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.

FEATURES

• Graphite frame and sideplates
• High-strength marine grade bronze alloy main gear
• Stainless steel pinion gear
• Live Spindle with free floating spool
• Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
• 6+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings system
• Fast Gear Access Side Plate
• *15CS features upgraded spool bearings and knob mag dial

Manufactured in Philadelphia, the lightweight Torque Lever Drag 2-Speed features an open top design with machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates, along with a lightweight forged aluminum spool. Quick Shift 2-speed system easily shifts into high or low gear. Engineered to provide long lasting PENN durability, the sealed Dura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.

The Dura-Drag system results in smoother start ups and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings. Unlike other products that advertise their high-potential drag settings but fail to inform you that these drag settings result in drag curves that are anything but angler friendly, and have a high potential to pop lines, pull hooks, and result in lost fish.The Quick-Shift 2-speed system shifts into high or low gear allowing you to easily adjust to any fishing situation on the fly.

Constructed with full metal body and side plates to keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads. This is just one of the reasons PENN reels are considered The Gold Standard in high quality, big game reels. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. So when building the most respected big game reels on the market, we take extra steps to ensure our reels perform better and last longer.

• Machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates

• Lightweight forged aluminum spool with line capacity Rings

• Stainless steel main and pinion gears

• Sealed Dura-Drag system

• 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings

• Quiet double-dog anti-reverse

Manufactured in Philadelphia, the lightweight Torque Lever Drag 2-Speed features an open top design with machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates, along with a lightweight forged aluminum spool. Quick Shift 2-speed system easily shifts into high or low gear. Engineered to provide long lasting PENN durability, the sealed Dura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.

The Dura-Drag system results in smoother start ups and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings. Unlike other products that advertise their high-potential drag settings but fail to inform you that these drag settings result in drag curves that are anything but angler friendly, and have a high potential to pop lines, pull hooks, and result in lost fish.The Quick-Shift 2-speed system shifts into high or low gear allowing you to easily adjust to any fishing situation on the fly.

Constructed with full metal body and side plates to keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads. This is just one of the reasons PENN reels are considered The Gold Standard in high quality, big game reels. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. So when building the most respected big game reels on the market, we take extra steps to ensure our reels perform better and last longer.

• Machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates

• Lightweight forged aluminum spool with line capacity Rings

• Stainless steel main and pinion gears

• Sealed Dura-Drag system

• 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings

• Quiet double-dog anti-reverse

DESCRIPTION

The PENN Fathom lever drag 2-speed series of reels are compact but loaded with big features. Featuring a Full Metal Body, stainless steel main and pinion gear, Dura-Drag washers, and a double dog ratchet anti- reverse you will find there is no stopping these reels.

FEATURES

• Full Metal Body and sideplates
• Stainless steel main and pinion gear
• Quick-Shift™ 2-speed system
• Dura-Drag™ washers
• 5 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
• Double-dog ratchet anti-reverse
• Line Capacity Rings
• Switchblade™ harness lugs