The Lew's KVD is a new spinning reel that ticks all the boxes for fishing enthusiasts. Designed with Kevin VanDam himself, this reel is built with class and experience, and also comes at a very reasonable price.
- Available in 2000, 3000, and 4000 sizes
- Available ratio: 6.2:1
- 10 ball bearings
- Aluminum housing
Reasons to buy
- The Tatula LT is Daiwa's finest release for bass-specific angling
- Crafted with a Zaion body - a high-density carbon resin that provides immense strength while remaining incredibly light
- Very smooth operation with casting ability that matches any serious competitors
- Large spool with immense line capacity, for all line types
- Automatic Tournament Drag reduces initial drag start-up speed, leading to a smoother drag for the hook up
- Organized line lay with minimal tangling
- Machine cut handle is thinner and lighter than ever, without comprising on strength
- Compared with the likes of the Stradic FL
Reasons not to buy
- Users have said there is a 'plastic' feeling about this reel with certain components, such as the drag dial
- Anglers have had issues with adjusting the drag to their liking
- A more expensive spinning reel option
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Tatula LT has become a successful spinning reel for Daiwa and has racked plenty of positive reviews. This is a more expensive option, which provides impressive all round performance. It is extremely lightweight and very smooth making this a delight to fish with for hours.
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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
