Shimano Talica 16/Shimano Speedmaster 8kg/ Daiwa J-Braid 40lb 500m - Multicolour

This combo comes with 500m of 40lb J-braid leaving enough room for you to then add a top shot to suit what species you target and how you like to fish. You can do this here>>>>

This high-end game combo is a beautifully balanced setup for anglers chasing serious pelagics on lighter tackle. The Shimano Speedmaster 8kg game rod is renowned for its outstanding build quality and refined action, constructed with Shimano’s TC4 blank technology that blends graphite and fibreglass for the perfect combination of sensitivity, strength and durability. While rated to 8kg, these rods are incredibly capable and can comfortably fish 10kg tackle, giving you extra confidence when a bigger fish shows up. The rod’s smooth power curve and quality components make it ideal for trolling and live-baiting applications where control and reliability are critical.

Matched with the Shimano Talica 16, you’re fishing one of Shimano’s most respected high-performance lever drag reels. Built on a rigid cold-forged aluminium frame, the Talica features 7 corrosion-resistant A-RB bearings and Shimano’s powerful Cross Carbon drag system capable of delivering around 18kg of smooth stopping power. The reel’s precision gearing and compact design make it incredibly strong yet lightweight, perfect for stand-up fishing.

Spooling the reel with 500m of 40lb Daiwa J-Braid backing paired with a mono topshot gives you the best of both worlds. The braid backing provides massive line capacity and minimal stretch, allowing you to stay connected to fast-running fish, while the mono topshot adds shock absorption and abrasion resistance—crucial when fighting hard-charging species like tuna, dolphin fish and smaller marlin. Smooth, powerful and incredibly well balanced, this combo is a premium light-game outfit capable of punching well above its weight when the bite turns serious.