The Daiwa Tatula 100 offers anglers a more affordable baitcasting reel option. This reel still offers immense ability when it comes to casting, smoothness, and forgiveness and its braking system makes this a suitable casting reel for several levels of angling.
- Available in 6.3:1, 7.1:1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios
- 8 ball bearings
- Magnetic braking system
- 11lb max drag
Reasons to buy
- The 100 is the smallest and lightest in the Tatula series
- Aluminum body with a weight of less than 6.9oz makes this a lightweight dream to fish with
- Includes Daiwa's successful T-Wing guide system - which many have fallen inlove with
- Users enjoy the wider line feeder (T-Wing System), which allows line to move more easily
- Easy to adjust magnetic braking system that counters backlashes with ease
- The zero-adjust spool knob is there so that all you have to do is adjust the magnetic braking system
- A great first casting reel if you're new to using them
- Lighter profile gives anglers the chance to feel the weight of the lure and rod rather than the reel itself
- A light, compact, and stylish casting reel
Reasons not to buy
- Casting with lighter lures may be slightly more difficult compared to the Daiwa Tatula SV TW
- Some users do not enjoy the small spool tension knob, but this is put in place so that anglers only adjust the magnetic braking system on the other side
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Bottom Line
The Tatula 100 is a more affordable option in Daiwa's low profile portfolio, but it still provides immense performance, and will definitely give you years of comfortable angling. This is a great reel for newcomers to the baitcasting scene, and inexperienced anglers should be able to cast without getting backlash, provided there is some weight on the lure. This is a stylish, slick looking reel, and should definitely be considered if you're in the casting reel market.
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About the brand
Daiwa played a key role in the development of new materials in fishing gear. Daiwa was the first manufacturer in the world to incorporate graphite to both reel bodies and rotors. They also began using densely packed carbon fibers for fishing rods, which created a whole new outlook on rod development.
Daiwa's innovative personality has changed the whole ideology of fishing gear development, and has led to them becoming arguably the biggest name in all fishing. Daiwa also became extremely big in the bass industry, and have some of the most premier reels and rods in their collection.
Some professionals who work with Daiwa:
- Brandon Palaniuk
- Brent Ehrler
- Cody Meyer
- Jared Lintner
