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[@justinpimentel8569]

Might need try CC80 7:5:1 ratio feel like quality better on it

[@gafishinglife1184]

I just got a Dobyns fury 735cb with Diawa cc80 for Christmas can’t wait to put it to the test

[@Raven09s]

They don't put reel oil in the box because they know you've got all the leftover oil from your shimanos lol

[@carabelita29gamer]

I was a Shimanno, I tried Daiwa Tatula, the Megaforce brake is another level, I have never bought a Shimanno reel again.

[@danilosilva81]

Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-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.

[@Steve-uy8kx]

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.

[@kongxiong6005]

Yeah they making really nice and smooth products now. Most of my friends are Shimano guys but most of my tackles are daiwas

[@Woefman911]

Exactly my story, but im kinda picky on what diawas i pick.

[@NStone90]

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.

[@tomleman6485]

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.

[@robstone1489]

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.

[@NikonEntrylevel]

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.

[@fatboifishing]

@@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

[@leviberg6479]

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

[@erichensley3743]

100% agreed

[@scottemory72]

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.

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

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

[@BigDirtDawg]

Love 21 zillion

[@cjstammfishing2017]

I’m glad you made an expansion in your collection. I work with daiwa and love my tatulas and zillions

[@daves7104]

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

[@MonkeyD.Mitchell]

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.

[@justinkendrick6264]

I own the ballistic and the reel is a strait win 100%

[@joe2815]

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.

[@goodron74]

51,000 SUBS! CONGRATULATIONS! Been watching your channel for a while now and love it. The hard work is paying off.

[@Tbowie13]

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!

[@ElPescadorTejano]

I love both Diawa and Shimano you can’t do wrong with either

[@snhangler5255]

I have the spectrum of Tatulas and they have been sturdy, smooth and reliable. Glad you enjoy it!

[@AlexandertheGregfishing]

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.

[@jesseraymaker9214]

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...

[@134EandC]

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.

[@neilbonefishing]

I really love Daiwa reels. You made a great choice for sure 👊🏼

[@erikleon9175]

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

[@KruiserIV]

That’s how these channels work. They influence you.😊

[@bretgooding5774]

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

[@blind_eye_fishing]

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.

[@nickpr5964]

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.

[@mando_gee3207]

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

[@robertrobinson4778]

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

[@jimsteinway695]

I switched from RH to LH also. Get more casts per fishing day

[@DBHIGHLIGHTZ]

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

[@joeycardenas5126]

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

[@robertharrington6376]

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.

[@justinkendrick6264]

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

[@BigDirtDawg]

I love daiwa, I just bought zillion this year and it’s by far the best reel I’ve ever owned

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

I just picked one up as well. Gonna try it for the first time tomorrow. Fishing a power plant lake up here in Kansas

[@curtisallred3608]

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.

[@teebxyooj1987]

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

[@adwhite804]

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.

[@tylercook8417]

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.

[@lexm0]

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!

[@chriss8206]

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.

[@MiguelACowboy69]

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

[@johnrich9278]

The new zillion will change your life. Amazing reel only con is the paint is easy to scratch.

[@juniorgallegos2020]

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.

[@MichaelGlaser-rg3og]

Ive got several tatulas love them that exact reel you got throw crankbaits on it lipless and squarebills

[@toite3x3ninjah]

I’ve caught anything and everything on my lexa 400 offshore!! I absolutely love it.

[@atamagashock]

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.

[@joshuab8011]

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.

[@ManeIndian]

Looking for my first baitcaster and rod. What do you guys recommend?

[@anthonyburch5288]

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

[@eeriggione5559]

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

[@evansboysfishing]

Great Video,Thanks for the review My son and I are Die hard Shimano fans as well, but looking to try a Diawa.

[@jeremysmith8846]

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..

[@JS-oy6nn]

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

[@joshwhitmore2671]

The tatula elite pitch and flip is one of my go to reels and I also have a metanium. Both companies have awesome reels

[@bleachKing97]

I’ve got this reel, how do you adjust it do you need a Daiwa tool for it ?

[@justinpimentel8569]

Honestly got my first Diawa combo from my buddy because I loved his , it the Procaster CC80 7'3" rod, he have the 100 Tatula but I like this combo more so I join the club to, got Curado DC and Scorpions🦂 DC and my other favorite reel I have is Quantum Throttle 2 been threw he'll and back and still going. And the only Right Handed reel I have is the Diawa all my other reel LH

[@davidbusko2478]

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.

[@CasaPescayMas]

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 .

[@daboss7536]

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

[@bengarrison5256]

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

[@snooketcher]

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!

[@DitchPickler]

I been using daiwa baitcasters since 2008. Love them!

[@mjsnatchnjerk6821]

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 🤣🤣

[@christophershelton1735]

I have to ask. Compared to your shimanos????? I also fish the curado dc and the slx dc.

[@redbeardbassn1257]

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

[@brandonbishop825]

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

[@gundamwing1983]

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

[@nathanbaker1587]

I've never threw any spinnerbait bigger then a 1/2oz.. cool to see you branch off to the Daiwa reels Happy New Years

[@gafishinglife1184]

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.

[@fitzfb]

Just started watching you and by far one of my favorite KZbinrs Alr love the videos !

[@adwhite804]

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

[@msquared9605]

I have 2 of those reels and love them! The only criticism is that after you cast when putting it back in your left hand, I sometimes twist that brake knob, but it’s no big deal, they cast very good on any brake setting

[@thenigga3374]

Most people use the wrong handed reel to where they have to switch hands hundreds of times a day. If you hold the rod with your right hand, get a left handed reel. If you hold the rod with your left hand, get a right handed reel. Thank me later😁.

[@msquared9605]

@@thenigga3374 I do hold the rod with my left hand and have right handed reels? How in the world do you think people hold the rod with their left hand and also reel left handed? My point is on the casting

[@Hman731]

I have both can’t go wrong either way. Either my reels are dc shimano or tatulas

[@Tom-ic7hw]

I have a t wing my palm rubs the mag spool control on the left side and usually turns down the magnet without me noticing till I back lash into the wind or something gonna glue th thing on half way and forget it ....I like Shimano better but the Di is more comfortable for all day casting

[@SkeeterAdventures]

I was a hardcore Shimanno guy but I've now switched out to Diawa and won't go back. Love the reels!

[@20block.Pologroundz]

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.

[@MyChaoticFishing]

Great video 🤘 love seeing a true first impression. Great way to branch out. Be well 🤙

[@danielnystrom6117]

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

[@JohnRamosBrand]

Always watching… always liking… always sharing… much love to all the Heater Family!!! 🙏🏽💕❤️💖💝🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@JustinRoyal]

Much appreciated sir. 🙏🏼🫡

[@allen4758]

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

[@scottnicholson408]

I just picked up the tatula CT and the tatula Sv tw and both are great

[@CapnDanTreasures]

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!!

[@spaceman8839]

I now have the Daiwa Steez ct sv tw 70 and the Zillion tw g, but, I still have my metanium mgl too

[@charlesjune5078]

The dawia ct and the Lew's kvd are my go to budget reels both are absolute beast

[@tshaw150]

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

[@Woefman911]

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.

[@d10dozerman2]

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.

[@fbiburneraccount]

I have bought 3 tatula cts. They are great. Always grabbing them under $100 on sales.

[@bassman6211]

First bc reel was a black max, next was a curado k, then a curado DC, then an slx DC, then a metanium and last one was a Daiwa zillion. It's right there with the metanium IMO. Can't go wrong with either brand, there's a learning curve to Daiwa brakes after yrs of shimanos though. Looking forward to a new model aldebaran to complete my lineup but my patience will likely land me a new slx DC 70 OR a Daiwa alphas. The zillion. Doesn't have the dumb spider on it. Cool first impressions vid.

[@rainbosprinkles6548]

A JDM Zillion, made in Japan, only $230...can't beat that. Got rud of my metaniums to get more zillions. The metaniums are great but the Zillion is something else. Not hating my new Lews custom pro and custom lite either. Great reels with a different feel

[@bigskip56]

Nice review brother! I've been a Daiwa man for over thirty years! Enjoy your work!

[@curtisloden7201]

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.

[@johngoodwill9310]

I bought a Tatula 200 and it’s smooth! I want to buy a few more, maybe 150 or CT 100’s

[@quentintincher8323]

You can't go wrong with either brand, my metanium is my favorite reel, but the tatula elite might be the best bang for the buck. I have the silver tatula sv tw limited edition, that things sweet too.

[@chrisgaines3502]

Exactly. Both great. I have 4 metaniums, 4 zillions, and several Tatulas 100, 200, and a 300. I’m probably more of a Diawa fan but I enjoy all of them.

[@joebaggs78]

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

[@BobbyDidi]

I just got my 2nd daiwa reel and they are amazing.

[@brucenichols9206]

Daiwa makes some great reels most of them ship dry I'll suggest popping the side plate off and checking

[@sonofafisherman743]

Now you got me wanting one great video killer setup 👍

[@urmailingalen]

I have a shimano bantam and love it but I wanted to try a daiwa so I got the coastal. Both great reels but shimano is still smoother and the brakes on the coastal are too strong even on the lowest setting. I have to cast much harder to throw light lures with the daiwa.

[@lesfryman2296]

Man I got me about 24 of them with bigger weight as well. What a great looking bait. Secured them with that JR10 code

[@jakephelix3602]

I have Diawa tatula type R. Not a bad reel.

[@scottturner3762]

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

[@richardkeller6940]

Agree