Tatula SVTWS vs SS SV103

[IndianaFinesse]

Hey guys, got a question regarding the Daiwa Tatula sv TW103 and the Daiwa SS SV (specifically the 103) While there’s a huge difference between the 2 reels in msrp, they can actually both be had for about the same on e-bay.  However, I’ve heard the SS is overbraked, and overpriced to start with. 
 

Which reel do y’all think is better? How do they compare/differ? The whole Daiwa lineup is as confusing as I’ll get out, at least it is for me anyways. 

 I’ll be mounting it on a 7’M rod, and mostly using it to skip finesse jigs under docks, but it will also be a general purpose rod. 

Edited April 30, 2020 by IndianaFinesse

[MountainMan83]

Which model are you referring to (103 or 105)? Do you have any Daiwa reels that use a 34mm free floating spool? That's whats great about the platform. Don't like the way a certain spool acts, pop in another one and have a whole different animal. It's also part of the fun for me. 

 

When people say the SS SV is overbraked, they're talking about the spool. I picked up a SS SV 105 (which has a shallower spool than the 103) over the winter and have been fishing with it for the last week and really enjoy it's performance. Unfortunately, I don't have experience with the 103 spool, but this reel is light, palmable and looks great. I haven't felt any hollowness or rough retrieve as some people notice with the magnesium frame and zaion sideplates. The 105 model does have brass teeth on the main gear as opposed to alloy on the 103 model. If you're in to tinkering and trying things out, I'd say go for it. Aftermarket parts are plenty for this reel. Keep in mind the SS SV comes with an 80mm handle and the USDM Tat SV has a 90mm one. Also, people complain of the drag being too weak in the SS SV, but I change all my discs to carbontex anyways.

 

That being said, if you just want to pick up a reel and go, the Tatula SV would be a homerun. I haven't tried the new model but I've fished with the older version and most people say it has been improved upon.

[Junger]

Presuming you're talking about the SS SV103, to compensate for the SS SV being overly braked, you can purchase an aftermarket inductor like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DAIWA-SV-Spool-Inductor-Rotor-for-Anti-Stuck-Conversion-kit-Professional-repair/112495342261?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

Or if you have another Daiwa reel with a thin inductor, like the Alphas SV105, you can swap them.

 

Also the SS SV weighs 5.3oz and the Tatula is 6.7oz, it may not seem like a lot, but it depends on the rod you put it on to see how they balance.

 

If you want a great caster right out of the box, get the Tatula SV TW103.

[RichF]

39 minutes ago, MountainMan83 said:

Which model are you referring to (103 or 105)? Do you have any Daiwa reels that use a 34mm free floating spool? That's whats great about the platform. Don't like the way a certain spool acts, pop in another one and have a whole different animal. It's also part of the fun for me. 

 

When people say the SS SV is overbraked, they're talking about the spool. I picked up a SS SV 105 (which has a shallower spool than the 103) over the winter and have been fishing with it for the last week and really enjoy it's performance. Unfortunately, I don't have experience with the 103 spool, but this reel is light, palmable and looks great. I haven't felt any hollowness or rough retrieve as some people notice with the magnesium frame and zaion sideplates. The 105 model does have brass teeth on the main gear as opposed to alloy on the 103 model. If you're in to tinkering and trying things out, I'd say go for it. Aftermarket parts are plenty for this reel. Keep in mind the SS SV comes with an 80mm handle and the USDM Tat SV has a 90mm one. Also, people complain of the drag being too weak in the SS SV, but I change all my discs to carbontex anyways.

 

That being said, if you just want to pick up a reel and go, the Tatula SV would be a homerun. I haven't tried the new model but I've fished with the older version and most people say it has been improved upon.

Sorry to jack the thread but could you tell me what carbontex you got for your ss sv? 

[MountainMan83]

15 minutes ago, RichF said:

Sorry to jack the thread but could you tell me what carbontex you got for your ss sv? 

Daiwa #1's, but its got the normal 3 disc stack like you'd see in a TDZ. One of a couple things that differs from the SS SV 103 models. There's not much info on the 105's, so I was surprised.

[RichF]

2 minutes ago, MountainMan83 said:

Daiwa #1's, but its got the normal 3 disc stack like you'd see in a TDZ. One of a couple things that differs from the SS SV 103 models. There's not much info on the 105's, so I was surprised.

Gotchya.  Appreciate it man!

[IndianaFinesse]

Thanks for the info! And unfortunately I don’t have any Daiwa’s with a 34mm free floating spool, I’ve been a Shimano guy until getting to use a type R recently (which I absolutely love for skipping jigs).  I was referring to the 103 (sorry I forgot to specify) just cuz it seems to be cheaper and easier to find on e-bay than the 105, especially in a lefty.

[Tywithay]

I feel like the Tatula SV feels more solid and the spool performs a little better. The SS just didn't feel that great to me. I think it'd be a good reel for $150 or so. It felt like more like an abu reel than a daiwa.

[freelancer27]

Plus you get a Free Hug Performance hoody with any Tatula reel (worth like 50 USD, one has to pay for shipping though). 

So, makes it a pretty good deal right now imo.

[Tywithay]

38 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Yeah the casting is very unimpressive stock however it is a good platform to build on if you can get one cheap enough.  It also helps if you have a number of 1016 and 103 sized spool reels and/or additional spools.  I turned my SS SV103 into a finesse reel with a cheap Aliexpress spool.  

I enjoy tinkering with reels and have a number of spools for my Steez and Zillion reels. However, I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't have to buy spools just to get above average performance out of a $200-$300 reel. 

[Cgrinder]

Honestly new reels are so good out of the box these days that I'm not super excited about messing around with spool swaps to create monsters anymore and I've ceased to recommend it to others. Last year a Bantam replaced my SV103 and now my PG spool is homeless. The new Tatula SV made me retire an Alphas R that was a monster in its own right. Yeah, the new reels need I-shape knobs and would love an RCS handle, but doesn't everything?

 

At 20% off, the new Tatula SV is a stupidly good buy. The Elite may be even stupider; I don't have the long cast version to compare.

[jtesch]

Have them both, no question the SS SV was way over braked when new. So where some other early SV reels. I put an SV 1000 spool on mine and problem solved. That being said I’ll take the New Tatula SV  but I do think the SS SV  can be made into a great finesse reel it just takes another $150 dollars or so. Even then it probably isn’t better than the Tatula, just different