Over the past few decades, a number of great fishing reels have been released by Shimano, among the ones that standout the most is the Tiagra series of reels which has become synonymous with big fish and outstanding high-performance.
The Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 is one of the signature models from this series that has gathered a sizable following among game fishing enthusiasts.
Considered the benchmark for game fishing reels, the Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reels have been designed to withstand tremendous amount of punishment. Its thicker gold anodized coating makes it more durable and less prone to erosion in harsh fishing conditions.
Its specially designed drag curve is another huge plus for this reel as it makes it more suitable for Australian fishing conditions. The Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 comes with a click stop drag quadrant feature that gives more accurate drag adjustments, while its rubberized handles is a plain, yet pretty simple addition, that makes holding the reel for longer periods of time easier and less demanding when fighting that big trophy fish.
This is why the Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 is a great option for the game fishing enthusiast, it also features harness lugs that provides that extra bit of power and confidence by allowing the angler to have the option of using a stand-up harness.
The new and improved Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 is made out of a one piece aluminum frame for greater durability. With a thickness of 7mm, the Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 is the toughest reel available in the market.
Featuring Shimano’s famous A-RB bearings, a two speed shifting mechanism and a set of heavy-duty stainless steel gears, the continuous meshing of the pinion and drive gears give the Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 produce the ultimate fishing performance. For saltwater game fishing, this reel is the best option as far as top notch performance and durability is concerned.
Features and Specifications
Mono capacity for Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 is 7kg / 896m
Power Pro capacity 50lb / 1108yds
The Shimano Tiagra TI 16 features a dual gear option high gear of 3.9:1 while the low gear features a fish turning ratio of 1.7:1
Retrieve per crank high gear is 91cm, Low gear is 41cm
ARB bearings 6
Max Drag Power for Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16 is 13kg
Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reel TI 16’s drag type is Lever Drag
Weight for this reel is 1077g
Machined Aluminum Frame
Machined Aluminum Sideplates
Cold Forged Aluminum Spool
A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)
Clicker
Metal Series
Chrome Plated Sideplate Screws
Ratcheting Drag Lever
Twin Pawl Anti-Reverse System
Twin Disk Drag System
Ergonomic Power Handle