Tailwalk's first compact spinning reel has been tested every day. Our testers and captains went fishing every day and tailwalk has improved many times from their reliable opinions. In conclusion, the reel won the high durability and silky reeling. Even if you use the reel by saltwater, the silky reeling lasts for a long time because of the durability.
SPEAKY
Tailwalk's first compact spinning reel
In Terms of the Spool on the SPEAKY HGX
The deep groove spool on the SPEAKY HGX has great capacity to wind up ultra-fine and thick lines. It is recommended to wind from the bottom when you try to adjust the amount of extra-fine lines or amount of winding.
FEATURES
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Smooth Drag
Let us break down the details of SPEAKY’s drag power. The 2000 & 2500 sizes use rug-free felt washers which is prioritized on the good start with the light line, assuming that these models will be used frequently for bass, trout, egging, light salt game fishing, etc. The 3000 & 3500 sizes have a tough array carbon drag washer that can withstand with unexpectedly big fish in light offshore games such as light shore jigging, surfing, TAI RUBBER, and super light jigging. All of SPEAKY models have a great feature in common. The drag system has a gradual adjustment range, which can be kept as your most preferable setting on the “keep range drag system”. This system avoids the “extreme tightening or looseness” that often occurs when adjusting the drag knob during the fighting. Having said that the SPEAKY allows you to maintain a moderate tension within the drag range you want to use the most. It corresponds to the current fishing scene that often uses light lines, also easy for beginners to use. On the stick-slip test, this series marked and is proven that the drag system allows you to maintain a certain number. (*Numerical reference is based on 30 m pull /1.8 kg setting)
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Rug Free Felt Washer
For the 2000 & 2500 drag settings prioritize smoothness and constructed with a rug-free felt washer. Drag image: 2000 & 2500 / Based on approx.700g, when loosening 180 degrees, it downs to 200g. Approx. 180g tightened, approx. 250g up. (Reference from other companies: Range of 350g to 400g when setting to 180 degrees) *the drag standard is higher, the width per 180-degree rotation goes larger.
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Tough Array Carbon Drag Washer
3000 & 3500 drag setting is built with a tough array carbon drag washer that prioritizes durability. Based on approx.700g, when loosening 180 degrees, it downs to approx 300g. Approx.180g tightened, approx. 350 up. *the drag standard is higher, the width per 180-degree rotation goes larger.
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Smooth Gear Aluminum Machine Cut
The gear part is the heat of SPEAKY, and this is made with a technology called 3D aluminum machine cut gear system. This was featured for the first time in the history of our brand. During creating this product, our goal was to make the best spinning capability and quality. These features are usually adopted in the top quality models only.
The accuracy of each gear has excellent smoothness, which has the ultimate feeling to it. The material of the drive gear is made with super duralumin. It is lightweight and strong enough for tough fishing situations. Blue fish, red sea bream, seabass… we have repeated field tests for a long time and finally created the amazing model for professional anglers or fishing guides who can use them with great satisfaction.
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Balanced, Versatile Gear
Body, gear… The “winding feeling” changes greatly depending on the balance and combination of each part. It can be said that we precisely created the adjustment of the gears. It has a versatile gear ratio that is useful in various fishing styles such as bass fishing and rockfish games. By having a clearance with a width between parts, the smoothness is maintained and it has an amazing balance for just the right adjustment.
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Main shaft
The ultra-super duralumin main shaft technology creates a lightweight and smooth vibration system.
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Handle knob shape
2000 has a 50mm EVA flat knob, 2500 has a 55mm rubber T-knob, 3000 has a 60mm rubber T-knob, 3500 has a 60mm EVA round-knob size. The handle is a screw-type that directly tightens the drive gear which is to reduce the rattling of the handle.
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Body Material
The body and rotor are made with the technology called ” the engineering plastic (polyamide) T.S.C.B ” which contains a reinforced carbon component. This is used for the main parts such as the body and rotor of SPEAKY. T.S.C.B allows designing the wonderful balance as the product is thin and lightweight yet durable. It also has the strength of resistance to corrosion. The reel foot center was set slightly behind, aiming to improve the body balance.
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Bale Arm
The SPEAKY bale uses an integrated stainless bale arm that does not catch the line. After casting, the bale arm retrieves firmly, eliminating twisting and fluffing of the line. It also plays a role in preventing line troubles in the next cast.
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Rotor Balance
Focusing on winding comfort, SPEAKY is particular about rotor balance. Choose the most balanced setting from many prototypes by size. Also, it creates a uniform line winding condition. You can experience how comfortable it is when using especially in the deep water.
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Spool
Spool design and shape have full of originality. It has a uniform line winding condition. A standard spool features a deep groove type that is adaptable to thick to an ultra-thin line. The shallow groove spool is available as an option (sold separately) for the 2000 & 2500 series.
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Waterproof Function
Equipped with a rubber packing on the drag part which prevents water from entering the drag washer. The rubber packing and cap are also used for the one-way part, this allows us to endure for long use.
MOVIE
LINEUP
MODEL | Item | Gear Ratio | Weight (g) |
DRAG MAX (kg) |
Line Capacity | Bearings | Line Retrieve (cm) | Retail Price (JPY) |
JAN CODE |
2000HGX | - | 5.2:1 | 210 | 7 | NYRON 8lb-150m 12lb-100m 16lb-70m PE(No.) 0.6-400m 0.8-330m 1-260m 1.2-210m 1.5-170m 2-130m | 6+1 | 68cm/per | ASK | 4516508 19119 6 |
2500HGX | - | 5.2:1 | 220 | 7 | NYRON 8lb-220m 12lb-150m 16lb-110m PE(No.) 0.8-450m 1-360m 1.2-300m 1.5-240m 2-180m | 6+1 | 73cm/per | ASK | 4516508 19120 2 |
3000HGX | - | 5.2:1 | 255 | 9 | NYRON 12lb-200m 16lb-150m 20lb-120m PE(No.) 0.8-600m 1-480m 1.2-400m 1.5-300m 2-240m 3-160m | 6+1 | 78cm/per | ASK | 4516508 19140 0 |
3500HGX | - | 5.2:1 | 270 | 9 | NYRON 16lb-190m 20lb-150m 22lb-125m PE(No.) 1-560m 1.2-480m 1.5-380m 2-280m 3-190m 4-140m | 6+1 | 82cm/per | ASK | 4516508 19141 7 |
OPTIONAL SPOOL | 2000S | - | - | - | 4lb-70m PE0.6-150m | - | - | ASK | 4516508 19142 4 |
2500S | - | - | - | 5lb-100m PE0.8-150m | - | - | ASK | 4516508 19143 1 | |
2000D | - | - | - | NYRON 8lb-220m 12lb-150m 16lb-110m PE(No.) 0.8-450m 1-360m 1.2-300m 1.5-240m 2-180m | - | - | ASK | 4516508 19144 8 | |
2500D | - | - | - | NYRON 8lb-220m 12lb-150m 16lb-110m PE(No.) 0.8-450m 1-360m 1.2-300m 1.5-240m 2-180m | - | - | ASK | 4516508 19145 5 | |
3000D | - | - | - | NYRON 12lb-200m 16lb-150m 20lb-120m PE(No.) 0.8-600m 1-480m 1.2-400m 1.5-300m 2-240m 3-160m | - | - | ASK | 4516508 19146 2 | |
3500D | - | - | - | NYRON 16lb-190m 20lb-150m 22lb-125m PE(No.) 1-560m 1.2-480m 1.5-380m 2-280m 3-190m 4-140m | - | - | ASK | 4516508 19147 9 |
2000HGX
Spinning reel with smooth & silky winding comfort
Using a felt washer assuming a small target fish and seeking a smoother drag start
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TARGET
Bass, stream trout, area trout, small rockfish, small mackerel
SPEC
- Item
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- Gear Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Weight (g)
- 210
- DRAG MAX (kg)
- 7
- Line Capacity
- NYRON 8lb-150m 12lb-100m 16lb-70m
PE(No.) 0.6-400m 0.8-330m 1-260m 1.2-210m 1.5-170m 2-130m
- Bearings
- 6+1
- Line Retrieve (cm)
- 68cm/per
- Retail Price (JPY)
- ASK
- JAN CODE
- 4516508 19119 6
SCHEMATIC
2500HGX
Spinning reel with smooth & silky winding comfort
Uses a felt washer assuming a small target fish and seeking a smoother drag start
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TARGET
Bass, stream trout, small rockfish, mackerel, seabass, squid
SPEC
- Item
- -
- Gear Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Weight (g)
- 220
- DRAG MAX (kg)
- 7
- Line Capacity
- NYRON 8lb-220m 12lb-150m 16lb-110m
PE(No.) 0.8-450m 1-360m 1.2-300m 1.5-240m 2-180m
- Bearings
- 6+1
- Line Retrieve (cm)
- 73cm/per
- Retail Price (JPY)
- ASK
- JAN CODE
- 4516508 19120 2
SCHEMATIC
3000HGX
Spinning reel with smooth & silky winding comfort
Adopt carbon drag washer conscious of durability in power games.
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TARGET
Bass, stream trout, rockfish, mackerel, seabass, squid, Tairubber, super light jigging
SPEC
- Item
- -
- Gear Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Weight (g)
- 255
- DRAG MAX (kg)
- 9
- Line Capacity
- NYRON 12lb-200m 16lb-150m 20lb-120m
PE(No.) 0.8-600m 1-480m 1.2-400m 1.5-300m 2-240m 3-160m
- Bearings
- 6+1
- Line Retrieve (cm)
- 78cm/per
- Retail Price (JPY)
- ASK
- JAN CODE
- 4516508 19140 0
SCHEMATIC
3500HGX
Spinning reel with smooth & silky winding comfort
Adopt carbon drag washer conscious of durability in power games.
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TARGET
Sea trout, rockfish, mackerel, seabass, squid, Tairubber, super light jigging
SPEC
- Item
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- Gear Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Weight (g)
- 270
- DRAG MAX (kg)
- 9
- Line Capacity
- NYRON 16lb-190m 20lb-150m 22lb-125m
PE(No.) 1-560m 1.2-480m 1.5-380m 2-280m 3-190m 4-140m
- Bearings
- 6+1
- Line Retrieve (cm)
- 82cm/per
- Retail Price (JPY)
- ASK
- JAN CODE
- 4516508 19141 7
SCHEMATIC
OPTIONAL SPOOL
Optional spool for several line usages
The optional spools expand the possibility. There are D type (same spool as standard equipment) and S type for more finesse use.
SPEC
- Item
- 2000S
- 2500S
- 2000D
- 2500D
- 3000D
- 3500D
- Line Capacity
- 4lb-70m
PE0.6-150m - 5lb-100m
PE0.8-150m - NYRON 8lb-220m 12lb-150m 16lb-110m
PE(No.) 0.8-450m 1-360m 1.2-300m 1.5-240m 2-180m - NYRON 8lb-220m 12lb-150m 16lb-110m
PE(No.) 0.8-450m 1-360m 1.2-300m 1.5-240m 2-180m - NYRON 12lb-200m 16lb-150m 20lb-120m
PE(No.) 0.8-600m 1-480m 1.2-400m 1.5-300m 2-240m 3-160m - NYRON 16lb-190m 20lb-150m 22lb-125m
PE(No.) 1-560m 1.2-480m 1.5-380m 2-280m 3-190m 4-140m
- JAN CODE
- 4516508 19142 4
- 4516508 19143 1
- 4516508 19144 8
- 4516508 19145 5
- 4516508 19146 2
- 4516508 19147 9
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COMMENT
I was surprised at the smoothness of the winding and drag that lead to the fishing results
I used it on a seabass fishing boat, there was no feeling that the gear is unsettling – it had a light winding with a slip and smoothness of winding. You know that winding is the one that directly related to fishing results.
Especially, it is directly connected to the result of the vibration. Fishing is done by adjusting the vibration during retrieval to match the condition of seabass on the day. If fishing is represented by an onomatopoeic sound, I tell myself – is the sound crunchy or squishy? This reel can feel the difference between them.
In addition to the benefits of the drive gear that made with the ultra-super duralumin and machine cut manufacturing method, it may be compatible with the body that uses the reinforced carbon that supports it. Anyway, the sensitivity is just great.
Dragging performance is also very excellent. It keeps the fish firmly in tension, and when it’s served, it leads you a line smoothly.
For instance – you were in a situation in which you were fishing on a floating boat and the lure moves away from the boat, you may encounter the situation fish were jumping with gills on the top of the water. But you will be able to control well this kind of situation with this reel. I don’t think many people come to the point of what I was talking about, but I would like to say that drag performance is outstanding (laugh).
What I am looking for was to be able to use it without stress, and to continue that state of mind for a long time. I don’t want the reel to have a sharp performance. If you can use it normally, that’s the best. However, I had an opportunity to test the product so many time s then realized that making “the ordinary product” for my standard is not easy. We had some awkward moments during the test to produce, but as a result, we made the one that is easy to use – “the ordinarily ” reel (Laugh)
FIELD STAFF
PROFILE
Seabass guide service/Island cruise captain in Yokohama. He is one of the proposers for various fishing events such as boat seabass, blue fish, black sea bream and flatfish games throughout the year in Tokyo Bay. He also participated in supervising for our Boat Gamer SSD. As being a professional fishing guide and the proposer, he has been suggesting us " create a tackle that is friendly to everyone"
Well done – that what I can say about the completed models -as one of the creates from the beginning
We have examined this reel with all kinds of fish such as yellowtail, seabass, red sea bream, root fish, squid of nearly 10kg. SPEAKY is in an affordable price zone yet it is durable, I think the grade of this product is such a high level. Ther. e is also a long-lasting smoothness of winding. Since I am a professional fishing guide, I have been seeing so many tools of other anglers and seeing the broken tools as well (laugh).
As the professional guide who has been checking various products, I can recognize the potential of the products and occasionally I say “Ah, there it is ” on certain gears and these won’t last a season. I didn’t want to make such a reel from the start. In my home fields, I often go fishing in the deep and require to fight with pulling fish under the strong water pressure. Frankly, there were many reels that I could not use under these circumstances. However, even in such a situation, SPEAKY allows you to feel a great first movement – it has extra power. I think this is a technique that can be achieved by body rigidity and aluminum machine cut technology.
For instance, when your target is big fish, the 3000/3500 class is fluently used, and easy to distinguish the features of this reel. The 2000/2500 class has an excellent high drag performance and goes well with fine lines. I think it has a wonderful ability for responding to a detailed rotation.
FIELD STAFF
PROFILE
He is a fishing guide as well as a commercial fisherman in Hokuriku area. He is an expert at Tairubber, Ika metal, Tiprun eging, boat seabass, slow jigging, and Super-light jigging.