NorthernBasser

Thanks a ton, guys! I bet you're all right about the Loctite! I just assumed they were all screwed in tight. I know in the past, on other Tatula's, I have tightened screws all the way tight and the knobs still spun easily. But I guess not all reels are created equal...with the amount of shims used etc. Now I can finally sleep again at night!

I've not used the rod, but I know this model in the Expride line is Matt Allen's favorite blade bait and tail spin rod.

Yessir. Done that as well, also use tweezers.

I use the Alberto. Never had an issue as far as I can recall.

Yup, also checked that as well. And like I said, I grabbed a different Tatula and took one knob off to see if I did something wrong with the other reel. I put that knob back on just as I took it off and now that one is very tight, even though it wasn't before I took it off. I'm losing my mind, I tell ya.

Thanks. I did do that but then there was way more play than there was prior. I'm just dumbfounded because the knobs all spun just fine before. I didn't add any extra shims and I have always tightened the screw firmly. So much so that it takes some muscle to loosen them. And the knobs have always spun freely still. It's all just mind-boggling to me.

Hey guy, so I was planning on putting different knobs on my Tatula 70 reel handle. But I didn't care for them, so I decided to put the original knobs back on. But after doing so, the knobs are way too tight now where they don't spin freely like they used to. I could loosen up the screw some, but that shouldn't be necessary since I've never had to do that before. I put everything back on like it shows on the diagram. 2 washers, bearing, knob, bearing then screw (then cap). I have taken them off and put them back on multiple times to see if a bearing isn't sitting straight etc, but still having the same issue. Now, to make my headache even worse- I decided to take a knob off a Tatula 100 to see if the layout was the same. It was, except it only has one washer instead of two. Anyways, I go to put that knob back on, and after doing so now THAT knob is really tight where it won't spin easily. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. They were fine prior to all of this, and I've replaced knobs in the past with no issues. Hopefully you guys can help me out on this before Iose my mind! 😅

TW carries both brands. (my bad, TW doesn't carry the Slink-O. I was thinking of Frenzy Baits)

I like these Mustad o-rings. (edit-Texas Flood beat me to it. Different brand but I'm sure they're the same).

Omnia now carries the new P-Line Endurx zero-fade braid. Black or green. I'm really liking this stuff.

At least it didn't take your lure. I've already lost a few Jackhammers and countless swim jigs to these dang things this year. I will say, I do enjoy catching the big girls, though.

No doubt! Even worse, bowfin. Those are some strong, mean son of a guns. Yup. Might wanna keep that purdy 110 locked up tomorrow, gimruis.

That's exactly what I had to do. The blades were fouling with the hook, BIG TIME. Bent it up a tad and all seems good.

.. Looks kind of like that. OP, were there for sure 3 holes fir line tie? What about the Damiki Vault bladed tail spinner?

Look up tailspinners on Tackle Warehouse and see if you see it.

There's definitely such thing as too much tackle. It can create anxiety. Or so I'm told. And yessir. Those were Ali steals.

Here's the one I got. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Head_Hunter_Trickster_Plus_Spinnerbait/descpage-HHBN.html

Two things from you...every 5 minutes. 😅 You are the true Bait Monkey!

If you want another 7'3 MH, you can get the previous model Ark Tharp series rod for $92 when you add it to your cart on TW. Very nice rods for the retail price ($130), let alone $92.

Thank you sir. Just a basic Samsung Galaxy S24. Absolutely! I enjoy going through and not just seeing pics, but also reading the stories that go with them. And I love how you show that you don't need some big bass boat to get out there and chase these beautiful creature. I'd actually like to get a kayak or canoe myself so I can get on some of these smaller bodies of water that bigger boats can't. Maybe someday... Tight lines!

I have that rod and it work just fine for that. Any thick(er) stuff and I grab a different rod.

I agree with this 100%. This may be the #1 factor in catching fish. Confidence is EVERYTHING.

Omnia is running their "Get $49 credit when you buy Omnia Pro for $49" deal. No-brainer IMO. 10% cash back and free shipping with no minimum makes it worth it alone.

Being a taller/bigger profile, I think it's definitely more geared towards largemouth. I'll use the Dark Sleeper if I'm targeting SM.