Tatula SV TW for light cranking
Tatula SV TW for light cranking
It's been a few years since I have picked up any new reels. I'm partial to Daiwa and have pretty much been using my OG Zillions exclusively over that time period. Anyway, I'm looking to pick up a new reel for lighter cranking duty. It will be paired with a Dobyns 735CB Glass and used for throwing shallow to medium cranks and some topwater, mostly squarebills and lipless cranks ranging from 3/8-5/8 oz. I'm looking primarily at the Tatula because I don't think the Zillion SV is worth the price difference for me. I really want the reel to be able to handle the smaller 3/8 oz squarebills well. What do you guys think?
Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
The Tatula SV TW will handle anything you throw at it! Absolutely go for it. 

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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
Cal wrote:The Tatula SV TW will handle anything you throw at it! Absolutely go for it.
EXACTLY what Cal said!! Couldn't be happier with my 4 Tatula SV TWS


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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
More spool options for the ZLN SV IMHO. Rumor is they may be going on close out prices soon. 

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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
jjbassnforfun wrote:More spool options for the ZLN SV IMHO. Rumor is they may be going on close out prices soon.
I usually don't trick out any of my reels other than swapping components for comfort and similarity. I will most likely be fishing this reel stock just a simple knob and bearing change. I would love a Zillion SV TW on close out, but I don't really want to wait and see. Again, not sure it will really matter for my needs anyway.
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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
Tat sv doing OK with 1/4 and 3/8 oz. spinnerbaits for me. Doesn't chuck em as far as the ZLN SV and not as smooth. Only other bait Ive tossed was a rattle trap. No issues with them either!! Besides limited spool options and hating the non click CCC Its a solid reel. You should like it and it should handle your needs with ease.
I'm a bit north of you and would let you try my lefty. I've tricked mine out a bit with ZLN sv side plates to add the click CCC.
I'm a bit north of you and would let you try my lefty. I've tricked mine out a bit with ZLN sv side plates to add the click CCC.

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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
jjbassnforfun wrote:Tat sv doing OK with 1/4 and 3/8 oz. spinnerbaits for me. Doesn't chuck em as far as the ZLN SV and not as smooth. Only other bait Ive tossed was a rattle trap. No issues with them either!! Besides limited spool options and hating the non click CCC Its a solid reel. You should like it and it should handle your needs with ease.
I'm a bit north of you and would let you try my lefty. I've tricked mine out a bit with ZLN sv side plates to add the click CCC.
Damn! I hate non-clicking components. No way to upgrade the cast control to a clicker? This will actually make me consider the Zillion more.
Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
I have a Daiwa Luna 253L that I use for inshore fishing and would really love it a lot more if it had a clicking drag star.
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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
Craiger12 wrote:jjbassnforfun wrote:Tat sv doing OK with 1/4 and 3/8 oz. spinnerbaits for me. Doesn't chuck em as far as the ZLN SV and not as smooth. Only other bait Ive tossed was a rattle trap. No issues with them either!! Besides limited spool options and hating the non click CCC Its a solid reel. You should like it and it should handle your needs with ease.
I'm a bit north of you and would let you try my lefty. I've tricked mine out a bit with ZLN sv side plates to add the click CCC.
Damn! I hate non-clicking components. No way to upgrade the cast control to a clicker? This will actually make me consider the Zillion more.
Only way I know to make the tat sv click is replace both the side plates and front cover(doesn't look right otherwise). Expensive!! I did mine as a just see if it will work. Also had make a few custom parts. Not sure its worth it otherwise!! Too much $$.......
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Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
jjbassnforfun wrote:Craiger12 wrote:jjbassnforfun wrote:Tat sv doing OK with 1/4 and 3/8 oz. spinnerbaits for me. Doesn't chuck em as far as the ZLN SV and not as smooth. Only other bait Ive tossed was a rattle trap. No issues with them either!! Besides limited spool options and hating the non click CCC Its a solid reel. You should like it and it should handle your needs with ease.
I'm a bit north of you and would let you try my lefty. I've tricked mine out a bit with ZLN sv side plates to add the click CCC.
Damn! I hate non-clicking components. No way to upgrade the cast control to a clicker? This will actually make me consider the Zillion more.
Only way I know to make the tat sv click is replace both the side plates and front cover(doesn't look right otherwise). Expensive!! I did mine as a just see if it will work. Also had make a few custom parts. Not sure its worth it otherwise!! Too much $$.......
Certainly sounds like I'm just better off going with the Zillion at ~$250
Re: Tatula SV TW for light cranking
I am a big Zillion SV TW supporter, but still... go with the Zillion. I have tried a few Tatula SV's, they aren't bad reels, but I think the Zillions are definitely more smooth and noticeably cast further and lighter. The brake inductor on the Tatula SV is massive.
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