SenkoGuru Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Well, I'm going to say what every one else is thinking but are most likely holding back. I do NOT believe it. One of three things happened. Those reels were bought that way, they were damaged by people who did not know what they were doing or they were all a FAKE! Why would you take pictures from some where else on another forum? Why not end your tread? I have so many questions for you that I can't even think of them all to write down at one time. You talked with Daiwa and they told you to send it in but you went back to BPS? Man, none of your story makes any kind of sense at all. I know my dad use to say if it walks like a duck and it quacks like a duck, then I'm pretty d**n sure it is a duck.
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 Last messa Last message was Daiwa saying please send back. I checked on shipping and I took a chance on talking to BPS to save money on shipping and they made a exchange for me. I got grief well before I did not finish the thread. Guess I just said screw it then. Probably should do the same here. I believe there is thread here explaining that I took it back to BPS, but that was a while ago. Okay so you got a replacement tatula from BPS. How long have you had that one? Any grooving?I believe I've seen 2 people on BR with a grooved tatula. You're one and there was another guy. He says that he exchanged the reel and hasn't had any issues with the new one.
Super User lmbfisherman Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 Just buy a Shimano...yes, oh yes I did go there. 3
Super User Catch and Grease Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 Wow this has been brought up again? This is the great tatula conspiracy, I think the government is behind it honestly... 2
SenkoGuru Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 If you think for one second that some private message you CLAIM is between you and Diawa is 100% proof you are even worse off than I thought. That so called message is proof of nothing at all, would you like for me to fake a message from Daiwa stating I can fly? I'm am not saying it is 100% fake but I am saying it does not prove anything. How do we know that is in fact from Daiwa? How do we know you did not put your line on wrong? How do we know you did not buy the reel that way? How do we know you did not snag a lure and try to pull it free? (which the booklet with the reel says to never do because it will damage the TWS) How do we know this was not faked? How do we know you are not a Shimano fanboy or any other reel supported fanboy? How do we know you're not just trolling? Their are hundreds more that I could list but why bother. Daiwa has sold countless numbers of the TWS system and we have had what? I would bet less that 1% claiming grooving? Those odds say to me their is a problem with the owner of the reel or they bought a reel that was already grooved and didn't notice it. Daiwa has NOT admitted it. Any where. Every one has pretty much said what I said, they just did not come straight out and say it. You have had experience with me? Some how I doubt that. Your words are insulting and I find you pathetic. EDITED....Shimano is a fine company and Stands on their own merits, what I was meaning was worded wrong, I did not mean this kid was a shimano rep, I meant a Shimano AND/OR ANY other reel company Fanboy that loves that product and bashes the others hot reel of the time. I also did not say this was the case, it was list along with tons or other things as one possible reason.
adam32 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 If you think for one second that some private message you CLAIM is between you and Diawa is 100% proof you are even worse off than I thought. That so called message is proof of nothing at all, would you like for me to fake a message from Daiwa stating I can fly? I'm am not saying it is 100% fake but I am saying it does not prove anything. How do we know that is in fact from Daiwa? How do we know you did not put your line on wrong? How do we know you did not buy the reel that way? How do we know you did not snag a lure and try to pull it free? (which the booklet with the reel says to never do because it will damage the TWS) How do we know this was not faked? How do we know you are not a paid Shimano or any other reel supporter? How do we know you're not just trolling? Their are hundreds more that I could list but why bother. Daiwa has sold countless numbers of the TWS system and we have had what? I would bet less that 1% claiming grooving? Those odds say to me their is a problem with the owner of the reel or they bought a reel that was already grooved and didn't notice it. Daiwa has NOT admitted it. Any where. Every one has pretty much said what I said, they just did not come straight out and say it. You have had experience with me? Some how I doubt that. Your words are insulting and I find you pathetic. That sure looks like tackle tour forum to me. And there is a daiwa rep on there. You my friend sound pathetic.
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 Lots of brand bashers on the net ,,,if we where to go by what ppl say we would all be using cane poles and no reels,ive seen and heard ppl bashing 800$ stellas jusst like they were a 10$ Shakespeare. 1
Super User F14A-B Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 I Don't use Daiwa baitcasters now, but did for 24 years, they make great reels... But to suggest Shimano is endorsing brand bashing on Daiwa Products is pretty ludicrous, Shimano doesn't need the help, as far as the Tatula is concerned, that reel smokes anything Shimano has on the market @ the prices of the past year. I use Shimano baitcasters.. .Shimano needs to up the ante on the lower/ midrange market if they wanna stay relative in that price point..so far they seem to be content to allow the Tatula to have no equal. Pricing on the bay shows great pricing over the Curado I .. I like my I and feel it's superior, however the tat is smoking hot in popularity.. 1
Super User lmbfisherman Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 That sure looks like tackle tour forum to me. And there is a daiwa rep on there. You my friend sound pathetic. I didn't even notice, but yes..that is the TT forum format and they do have a rep from Daiwa there.
Super User lmbfisherman Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 I Don't use Daiwa baitcasters now, but did for 24 years, they make great reels... But to suggest Shimano is endorsing brand bashing on Daiwa Products is pretty ludicrous, Shimano doesn't need the help, as far as the Tatula is concerned, that reel smokes anything Shimano has on the market @ the prices of the past year. I use Shimano baitcasters.. .Shimano needs to up the ante on the lower/ midrange market if they wanna stay relative in that price point..so far they seem to be content to allow the Tatula to have no equal. Pricing on the bay shows great pricing over the Curado I .. I like my I and feel it's superior, however the tat is smoking hot in popularity.. I sure do agree with this statement. I love how immediately someone says something bad happens to a brand they love and they go on the offensive saying another brand maker is going around bashing them.
ZB85 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Not like it's never happened before. It's a common tactic on tackle warehouse reviews. You have to take every review with a grain of salt because people make fake accounts bashing products from competing companies then recommend a rod or reel from another company. 1
ZB85 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I wasn't necessarily referring to you. I was just saying it happens.
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted January 23, 2015 Super User Posted January 23, 2015 Reveiws are hilarious...thats all im saying other then ....u will laugh for hrs reading reveiws 1
adam32 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 The reviews I find hardest to believe are ones that say... I've used (insert brand here) reels for years and have never had an issue.
Super User Tywithay Posted January 23, 2015 Super User Posted January 23, 2015 The reviews I find hardest to believe are ones that say... I've used (insert brand here) reels for years and have never had an issue.I've used several different brands and models over the last 27 years or so, have yet to ever have a warranty claim on a reel or have one wear out. They don't all feel like new, but they're all functional and in good condition. 3
SenkoGuru Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 The reviews I find hardest to believe are ones that say... I've used (insert brand here) reels for years and have never had an issue. I have been fishing Daiwa reels since the 80's and guess what? I have never had an Issue. I've been fishing Shimano for a long time, although not as long as Daiwa and the only issue I have ever had with Shimano was the clicking that the Curado D reels made until they were broken in and the rubber pad piece on the clutch bar falling off of a metanium. I've never had a issue with Shimano that stopped me from being able to fish with the reel though. The only problem reels I've ever had were Quantums.
fisherrw Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 X2. I got parts to repair a VERY OLD ProCaster and I was very pleased with how timely the parts were sent. I can't get parts worth a crap for my Corsair from Shimano. x2 1
Buddha Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 Well I have tried this reel for a few weeks and it is a solid reel and for the price I can't see a reel this good. Other than the T wing being slightly shaky I really like this reel. It casts well. N ot supersonic distances but good enough. My old curado 201B is a good reel also! I went out and fished for saltwater bass today and had a great day with 37 bass in 4.5 hours and the reel held up fine. As far as Shimano vs Daiwa I have a friend that fishes every weekend in the salt and very hard and he has had to send his shimanos in for repairs more than any other brand. I am new to Daiwa in terms of reels. I have a Lexa and now a Tatula. I may try a Lews next but the inshore version since I fish mostly salt and some freshwater occasionally.
Super User lmbfisherman Posted January 23, 2015 Super User Posted January 23, 2015 Well I have tried this reel for a few weeks and it is a solid reel and for the price I can't see a reel this good. Other than the T wing being slightly shaky I really like this reel. It casts well. N ot supersonic distances but good enough. My old curado 201B is a good reel also! I went out and fished for saltwater bass today and had a great day with 37 bass in 4.5 hours and the reel held up fine. As far as Shimano vs Daiwa I have a friend that fishes every weekend in the salt and very hard and he has had to send his shimanos in for repairs more than any other brand. I am new to Daiwa in terms of reels. I have a Lexa and now a Tatula. I may try a Lews next but the inshore version since I fish mostly salt and some freshwater occasionally. These are the reviews I love. My friend yadda yadda. I guess everyone's experience is different but I've fished Shimano for years in saltwater (when I lived in Seattle and NYC) not once have I had to send them for repairs. I've also fished Okuma, Abu Garcia and Mitchell for saltwater and not had to send them either.
5fishlimit Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Boy, this escalated quickly! I think Irene is warming up her voice.
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 23, 2015 Super User Posted January 23, 2015 Yeah, about two pages ago... Good night Irene.
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