$150-$190 Baitcaster

[Tywithay]

1 hour ago, AmmoGuy said:

 

 

This also has me wondering if the SV 103 spool would fit in the coastal. 

I don't believe so. I know the Elite spool will not fit in the Coastal.

[Boomstick]

With that price range, I'd go with a Tatula SV. My youngest son has the same setup with a Tatula CT-R 7.1:1 which is primarily for jigs and soft plastics and it's a great setup!

[Tadas Sereiva]

15 hours ago, AmmoGuy said:

Second this. Fantastic reel. 

 

The Tatula SV TW would be good too. 

What are the differences between the Tatula SV TW and the Coastal SV TW? I think the Tatula looks much better than the Coastal, so there would have to be a major difference between the internals of the two reels to convince me to buy the Coastal. 

[Tywithay]

2 minutes ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

What are the differences between the Tatula SV TW and the Coastal SV TW? I think the Tatula looks much better than the Coastal, so there would have to be a major difference between the internals of the two reels to convince me to buy the Coastal. 

The Coastal SV has more line capacity with the 150 SV spool. It has 2 crbb, which are higher quality corrosion resistant bearings, and it has an aluminum gear sideplate for better gear alignment and rigidity. It's basically a sturdier version of the Tatula SV.

[MountainMan83]

9 hours ago, AmmoGuy said:

This also has me wondering if the SV 103 spool would fit in the coastal. 

The new Tat SV spool is 32mm. The original Tat SV spool is 33mm.

 

The Coastal SV/Elite/100 spools are all 34mm and can also swap with the CT series reels.

[new2BC4bass]

12 hours ago, LonnieP said:

That’s the older Coastal TWS 200. I did see that one seller has the Coastal SV for 184.95 with free shipping. 

My bad.  Wasn't paying attention.  There is no 'SV' in the model designation.  Don't think I knew there was an older Coastal model.

 

[AmmoGuy]

2 hours ago, MountainMan83 said:

The new Tat SV spool is 32mm. The original Tat SV spool is 33mm.

 

The Coastal SV/Elite/100 spools are all 34mm and can also swap with the CT series reels.

Well darn. 
 

I thought maybe because the Tat SV 103 and the coastal were both 100 chassis’s that maybe they’d swap. 

7 hours ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

What are the differences between the Tatula SV TW and the Coastal SV TW? I think the Tatula looks much better than the Coastal, so there would have to be a major difference between the internals of the two reels to convince me to buy the Coastal. 

Aesthetics are obviously in the eye of the beholder, but the Coastal SV is one SHARP looking reel in person. 
 

Looks wise, the new Tat SV is the same reel as the coastal, just a different color. 
 

 

[Tadas Sereiva]

31 minutes ago, AmmoGuy said:

Well darn. 
 

I thought maybe because the Tat SV 103 and the coastal were both 100 chassis’s that maybe they’d swap. 

Aesthetics are obviously in the eye of the beholder, but the Coastal SV is one SHARP looking reel in person. 
 

Looks wise, the new Tat SV is the same reel as the coastal, just a different color. 
 

 

Thanks for all the help. Right now I am choosing between the Tatula/Coastal TW SV and the Curado K. The Daiwas will obviously handle light lures better, but which reels will be able to cast the farthest? I primarily am a bank fisherman, so casting distance is quite important. 

[newyorktoiowa57]

Curado K can be had for less on ebay.  Very smooth, reliable workhorse reel. 

[Tizi]

I can launch a 3/8 ounce jig into orbit using the Coastal SV TW and Cronos 7'3" MHF.

 

The Coastal is .3 ounces lighter than the Tatula SV TW.

[AmmoGuy]

13 minutes ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

Thanks for all the help. Right now I am choosing between the Tatula/Coastal TW SV and the Curado K. The Daiwas will obviously handle light lures better, but which reels will be able to cast the farthest? I primarily am a bank fisherman, so casting distance is quite important. 

I used the coastal a good bit over the weekend, and I can say, a Mann's baby 1- comes off the rod like it was shot out of a cannon. It significantly out throws my Revo's with little effort. 

 

I'm sure the Tat SV 103 is similar. If the Aluminum side plate, corrosion resistant bearings, and line capacity don't matter to you, maybe just get the 103. I'll say this though, pretty much all the higher end Daiwas have either magnesium or aluminum side plates, and I've heard people say they think it keeps the reels smoother, longer. 

9 minutes ago, Tizi said:

The Coastal is .3 ounces lighter than the Tatula SV TW.

This is why I keep mentioning the 103. It's actually lighter than the coastal (no aluminum side plate).

It's more comparable to the Coastal than the regular Tat SV. 

[Tadas Sereiva]

27 minutes ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

Curado K can be had for less on ebay.  Very smooth, reliable workhorse reel. 

How does it fare casting the common lure weights (1/4-5/8)?

[newyorktoiowa57]

1 minute ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

How does it fare casting the common lure weights (1/4-5/8)?

on the lighter end not that well below 3/8.  If you want to throw 1/4 regularly I would get a tatula SV.

[Cgrinder]

I've put a lot of fish on the Elite PF and the Tw Sv 103. The Elite feels "better" (love the knobs) but it isn't the all rounder that I had hoped it could be. The Tw Sv is a very strong performer for the money and really seems like it can do it all. I can't think of more I would want from a $200 pricepoint reel besides maybe a little more bling and not a plastic drag star. 

[Tadas Sereiva]

2 minutes ago, Cgrinder said:

I've put a lot of fish on the Elite PF and the Tw Sv 103. The Elite feels "better" (love the knobs) but it isn't the all rounder that I had hoped it could be. The Tw Sv is a very strong performer for the money and really seems like it can do it all. I can't think of more I would want from a $200 pricepoint reel besides maybe a little more bling and not a plastic drag star. 

What applications did the Elite struggle at?

[PhishLI]

1 hour ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

What applications did the Elite struggle at?

The Elite Pitch/Flip and the Elite Long cast are calibrated differently.

 

The Tat SV will sling true 6-7 gram weight transfer system jerkbaits on a 7' medium rod as far as you'd ever want under control into the wind with the brakes set between 4-5. Not something you'd want to deal with using a K at any setting. A full spool of line is the limitation here due to weight. The Coastal SV is just a little less capable of throwing lower weights max distances as well as the Tat, but just a tick up and it's fine. It's braking profile feels different compared to the Tat SV, but that may be due to the weight of it's spool when full. If you don't intend to go that low regularly then grab the Coastal SV. If you run your reels loose and at the lowest allowable brake settings for a given bait be prepared to adjust your casting stroke and the effort you put into the cast. It's a different thing, but you'll come to appreciate the SV nuances once you get the swing of it.

[Tadas Sereiva]

35 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

The Elite Pitch/Flip and the Elite Long cast are calibrated differently.

 

The Tat SV will sling true 6-7 gram weight transfer system jerkbaits on a 7' medium rod as far as you'd ever want under control into the wind with the brakes set between 4-5. Not something you'd want to deal with using a K at any setting. A full spool of line is the limitation here due to weight. The Coastal SV is just a little less capable of throwing lower weights max distances as well as the Tat, but just a tick up and it's fine. It's braking profile feels different compared to the Tat SV, but that may be due to the weight of it's spool when full. If you don't intend to go that low regularly then grab the Coastal SV. If you run your reels loose and at the lowest allowable brake settings for a given bait be prepared to adjust your casting stroke and the effort you put into the cast. It's a different thing, but you'll come to appreciate the SV nuances once you get the swing of it.

What I take from this is that the Tatula TW SV is the more balanced reel. However, I rarely throw anything lower than 1/4oz on my baitcasting equipment. Given this, does the Tatula Elite still fall short of the TW SV in overall casting performance?

[Tywithay]

1 minute ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

What I take from this is that the Tatula TW SV is the more balanced reel. However, I rarely throw anything lower than 1/4oz on my baitcasting equipment. Given this, does the Tatula Elite still fall short of the TW SV in overall casting performance?

I think the Elite is a better caster overall. It handles light baits nearly as well, but the distance on heavier baits it's not even a competition. The SV is made to be more controlled and does a good job of that, but I haven't found the Elite to be uncontrollable at all 

[PhishLI]

32 minutes ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

What I take from this is that the Tatula TW SV is the more balanced reel. However, I rarely throw anything lower than 1/4oz on my baitcasting equipment. Given this, does the Tatula Elite still fall short of the TW SV in overall casting performance?

I was just saying that the Tat SV is better suited for throwing lighter baits consistently compared to the Coastal SV. This isn't to say that you can't with the Coastal SV or other reels with larger heavier spools, just that you need to be on top of your game minute by minute. The Tat SV shines with lighter baits and wind and gives you a bit of breathing room due to how it's braking is calibrated. Some may call it a crutch, but I'm always running my brakes on the hairy edge of a blowup, so whatever. It simply offers a braking profile that gives you a touch of slack. If rather light baits into the wind is not what you're concerned with then the Coastal SV may be the logical next choice if you want to find out what Daiwa SV is all bout. It's a better long caster.

 

There's probably nothing you can't do with a distance tuned Daiwa like the Elite long cast, but that depends entirely on how sharply your skills are honed. If your casting mechanics have been developed around centrifugally braked reels you may be in for a rude surprise with the Elite. It's nothing that you can't overcome with practice, and several epiphanies. In the and you'll either love it or hate it.

[Steve S]

 

On 5/27/2020 at 11:44 AM, Cgrinder said:

I've put a lot of fish on the Elite PF and the Tw Sv 103. The Elite feels "better" (love the knobs) but it isn't the all rounder that I had hoped it could be. The Tw Sv is a very strong performer for the money and really seems like it can do it all. I can't think of more I would want from a $200 pricepoint reel besides maybe a little more bling and not a plastic drag star. 

Pretty much what most people have said to me about the Tatula Sv is the best $200 or less reel. It was my first reel and made learning baitcasters super easy. I figure the coastal will be similar with better line capacity for about the same price

[Tadas Sereiva]

13 minutes ago, Steve S said:

American legacy has the 20% off deal fairly often. If you can’t get it to work I would just call them and ask them for it. They have really good customer service. 

Pretty much what most people have said to me about the Tatula Sv is the best $200 or less reel. It was my first reel and made learning baitcasters super easy. I figure the coastal will be similar with better line capacity for about the same price

Thanks Steve, I will call them tomorrow. If I am able to get the 20% off do you think it is worth it to step up to the Tatula Elite, or does the long-casting purpose of the reel hurt its all-around performance with lure 3/8 oz and up? 

 

3 hours ago, PhishLI said:

I was just saying that the Tat SV is better suited for throwing lighter baits consistently compared to the Coastal SV. This isn't to say that you can't with the Coastal SV or other reels with larger heavier spools, just that you need to be on top of your game minute by minute. The Tat SV shines with lighter baits and wind and gives you a bit of breathing room due to how it's braking is calibrated. Some may call it a crutch, but I'm always running my brakes on the hairy edge of a blowup, so whatever. It simply offers a braking profile that gives you a touch of slack. If rather light baits into the wind is not what you're concerned with then the Coastal SV may be the logical next choice if you want to find out what Daiwa SV is all bout. It's a better long caster.

 

There's probably nothing you can't do with a distance tuned Daiwa like the Elite long cast, but that depends entirely on how sharply your skills are honed. If your casting mechanics have been developed around centrifugally braked reels you may be in for a rude surprise with the Elite. It's nothing that you can't overcome with practice, and several epiphanies. In the and you'll either love it or hate it.

What line are you using with your Tatula Elite? I usually fish 30lb normal Power Pro to a mono leader. Thanks in advance.

[Tywithay]

13 minutes ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

Thanks Steve, I will call them tomorrow. If I am able to get the 20% off do you think it is worth it to step up to the Tatula Elite, or does the long-casting purpose of the reel hurt its all-around performance with lure 3/8 oz and up? 

 

What line are you using with your Tatula Elite? I usually fish 30lb normal Power Pro to a mono leader. Thanks in advance.

I have 3 of the Elites, one in each gear ratio. I think it's ideal for 3/8oz and up. It's much more than just a distance caster. It does just as well with a quick easy cast as it does bombing it out there. It gets very good distance effortlessly. I've got 30lb 832, 12lb Assassin FC, and 14lb Trilene XL on mine, for a variety of techniques. It doesn't really seem to cast better or worse with any of the three.

[Steve S]

10 hours ago, Tadas Sereiva said:

Thanks Steve, I will call them tomorrow. If I am able to get the 20% off do you think it is worth it to step up to the Tatula Elite, or does the long-casting purpose of the reel hurt its all-around performance with lure 3/8 oz and up? 

 

What line are you using with your Tatula Elite? I usually fish 30lb normal Power Pro to a mono leader. Thanks in advance.

I don’t have any of the Elites so I can’t comment on those. I just really enjoy the ease of casting with the SV spool. It has made learning a baitcaster soooo easy. 

[txchaser]

I have two of the Elites and a bunch of the 2020 SV TW's. I think the SV is a better all-around reel, and the Elites are better in heavier bait situations. Although someone in another thread only got a few feet more out of the Elites in their personal testing. The SV is just so much more forgiving in the wind and with lighter baits.

 

[Tadas Sereiva]

So in the past couple days I have done a lot of research regarding some of the reels recommended in this thread and I have narrowed my choices down to three. Below I have ranked these three along with my thoughts on each. Before I make my final decision, I would appreciate any insight on my points below. Thanks in advance. 

 

#1 Daiwa Coastal SV TW

Pros:

• Aluminium Side-plate unlike the SV TW 103 (Good for durability)
• SV Spool
• Handles light baits pretty well
• 150 size spool
• Relatively light
• Forgiving braking system

Neutral:

• Not the furthest caster
• Unknown gearing type (not micro-module)
• Unknown durability

Cons:

• Color

#2 Daiwa Tatula Elite

Pros:

• Great distance caster
• 150 size spool
• Relatively light
• Good color and looks
• Forgiving braking system
• Aluminium Side-plate unlike the SV TW 103 (Good for durability)

Neutral:

• Not as good with lighter baits
• Unknown gearing type (not micro-module)
• Unknown durability
• Tuned for distance

Cons

• Most expensive

#3 Shimano Curado K

Pros:

• Micro-module gearing
• Familiar braking system
• Great caster with heavier baits
• Cheapest
• Good color and looks
• Good durability

Neutral:

• 200 size spool
• Struggles somewhat with light baits

Cons:

• Wide profile