Product Details
It is no surprise that the Hooker Electric Shimano Tiagra® 80WA is our best-selling reel among avid anglers worldwide. The most versatile and widely used reel configuration in the market is the 80-wide. The Shimano Tiagra® 80WA combines the line capacity required for big game fishing, simple mechanics, and the ability to fish a wide range of species. With a compact, slick design, the Hooker Electric Shimano Tiagra® 80WA is ready when you are. This configuration has been put thru the paces and it’s widely popular among well-respected charter captains, commercial fishermen, and avid anglers alike.
Whether you are fishing for daytime Swordfish, dredge pulling for billfish, or deep-dropping for bottom dwellers, the Hooker Electric 80 does it all in spades. The unit is capable of retrieving rates of up to 500 ft/per minute at full speed. Control the retrieval rate with full variable speed control. In addition, it comes with a 100ft range 2-button RF remote control for hands-free operation. Button (A) for half speed and button (B) for full speed.
The Shimano Tiagra® 80WA consists of one piece machined aluminum frame, a cold-forged aluminum spool, anti-rust ball bearings, 2-speed gears, a Twin Disk Drag system (on 16 sizes), an elastomer grip, and much more. This reel will play and tame the biggest fish with poise. The Tiagra A reel will give you confidence in your tackle, allowing you to concentrate on catching. Tiagra handle options The handle on any large multiplier is an important feature. At Shimano, we use two different styles depending on the model you choose.
Mono Cap. (yds/lb) | Braid Cap. (yds/lb)
| Bearings
| Max Drag Strike/Full | Gear Ratio High/Low
| Line Retrieve High/Low
| Weight (oz)
|
80/950
| 100/2445 150/2365 200/1920
| 4
| 35/44
| N/A/1.3:1
| 37/19
| 187
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