Tica Talisman

[Nicko_Cairns]

Why are they so cheap out of Malaysia? Like the non-Japan TLDs and an inferior product, or a tax reason? About $200 saving..Cheers.

http://http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tica-Talisman-TG8000H-5-4-1-High-Speed-Spinning-Reel-NEW-MODEL-w-Spare-Spool-/221193562355?pt=AU_FishingReels&hash=item338029e8f3

[benno_r]

I worked in Malaysia for nearly a year, and Tica is a very popular brand over there. Shimano and Daiwa are luxury items, that most fisherman can't afford. I guess the importers bring them in and try to inflate the price based on them being Stella and Saltiga alternatives, when really, they aren't.

FYI - Alan Hawk reviewed it here:
Talisman Review (http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/tlsmn.html)

[Nicko_Cairns]

thanks, yeah I saw the review which is what made me interested, on his lists he rated it as the best offshore budget reel..