Diawa Tatula

[timinmo]

The history is, first the 100, then came the CT, which is somewhat smaller,narrower.  The Tatula SV is based on the CT.  You can buy the  CT for around $129.99 MSRP as I said before, the Tatula SV lists for $199.99.  Probably you can get both for less on an auction site.  The 100 has been replaced by the 150, supposedly has more line capacity.  I have a 100 that I like real well but also have a SV and that spool is a whole new ballgame.  All the Tatulas have the T-wing system.  There should be some deals on the 100s.

As far as the SV spool I will not attempt to explain the engineering as I'm not sure I understand it.  In short it seems to keep the spool from running on after your lure hits.  It does hold somewhat less line, it is lighter, I think.  There are some great deals on the regular Daiwa CT as well as the Fuego.  The Fuego is built on the Tatula CT frame without the T-wing.  Both of those reels are available with premiums.  The Fuego has a package deal with two Evergreen baits and a spool of Daiwa braided line all for the $100 MSRP of the Fuego.  The CT has a similar deal.  I have attempted to post a link for a video of Al Lindner.  He talks about the Zillion but it is the SV spool that does it.

 

[timinmo]

It casts heavy lures just fine.  Guys I have about as many Shimanos as Daiwas.  Both make great reels, I also have some Lews that I am satisfied with.  The point is that the SV spool is trick stuff, for me.  I don't know if you will find any great deals on the Tatula SVs, they seem to be hard to get. 

 

 

[slothman]

44 minutes ago, timinmo said:

The history is, first the 100, then came the CT, which is somewhat smaller,narrower.  The Tatula SV is based on the CT.  You can buy the  CT for around $129.99 MSRP as I said before, the Tatula SV lists for $199.99.  Probably you can get both for less on an auction site.  The 100 has been replaced by the 150, supposedly has more line capacity.  I have a 100 that I like real well but also have a SV and that spool is a whole new ballgame.  All the Tatulas have the T-wing system.  There should be some deals on the 100s.

As far as the SV spool I will not attempt to explain the engineering as I'm not sure I understand it.  In short it seems to keep the spool from running on after your lure hits.  It does hold somewhat less line, it is lighter, I think.  There are some great deals on the regular Daiwa CT as well as the Fuego.  The Fuego is built on the Tatula CT frame without the T-wing.  Both of those reels are available with premiums.  The Fuego has a package deal with two Evergreen baits and a spool of Daiwa braided line all for the $100 MSRP of the Fuego.  The CT has a similar deal.  I have attempted to post a link for a video of Al Lindner.  He talks about the Zillion but it is the SV spool that does it.

 

Wow! That might be just what I need for jig skipping. When I accidentally hit a dock float, it usually isn’t pretty. So, it I should the sv spool that does that? Any of the models with sv would work then? 

Wow!

[timinmo]

At this time the SV spool is limited to the Steez, Zillion, and Tatula SV.  There was a limited run of Ryogas with the SV spool that were never imported into the US.  There may be some that I am not aware of but it was pretty ground breaking when they started putting it in the Tatula because up to then you had to spend at least $300 to get that spool.  I have backlashed mine but you really have to screw up, which I have no problem doing.

 

 

[176champion]

My biggest problem with back lash is i take my eye the lure for a split second about the time it hits the water so i don't get my thumb on spool in time...lol

[Quillback]

11 hours ago, slothman said:

So what happens when you cast a heavy lure? Worse backlash or not?

No, it works with heavy stuff also, within reason.