What's the skinny on the T-Wing

[jpfishnut]

Hey guys,

 

I've read through a lot of old posts that have talked This topic but was hoping to get a little more help.

 

im looking to buy a new baitcaster for under 200 and the tatula tactical has caught my eye.

 

i like to fish with a lot of plastics, sometimes weightless. I heard this thing can fling light lures and can also take a beating.

 

Is there a different reel you would recommend near that price point?

[Choporoz]

Not I. 

 

 

I have 3 Tatula's and love them.

[rippin-lips]

21 minutes ago, jpfishnut said:

Hey guys,

 

I've read through a lot of old posts that have talked This topic but was hoping to get a little more help.

 

im looking to buy a new baitcaster for under 200 and the tatula tactical has caught my eye.

 

i like to fish with a lot of plastics, sometimes weightless. I heard this thing can fling light lures and can also take a beating.

 

Is there a different reel you would recommend near that price point?

Just a recommendation but I'd pass on the tactical and pre order the tatula sv through Tackle Trap for $199. SV spools are way more capable of throwing light stuff than a tatula is. They are still a good reel but the spool isn't exactly the best for light baits. As for the T wing... it's a nice idea and works fine but it's not the game changer they try to market it as. 

[bagofdonuts]

Just took my first dip into diawa reels. Bought a tatula 100 on clearance rack at Academy for $89. I was holding out for an sv but couldn't resist. I've had abu's , shimano's, and lews but this is my first diawa. Can't wait to try it out.

[fishnkamp]

I can help some. I have never touched the Tactical, but do fish heavily with 1 Exceler, 4 Tatula Type Rs and two Tatula CTs. 

All of the Tatulas have the same Magforce Z braking system and the T wing.  I really like the T wing and the braking system. I liked it enough to sell off all of my Shimanos, both Curados and Chronarchs.

 

The Diawa Tactical was a Tackle Warehouse only special version. It had a different finish on it and came with some fancy hype.  It carried the same amount of line, has the same braking system and the same amount of drag as any 100 size or CT size Tatula bodies. It did have a 100 mm handle instead of a standard 90 mm handle. I guess that is how they made it "stronger and more powerful"  If you want a larger capacity of line then go to the Diawa Tatula HD. The spool is different and again you get the longer handle. I believe there are two corrosion resistant ball bearings used instead of regular bearings. The corrosion resistant bearings show up on any Tatula 100 Type Rs, a Tatula CT type Rs, the Tactical, and the HD versions. It is nice, but I doubt it makes a whole lot of difference. I believe the Tactical was built on the standard sized 100 series body.

 

Now that I have gone through most of the advertising, lets talk real life fishing. My Exceler has no T wing, and two less bearings. It cast just as smooth as my Tatulas. I think the Tatulas can handle a little lighter baits and cast a tiny bit farther. Are they a huge improvement over the Exceler. Not really. Do I enjoy fishing with all of them YES!!!!.

 

rippin lips is correct. If your sole purpose is to throw really light baits, say 1/4, or even 1/8 then the new SV should be better for those purposes. No one can say for sure since Diawa is only now taking pre-orders on those. From my experience I have no trouble casting a Reaction Innovation Skinny Dipper with only the lightest of belly weighted swimbait hooks. I throw it on a BPS 6 foot light action Extreme baitcasting rod and a Tatula CT.  I have never been disappointed throwing a 1/4 ounce Dirty Jigs swimjig and a Kalin 5 inch Lunker grub or a Craw Papy trailer on my jig rod either.  My Tatula 100 Type R 8-1 throws my frogs terrifically too  If that is what you want to throw then a Tatula CT  or Tatula 100 series would work fine for you, as it does for me. The difference between the Tat 100 body and a Tat Ct is the CT is a bit smaller overall in size.

[jdz197]

The T wing is neat but I can't exactly say it casts any further with it than a regular opening. It's a good reel all around.

 

 

[jpfishnut]

28 minutes ago, rippin-lips said:

Just a recommendation but I'd pass on the tactical and pre order the tatula sv through Tackle Trap for $199. SV spools are way more capable of throwing light stuff than a tatula is. They are still a good reel but the spool isn't exactly the best for light baits. As for the T wing... it's a nice idea and works fine but it's not the game changer they try to market it as. 

 

Wow, that SV looks amazing

[fishnkamp]

bagof donuts you are going to love that reel. Spool it up, then adjust the spool tension till there is lots of side play in the spool. Tighten the tension knob till there is almost no side play Next try tossing a 3/8 jig and trailer with the brakes set to about half say 10 or 12. Adjust the brakes and enjoy

 

Little by little I am going to change all 13 of my baitcasters over to Diawa. I am almost half way there.  I just have to make them fit in the budget. LOL

[bagofdonuts]

I think I'll like it. A couple of my lews are starting to breakdown. Release bar sticking, spool not re-engaging very smoothly. They just don't seem to take the wear. Although i do have a bb1 lews that is better built. I just been wanting to try something else.  

[Zippyduck Krimm]

Wait for the ct sv for throwing light baits. The sv in all daiwas gives you better control. I have the zillion sv tw, sv103, and a tatula ct type-r. The tatula is great for long casts on 3/8 and larger baits, the other two can handle ned rigs, weightless plastics, and light topwaters and jerkbaits in strong winds.

The downside of the sv is distance, they still throw far enough jut don't expect mile long distance. But they excel at skipping baits.

[fishnkamp]

Hello Zippyduck  do you thing mother nature has any hair left?

[Zippyduck Krimm]

bald as reptile

[SFL BassHunter]

If your budget is 200, like someone mentioned the Tatula SV is coming out and should be better equip for what you want.

 

I have a tactical it is a great reel. It is bulky though. It is on the Tatula 100 Frame. They are BIG reels. If you have big hands like me it isn't an issue. Lots of people opt for the Tatula CT because they are a smaller frame. They palm really well. Honestly you can't go wrong with any of the Tatulas in my opinion.

 

The T-Wing itself, I don't know if its better than your standard line guide or not.

 

Even with my big hands after getting a Tat CT I prefer the CT. Just personal preference at that point.

 

BTW the Tactical gives you a bigger handle 100mm instead of 90. It also has a Type R spool in it which is supposed to be a little lighter and give you a little better cast distance than the regular spool.

 

[jpfishnut]

On 3/8/2017 at 2:10 PM, rippin-lips said:

Just a recommendation but I'd pass on the tactical and pre order the tatula sv through Tackle Trap for $199. SV spools are way more capable of throwing light stuff than a tatula is. They are still a good reel but the spool isn't exactly the best for light baits. As for the T wing... it's a nice idea and works fine but it's not the game changer they try to market it as. 

Did it! Pulled the trigger on the tatula sv  tws preorder from tackle trap!

 

thanks!

[TH-Outdoors]

5 minutes ago, jpfishnut said:

Did it! Pulled the trigger on the tatula sv  tws preorder from tackle trap!

 

thanks!

Congrats! 

[jpfishnut]

On ‎3‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 3:28 PM, Zippyduck Krimm said:

Wait for the ct sv for throwing light baits. The sv in all daiwas gives you better control. I have the zillion sv tw, sv103, and a tatula ct type-r. The tatula is great for long casts on 3/8 and larger baits, the other two can handle ned rigs, weightless plastics, and light topwaters and jerkbaits in strong winds.

The downside of the sv is distance, they still throw far enough jut don't expect mile long distance. But they excel at skipping baits.

 

 

So. I've been fishing the Tatula SV TWS all season so far and I absolutely love it! It is extremely versatile. I can fish all the techniques I like on the same reel. It casts a mile but also can do finesse well.

 

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

 

[SFL BassHunter]

50 minutes ago, jpfishnut said:

 

 

So. I've been fishing the Tatula SV TWS all season so far and I absolutely love it! It is extremely versatile. I can fish all the techniques I like on the same reel. It casts a mile but also can do finesse well.

 

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

 

 

Glad you like it! I am loving mine as well.

[dsqui]

I like my tat sv as much as the next guy but casting a mile is def an over statement

[jbrew73]

55 minutes ago, dsqui said:

I like my tat sv as much as the next guy but casting a mile is def an over statement

my sv cast a very respectable distance with almost zero risk of backlash.  my lews reels will cast a little further but there is more risk of a backlash..        they both have pros and cons.

[FrankN209]

On 3/8/2017 at 11:33 AM, jdz197 said:

The T wing is neat but I can't exactly say it casts any further with it than a regular opening. It's a good reel all around.

 

 

 

The TWing isn't for casting further, but it makes casting lighter lures easier. It's a wider opening, so there is less resistance when casting.

[KP Duty]

Well daiwa claims the twing enables you to cast further....their angle on that is because when you cast it's wide open....don't have to funnel the line through a small hole.  Do I notice it?  No.  Only because I don't have to identical reels to compare

 

[rippin-lips]

1 hour ago, FrankN209 said:

 

The TWing isn't for casting further, but it makes casting lighter lures easier. It's a wider opening, so there is less resistance when casting.

The concept behind the TWS was to cut down on the angle that the line has coming off the spool and going through the line guide. Thus resulting in less resistance on the line and a gain in distance. Has nothing to do with casting lighter lures. Yeah, it probably does help in some small way but not the idea behind it. Light lure casting is mainly based on the spool weight as far as the reel is concerned. A 15g spool isn't going to cast a light bait as well as a 10g spool will. 

 

[FrankN209]

Yes, it does help a lot, in my case anyways...

[LxVE Bassin]

I have 2 tatula type r reels and I love them both, one in 6.4.1 and the other being 8.1.1. I don't think the t-wing gives extra casting distance but I love the feel of the reel. The only problem that someone may have is leader knots getting caught in the skinny part of the "t'. But that doesn't deter me from getting more reels with the t-wing because I generally don't use leaders longer than 6 feet. More Daiwas will be added to my arsenal.

[Montanaro]

I plan on getting a fuego ct soon.  It has a standard guide so it would be a good casting comparison to the tat ct.