Anyone happily using talica 16?

[Jelle]

Hey guys,

I've only ever used 1 overhead reel, the shimano tld15. I own 2 of them and they've been good to me, but it's time to beef things up a little. I know somebody selling two talica 16's. Unused for 350AUD each. Seems like a good deal to me, but I have no idea about their performance. I've already read a thing or two about bearing issues, but I don't think I will be pushing these reels to their utmost limit. Main use would be spanish mackerel, tuna up to 20kg and maybe small billies.

Any opinions?

Many thanks,

Jelle

[alantani]

i've actually never opened one up.  they are pretty scarce here in northern california. 

[Jelle]

Thanks Alan. Somebody's just beat me to it and got them from right under my nose, so that closes the debate for now..