Talica Vs. New Ocea Jigger
Submitted by John_M on Sun, 2011-09-18 22:58
Hi Guys,
I am in the market for a new small" overhead, running 40-50lb (pe2.5 - 3)
Now I have narrowed my choices down to getting either a Talica 8 Single Speed or the new Ocea Jigger 1500PG...
What are your thoughts?? Price difference isn't an issue.. Will be using it for jigging, drift baiting and a bit of trolling
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grayzeee
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if trolling is involved ,
if trolling is involved , thats a point to the lever drag. talica also would be awesome driftbaiting.
the ocea jigger is one sweet reel though
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
Seaquest
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The Ocea Jigger is by far a
The Ocea Jigger is by far a better reel IMO. Have had a Talica 10 and couldn't compare it to the new Ocea Jigger 1500PG.
The OJ is a lot smoother and feels a lot more comfortable to jig with. Its great for drift baiting as well.
The Talica would be better suited to trolling and has more drag than the OJ, but if its going to be mainly used for jigging I would get the Ocea Jigger.
till
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I'm yet to see the new OJ,
I'm yet to see the new OJ, but very keen too.
The Talica single-speed is a better jigger than the two-speed though, and wasn't yours the two speed?
I'm reasonably happy with the TAC8, but certainly more as a PE4 reel, I'd go the OJ 1500 for PE3.
dkonig82
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I love my OJ 1500, but one
I love my OJ 1500, but one complaint is that it could use more drag - especially when trying to stop sambos. Perhaps I should look at lighter rod/line to put it on, but with current setup it feels like it could handle more.
You can get uprated drag plates and washers for the 2000 (which apparently give you near on 100% more drag than factory), but so far I am not convinced you can for the 1500.
The Smoothdrag people tell me you can get some drag washers to suit one of the new Trinidads, then trim them a bit to fit, but havent had anyone which can show me a plate to fit.
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Daisy
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Mate if you pull out the drag
Mate if you pull out the drag washers and measure the inside/outside diameters and thickness with a set of verniers and ring Erskines they'll custom make them for not much extra cost, I've done it over the phone a few times now with no probs. I don't know whether the lapped wsahers and carbontex drags treated with Cals grease will give you twice as much drag as the dartanium drag but it will give you more and smoother start up. The Ocea Jiggers will also give you about 5 kilos more drag than the Talicas.
The view expressed in this post is that of a self opinionated bullshitter and does not reflect that of this website, it's owners, mediators, other members or anyone else for that matter :-P
dkonig82
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Have done a bit more asking
Have done a bit more asking around, and seems like there are no plates being made for any smaller than an OJ2000
Washers are available though
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Daisy
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Righto, did you ring Erskines
Righto, did you ring Erskines direct on (07) 4054 6058, they'd be the only people who should be able to help you in Oz.
The view expressed in this post is that of a self opinionated bullshitter and does not reflect that of this website, it's owners, mediators, other members or anyone else for that matter :-P
dkonig82
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Yep I rang both the numbers
Yep I rang both the numbers on their website (no answer at either) and sent them an email a few days back and didnt get a response to that either.
Not sure what the go is with them?!
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Bunny
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Interesting thread this. Not
Interesting thread this. Not wanting to hijack it but I'm in the process of doing the same thing, hence the reason I'm selling the Saltiga 30T in the classifieds. I did not think of the Ocea Jigger. How would the 1000 or 1500 compare to a Saltiga 30? I had the Z30 as the current leader over the Tac 8.
cudbfishn
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theres a penn trq100ld for
theres a penn trq100ld for sale on here with a hearty rise jig force for 400bux on here. I think these piss on either of the 2 you mentioned with 32lb of drag.
till
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Thats not a jigger! It
Thats not a jigger!
It weighs about twice what the other reels do, and its capacity is probably a little higher than the TAC8.
cudbfishn
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theres a penn trq100ld for
repost
John_M
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How does the Studio Ocean
How does the Studio Ocean Mark LD50 compare in size to these reels? I know it has a huge capacity....
till
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PE3/600m? Its huge @ 580g.
PE3/600m? Its huge @ 580g. Its at least a size too big when you can get away with the OJ1500 @ 390g
hlokk
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480g there Jamie ;) Its quite
480g there Jamie ;) Its quite a light reel for how hard you can (supposedly) push it but a little big for PE3 IMO. Then, I dont run PE3 on mine. Think I just fit 600m of PE4 saltiga boat braid on mine (thats zero backing and packed tight). Maybe it was 500m?
till
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480g? Yeah I was close ;)
480g? Yeah I was close ;)
John_M
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Well they are priced very
Well they are priced very well at the moment, nearly on par ;) I know its a heavier reel, but for the price am I better off? I don't think I'll go astray either way (ocea jigger or SOM that is)
Bunny
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Ok this link suggests the
Ok this link suggests the ocea jigger is a Trinidad equivalent or close to it. That would make the Talica a step up? The weights shown though are a little different. What am I missing?
http://www.japantackle.com/Shimano/Shimano_ocea_jigger.htm
till
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Sure the Ocea Jigger shares
Sure the Ocea Jigger shares some common parts with the trinidad, but that doesn't mean the Talica is a step up, its a step sideways.
The Ocea Jigger is a dedicated jigger, with features not on the talica or the trinidad.
hit n run
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Ocea Jigger 1500PG any day of
Ocea Jigger 1500PG any day of the week or the SOM L50 would be my choice once you have used one its hard to use anything else
It used to hurt when I got cock in my ass......now I can take three at once and not feel a thing!
Markie
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go a penn seaboy LOLL
go a penn seaboy LOLL
JohnF
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Ocea Jigger 1500PG is such a
Ocea Jigger 1500PG is such a sweet reel....my goto heavy reel for Perth. A tad lght in CI though..........will be upgading drag with carbontex and it will be a complete package.
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
John_M
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ld50 the choice in the end...
ld50 the choice in the end... here comes jigging season :P
Bunny
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Mate any specs or a link to
Mate any specs or a link to that reel? I still feel the Saltiga 20 or 30 star drag is better than the TAC 8 as it feels more balanced in the hand. Would be keen to see all options. I may even end up getting a Ryoga Bay jigger yet!!
John_M
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http://www.studio-oceanmark.c
http://www.studio-oceanmark.com/en/products/reel/index.html
Slightly bigger, but gives you the option of working around the derwent, out wide, and yet small enough for your shallow stuff. Great little reels
SamC
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I hope you made the right
I hope you made the right decision and went for this L50, John
http://www.7seasproshop.com/product_detail.php?keyword=studio_ocean_mark_studio_ocean_mark_blue_heaven_l50ogm
Cheers,
Sam
John_M
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Now that is nice! Thanks Sam,
Now that is nice! Thanks Sam, Looks like its on order aha!
Nealez
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That is a sweet looking bit
That is a sweet looking bit of kit, limited edition?