I need a new Jig rod ...

[PhishLI]

1 hour ago, MontclairDave said:

Do you think it could handle a Megabass Magdraft Freestyle?

I've been throwing that bait and others like it on a $100 Tatula XT 7'3" H and have had no issues socking home a 6/0 Beast hook.

[Gera]

On 2/22/2023 at 12:35 AM, PhishLI said:

I just ordered a Tatula Elte Casting rod 6'9" H skipping/jig rod from Midway on sale for $109 for my yak and tight quarter wading and bank fishing. Easier to skip with a shorter rod on the yak, and less chance of dunking a reel when I choke up on the rod to lip a fish. They have 7'1" and 7'3" in H and MH for the same price in stock still.

 

Where did you get it at that price?? I was looking for it when the discounts started but it was out of stock.. 

 

[AmmoGuy]

I have two Tatula 7'1" Heavys, and I do pretty much ALL of my jig fishing and some of my creature bait fishing with them these days. Pitch with them, skip, cast a frog sometimes. Good rods. 

 

I don't have any Elites, but that 7'3" MH at Midway is calling me hard. If I didn't already have a 7'3" MH Tatula, it would be ordered. 

[drakesndrum]

6 hours ago, MontclairDave said:

Tempting. Do you think it could handle a Megabass Magdraft Freestyle? Was gonna get a Falcon Eye Crossser for it, based on board feedback, but at $90 this seems like a great deal. 1 1/2 ounce is Tatula’s high end of lure range, Freestyle rigged is about 1.6 ounce on 1/2 ounce beast hook.

I have no idea, I've never fished a Magdraft.  Rod will be here tomorrow, I'll throw some stuff on it and see what it handles.

[Motoboss]

On 2/21/2023 at 10:37 PM, txchaser said:

If you are going to buy a Daiwa in the 150-200 range, get the Tat elite (non ags). It is a meaningful upgrade from the regular Tatula. They are 179, but have been on sale in lots of places lately for 149. At one point I was thinking about getting the Rebellion (199, beautiful rod) and did a deep dive on HVF vs SVF and it appeared that the SVF blank was better. So I bought another Tat elite. They are my favorite rods besides going to a smaller maker like Kistler (who I'm a big big fan of). Although it matters less if you are going to be on braid; other things might be more important.

 

Consider one other thing before deciding - are you really going to be throwing 3/8-1/2 oz jigs with a small trailer, or 3/4-1oz with a big trailer? It'll make a huge difference on whether you need a MH or a H. 

 

Last comment, this price point is really competitive and everyone will push as much awesomeness as they can to hit that sub-200 price point. 

 

 

On 2/21/2023 at 10:37 PM, txchaser said:

If you are going to buy a Daiwa in the 150-200 range, get the Tat elite (non ags). It is a meaningful upgrade from the regular Tatula. They are 179, but have been on sale in lots of places lately for 149. At one point I was thinking about getting the Rebellion (199, beautiful rod) and did a deep dive on HVF vs SVF and it appeared that the SVF blank was better. So I bought another Tat elite. They are my favorite rods besides going to a smaller maker like Kistler (who I'm a big big fan of). Although it matters less if you are going to be on braid; other things might be more important.

 

Consider one other thing before deciding - are you really going to be throwing 3/8-1/2 oz jigs with a small trailer, or 3/4-1oz with a big trailer? It'll make a huge difference on whether you need a MH or a H. 

 

Last comment, this price point is really competitive and everyone will push as much awesomeness as they can to hit that sub-200 price point. 

 

On 2/21/2023 at 10:37 PM, txchaser said:

If you are going to buy a Daiwa in the 150-200 range, get the Tat elite (non ags). It is a meaningful upgrade from the regular Tatula. They are 179, but have been on sale in lots of places lately for 149. At one point I was thinking about getting the Rebellion (199, beautiful rod) and did a deep dive on HVF vs SVF and it appeared that the SVF blank was better. So I bought another Tat elite. They are my favorite rods besides going to a smaller maker like Kistler (who I'm a big big fan of). Although it matters less if you are going to be on braid; other things might be more important.

 

Consider one other thing before deciding - are you really going to be throwing 3/8-1/2 oz jigs with a small trailer, or 3/4-1oz with a big trailer? It'll make a huge difference on whether you need a MH or a H. 

 

Last comment, this price point is really competitive and everyone will push as much awesomeness as they can to hit that sub-200 price point. 

 

On 2/21/2023 at 10:37 PM, txchaser said:

If you are going to buy a Daiwa in the 150-200 range, get the Tat elite (non ags). It is a meaningful upgrade from the regular Tatula. They are 179, but have been on sale in lots of places lately for 149. At one point I was thinking about getting the Rebellion (199, beautiful rod) and did a deep dive on HVF vs SVF and it appeared that the SVF blank was better. So I bought another Tat elite. They are my favorite rods besides going to a smaller maker like Kistler (who I'm a big big fan of). Although it matters less if you are going to be on braid; other things might be more important.

 

Consider one other thing before deciding - are you really going to be throwing 3/8-1/2 oz jigs with a small trailer, or 3/4-1oz with a big trailer? It'll make a huge difference on whether you need a MH or a H. 

 

Last comment, this price point is really competitive and everyone will push as much awesomeness as they can to hit that sub-200 price point. 

Have no idea why it “quoted” four times!

[PhishLI]

4 hours ago, Gera said:

Where did you get it at that price?? I was looking for it when the discounts started but it was out of stock.

Midway. There are still 6 in stock at this moment.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

18 hours ago, T-Billy said:

I just looked at the lineups. They used to call it a Mag MH in the Lancer series. It's now listed as MH in both series. It's the same blank. It's a stout MH with a nice tip. Great jig/trig rod.

Its got to be different because they have a 7'3 MH F and the 7'3 MagMH F in most of their lines.  The MagMHs have are rated for stronger line, but same sugg weight range.  The 7'3 MH F has some tip to it, but I would imagine the MagMHs have the or slightly more tip, but have more power on the lower end.  

[txchaser]

 

Not quite our use case, but I'd bet $1 that the resonance (or whatever that is) extends to bass-length rods too. 

[DogBone_384]

On 2/22/2023 at 8:47 AM, MidwestBassAttack said:

If not, KLX or Helium in the same length, power, and action would be closer to your budget

Heliums are $200 right now if you create an account. 

[T-Billy]

7 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

Its got to be different because they have a 7'3 MH F and the 7'3 MagMH F in most of their lines.  The MagMHs have are rated for stronger line, but same sugg weight range.  The 7'3 MH F has some tip to it, but I would imagine the MagMHs have the or slightly more tip, but have more power on the lower end.  

I can't speak to the other lines, but I have the Money Maker from the Tharp line and a 7'3" Mag MH Lancer. The Lancer has Mag MH printed on the blank and it's the same blank as the MM. Now days the Lancer is listed as a MH on Ark's site, and the MM always has been so...???

[drakesndrum]

11 hours ago, Motoboss said:

 

 

 

 

Have no idea why it “quoted” four times!

 

I have several of those rods already, the 7' MF spinners are my go-to river smallie rods and they are awesome!  I'm a sucker for real cork grips.  I've fished more expensive rods in the same range and always come back to my Tatulas. 

[Gera]

14 hours ago, PhishLI said:

Midway. There are still 6 in stock at this moment.

thank you! I just place my order

[Motoboss]

10 hours ago, drakesndrum said:

 

I have several of those rods already, the 7' MF spinners are my go-to river smallie rods and they are awesome!  I'm a sucker for real cork grips.  I've fished more expensive rods in the same range and always come back to my Tatulas. 

I’ve always been a Shimano guy but bought a Diawa BassX from a member here and really liked it sooooooo, just got a new Tatula 6’ 10” MXF Spinning rod for exactly the same thing, river smallies!

I too am a sucker for cork handles. However I was dissatisfied with the very small, tiny, hook keeper, almost useless. And was really surprised by the micro guides on it too. 
However it is a very nice rod. 

[drakesndrum]

On 2/23/2023 at 4:45 PM, AmmoGuy said:

I have two Tatula 7'1" Heavys, and I do pretty much ALL of my jig fishing and some of my creature bait fishing with them these days. Pitch with them, skip, cast a frog sometimes. Good rods. 

 

I don't have any Elites, but that 7'3" MH at Midway is calling me hard. If I didn't already have a 7'3" MH Tatula, it would be ordered. 

Received my 7'1" H yesterday, looks awesome and has plenty of rear-end for what I'm going to do.  Went ahead and ordered the 7'3" MH as well, for that price it's the best deal going.  I need a bigger garage ...

[PhishLI]

13 hours ago, drakesndrum said:

Received my 7'1" H yesterday, looks awesome and has plenty of rear-end for what I'm going to do.  Went ahead and ordered the 7'3" MH as well, for that price it's the best deal going.  I need a bigger garage ...

Don't forget you have a $60 rebate(s) 

daiwa-huk-tatula-shirt-offer-form.pdf (mwstatic.com)

[drakesndrum]

10 hours ago, PhishLI said:

Don't forget you have a $60 rebate(s) 

daiwa-huk-tatula-shirt-offer-form.pdf (mwstatic.com)

Yessir mailed that yesterday as well.

[drakesndrum]

Tatula Elite 7'3" arrived yesterday, paired with an SV.  This is going to be a great all-purpose stick, even with 3/8-1/2oz jigs, swim jigs, etc.  Can't believe Midway had that sale!

[Catt]

In my opinion EVA Grips cheapens a rod!

[Cbump]

54 minutes ago, Catt said:

In my opinion EVA Grips cheapens a rod!

I agree. But I bought one anyway lol

That gives me an idea though. Maybe I have a local Rod builder put cork on It…

Would be pretty slick. 

[PhishLI]

19 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Maybe I have a local Rod builder put cork on It…

I'm not doing it myself. I'm fine with it as it is, even though I prefer full cork, but what does that cost typically?

[Cbump]

Not sure. He’s done new Eva on a rod for $15 bucks before. I’ll let you know

[Cbump]

Lol

 

[casts_by_fly]

1 hour ago, Cbump said:

I agree. But I bought one anyway lol

That gives me an idea though. Maybe I have a local Rod builder put cork on It…

Would be pretty slick. 

 

You can, but its a pain.  Foam stretches so you can slide it on from the butt end of the rod with a little glue and working it over.  Cork doesn't stretch so you need to ream the cork out large enough to fit over the very butt end and then shim it to that size for the rest of the length with arbors or tape.  If the butt is much much bigger than the area in front of the front grip then there is a big rap that you might not be able to hide easily with a check and have to do something really custom like a built up epoxy and thread winding check.   Alternatively, you can strip the guides and rebuild the entire rod, but that's a pain in the butt and its really hard to make it look like a new rod.  That would also cost a ton.

[Cbump]

Sounds like way more trouble and expense than it’s worth. 

[TNBankFishing]

On 2/20/2023 at 2:24 PM, drakesndrum said:

I fish from a kayak 99% of the time, so I'm looking for something in the 7'3" range since anything longer gets a little unwieldy.  Pitching/flipping/casting/swimming 3/8-1oz jigs, and maybe some light punching in deep grass.  Will be using 30lb or 50lb braid on a Daiwa Tatula SV 7.3:1.  I'm partial to Daiwa and St. Croix but open to suggestions in the $150-200 range.

 

Looking at ...

St. Croix Victory Flip'n 7'3" HMF 3/8-1oz

Daiwa Tatula (cork handle) 7'3" MHF 3/8-1oz

 

Thanks!

Midway has a sale on Croixs where you get a gift card back which can fund more Tackle. 
 

Ignore, missed you already grabbed the elite.