b'Tested Tica Giant Surf ReelThe writer scored a trev on the first cast when testing the reel on his Tica Kazumi surfcaster.The Giant is constructed so manySo, pairing the Kazumi with theideal for snapper conditions with parts of the reel are protected by anew Giant is an ideal combo tobright sunny summer conditions waterproof system and features atake on fish off Ripiro Beach. in the middle of the day, but I worm shaft oscillating system withknew with the dropping tide in long shaft for better line winding.AWEST COAST TEST the morning that we could target right/left interchangeable handle,It was late January when I finallyholes that still had good water in good sized soft-touch handle knobcollected the reel and got goodthem where fish like to feed.and a solid aluminium bail wire. sea and weather conditions afterI soon set up the new reel to the Another key feature that I love isa stormy start to the year, whenrod that was spooled up with 30lb the fast drag system, this allowsI headed north from TaurangaSunline braid, and I tied a Siglon the angler quick drag within oneup to Baylys Beach on RipiroTapered Leader to function as the full turn on knob, meaning theBeach.The sea had seen a decentshock leader for casting force, drag can be precisely set from free2.5m swell running which waswhich was then connected to spool to maximum.There is a quickdropping to under 2m with lowthe ledger rig with 4oz breakout set drag system that is optional. tide in the middle of the day.Notsinker and 6/0 KLT hook.68FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'