The Tatula spinning rod employs a wide range of advanced technologies and exclusive features to help improce sensitivity as well as strength. This rod would make an epic finesse rod, ideal for drop shot, ned rigs, or any other light application. Classic features such as a cork split grip also has increased the popularity and success of this rod. This rod definitely fits in the affordable range and you're guaranteed more than adequate results for a wide variety of techniques.
Reasons to buy
- Seriously lightweight design which is very comfortable
- Soft tip which quickly goes into the backbone - making this rod very sensitive to bites, but strong when needed
- Fuji FazLite guides which are very smooth and friction free - also designed to handle saltwater well
- Versatile spinning reel which can cast all kinds of lures with ease - works well with finesse casting as well as larger baits
- Great option for working a wide variety of finesse presentations
- Perfectly balanced spinning rod
- Same blank as the Tatula Elite, just with different line guides
- Comfortable split cork grip
- Balance remains even with heavier reels
Reasons not to buy
- We haven't found any negatives with this rod
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Daiwa Tatula is a superb spinning rod by Daiwa which has racked up only positive reviews. A soft tip that quickly goes into the backbone means you're feeling all bites, but quickly going into the backbone of the rod. This rod can handle seriously large species, and is perfectly balanced to help with comfort. This rod has the same blank as the Tatula Elite, but just has different line guides - which are built to handle saltwater better. This may be a better option however, as you'll be saving some cash.
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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