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Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could czcams.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.
I've been a solid Shimano guy now for decades. Couldn't ever get me to change. last season, I upgraded and tried a Diawa again. Fist time since I was a teen. Now semi retiring, I started to upgrade my equipment again and find myself gravitating towards the Diawa stuff.
I've got the daiwa tatula 100 ct, the one with the zero adjust spool tension and I really like it so far. It's good for lighter to/ finesse techniques. What i like most is it just how it fits in my hand.
Big Shimano guy myself, wont lie, the new Zillion & Zillion HD and Gancraft/Daiwa Mago 001/003 SLP Works has been getting all the use lately. Unbelievable reels
Justin I have two CTs and they are also bulletproof. Love this little reel and they have served me well for a couple of years of hard use. Enjoy! Mine were before the spider was put on the side.
I too am a Shimano dude and have been right after my go with the old Ryobis 40 yrs ago. I bought 2 Tatula 300's for glide/big swimbaiting and they work real well. One is on a MB "Destroyer Black Jack" and the other on a MB "Destroyer Tequila Baccarac". They do a good job though there is better to be had. Good fishin bro!
I have used both Shimano and Diawa for 40 years. Love the both. My oldest reel is a Diawa PS10. Still fishing strong. It outlasted my Shimano Bantam 100 and 1000 reels but not due to its quality…I used the Shimano reels 100 times more than the Diawa. I do not have fancy brakes and do not have backlash issues.
The Elite is straight butter it requires little to no effort to cast that reel. Tatula SV and Elite are one of the best buys for the price considering you can always find them at a discount 90% of the time.
@@NikonEntrylevel I got an sv early this year and It’s so great, I’ve got a pile of tatulas and there’s a clear difference in the sv, I’ll try the elite soon for sure
Don't try a zillion sv. You won't go back. You can pick up the jdm zillion sv 1000 for under $250. Love the video and glad you gave daiwa a try. I love shimano but I have been making the switch
I love my Elites! I have both Shimano and Daiwas, I love them both. If I were forced to buy one model to use forever it would be the Daiwa Tatula Elites.
My first daiwa after years of shimano was a 19 certate LT5000, then a 14000SW certate, then a 10000 BG MQ Ark.. then a Luvias 2500S.. basically I've swapped over and this selection so far covers many types of fishing for me
You have had a huge influence on the gear I've picked up in the last two years. 6th sense, DC reels. I've had my eye on a Daiwa reel and you've helped out again! Also, Great video! They never disappoint
I currently own several tatula ct reels. They cast decent, but they definitely don't hold up as well as Shimano in the same grade, (curado k). If you tie a long leader or splice your line the knot will catch in the level wind. Spools are on the smaller side.
I bought the same exact one for my son before Christmas. It’s the cheapest one they make with the TWS (T-wing system) and it’s a great reel. I was a huge shimano fan like you but once I went to the Diawa Tatula line of reels, or the DarkSide, lol I never looked back. Their higher quality reels are awesome Bro. I now have Tatula reels on 5 of my 11 bass combos, from the Tatula 80 for finesse to the Tatula 150 for my jig setup. Also including Tatulas on both my Heater Rods
I did the same thing, a few months ago. All my reels are Shimano, but I got a Zillion JDM from Japan Lure. The dollar is strong in Japan so I paid up, a little. Just over 2 bills, shipped. It’s butter, almost as nice as my Metanium.
Definitely give the Tatula Elite P/F reel. It's a pitch and flip reel (P/F) and in the 8:1:1 ratio it is MONEY man. Bigger handle, smooth as butter, and it's very, very nice ergonomically!
I was like you also all Shiman reels, because why not they're awesome. Bought my first Daiwa reel about 3 years ago and been buying all Daiwa since then. I love them. If you like that one I would suggest going with the Tatula SV TWS. Worth the extra $60 all day.
The spinning setups are insane. The daiwa ballistic spinning reel is absolutely insane smooth like reeling in fresh air ive never had a reel reel so effortlessly . Its the best spinning setup ive owned and ive had many competitors lews, shimano, and it is seriously unparalleled. Love your channel keep on cracking heads and working hard brother. Happy New Year @JustinRoyal
If you want to be blown away with a punching setup, invest in a Daiwa Zillion TW HD. It's a bullet proof setup for heavy braid applications including frogging. It would be a great comparison video between Shimano and Daiwa for heavy grass/mats that I haven't seen. I would love to hear your opinion.
I own both the old tatula and the new tatula(the one in your hand). Amazing reel for the money. It's the reel I recommend anyone who wants to get their first casting combo
Man love seeing you trying a different brand. Hope to see you try more outside the box tackle and much more i hope your new year is much more successful. Dont tie yourself up with one brand you will grow so much more with other brands. Be you bro thats what makes you you not a brand
Get the Tatula SV TW. No spider graphics, a bit bigger profile, you rarely need it, but more accessible tension knob. The Tatula SV has the best braking for the money. No traditional setting of the spool tension. Just set it with a little play in the spool, set your braking and give it a fling. Start high and work lower. You don't even have to thumb this spool in the air or when the lure hits the water.
Welcome to the Daiwa fam! I was a die hard Shimano guy, but was not satisfied with the durability of my Curados. Decided to try Daiwa and the rest is history. If you think the Tatula is awesome, wait till you throw a Zillion or a Steez..
Great and informative video Justin. Thankyou. I have a good handful of those spinner baits. Don't have that reel yet...but , soon enough a Steez is coming my way.
Awesome video and i used to love shimanos but me too i have now gravitated to get Diawas! Theyre buttery smooth and the cast is beyond amazing! Im now team Diawa
Just recently subscribed to your channel and watching your vids. It’s crazy how similar our taste in tackle and equipment are. I’m also a Shimano guy and picked up the same reel this year. My only Daiwa reel. I paired it with their Daiwa frog rod and I slammed the bass. I like the Shimano grips better but overall I agree it’s a great reel at that price.
i have been a Shimano guy forever i saw the T wing daiwa came out with they claimed it casted farther and smoother having never liked the small hole line guide of Shimano and most another's .i went and bought a TATULA SV TW 103 XS 8.1:1 I put it on a 7'6 Duckett Silverado 30 pd braid i have flipped with it frogged and a few more. The set up has not let me down .i was so impressed i bought another Tatula 150 p in 5.4:1 with 17 pd Fluorocarbon to be my spinnerbait reel with a alx rod Hammer hvy 7'0 it is the rod i do most of the work with. i still use all my Shimano's but the T wing and the smooth of the Tatula won me over. Great reel next will be the Tatula SV TW 70 in 6.3:1 or a Tatula Elite Pitch/Flip in 7.1:1 smooth buttery, back lashes are a thing of the past great casting very compact size . well worth the money. P.S i also have lews ,kastking, and ardent reels so far Tatula i feel is a better reel.
Hey Justin. Hope your holidays are going great. I started baitcasting last year and the first one I bought was the slx dc. I thought it was ok wasn't really impressed with baitcasting then I bought a tatula sv tw 103 and fell in love with baitcasters. I have an elite also but that sv is the best in my under experienced opinion. I never backlashed it!! I agree with you that the shimanos do feel more sturdy tho...
I been throwing diawas for 8yrs and I can tell you wait until you very ahold to the high end ones I own quite a few of the 100h and they are awesome I switched from a Shimano to a diawa and never looked back... My buddy switched after he caught fish with my diawa reels he's hooked on em now 🤣🤣
I have the tatula 100 xs and that is the one that has the zero adjuster tension knob where it set perfectly from the factory for maximum casting distance and it also has the t wing system just for a couple more bucks at $160
I have a couple tatulas and honestly they out cast my shimanos by a little bit. My favorite reel over all though is my slx xt. It just fits the hand, smooth and casts well.
A few years ago I switched from ABU and Shimano RH reels to All Diawa LH reels and started out with CT HSL and moved up from there with no regrets. The JDM 1516 Zillions are my high end reels and I have nothing bad to say. Shimano makes awesome reels and I never owed the higher end BC reels however I did wear out some lower end BC reels in just a season. Tight Lines
If you can get your hands on a Quantum exo bait caster try it. I love mine and can handle everything I've thrown at it. I switched from D and S to Quantum long time ago. All their PT tournament series are great reels.
I was shimano and then I went diawa. I've got the diawa tatula 300 use it for big barramundi and stuff here in Australia. TWS you can not fault it always puts in a better cast so smooth line just rolls out without any friction or rubbing like they do on the shimano reals
I own the gray 200 dollar one, I like it a lot I own the Shimano curado, all tree of the SLXs I got the green Japanese made curados. I fish mostly salt water, red fish ,speckle trout, flounder, black drum too
Daiwa and shimano are easily the best reels on the market and as much as people may want to believe otherwise it’s the facts. Many good companies out there but those 2 are just above it
That TWS system on Daiwa was a total gamachanger for me, because I only use super thin braid and jigheads. DC Shimanos also good, but TWS got less backlashes for me on windy conditions. Comparing those to other reels is not even fair game. Personal preference tho
One thing I've noticed with Shimano, and Diawa bait casters; The Diawa's don't last, they tend to have more issues in my experience over time. I have numerous 5+ year old Shimano's that get cleaned/greased yearly and have had zero issues. I don't have a single Diawa that didn't have some sort of broken or failed part internal or external after 2 or 3 years of service. However, Diawa Fuego Spinning reels are my go to for saltwater light tackle, the magseal technology really works and keeps nasty salt water out of the internals.
This may make me want to get one even more!! I fish mostly pro tis, hypermags, and custom pro, but recently picked up some curado ks loved them, thinking of getting the tatula sv
My tatula gets used hard during river fishing, has landed many walleye, small mouth, musky and 2 bonus 25lb flatheads, after 4 years its still holding strong
I snatched up three my local shop had a deal going on I definitely didn’t need them and like you it was my first Daiwa caster I have a few spinning but man as soon as I felt it and casted I was sold
I’m a shimano guy myself but I do have a Diawa fuego ct and a fuego lt. And I had the $60 Diawa cg80 I think is what it was called. I took this cg80 out when the white bass were spawning and boiling. And caught around 50 fish a day for a week straight and it never missed a beat. Later traded it for the fuego cause it was on sale and really good deal but still hasn’t missed a beat
Hey Justin, I just came across this video, new subscriber here. I've been a fan of Daiwa since I was a teen in the mid 70's. I'm just the opposite of you with the reels. I'm true to Daiwa, don't get me wrong, I have used other brands on occasion in the past, however, I prefer, and would always go back to the Daiwa. I currently own 12 varieties of the Tatula reel, ie: 100H, CT100H, CT Type-R, SV's, Elite, 200, 300, SV TW 70... I can't say enough about the Tatula, I fell in love with them the first time I held one about 5 years ago. I really like the spider logo's on them, I think it's pretty cool. To each his own on that. I did however buy 1 Shimano reel for a Musky casting rod I own, it's the TranX 400, it is a good reel, it casts just as good as the Daiwa LexaHD 400XS-P that I own. I do like the crank handle and feel of the knob of the Lexa better. Since you've had a year of ownership on the Tatula, how often have you included it in your I'm taking this combo with me today grab? What are your impressions of it now? Tight Lines!!
Just out of curiosity, Justin.... (I picked up two of these, btw), was there anything special to spooling these up with this t-wing system they have going on?
I think I mentioned this before to you. I'm a Diawa guy...Not a Shimano hater, hell they make great stuff... But sumthin' bout them Diawas that just feel right for me...could be just what I am used too. But I think it's feel and so on...great reel
I just got a Tatula SV. Pretty nice. Not sure it’s Curado nice but it’s nice for sure. What are your thoughts on it? I’ve only had mine a few days. I like it so far.
Good viedo ! I have both Shimano and Daiwa reels and like them both one is like a Porsche tanks ( shimano) (Daiwa) is the pagani + I only fish older models in both brands that’s where the gems are .tight lines .
Imo the tatula ct is the best bang for the buck! I’m not gonna act like I don’t love my metanium shallow, but for the money it’s hard to beat them tatulas. I have 3 tatula ct 100 hsl and they just work. May not feel like a curado/scorpion, but they cast a mile and are super smooth. There just isn’t another reel for $120 that even comes close. I’m planning on picking up a 22 zillion TWHD 1000 for some more heavy duty stuff.
Hey, I'm new to all this bait caster fishing and binge watching alot of different videos. Have you tried out any of the 13 fishing reels?? I have a 13fishing sport z and find it to extremely smooth and easy to use. I only ask because it seems like you like to actually use them Nd go into detail about them.
I’m about to get the Diawa Tatula 200 bc and most of my rods and reels are Lews. I also have 2 of the shimanos Slx 150 xg and love the feeling of those reels.
Have you tried the Daiwa Tatula SV 103H reel? The SV spools is pretty crazy, you have to try pretty hard to make it backlash. I have one and really like it but I LOVE my Curado MGL 150's reels tho.
I bought a Daiwa last year with me mainly having Shimano and I got to say it's definitely a good reel but the way I hold my reel the brakes constantly change all the time without me knowing unless I look or get a backlash
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Might need try CC80 7:5:1 ratio feel like quality better on it
I just got a Dobyns fury 735cb with Diawa cc80 for Christmas can’t wait to put it to the test
I was a Shimanno, I tried Daiwa Tatula, the Megaforce brake is another level, I have never bought a Shimanno reel again.
They don't put reel oil in the box because they know you've got all the leftover oil from your shimanos lol
Last two shimanos I’ve bought didn’t have any oil with them.
@@timweakley6565 Depends on model
Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could czcams.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.
I've been a solid Shimano guy now for decades. Couldn't ever get me to change. last season, I upgraded and tried a Diawa again. Fist time since I was a teen. Now semi retiring, I started to upgrade my equipment again and find myself gravitating towards the Diawa stuff.
Yeah they making really nice and smooth products now. Most of my friends are Shimano guys but most of my tackles are daiwas
Exactly my story, but im kinda picky on what diawas i pick.
I’m glad you made an expansion in your collection. I work with daiwa and love my tatulas and zillions
I've got the daiwa tatula 100 ct, the one with the zero adjust spool tension and I really like it so far. It's good for lighter to/ finesse techniques. What i like most is it just how it fits in my hand.
Big Shimano guy myself, wont lie, the new Zillion & Zillion HD and Gancraft/Daiwa Mago 001/003 SLP Works has been getting all the use lately. Unbelievable reels
Love 21 zillion
“This reel is on the cheaper side” meanwhile that more on the reel than I ever spent on a combo. Been crushing off the lewes and Zebco combos
Justin I have two CTs and they are also bulletproof. Love this little reel and they have served me well for a couple of years of hard use. Enjoy! Mine were before the spider was put on the side.
51,000 SUBS! CONGRATULATIONS! Been watching your channel for a while now and love it. The hard work is paying off.
I too am a Shimano dude and have been right after my go with the old Ryobis 40 yrs ago. I bought 2 Tatula 300's for glide/big swimbaiting and they work real well. One is on a MB "Destroyer Black Jack" and the other on a MB "Destroyer Tequila Baccarac". They do a good job though there is better to be had.
Good fishin bro!
I have used both Shimano and Diawa for 40 years. Love the both. My oldest reel is a Diawa PS10. Still fishing strong. It outlasted my Shimano Bantam 100 and 1000 reels but not due to its quality…I used the Shimano reels 100 times more than the Diawa. I do not have fancy brakes and do not have backlash issues.
If you like the CT you’re going to love the Tatula Elite. Just make sure it didn’t ship dry. Diawa is bad at applying oil/grease.
The Elite is straight butter it requires little to no effort to cast that reel. Tatula SV and Elite are one of the best buys for the price considering you can always find them at a discount 90% of the time.
@@NikonEntrylevel I got an sv early this year and It’s so great, I’ve got a pile of tatulas and there’s a clear difference in the sv, I’ll try the elite soon for sure
Don't try a zillion sv. You won't go back. You can pick up the jdm zillion sv 1000 for under $250. Love the video and glad you gave daiwa a try. I love shimano but I have been making the switch
100% agreed
I love my Elites! I have both Shimano and Daiwas, I love them both. If I were forced to buy one model to use forever it would be the Daiwa Tatula Elites.
I love both Diawa and Shimano you can’t do wrong with either
I really love Daiwa reels. You made a great choice for sure 👊🏼
I have the spectrum of Tatulas and they have been sturdy, smooth and reliable. Glad you enjoy it!
The new zillion will change your life. Amazing reel only con is the paint is easy to scratch.
My first daiwa after years of shimano was a 19 certate LT5000, then a 14000SW certate, then a 10000 BG MQ Ark.. then a Luvias 2500S.. basically I've swapped over and this selection so far covers many types of fishing for me
You have had a huge influence on the gear I've picked up in the last two years. 6th sense, DC reels. I've had my eye on a Daiwa reel and you've helped out again! Also, Great video! They never disappoint
That’s how these channels work. They influence you.😊
I love my daiwa tatula ct 100xs. It was my first daiwa bait caster. Had it now for 2 years and I still love it. It’s an awesome reel.
My Daiwa's have been through it all with me. Love my Tatula sv tw 103, Ballistic lt 2500 and Steez ct sv tw 700xhl never let me down.
I own the ballistic and the reel is a strait win 100%
I’m not even sure how but a couple months before the spinnerbaits dropped I got a few from a little local tackle shop in my area, and I love them.
Great video 🤘 love seeing a true first impression. Great way to branch out. Be well 🤙
I was a hardcore Shimanno guy but I've now switched out to Diawa and won't go back. Love the reels!
I been using daiwa baitcasters since 2008. Love them!
I currently own several tatula ct reels. They cast decent, but they definitely don't hold up as well as Shimano in the same grade, (curado k). If you tie a long leader or splice your line the knot will catch in the level wind. Spools are on the smaller side.
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I bought the same exact one for my son before Christmas. It’s the cheapest one they make with the TWS (T-wing system) and it’s a great reel. I was a huge shimano fan like you but once I went to the Diawa Tatula line of reels, or the DarkSide, lol I never looked back. Their higher quality reels are awesome Bro. I now have Tatula reels on 5 of my 11 bass combos, from the Tatula 80 for finesse to the Tatula 150 for my jig setup. Also including Tatulas on both my Heater Rods
I just picked one up as well. Gonna try it for the first time tomorrow. Fishing a power plant lake up here in Kansas
I did the same thing, a few months ago. All my reels are Shimano, but I got a Zillion JDM from Japan Lure. The dollar is strong in Japan so I paid up, a little. Just over 2 bills, shipped. It’s butter, almost as nice as my Metanium.
Just started watching you and by far one of my favorite CZcamsrs Alr love the videos !
Nice review brother! I've been a Daiwa man for over thirty years! Enjoy your work!
Definitely give the Tatula Elite P/F reel. It's a pitch and flip reel (P/F) and in the 8:1:1 ratio it is MONEY man. Bigger handle, smooth as butter, and it's very, very nice ergonomically!
I was like you also all Shiman reels, because why not they're awesome. Bought my first Daiwa reel about 3 years ago and been buying all Daiwa since then. I love them. If you like that one I would suggest going with the Tatula SV TWS. Worth the extra $60 all day.
Looking for my first baitcaster and rod. What do you guys recommend?
I love daiwa, I just bought zillion this year and it’s by far the best reel I’ve ever owned
I've never threw any spinnerbait bigger then a 1/2oz.. cool to see you branch off to the Daiwa reels Happy New Years
The spinning setups are insane. The daiwa ballistic spinning reel is absolutely insane smooth like reeling in fresh air ive never had a reel reel so effortlessly . Its the best spinning setup ive owned and ive had many competitors lews, shimano, and it is seriously unparalleled. Love your channel keep on cracking heads and working hard brother. Happy New Year @JustinRoyal
If you want to be blown away with a punching setup, invest in a Daiwa Zillion TW HD. It's a bullet proof setup for heavy braid applications including frogging. It would be a great comparison video between Shimano and Daiwa for heavy grass/mats that I haven't seen. I would love to hear your opinion.
I own both the old tatula and the new tatula(the one in your hand). Amazing reel for the money. It's the reel I recommend anyone who wants to get their first casting combo
Man love seeing you trying a different brand. Hope to see you try more outside the box tackle and much more i hope your new year is much more successful. Dont tie yourself up with one brand you will grow so much more with other brands. Be you bro thats what makes you you not a brand
I’ve caught anything and everything on my lexa 400 offshore!! I absolutely love it.
Get the Tatula SV TW. No spider graphics, a bit bigger profile, you rarely need it, but more accessible tension knob. The Tatula SV has the best braking for the money. No traditional setting of the spool tension. Just set it with a little play in the spool, set your braking and give it a fling. Start high and work lower. You don't even have to thumb this spool in the air or when the lure hits the water.
Welcome to the Daiwa fam! I was a die hard Shimano guy, but was not satisfied with the durability of my Curados. Decided to try Daiwa and the rest is history. If you think the Tatula is awesome, wait till you throw a Zillion or a Steez..
I have a Tatula SV and it out performs a bunch of my upgrades Shimano’s right out the box. Absolute bomber of a reel! More Daiwa’s in my future!
Great and informative video Justin. Thankyou.
I have a good handful of those spinner baits.
Don't have that reel yet...but , soon enough a Steez is coming my way.
I’ve got this reel, how do you adjust it do you need a Daiwa tool for it ?
Awesome video and i used to love shimanos but me too i have now gravitated to get Diawas! Theyre buttery smooth and the cast is beyond amazing! Im now team Diawa
Just recently subscribed to your channel and watching your vids. It’s crazy how similar our taste in tackle and equipment are. I’m also a Shimano guy and picked up the same reel this year. My only Daiwa reel. I paired it with their Daiwa frog rod and I slammed the bass. I like the Shimano grips better but overall I agree it’s a great reel at that price.
i have been a Shimano guy forever i saw the T wing daiwa came out with they claimed it casted farther and smoother having never liked the small hole line guide of Shimano and most another's .i went and bought a TATULA SV TW 103 XS 8.1:1 I put it on a 7'6 Duckett Silverado 30 pd braid i have flipped with it frogged and a few more. The set up has not let me down .i was so impressed i bought another Tatula 150 p in 5.4:1 with 17 pd Fluorocarbon to be my spinnerbait reel with a alx rod Hammer hvy 7'0 it is the rod i do most of the work with. i still use all my Shimano's but the T wing and the smooth of the Tatula won me over. Great reel next will be the Tatula SV TW 70 in 6.3:1 or a Tatula Elite Pitch/Flip in 7.1:1 smooth buttery, back lashes are a thing of the past great casting very compact size . well worth the money. P.S i also have lews ,kastking, and ardent reels so far Tatula i feel is a better reel.
Hey Justin. Hope your holidays are going great. I started baitcasting last year and the first one I bought was the slx dc. I thought it was ok wasn't really impressed with baitcasting then I bought a tatula sv tw 103 and fell in love with baitcasters. I have an elite also but that sv is the best in my under experienced opinion. I never backlashed it!! I agree with you that the shimanos do feel more sturdy tho...
I been throwing diawas for 8yrs and I can tell you wait until you very ahold to the high end ones I own quite a few of the 100h and they are awesome I switched from a Shimano to a diawa and never looked back... My buddy switched after he caught fish with my diawa reels he's hooked on em now 🤣🤣
Man I got me about 24 of them with bigger weight as well. What a great looking bait. Secured them with that JR10 code
I have the tatula 100 xs and that is the one that has the zero adjuster tension knob where it set perfectly from the factory for maximum casting distance and it also has the t wing system just for a couple more bucks at $160
Great Video,Thanks for the review My son and I are Die hard Shimano fans as well, but looking to try a Diawa.
I have a couple tatulas and honestly they out cast my shimanos by a little bit. My favorite reel over all though is my slx xt. It just fits the hand, smooth and casts well.
Those new spinnerbaits are money!
Heavy Hitters.... but I really love the ones you made me brother.
A few years ago I switched from ABU and Shimano RH reels to All Diawa LH reels and started out with CT HSL and moved up from there with no regrets. The JDM 1516 Zillions are my high end reels and I have nothing bad to say. Shimano makes awesome reels and I never owed the higher end BC reels however I did wear out some lower end BC reels in just a season. Tight Lines
I switched from RH to LH also. Get more casts per fishing day
Picked one up on Amazon for $93. Same gear ratio. I love it, crazy step up from my $60 kastkings (they have all been retired) lol
cant believe i missed this vid been subbed since you were shooting for 100 follows lol under different profiles so cool to see you grow bro
If you can get your hands on a Quantum exo bait caster try it. I love mine and can handle everything I've thrown at it. I switched from D and S to Quantum long time ago. All their PT tournament series are great reels.
I was shimano and then I went diawa. I've got the diawa tatula 300 use it for big barramundi and stuff here in Australia. TWS you can not fault it always puts in a better cast so smooth line just rolls out without any friction or rubbing like they do on the shimano reals
I own the gray 200 dollar one, I like it a lot I own the Shimano curado, all tree of the SLXs I got the green Japanese made curados. I fish mostly salt water, red fish ,speckle trout, flounder, black drum too
Daiwa and shimano are easily the best reels on the market and as much as people may want to believe otherwise it’s the facts. Many good companies out there but those 2 are just above it
That TWS system on Daiwa was a total gamachanger for me, because I only use super thin braid and jigheads. DC Shimanos also good, but TWS got less backlashes for me on windy conditions. Comparing those to other reels is not even fair game. Personal preference tho
Now you got me wanting one great video killer setup 👍
One thing I've noticed with Shimano, and Diawa bait casters;
The Diawa's don't last, they tend to have more issues in my experience over time. I have numerous 5+ year old Shimano's that get cleaned/greased yearly and have had zero issues. I don't have a single Diawa that didn't have some sort of broken or failed part internal or external after 2 or 3 years of service.
However, Diawa Fuego Spinning reels are my go to for saltwater light tackle, the magseal technology really works and keeps nasty salt water out of the internals.
I hear the same from some of my friends, that along with Shimanos BC and spinning casting further on ave I'll stick with Shimanos.
This may make me want to get one even more!! I fish mostly pro tis, hypermags, and custom pro, but recently picked up some curado ks loved them, thinking of getting the tatula sv
I have the elite on a 6’10 Denali kovert it’s by far my favorite combo.. the problem is that Somtimes you get one that hasn’t been oiled or greased
My tatula gets used hard during river fishing, has landed many walleye, small mouth, musky and 2 bonus 25lb flatheads, after 4 years its still holding strong
You wanna really fall in love with Diawa? Get your hands on the Zillion SV TW G. Its next level
I have to ask. Compared to your shimanos????? I also fish the curado dc and the slx dc.
I had a Daiwa at one point. I HATED it but all of my Shimano’s have been flawless
I snatched up three my local shop had a deal going on I definitely didn’t need them and like you it was my first Daiwa caster I have a few spinning but man as soon as I felt it and casted I was sold
The tatula elite pitch and flip is one of my go to reels and I also have a metanium. Both companies have awesome reels
I’m a shimano guy myself but I do have a Diawa fuego ct and a fuego lt. And I had the $60 Diawa cg80 I think is what it was called. I took this cg80 out when the white bass were spawning and boiling. And caught around 50 fish a day for a week straight and it never missed a beat. Later traded it for the fuego cause it was on sale and really good deal but still hasn’t missed a beat
I too have a Daiwa and can confirm it's "buttery smooth"
There is a well-recognized saying in China "go with Daiwa for bait casting reels and Shimano for spinning reels".
I haven’t turned back to shimano in 4 years now, I have just about everything diawa had come out with sense I’m totally addicted
Get a tranx you will go back lol
Hey Justin, I just came across this video, new subscriber here. I've been a fan of Daiwa since I was a teen in the mid 70's. I'm just the opposite of you with the reels. I'm true to Daiwa, don't get me wrong, I have used other brands on occasion in the past, however, I prefer, and would always go back to the Daiwa. I currently own 12 varieties of the Tatula reel, ie: 100H, CT100H, CT Type-R, SV's, Elite, 200, 300, SV TW 70... I can't say enough about the Tatula, I fell in love with them the first time I held one about 5 years ago. I really like the spider logo's on them, I think it's pretty cool. To each his own on that. I did however buy 1 Shimano reel for a Musky casting rod I own, it's the TranX 400, it is a good reel, it casts just as good as the Daiwa LexaHD 400XS-P that I own. I do like the crank handle and feel of the knob of the Lexa better.
Since you've had a year of ownership on the Tatula, how often have you included it in your I'm taking this combo with me today grab? What are your impressions of it now? Tight Lines!!
Justin, the FUEGO CT is the same reel without the T wing. It's the same smoothness and same parts, identical. I have the 6.3:1 FUEGO CT for $80-100
Diawa for life here thanks to my dad when I was a kid.
Diawa is the Undisputed King for the ages man.
ARR Matey, I'm right there with you on that one... I've been a Daiwa fan since the mid 70's as a teen...
Just out of curiosity, Justin.... (I picked up two of these, btw), was there anything special to spooling these up with this t-wing system they have going on?
I think I mentioned this before to you.
I'm a Diawa guy...Not a Shimano hater, hell they make great stuff...
But sumthin' bout them Diawas that just feel right for me...could be just what I am used too. But I think it's feel and so on...great reel
I just got a Tatula SV. Pretty nice. Not sure it’s Curado nice but it’s nice for sure. What are your thoughts on it? I’ve only had mine a few days. I like it so far.
Bought a couple Daiwa 21 zillion sv tw g and sold all my curado’s. Still have a few high end shimano’s but Daiwa makes killer reels imo
Daiwa makes some great reels most of them ship dry I'll suggest popping the side plate off and checking
Good viedo ! I have both Shimano and Daiwa reels and like them both one is like a Porsche tanks ( shimano) (Daiwa) is the pagani + I only fish older models in both brands that’s where the gems are .tight lines .
Imo the tatula ct is the best bang for the buck! I’m not gonna act like I don’t love my metanium shallow, but for the money it’s hard to beat them tatulas. I have 3 tatula ct 100 hsl and they just work. May not feel like a curado/scorpion, but they cast a mile and are super smooth. There just isn’t another reel for $120 that even comes close. I’m planning on picking up a 22 zillion TWHD 1000 for some more heavy duty stuff.
Hey, I'm new to all this bait caster fishing and binge watching alot of different videos. Have you tried out any of the 13 fishing reels?? I have a 13fishing sport z and find it to extremely smooth and easy to use. I only ask because it seems like you like to actually use them Nd go into detail about them.
I’m about to get the Diawa Tatula 200 bc and most of my rods and reels are Lews. I also have 2 of the shimanos Slx 150 xg and love the feeling of those reels.
Have you tried the Daiwa Tatula SV 103H reel? The SV spools is pretty crazy, you have to try pretty hard to make it backlash. I have one and really like it but I LOVE my Curado MGL 150's reels tho.
Ive got several tatulas love them that exact reel you got throw crankbaits on it lipless and squarebills
Recently just ordered the steez HLC, I had to pick it up because of the new hyper long cast, I’ll be having a cast off with the Antares DC soon.
I just got my 2nd daiwa reel and they are amazing.
Not much beat ambassadeur 6500 beast SE. Trust me. Got ceramic bearings in mine, only thing you can upgrade in it. Happy new year pal
The dawia ct and the Lew's kvd are my go to budget reels both are absolute beast
Just wait until you get up to the Steez lineups. You’ll definitely turn over to the dark side. Hahahaha. You’ll never wanna go back.
I bought a Daiwa last year with me mainly having Shimano and I got to say it's definitely a good reel but the way I hold my reel the brakes constantly change all the time without me knowing unless I look or get a backlash