Daiwa Tatula Elite PF vs Tatula SV TW103

[ErieCan]

I have two of the SV TW103 reels and love them, but I'm wondering if the Elite PF (pitch and flip) is worth the extra cash? 

 

It's going to replace the lower end Fuego I currently have on my heavy cover setup.  I pitch pads, mats, reeds, and deeper secluded grass beds. 

 

If anyone has used the Elite PF, let me know your thoughts. 

 

[TNBankFishing]

Great reel. Aluminum frame and side plates and fantastic pitching reel. The only Daiwa I’ve kept. 

[Big Rick]

I love mine. I have several Tatula's in differing styles and definitely get more enjoyment jig and frog fishing with the Elite pitching reel. The larger handle is a definite plus. It also skips very well. I've had it 3 seasons and caught a lot of fish with it. 

[Columbia Craw]

I’m a big fan of the Elite models period.

[EWREX]

the larger handle alone makes the PF reel great. having more leverage with the handle helps significantly when trying to get bass out of heavier cover instead of pulling with the rod.

[Yeezy Fishing]

1 hour ago, EWREX said:

the larger handle alone makes the PF reel great. having more leverage with the handle helps significantly when trying to get bass out of heavier cover instead of pulling with the rod.

+1
 

I have a couple of SVTWs as well and while they can hold their own when pitching and flipping, the longer handle and larger EVA knobs on the Elite P/F just makes it that much easier to grab.  

[ErieCan]

10 hours ago, Yeezy Fishing said:

+1
 

I have a couple of SVTWs as well and while they can hold their own when pitching and flipping, the longer handle and larger EVA knobs on the Elite P/F just makes it that much easier to grab.  

 

I took the Winn grip handle from my Lexa 300 and put it on the Fuego.  Made a big difference in power.  Made the balance of the reel way off though. Lol. 

[TcRoc]

Have 3 or 4  SV TW103‘s . Have 1 of the Elite P/F’s . Like it just as much as the 103’s . To edit think for sure you would find a rod you prefer it with over the 103 once you have it.

[inferiorfisherman]

I also own both.  I use the elite P/F on my xtra heavy rod.  the large handle give you a ton of leverage and the build feels more solid than the SV 103.  However, it is quite a bit larger than the sv103 in hand.  I have small hands and like to palm reel and the elite P/F isn't nearly as comfortable in hand as the sv 103.

The other difference in performance I see is how the brakes work.  I consider the sv 103 to be overbraked and much harder to backlash.  although the elite p/f has brakes tuned for pitching they aren't as  aggressive as the sv103.  so, I find the elite to be easier to backlash and a little less forgiving, but I can pitch quite a bit further with the elite p/f.  like a lot further with the same effort and same rod.  

 

if you are an experienced pitcher with decent size hands I would say the Elite for sure.  if you are new to pitching, and have small mitts then I would recommend the SV.  

[ErieCan]

Thanks for the replys everyone. I ordered the Elite PF and it should get here Friday.  Our season doesn't open until June, but I figured you never know how product supply will be this year. 

 

 

[TcRoc]

57 minutes ago, ErieCan said:

Thanks for the replys everyone. I ordered the Elite PF and it should get here Friday.  Our season doesn't open until June, but I figured you never know how product supply will be this year. 

 

 

Congrats on the order.. but June? I’d go postal lol 

[ErieCan]

46 minutes ago, TcRoc said:

Congrats on the order.. but June? I’d go postal lol 

 

Yup, the last Saturday of June.  They don't let us fish em pre-spawn or during spawn.  Plenty of pike, walleye, and perch to keep us busy so can't complain I suppose. 

[Yeezy Fishing]

1 hour ago, ErieCan said:

 

Yup, the last Saturday of June.  They don't let us fish em pre-spawn or during spawn.  Plenty of pike, walleye, and perch to keep us busy so can't complain I suppose. 

Tell me you’re Canadian without telling me you’re Canadian. Bass opens 3rd Saturday in June in my zone up in my neck of the woods. This wait is driving me crazy but at least I have this forum to keep me occupied. 

[Fishin Dad]

On 3/15/2022 at 9:27 PM, ErieCan said:

 

Yup, the last Saturday of June.  They don't let us fish em pre-spawn or during spawn.  Plenty of pike, walleye, and perch to keep us busy so can't complain I suppose. 

Wow!!  I thought the Middle of May was horrible!!   I might go crazy if I had to wait until the end of June.  Canada has such good fishing though, it might be worth it.