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Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could ruclips.net/user/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.
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
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.
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 absolutely LOVED the Tatula. It is so comfortable to fish with, fits in my hands comfortably and feels amazing. The ONLY complaint I have about Daiwa is the brake dial. The way I hold my reel, when I work my bait or snap my rod, it turns the brakes up. I don't always notice it, but my next cast is a whole lot shorter. Like i said, that is my only complaint.
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.
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.
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.
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 🤣🤣
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 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
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.
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
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've got a Tatula Elite on the 7'4 Heater Series MHMF and it's my go to combo!!! Try an elite, it will not disappoint. The Darkside welcomes you, Justin. Keep bringing the heaters
I have a Shimano Curado DC 150hg, and a Daiwa Tatula 100h. The character of the 2 are completely different but I love using both. The Tatula is definitely the smoother of the 2 and tuned in right it's almost impossible to backlash.
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 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 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.
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
Strange coincidence. I'm also a ride-or-die Shimano guy, and decided to try Daiwa for the first time a few months ago with a bunch of birthday gift cards. I happened to pick exactly the same reel you did (CT100). I used it for the last six weeks or so of the tournament season. I was really impressed especially for the money. It makes me curious to try out some of their more expensive offerings. It really does hold it's own vs. the Shimanos in the same price range. Do I love Shimano any less? no. But I get now why my Daiwa-luvin buddies are so hot on Daiwa.
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.
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
Generally Daiwa reels are known for casting really far with minimal effort, lazy lobs or gentle flicks will get really impressive distance with minimal effort. You need to try an SV for lighter stuff. Easiest casting reels on the market. It will become your new fluke reel for sure. SV is super free casting and extremely controlled braking, and they skip insanely well, it’s almost impossible to backlash
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 .
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
Hey, so quick tip, I've found the Tatula SV TWs on sale the last week for $140, as i mentioned, i bought 3 😂. Waiting for the pther two to get here. The 8,7 & 6 ratios. Shimanos are my loves, but the SV TW are color coded and it made me melt 🫠.
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
Yea I had shimano also Abu from Low to high end and I sold every one of them. All I have is nothing but Diawa!!! Honestly it’s the best thing I’ve done! If you think that’s a nice reel, wait until you jump to their tatula elite or even the zillion or if you dare the STEEZ.
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 way to set it is to unlock it for casting and let the weight your fishing drop to the ground and have it stop once it hits the ground then adjust it from their 🙄 rather than just turn the brake to any setting
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.
Wait for a year and see what you think. They come out of the box really well, but they don't hold up over time. Speaking to Tatula Elite and SV baitcasters for me. I'm back to Shimano
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.
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
I am a shimano guy myself and I chose a tatula SV for my spinnerbaits. I think you picked the perfect reel for that app. The tatulas do some things GREAT and other things just so so, but they are quality reels. Braid to leader applications are a challenge for the T-wing, but straight Fluoro is the deal. \m/ \m/
Zillion SV TW in your preferred gear ratio for whatever style you want. Personally I’ve never caught as many bass as my zillion sv tw setup for Texas rigged worms paddle tail grubs and jigs man I love that reel . My wrist and arm never get tired all day casts . The Steez is a wicked pissa too but I can’t justify the price and performance over the Zillion which I have 3 different ones and a Tatula , Of course goes without saying Dobyns Rods / Shimano Exprides and Metainium Dc reels my all time mix and match with Daiwas hands down my favorite tackle . Also I will be honest and add the 13 Fishing Envy Black Gen1 worm rod for some reason is amazing I cannot let it go , caught more bass than strippers catch 1s with it . While not as sensitive as my Expride I can tell if I’m on bottom bumpin a stick or rock or log or just the slightest mouth just barely testing or picking up and moving the bait not just hard strikes .Anyways Daiwa baitcasters even the cheaper models are awesome.
Maybe it's just me. I have a Diawa Zillion, a few 2020 Tatula SV T103's along with the new Shimano Curado MGL 150 and Scorpion MGL 150. They are all great reels but the Diawa's have a nasty habit. When using spinnerbaits and going for distance, I think I have them dialed in for no backlash. I'm tooling along just fine but with the Diawas, if I forget and overpower the cast, they will blow up in the very beginning of the cast. If I make adjustments to prevent it, I lose distance. I haven't had that problem with those 2 Shimanos. But for skipping, etc, the Diawas are great
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
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
Awesome vid as always bro, just wanted to add to your comment about the trailer on a spinner bait, just so people have it in their minds it will actually cause your bait to run shallower with most soft plastics. It seems like it would make it sink and fish deeper but this is actually incorrect. So if you wanna fish it slower/shallow throw a trailer on it. Also team Shimano 🤘🎣🤘
I have Shimano's, Diawa's, Abu-Garcia's, 13-Fishing, Lews, Quantum, and Bass Pro Shop reels. My least favorite is Quantum and Lews. Most companies make a decent reel if you are willing to pay the price. I have learned upgrading bearings will make a big difference. Currently, Shimano and 13-Fishing are my preference based on cost.
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 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
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
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 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
If you like the tatula, but want a slightly more premium feel. Take a look at a zillion. I’m the same way. And they don’t have the tatula spider graphic.
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 had the exact same reel and it lasted me like 3 months then it stared acting like it was dirty so I took it all the way apart and cleaned and greased it nothing changed.
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!!
Hey, I’m thinking of buying my first baitcaster, and I’m wondering if I should go with the tatula ct, tatula 100 or tatula 150. I’m mainly gonna use it for bass and occasionally pike fishing. I saw your comment and thought I’d ask👍
@no_rules_today6131 Technically, you could get away with either the 100 or the 150 for Bass and the occasional Pike. I would however, go with the 150 or 200 for your average sized Pike, and 300, or 400 if you're going to go for larger Pike. They're better equipped to handle the bigger fish. Tight Lines
I have 54 reels, lowest quality is curados. I have 2 diawa TD Sol bait casters ( reels are tiny, maybe geary, but feel were ahead of their time). 2 diawa CT Type R. Man my favorite reels, and 2 Diawa 2016 japan zillion wow love these and 1 Tatula 103 gorgeous works good and 1 Diawa emeralds LT spinning. Oh and Diawa 2021 Zillion kittle too shiney silver but works good Love my Diawas, rarley been using my shimanos, since Shimano switched to micro module gears and non brass i fear they wont last.
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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
Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could ruclips.net/user/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.
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
Bruhhhhh. Coming from a Shimano fanboy that just bought 3 Tatula TW SVs and this made me literally lol
🤣😂🤣
They don't want you feeling like you completely wasted your money buying all those Shimanos when you finally figure out Daiwa is better.
I was a Shimanno, I tried Daiwa Tatula, the Megaforce brake is another level, I have never bought a Shimanno reel again.
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
I’m glad you made an expansion in your collection. I work with daiwa and love my tatulas and zillions
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 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!
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%
Diawa uses shimano gears 😊 both are top of the line. It's like having to decide which of your children you love best.
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I absolutely LOVED the Tatula. It is so comfortable to fish with, fits in my hands comfortably and feels amazing. The ONLY complaint I have about Daiwa is the brake dial. The way I hold my reel, when I work my bait or snap my rod, it turns the brakes up. I don't always notice it, but my next cast is a whole lot shorter. Like i said, that is my only complaint.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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
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.
Hey, it’s been a year, has it still held up? Thinking of buying one
I was a hardcore Shimanno guy but I've now switched out to Diawa and won't go back. Love the reels!
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.😊
Those new spinnerbaits are money!
Heavy Hitters.... but I really love the ones you made me brother.
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
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..
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...
I've got a Tatula Elite on the 7'4 Heater Series MHMF and it's my go to combo!!! Try an elite, it will not disappoint.
The Darkside welcomes you, Justin. Keep bringing the heaters
I have a Shimano Curado DC 150hg, and a Daiwa Tatula 100h. The character of the 2 are completely different but I love using both. The Tatula is definitely the smoother of the 2 and tuned in right it's almost impossible to backlash.
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 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
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 love daiwa, I just bought zillion this year and it’s by far the best reel I’ve ever owned
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Much appreciated sir. 🙏🏼🫡
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.
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
Strange coincidence. I'm also a ride-or-die Shimano guy, and decided to try Daiwa for the first time a few months ago with a bunch of birthday gift cards. I happened to pick exactly the same reel you did (CT100). I used it for the last six weeks or so of the tournament season. I was really impressed especially for the money. It makes me curious to try out some of their more expensive offerings. It really does hold it's own vs. the Shimanos in the same price range. Do I love Shimano any less? no. But I get now why my Daiwa-luvin buddies are so hot on Daiwa.
Try the 21 zillion you’ll love it
Come on over buddy, u won't regret 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.
I’ve caught anything and everything on my lexa 400 offshore!! I absolutely love it.
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 have the spectrum of Tatulas and they have been sturdy, smooth and reliable. Glad you enjoy it!
Generally Daiwa reels are known for casting really far with minimal effort, lazy lobs or gentle flicks will get really impressive distance with minimal effort. You need to try an SV for lighter stuff. Easiest casting reels on the market. It will become your new fluke reel for sure. SV is super free casting and extremely controlled braking, and they skip insanely well, it’s almost impossible to backlash
No thyre not!
What’s a good place to start in terms of Daiwa reels
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
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 .
The new zillion will change your life. Amazing reel only con is the paint is easy to scratch.
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
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
I really love Daiwa reels. You made a great choice for sure 👊🏼
Hey, so quick tip, I've found the Tatula SV TWs on sale the last week for $140, as i mentioned, i bought 3 😂. Waiting for the pther two to get here. The 8,7 & 6 ratios. Shimanos are my loves, but the SV TW are color coded and it made me melt 🫠.
The tatula elite pitch and flip is one of my go to reels and I also have a metanium. Both companies have awesome reels
Just started watching you and by far one of my favorite RUclipsrs Alr love the videos !
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
Nice review brother! I've been a Daiwa man for over thirty years! Enjoy your work!
Yea I had shimano also Abu from Low to high end and I sold every one of them. All I have is nothing but Diawa!!! Honestly it’s the best thing I’ve done! If you think that’s a nice reel, wait until you jump to their tatula elite or even the zillion or if you dare the 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!
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
I been using daiwa baitcasters since 2008. Love them!
j'ai jamais vu quelqu'un aussi excité par un combo et en venter toutes ses qualités sans prendre aucun poisson :D
One way to set it is to unlock it for casting and let the weight your fishing drop to the ground and have it stop once it hits the ground then adjust it from their 🙄 rather than just turn the brake to any setting
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 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.
“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
Lew's spinning combos go hard man.
Wait for a year and see what you think. They come out of the box really well, but they don't hold up over time. Speaking to Tatula Elite and SV baitcasters for me. I'm back to Shimano
Agree
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.
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
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.
I bought a Tatula 200 and it’s smooth! I want to buy a few more, maybe 150 or CT 100’s
So any followup on how you like the Daiwa performance? I know you're a Shimano guy like me but its always fun to branch out.
I had a Daiwa at one point. I HATED it but all of my Shimano’s have been flawless
Daiwa makes some great reels most of them ship dry I'll suggest popping the side plate off and checking
I am a shimano guy myself and I chose a tatula SV for my spinnerbaits. I think you picked the perfect reel for that app. The tatulas do some things GREAT and other things just so so, but they are quality reels. Braid to leader applications are a challenge for the T-wing, but straight Fluoro is the deal. \m/ \m/
Tie a FG knot and thank me later. it's by far the best leader knot and you won't feel it all through the T-wing
@@MrDonohuea negative. I use the FG and it gets hung up on the t wing from time to time.
@@scottsinclair9525 fg knot should not go into the reel just tie it till before it goes to the spool.
Zillion SV TW in your preferred gear ratio for whatever style you want. Personally I’ve never caught as many bass as my zillion sv tw setup for Texas rigged worms paddle tail grubs and jigs man I love that reel . My wrist and arm never get tired all day casts . The Steez is a wicked pissa too but I can’t justify the price and performance over the Zillion which I have 3 different ones and a Tatula , Of course goes without saying Dobyns Rods / Shimano Exprides and Metainium Dc reels my all time mix and match with Daiwas hands down my favorite tackle . Also I will be honest and add the 13 Fishing Envy Black Gen1 worm rod for some reason is amazing I cannot let it go , caught more bass than strippers catch 1s with it . While not as sensitive as my Expride I can tell if I’m on bottom bumpin a stick or rock or log or just the slightest mouth just barely testing or picking up and moving the bait not just hard strikes .Anyways Daiwa baitcasters even the cheaper models are awesome.
Maybe it's just me. I have a Diawa Zillion, a few 2020 Tatula SV T103's along with the new Shimano Curado MGL 150 and Scorpion MGL 150. They are all great reels but the Diawa's have a nasty habit. When using spinnerbaits and going for distance, I think I have them dialed in for no backlash. I'm tooling along just fine but with the Diawas, if I forget and overpower the cast, they will blow up in the very beginning of the cast. If I make adjustments to prevent it, I lose distance. I haven't had that problem with those 2 Shimanos. But for skipping, etc, the Diawas are great
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
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
Awesome vid as always bro, just wanted to add to your comment about the trailer on a spinner bait, just so people have it in their minds it will actually cause your bait to run shallower with most soft plastics. It seems like it would make it sink and fish deeper but this is actually incorrect. So if you wanna fish it slower/shallow throw a trailer on it. Also team Shimano 🤘🎣🤘
I have Shimano's, Diawa's, Abu-Garcia's, 13-Fishing, Lews, Quantum, and Bass Pro Shop reels. My least favorite is Quantum and Lews. Most companies make a decent reel if you are willing to pay the price. I have learned upgrading bearings will make a big difference. Currently, Shimano and 13-Fishing are my preference based on cost.
I too have a Daiwa and can confirm it's "buttery smooth"
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
You wanna really fall in love with Diawa? Get your hands on the Zillion SV TW G. Its next level
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
wow...amazing reel..
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
Great Video,Thanks for the review My son and I are Die hard Shimano fans as well, but looking to try a Diawa.
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 now have the Daiwa Steez ct sv tw 70 and the Zillion tw g, but, I still have my metanium mgl too
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
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.
For me, the best All round reel is JDM Shimano Met. For 280 usd, you get a top end reel with affordable price
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 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
I have Tatula 200 on a dobyns 806 and a Shimano SLX on a dobyns fury 733. 2 differnet techniques but I love my slx.
If you like the tatula, but want a slightly more premium feel. Take a look at a zillion. I’m the same way. And they don’t have the tatula spider graphic.
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 love both Diawa and Shimano you can’t do wrong with either
I had the exact same reel and it lasted me like 3 months then it stared acting like it was dirty so I took it all the way apart and cleaned and greased it nothing changed.
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!!
Hey, I’m thinking of buying my first baitcaster, and I’m wondering if I should go with the tatula ct, tatula 100 or tatula 150. I’m mainly gonna use it for bass and occasionally pike fishing. I saw your comment and thought I’d ask👍
@no_rules_today6131 Technically, you could get away with either the 100 or the 150 for Bass and the occasional Pike. I would however, go with the 150 or 200 for your average sized Pike, and 300, or 400 if you're going to go for larger Pike. They're better equipped to handle the bigger fish. Tight Lines
@@CapnDanTreasures I appreciate it brother🤝
I have 54 reels, lowest quality is curados. I have 2 diawa TD Sol bait casters ( reels are tiny, maybe geary, but feel were ahead of their time). 2 diawa CT Type R. Man my favorite reels, and 2 Diawa 2016 japan zillion wow love these and 1 Tatula 103 gorgeous works good and 1 Diawa emeralds LT spinning.
Oh and Diawa 2021 Zillion kittle too shiney silver but works good
Love my Diawas, rarley been using my shimanos, since Shimano switched to micro module gears and non brass i fear they wont last.
Whats the best baitcaster for casting distance?
daiwa boys we here! loved the video!