Leak of the new Daiwa Tatula Elite reel

[punch]

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJu45hgYXz/?igshid=1nf7rkwcyz3n6

 

Looks like it'll be an aluminum Tatula 100 with a bunch of upgrades. I wonder what the price will be. 

 

 

 

[Bassin_Harrison]

Looks very nice. This is my first season with the Tatula SV and I'm in love with that reel. I like the Tatula 100 but the zero adjust spool tension just doesn't do it for me. Sad to see this new "Elite" model has the same thing. 

[LonnieP]

3 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

 

What is wrong with the zero adjuster?  In the Diawa reels that dont have it I still set and forget the spool tension.  It might as well be set that way out of the box.

I totally agree 

[rippin-lips]

The zero adjust just helps people remove an element of confusion. You leave it alone and use the mag brakes. It’s not, not adjustable. It’s just set to where Daiwa recommends it to be set at. It can be turned if you wanted to loosen it up some. 

[microotter]

I know this reel isn’t out in the wild yet, but can someone explain how this may compare to the daiwa tatula sv? Still learning the differences between all of the daiwas and am overwhelmed. 

[iabass8]

7 hours ago, BigBass'n_Harrison said:

Looks very nice. This is my first season with the Tatula SV and I'm in love with that reel. I like the Tatula 100 but the zero adjust spool tension just doesn't do it for me. Sad to see this new "Elite" model has the same thing. 

Zero adjust only means it set at the factory. You can still adjust the spool tension. It is no different than any other spool tension knob so a reel having "zero adjust" or not should have absolutely no bearing on a reel purchase. All my Steez SV TW's have it..

 

9 minutes ago, microotter said:

I know this reel isn’t out in the wild yet, but can someone explain how this may compare to the daiwa tatula sv? Still learning the differences between all of the daiwas and am overwhelmed. 

Going on TA description of the reel, it sounds like a new HLC model w/o calling it HLC. Lighter, deeper spool for a fast start up /w a tuned rotor. It will cast a heck of a lot further than the tatula SV but will have noticeably less control. 

[CrankFate]

25 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

Zero adjust only means it set at the factory. You can still adjust the spool tension. It is no different than any other spool tension knob so a reel having "zero adjust" or not should have absolutely no bearing on a reel purchase. 

Yes.

 

 

Anyone know what it weighs???

[CrankFate]

2 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Slightly heavier than the 100 would be my guess due to the aluminum handle side plate.  I would guess 7.1 oz.

At 6 oz or less it would be near perfect.

[microotter]

6 minutes ago, CrankFate said:

Yes.

 

 

Anyone know what it weighs???

The TA Instagram caption says a full ounce less than the Curado DC. The DC weighs 7.8 oz. according to TW. 

[CrankFate]

1 minute ago, microotter said:

The TA Instagram caption says a full ounce less than the Curado DC. The DC weighs 7.8 oz. according to TW. 

6.8 is good. 

[iabass8]

18 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

I think the fastest ratio Curado DC weighs in at 7.9 oz.  This would mean that the Tatula Elite to weigh in at 6.9 oz with an aluminum handle side plate that it would have to have some other weight reduction done to it considering that the Tatula 100 weighs 6.9 oz with a plastic handle side plate.  Maybe it has an aluminum handle shaft instead of brass?  6.9 oz for an aluminum frame and handle side plate reel with brass gears is still very light weight.  I know Daiwa Alphas weigh less but they are much smaller.  The Steez A has an aluminum main gear and still comes in at 6.7 oz. 

I think you're spot on. Being the morethan is 6.8-7.2 depending on gear ratio, I'm going to assume this new tatula will be 6.9oz /w brass gears. I'm just guessing here that the zaion drag star, maybe some bushings over bearings, possibly an aluminium shaft or even ported and the lighter spool are what put a should be 7.1-2 oz reel in the sub 7oz range. Either way, probably going to pass on this one. The Alphas CT I've had some use so far has been outstanding and a steal at the JDM prices I got it at. 

[Jason Penn]

that's a pretty sexy reel

[Montanaro]

I will go against the grain here...

 

My Tatula sv is unimpressive.  If set right it is pretty smooth no doubt but it seems awful finicky.  This tat elite with zero adjust makes me feel wary.

 

I will stick with my fuego ct which is a low key work horse for a LOT of fishermen.

[Basseditor]

Darn it. Daiwa is going to suck more money out of me.

 

 

[Gorris317]

How are aluminum gears?

[Shimano_1]

I'll second the not being impressed with the sv. I've had and used several ct reels and they were solid.  Had 2 sv reels and came away wondering why the hype. Different strokes for different folks. The zero adjust is a non issue.  It's still adjustable so why would someone care if it's there. As stated it's meant to be less of a headache just set the mag dial and be done. This new reel looks to be sweet.  I just never understand the company's direction tho. The ct reels were and still are loved by the masses. If I were daiwa I'd have made a reel identical with a touch smaller frame. The 100 is a nice reel but I still prefer the ct

[CrankFate]

1 hour ago, Shimano_1 said:

I'll second the not being impressed with the sv. I've had and used several ct reels and they were solid.  Had 2 sv reels and came away wondering why the hype. Different strokes for different folks. The zero adjust is a non issue.  It's still adjustable so why would someone care if it's there. As stated it's meant to be less of a headache just set the mag dial and be done. This new reel looks to be sweet.  I just never understand the company's direction tho. The ct reels were and still are loved by the masses. If I were daiwa I'd have made a reel identical with a touch smaller frame. The 100 is a nice reel but I still prefer the ct

I pay a lot of attention to platform sharing. So if the SV is good, a regular CT with a DIY spool and bearings is better. That’s my opinion. The SV is a great reel, because all of the Tats are.

[Gorris317]

Does anyone know if these are the knobs like on the CT? I have the TAT 100 and I hate the new knobs.

[punch]

I think it's safe to assume that it will have the 100 knobs

[Gorris317]

33 minutes ago, punch said:

I think it's safe to assume that it will have the 100 knobs

I figured but was hoping otherwise. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Daiwa has gone 180 degrees from what I liked about them: limited models all quality with unique features. Now they’re like Lews more models than you can keep straight. 

[LonnieP]

51 minutes ago, Gorris317 said:

Does anyone know if these are the knobs like on the CT? I have the TAT 100 and I hate the new knobs.

What do you dislike about the knobs?

[Gorris317]

Just now, LonnieP said:

What do you dislike about the knobs?

They are skinner and don't feel as comfortable as the CT version. 

[Chance_Taker4]

I really feel like we are starting to get technique specific reels now to match our rods. What I mean is the SV is great for close quarter fishing and light presentations. Now this Elite is made for larger resistant baits like a spinnerbait, crank, etc where you bomb casts and crank.

[iabass8]

20 minutes ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

I really feel like we are starting to get technique specific reels now to match our rods. What I mean is the SV is great for close quarter fishing and light presentations. Now this Elite is made for larger resistant baits like a spinnerbait, crank, etc where you bomb casts and crank.

None of these are new. SV spools have been around for 8+ years. This new Elite is essentially an HLC /BBS that daiwa has been making for close to a decade in different variants. You are just now seeing it on entry level, budget friendly reels IE: Tatula.