Daiwa baitcasting reel advice needed

[Flyfish-mt]

I currently own all Shimano casting reels (Chronarchs, Curados, Etc.) that have a home and really do not know much about Daiwa reels.  Matter of fact, I think the last Daiwa casting reel I owned was an old Team Daiwa TD many moons ago.  Anyway, I have several original Team Daiwa (Larry Nixon) rods that I am wanting to put back into commission and looking for used or new Daiwa casting reel(s).  I prefer the design of the lower profile in which the cranking side sits below the reel seat.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Oh, price range in the $100-$125 since these will be used on a limited basis.

[MN Fisher]

Go JDM - order a Tatula 100 for $137 - little above your price range, but well worth it.

https://www.digitaka.com/items/4/4/2/TATULA+TW

[Peacedivision]

11 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Go JDM - order a Tatula 100 for $137 - little above your price range, but well worth it.

https://www.digitaka.com/items/4/4/2/TATULA+TW

Amazon Japan also has the 24 Tatula 100 for ~$110 currently. All hands/speeds except the righty 6 speed for $123.

[Flyfish-mt]

Never ordered from Amazon/Japan.  Are there any additional costs?  How much is shipping to the US?  Any chance of sending a direct link?

[MN Fisher]

I ordered a Daiwa Bass-X reel from Amazon JP. As a Prime member, I paid nothing more than tax, but it did take a little over a week to get to me - Digitaka usually has them in my hand in 3 days from Osaka, JP...and there's no tax.

[Peacedivision]

7 minutes ago, Flyfish-mt said:

Never ordered from Amazon/Japan.  Are there any additional costs?  How much is shipping to the US?  Any chance of sending a direct link?

https://www.amazon.com/DAIWA-Bait-Reel-24TATULA-100XH/dp/B0CKHMXDBQ/

No additional fees but Amazon will charge sales tax, shipping is free if you're a prime customer. Shipping is via ECMS express with final delivery by FedEx

[Flyfish-mt]

Any discount codes for Digitaka?

[MN Fisher]

Just now, Flyfish-mt said:

Any discount codes for Digitaka?

Nope - just the Yen/Dollar exchange rate applies...prices on their site vary based on that.

[Jig Man]

If you own all Shimano why would you want to change brands?  

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

13 minutes ago, Jig Man said:

If you own all Shimano why would you want to change brands?  

So you know for certain that Shimano makes the best baitcasters.

[Eric 26]

I purchase from Japan Lure Shop as do several others on this site. Although I don’t own a Tatula 100 from what I’ve read and hear from others it’s a great buy, I’ll also add the Tatula 80 which I do own and love available from JLS for $109.20 and the Tatula 100 is $113.75 as of today. I will suggest the upgrade on the shipping which cost me $12.50 to Illinois and delivery was 5 days or less. I tried the cheaper shipping option as I was in no hurry on my last order and it took around 2 weeks but I believe there was a holiday involved. The bonus of ordering from JLS is you receive a free lure with your order, my 3 orders included a Jackhammer chatter bait, a Megabass vision 110 jr and a Megabass dark sleeper. 

[Flyfish-mt]

By no means did I imply that Shimano makes the best baitcasting reels........  I own plenty of Daiwa spinning reels along with Shimano spinning reels and they both make a quality product.  That being said, I have an old Chronarch 100A, Chronarch 100SF and a Curado 200E7 that I wouldn't trade for anything new on the market.  These have served me well for many years and are still silky smooth and cast great.  My son's HGK is a nice reel but built nothing like the ones I just mentioned.

 

[Fishingmickey]

1 hour ago, Jig Man said:

If you own all Shimano why would you want to change brands?  

The Diawa Zillion.... But that is above his price point.

[KP Duty]

As said...Tatula 100.  I'd order it from Japan Lure Shop...you'll get a free JDM lure like a Vision 110.

 

https://japanlureshop.com/daiwa-tatula-tw-100.html

[Flyfish-mt]

What about the Tatula 80?  Is it much smaller (size) than the 100?

[Gera]

3 hours ago, Peacedivision said:

https://www.amazon.com/DAIWA-Bait-Reel-24TATULA-100XH/dp/B0CKHMXDBQ/

No additional fees but Amazon will charge sales tax, shipping is free if you're a prime customer. Shipping is via ECMS express with final delivery by FedEx

this is a steal. 

[Eric 26]

@Flyfish-mt Although as I said I don’t own the 24 Tatula 100 but I do own and love the previous version and I will say the Tatula 80 is definitely smaller than that. I’m not sure if you’re familiar with the Daiwa Alphas 800 but the Tatula 80 shares the same frame. 

[Flyfish-mt]

How would the size compare to the Curado 200HGK?  Looking for something this size or maybe a tad smaller.  I'm 6'3" (large hands) so maybe the 80 might be a bit too small.  I'll be putting it on an old Team Daiwa pistol grip rod for Pop-R/Topwater fishing.....

I'm going to go with the Tatula but trying to determine what size to get.  Sorry w/ all the questions!

[Eric 26]

I own a Curado 151 MGL and the Tatula 80 is definitely smaller than that so I would think the Tatula 80 is going to get lost in your hands. I wish I could help out on the new Tatula 100 but I haven’t personally handled one as I know if I do I’m going to want to upgrade my current Tatula 100 😉

[Peacedivision]

Daiwa 100 size reels are pretty close to 150 Shimanos, just a little wider usually to clear the TWS.

Not a perfect comparison but here is a Curado 150 DC (same frame as the 200K I believe) and a Tatula Elite 100

[Flyfish-mt]

Peacedivision, perfect!  I think I'll be going w/ the 100 as the 80 just might be too small.  I really appreciate everybody's help!

[KP Duty]

1 hour ago, Flyfish-mt said:

What about the Tatula 80?  Is it much smaller (size) than the 100?

It's great...and tiny.  I like a compact reel, but I have XL hands, and need a little more 

 reel to palm for bottom contact.  I use my 80's for smaller moving baits.  If you get one, you'll end up with the other eventually.  

55 minutes ago, Peacedivision said:

Daiwa 100 size reels are pretty close to 150 Shimanos, just a little wider usually to clear the TWS.

Not a perfect comparison but here is a Curado 150 DC (same frame as the 200K I believe) and a Tatula Elite 100

The new '24 is quite a bit smaller than the '19 model.  I was pretty surprised when I held one at the classic expo.

[PTasker15]

19 hours ago, Flyfish-mt said:

What about the Tatula 80?  Is it much smaller (size) than the 100?

A Daiwa 100 is similar to a Shimano 150 in terms of line capacity, size, and feel (except for the tiny 90mm handles, which I like). The Daiwa 80 is more of a Shimano 70, very small reel for finesse stuff, borderline BFS IMO.

 

I own both Daiwa and Shimanos; Fuego, Tatula, SLX, Curado. Love them both equally, but, Daiwa ever so slightly has my favor for the braking system. When you change to another lure, all you have to do is remember a number. Shimano, you've got to remember how many you had on/off, what your fine tune dial was at, etc. Once you get it zeroed, it's amazing, but takes a minute longer than a daiwa.

[Flyfish-mt]

Ok, I pulled the trigger and ordered the Tatula 100H TW (RH) from Amazon for a total of $118.17 (free delivery).  They are saying it is to be delivered on 5/24.......... I guess free shipping = slow shipping....

[Peacedivision]

20 minutes ago, Flyfish-mt said:

Ok, I pulled the trigger and ordered the Tatula 100H TW (RH) from Amazon for a total of $118.17 (free delivery).  They are saying it is to be delivered on 5/24.......... I guess free shipping = slow shipping....

Shipping speed depends on whoever ECMS uses for final delivery, on the Japan side they're really fast. Here on the West coast I've only had 1 order take more than a week because after the handoff from ECMS FedEx decided to fly it across the country and back prior to delivery.