Derek1 Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 Never had any Diawa gear. So I’m looking to try some out. There’s a hole in my arsenal that this rod will fill nicely. My question is about the reel. I was gonna use this rod for my bigger jigs and some of my 1- 1-1/4 ounce baits. Is the tat sv good with that, everything I’ve read so far says how good it is with lighter baits. Love to hear your opinions. Thanks. Quote
MountainMan83 Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 Definitely get your hands on the reel in the store to see if you like it, but you can find it for at least $20 bucks cheaper than that $200 price. Quote
Derek1 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Posted June 24, 2020 Thanks for the info guys. Yeah, I know I’m gonna pay full retail plus tax. I’m headed there so if I like them I’m just gonna buy them. I would much rather pay a little more, and support the local economy. If $20 means I take it home right now. That’s fine. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 24, 2020 Super User Posted June 24, 2020 Touch and feel is worth the few extra dollars IMO. Daiwa rods are difficult to evaluate without picking them up and checking out the action. Tom Quote
Cgrinder Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 I want to second the grease comment. Definitely worth opening them up if you're handy. Both my SV and Elite felt real dry after a month or so of use. Worth getting your hands on the Elites too if they have them out. Well worth the extra $50. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 24, 2020 Super User Posted June 24, 2020 The rods are awesome. I have multiple of the Elite and Elite AGS. Tatula SV was good, but not great, to me. I much prefer the Tatula Elite Long Cast, and now own three. SV was overbraked for my tastes. All of them have required some extra lubrication. Daiwa factory must be rationing grease. Once they're cleaned and greased, smooth as can be. Quote
AmmoGuy Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 If I was getting an SV, I'd get the Tat SV 103 or the Coastal SV. Quote
Manifestgtr Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 Ugh...I love the kittery trading post. I’ve been going to that place since I was a little kid Quote
Derek1 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Posted June 24, 2020 56 minutes ago, Manifestgtr said: Ugh...I love the kittery trading post. I’ve been going to that place since I was a little kid Me also, went a few times with parents as a kid. Discovered the fishing debt last year. Cool place. 1 Quote
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