Team tica st16

[geraldng]

Anyone using this reel currently? and any Feedback to share

Tica's 2007 New Model ( TICATEAM ST-16)
8 pcs precise RRB ball bearings.
One piece aluminum frame processed with the precise CNC machinery, provides strength and rigidity
Forged aluminum spool
2 Pcs one-way clutch bearing
Two-step variable length handle (68mm, 80mm)
Ever-erect handle knob
Machine cut stainless main gear, pinnion gear and drag cam
Lever drag with click
Line out alarm
Shielded stainless steel ball bearings
Catch Report reel bag
Available in Gold, Blue and Red color.

TICA_ST16_Blue.jpg

[shineshy]

IMO, sounds okie. but often, many would says TICA builts isnt tat gd leh cos made in china (if not wrong) . Sad to say after sale value also so so. Tats the lesson i learnt from Malaysia brand Toman under TCE.

Many mights says branded lalso got made in china/ malaysia wat. Yes I agree, but most would still rather take made from US. or Japan. QC & better built I guess.

but don quote me, it might turn out to be a gd one too.: rolleyes:

[geraldng]

Originally Posted by shineshy

IMO, sounds okie. but often, many would says TICA builts isnt tat gd leh cos made in china (if not wrong) . Sad to say after sale value also so so. Tats the lesson i learnt from Malaysia brand Toman under TCE.

Many mights says branded lalso got made in china/ malaysia wat. Yes I agree, but most would still rather take made from US. or Japan. QC & better built I guess.

but don quote me, it might turn out to be a gd one too.: rolleyes:

Thanks shineshy for your feed back

[stickbom!]

Can't go wrong with the Penn 113HN. Personally I'd give the Tica a pass

[geraldng]

Originally Posted by stickbom!

Can't go wrong with the Penn 113HN. Personally I'd give the Tica a pass

Me too think that Penn 113HN is better , but i notice from the tackle shop at Beach Road that the new shipment of the Penn reel not orginally make in USA. Got to look carefully if buying Penn Reel.

[stickbom!]

There's a lot of old stock Baja floating around. You should be able to get a USA made one

[geraldng]

Sure and this weekend i'll go beach rd to hunt for one maybe.....

[hytam]

I don't have any experience using offshore Tica reels but I've used the smaller Tica spinning reels that are their top of the range but have found them wanting. The drags on the reels suck big time and even after modding the drag, I felt disappointed with its performance....on more than a few models. Personally, I won't purchase another Tica reel in future.