Tatula CT CS Type R
Tatula CT CS Type R
Just posting a continuation of this thread - viewtopic.php?f=47&t=75246
I received mine today, which was day 20 from the order/confirmation of shipping date of Jan 24. Aliexpress's shipping time frame was 19 to 39 days, so no problem there. It was packaged well and arrived with no dents, dings or other signs of abuse. Feels fine out of the box, not geary or anything out of order as far as I can tell. I'll likely open it up and clean/lube it to my liking. I may even get it out on the water this weekend if the weather cooperates.
No, it's NOT a clicking cast control knob, just a larger one.
Original box shipped within a larger box with plenty of bubble wrap.
The irony wasn't lost on me
Not sure why, may be the cork handle paddles but it comes in lighter than a USDM Type R by 2/10 of an ounce.
I received mine today, which was day 20 from the order/confirmation of shipping date of Jan 24. Aliexpress's shipping time frame was 19 to 39 days, so no problem there. It was packaged well and arrived with no dents, dings or other signs of abuse. Feels fine out of the box, not geary or anything out of order as far as I can tell. I'll likely open it up and clean/lube it to my liking. I may even get it out on the water this weekend if the weather cooperates.
No, it's NOT a clicking cast control knob, just a larger one.
Original box shipped within a larger box with plenty of bubble wrap.
The irony wasn't lost on me
Not sure why, may be the cork handle paddles but it comes in lighter than a USDM Type R by 2/10 of an ounce.
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Re: Tatula CT CS Type R
Thing looks outstanding. I have the original type R and it has never let me down.
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Heaps better looking than the gawdy red and black rype r.
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That is a fine looking specimen...I wish they sold them here in the states.
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http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ab667881fejohnD wrote:That is a fine looking specimen...I wish they sold them here in the states.
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They've all been sold out on TTT for a while now.LgMouthGambler wrote:http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ab667881fejohnD wrote:That is a fine looking specimen...I wish they sold them here in the states.
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Im sure you can call and get one ordered.uljersey wrote:They've all been sold out on TTT for a while now.LgMouthGambler wrote:http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ab667881fejohnD wrote:That is a fine looking specimen...I wish they sold them here in the states.
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Wish i would have seen those before i picked up my sv
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Tore it down to the frame as they had the level wind greased up - I prefer the dry film of TSI 321 on that. Exactly the same internally as my gaudy red/black Type R
Now I'm REALLY gonna be blasphemous and order a set of Reel grips for it ... go ahead and flame me, but I like them and they'll protect the cork. I wonder if they come in cork color ?
Now I'm REALLY gonna be blasphemous and order a set of Reel grips for it ... go ahead and flame me, but I like them and they'll protect the cork. I wonder if they come in cork color ?
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I dont think the cork is bare, it is coated with clear urethane. No need to protect it.uljersey wrote:Tore it down to the frame as they had the level wind greased up - I prefer the dry film of TSI 321 on that. Exactly the same internally as my gaudy red/black Type R
Now I'm REALLY gonna be blasphemous and order a set of Reel grips for it ... go ahead and flame me, but I like them and they'll protect the cork. I wonder if they come in cork color ?
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Gary says no more are available, but back in this post, another member said he ordered from Aliexpress. They still show as in-stock from a couple of the sellers there.LgMouthGambler wrote:Im sure you can call and get one ordered.uljersey wrote:They've all been sold out on TTT for a while now.LgMouthGambler wrote:http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ab667881fejohnD wrote:That is a fine looking specimen...I wish they sold them here in the states.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Yeah, but in spite of the urethane, it's gonna get grips anyhow. All of my reels have them, ugly looks aside they do their job very well. Think of them as ugly slipcovers on fine furniturehoohoorjoo wrote:I dont think the cork is bare, it is coated with clear urethane. No need to protect it.uljersey wrote:Tore it down to the frame as they had the level wind greased up - I prefer the dry film of TSI 321 on that. Exactly the same internally as my gaudy red/black Type R
Now I'm REALLY gonna be blasphemous and order a set of Reel grips for it ... go ahead and flame me, but I like them and they'll protect the cork. I wonder if they come in cork color ?
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I knew you could get it in the US. Just wishing it was a staple in the Daiwa's US market.
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The reel is actually intended specifically for the Chinese domestic market. But I agree, the reel should be widely available here, even if Daiwa only released it as a special/limited edition. We can only hope....are you listening, Daiwa?johnD wrote:I knew you could get it in the US. Just wishing it was a staple in the Daiwa's US market.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.