Shimano SpeedMaster II Lever Drag Reels Review

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I would go with the 16 size strictly to improve your trolling capabilities. This will also give you some extra power as well. 

The Shimano Terez 7'0" Heavy would be a great fit for the Shimano Speedmaster 25.

The Shimano Speedmaster II is one of the most capable reels on the market and will work for all styles of fishing you have listed, and many more. 

The 12 and 16 are essentially the same reel, with the 12 featuring a slightly narrower spool. If the 12 holds enough line for you, that would be the one to go with. 

We would recommend the 12II, would pair best with that model Terez rod. Has plenty of power and line capacity for snapper and grouper. 

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The Shimano Speedmaster II would match up great with a Shimano Terez Conventional rod. (<a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-terez-conventional-fishing-rods.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-terez-conventional-fishing-rods.html</a>)<p>Th

<p class="MsoNormal">Comparable to the Shimano SpeedMaster II Lever Drag Reel isthe Avet SX 2-Speed Lever Drag Casting Reel. This reel offers similar 2-Speedcapabilities while providing room for an almost identical line capacity. </p><p></p>

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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Shimano SpeedMaster 16 II has a spool widthof 3-3/4”, a total width of 7-1/4”, and a height of 3”. The Penn Fathom 60LDhas a spool width of 4”, a total width of 7”, and

These new Speedmaster reels would be a great option for trolling and chunking. Here are a few options for rods:<p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/tackledirect-tdps603050sin-platinum-hook-rod.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/tackledire

The Speedmaster II Lever Drag reels feature brass gears.

We would recommend the 16 over the 20 and would also recommend dropping down from 80lb unless you are going with a thinner diameter braid like maxcuatro or similar. 50lb or 65lb would be best, thinner the diameter the less resistance and ultimately less s

The new series of Shimano Speedmaster reels with the lever drag feature an all metal frame. 

The SpeedMaster is a great reel but unfortunately only comes in right hand. 

Cody,<p><br /></p><p>Yes, we can absolutely spool them up for you prior to shipping. Mono would be free, just include a note in the comments section when ordering online. If you are looking for braid, just add that to the order along with a note and we wi

<span>Hi Jake, The Shimano SPM16II SpeedMaster II would be great for your fishing application. However, Since its currently sold out I would also recommend a Shimano TOR16HGA Torium Star Drag Conventional Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shima

Hello Gabriel, the 16 is going to give you a little more line capacity. That's the only reel difference is the line capacity. 

Unfortunately, it does not. 

<span style="color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:Arial;background-color:rgb(236,237,239);">20lb/350yds for the 12 size </span><p><span style="color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:Arial;background-color:rgb(236,237,239);">20lb/440yds for the 16 size </span><span st

<span>Hi Michael, A Shimano Speedmaster 16II would work great for snapper and grouper bottom fish applications. However since they are currently sold out I would also recommend a Shimano Talica TAC12II 2 Speed Lever Drag Reel. </span><a href="https://www.

<span>Hi, Based on your fishing application I would recommend a St. Croix MSWC66HF Mojo Salt Conventional Rod. </span><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-mswc66hf-mojo-salt-conventional-rod.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-mswc66hf-m

<span>Hi Isaiah, The Shimano SPM12II SpeedMaster II Lever Drag Reel would be great for chunking and jigging applications for smaller school sized tuna. However since it's currently sold out I would also recommend a Avet HXJ 5/2 Raptor Two-Speed Lever Drag

<span>Hi James, According to Shimano, Both the Shimano Speedmaster 12II and 16II models have a overall width of 9.50" inches. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

<span>Hi Bill, Based on your fishing application I would recommend the Shimano TLCSTH2SSBLA Tallus Stand-Up Straight Butt Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tlcsth2ssbla-tallus-stand-up-straight-butt-rod.html</a><span> This rod would supp

The speedmaster would be to much of a reel for tog. You may be better off going with the Torium star drag 

<span>Hi Todd, The Shimano SPM25II SpeedMaster II Lever Drag Reels would be fine for trolling applications. I would also recommend a Shimano TLD30IIA Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tld30iia-reel.html</a><span> This would also be a gr

<span>Hi Dane, The Shimano SPM16II SpeedMaster II Lever Drag Reel would be fine for the smaller goliath grouper you are targeting. However I would also recommend the Shimano Talica 16 Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tac16-talica-reel.

<span>Hi James, The Shimano Speedmaster II Lever Drag Reels do not come in a narrow spool model. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Troy,<p>The recommended reel would be the Shimano Tyrnos 20II trolling reel as it is the preferred reel of many tournament captains.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Brandon,<p>A rod to pair with the Shimano SpeedMaster 16II for snapper / grouper fishing would be the Shimano Terez Conventional rod TZC70M.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Tom,<p>The Shimano SpeedMaster 16II reel would be a good size for striped bass trolling.  Pair that with the TackleDirect Silver Hook rod TDSSUT661MHSB and you would have a nice combo.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. 

We would recommend that you change the Drag Cam for Monofilament use, this mono cam just ensures a less agressive drag curve, although shimano does not release specs with this Mono Cam i would believe that the max drag specs would be slightly less than th

This reel would perform wonderfully for the fishing applications you wish to achieve. We do not sell Shimano reel parts however almost any part they make is available here:<p></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:'H