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What is your guys opinion on the penn 16vsx VS. shimano talica 25 specs are similar. Does anyone have any experience with these reels? What one would you chose and why?

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How do you intend to use it? Jigging, bait fishing, both, private or party boat etc.....

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My plan is to use them for bait and trolling

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I would give the Okuma Makaira 16II SEa a hard look!

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Talica is a bad ass reel....

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Go with the Talica and don't look back...

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Lol yeah I actually just looking at the talica. I was thinking the 16. Heard lots of good things about it

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Also if anyone can help? Would you put hollow core braid or solid and what are the advantages

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Drop by reel seat. You'll walk out an enlightened man!

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I know a lot of offshore guys have been transitioning from large, heavy tiagras to lighter, equally as powerful talicas. They're truly incredible reels and we'll worth the investment. My father is slowly transitioning his tiagra 30s and Penn 30s to talicas. Pretty sure he's keeping the 50s and 80s though.