Diawa Tatula Spinning reels

[Terrova80]

I've been looking at the Tatula spinning reels for an 8' medium light extra fast rod.

Any experience with these is appreciated. Thanks 

[LCG]

I have a Daiwa Tatula LT 2000 on a 6'8 ML-F spinning rod. Been using it for the last year, no issues, smooth drag and light. No wind knots with braid to leader.

[Big Hands]

I prefer the LT2000 size with whatever line size is referred to as 10 lbs braid (apologies to @bulldog1935 , I'm trying, LOL), and then 6-8 lbs fluorocarbon leader on my spinning rods. But, if I were you, I think I would go hippity-hop to the tackle shop with my rod in hand and try one of each in the 2000, 2500, and 3000 size to see which one feels most balanced on that rod. 

 

To me, balance is at the top of my priority list in most cases with spinning gear. I HATE fishing a rod that feels tip heavy, and I also don't care for a combo that I have to fight in the opposite way. I will also say that for me, I would look for a non-USDM reel with a shallow spool. Line is too expensive these days to be careless with how much it takes to fill the reels they sell us here with deep, and even 'regular' depth spools, and you'll never need 1/3 of what it takes to fill a LT2500D-XH and futzing around with backing is a chore I don't need to deal with. JMHO.

[PaulVE64]

I have a 7.5' MLXF and I preferred a 3000 size reel for the line pickup.

The Tatula is a great reel but there are so many in the LT line from Daiwa.  

[Terrova80]

I agree about balance and the shallow spool. I'm not in a hurry because my rod being a custom made, it will be four to six weeks so,I'm going to keep looking at the reels. 

I've found that fishing for big Bluegills, I need to reel pretty fast to catch up with them. I'm going to check out some at the store. A 6:2 gear ratio and 30"plus line retrieve is what I have in mind. 

The Legalis lt 2500 might be just right. The Tatula is a fantastic reel which I may  need to save up for over the winter, as my rod will cost close to $300.

Thanks for sharing, it gives me some great info for choosing the right reel. 

[Eric 26]

@Terrova80 I’m not sure if you’re opposed to buying from Japan but they have a ton more options including the 2023 Stradic offered in a 2000 or 2500 size with a shallow spool and 6 speed gear ratio.Sorry the photo quality isn’t better but the reel I’m referring to is available on JLS (Japan Lur Shop).

[PaulVE64]

Hey if you're on a budget (which is me) then I recommend putting more money into the rod with a spinning combo. I think for those finesse techniques which spinning excels at you need the best rod you can afford and that the reels isnt as important. 

 

[RFSims]

I have previous generation Tatula LT2500 and previous gen Fuego LT 2500. In this generation the Tatula is lighter and has less flex than Fuego. The new gen reels are Zaion5 frames and both are stiff and close to same weight. IMO the Fuego is really close to the Tatula on smoothness and is the better buy.

[Alex from GA]

I've been using a 200 for about a year and it's been OK.  The drag on mine doesn't start as smooth as I'd like.  

[Terrova80]

I've never decided that the pfeugo is what I'm going with,at least for now. 

It's a toss up between the Feugo and the Exceler.