Shaky Head Rod in the Tatula Spinning Rod Lineup?

[NorthernBasser]

Anybody have any experience with the Tatula line (the $150 line, not the Elite or XT).

 

I have the 7'1 med-light drop shot rod, which I love. I've been looking for another rod for shaky head, neko etc. I figured the 7'0 medium would be a good choice but I've read a few places that it's closer to a MH than a medium? It is rated to 3/4 oz. They also have a 6'10 medium that's rated to only 3/8 oz. In my experience most mediums are rated up to 1/2 oz or 5/8 oz.

 

Just wondering if anybody has fished either of these rods. 

 

Thanks.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

The 7' M F feels like the older ML SCs that were rated 1/8-1/2.  I cant see that rod being very effective with 3/16 SH and a heavier stickbait like an Airtail Rattler or even a mag trick.  It really comes down to the weight of the SHs you're using and the baits you're using with it.  The 7' would be great for straight tails with 1/16 or 1/8 SHs for sure, but once you get to 3/16 or 1/4 Im not so sure how much power is left in the rod to set a hook at the end of the cast.  They make a 7'3 XF which is what I would lean towards if I was going to be throwing SHs 1/8 or heavier.  

[Bass Rutten]

I've owned the tat and currently use the daiwa kage 7'0" m/f, it's superb for neko and shakey head fishing, it feels lighter and more sensitive than the tats (I've heard it's the same blank but unfinished), it's also rated 1/8-3/4oz, medium/fast is a very accurate power/action rating on both imo and am suspect of it's 3/4oz top end rating, like most rods it's top end weight can be done but it's pushing it, I've tossed lucky craft pointer 100's with it (5/8oz) and would not go heavier. I have a year old one in mint condition I'm about to list for sale as I'm leveling up to expride or possibly loomis real soon here. Pm me if interested.

[waymont]

The 7’ medium is a great shaky head rod. It has a great taper, and can handle up to a 5/16SH jig no problem. The 6’10” has an extra fast tip, and has a little stiffer action over all. If you want to use 1/16 SH jigs, it might not load enough for you. Both are killer rods. As you stated the 7’1” drop shot rod is also a great rod. It is one of my all time favorite spinning rods regardless of price.

[uglyasheck]

I like the 6'10" medium I would consider it being between the 7'1" M/L and the 7' medium. It really depends on the size and weight that your throwing.

[thunderblack]

Why not go with the 7-6 Ml/M?

[NorthernBasser]

11 hours ago, thunderblack said:

Why not go with the 7-6 Ml/M?

I guess I've never thrown a shaky head on a rod that long. You have this model? 

[thunderblack]

I have fished and owned all the 7-6 models and yes it would work. These rods are so light and balanced that you won't even know your holding a 7-6.