Tatula XT Casting Rod MHF 7'. Consider Tatula SV TW Reel Combo.

[DanChicagoFishing]

Hi All,

 

I recently purchased a Tatula XT Casting Rod 7' MH with a fast action.

 

I'm currently researching/trying to figure out which Reel i want to pair with it. Looking to purchase the reel quite soon. 

 

I've really only looked at the Tatula SV TW as i wanted to pair the Tatula rod, with a Tatula Reel (Doesn't necessarily have to be this way).

 

I get nervous looking at a lot of feedback about the Tatula SV TW. Seems a lot of anglers are having to take it apart, to oil and grease bearings immediately upon purchase. 

 

Whether on Bass Resource, Reddit, or Daiwa website directly - the issue seems to happen often when anglers are purchasing this reel.

 

I am not familiar with adding the oil/grease though i understand from videos it isn't the most complicated thing - and i can definetely do the research/figure it out. 

 

Am i over thinking it, and i shouldn't avoid purchasing just based on the potential maintenance i have to do?

 

Open to other reels as well that may match up to the performance/rep of the Tatula SV TW in its place 😮.  FWIW, i'd throw top waters/moving baits - maybe also t-rigged senkos etc.

 

Any any all responses are greatly appreciated!

 

- Dan

[RFSims]

This year I have bought two Tatula 100, one Tatula SV TD 103. I have not had to oil or grease any of the three. They are excellent reels.

Correction Tatula SV TW103

[DanChicagoFishing]

@RFSims Appreciate your time sir.

 

That is very reassuring. I'm thinking ill just do it, and figure it out if i need to! 

[rangerjockey]

I have 8 of them, never have done a thing. I've happy with mine.

[wvhunt]

I had to oil the bearings in one of mine, but that was no bid deal.   The rest have been just fine.  The SV's make casting so easy.