Daiwa Tatula 6' 10" MH/F rod. Close-up & first impressions.
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- As of the making of this video there is tremendous hype surrounding the Tatula and Tatula Type R reels from Diawa. As is turns out the Tatula series of rods is quite a nice piece of fishing hardware in itself. Utilizing a very light graphite and manufacturing process allows the 6' 10" MH/F casting rod to clock in at 3.7oz's. This is due to Diawa's SVF graphite technology trickling down from the flagship Steez model. The rod has plenty of power and an aggressive, fast action with great sensitivity to boot. As well as performing solidly this series of rod was also designed with a heavy emphasis on aesthetics. The custom reel seat, textured blank, and knurled end cap & reel clamp all come together superbly. If you are looking for a solid do-anything rod this offering from Diawa is very competent.
**Video I'm referencing: • NEW Daiwa Tatula - 2014
Thanks man! One thing I didn't stress very much in the review is how light the rod is. It comes in at 3.7oz, and just feels incredibly light in hand.
I've watched tons of rod reviews most are worthless this one was not. Very good review, really helpful, good job.
Thank you! My favorite so far is the Eagle Claw weighted swimbait hooks. I have used about six other brands so far, and the Eagle Claw comes out on top. It has a wider offset/gap than most, is plenty sharp, and it very well priced. The main thing for me though it the bite of the hook and the Eagle Claw really offer a great gap, which with a fat bait like the Swing Impact Fat is critical for consistent hook-ups.
love your channel, your reviews are the best on TH-cam
Great review,finally a video where i can hear what the reviewer is saying! Think i will pick up a tatula rod today with matching reel!
Another world class review by yours truly!!
Awesome review! I just recently bought the 6'10 medium heavy. I am pairing it with the diawa tatula type r! More then excited to test this bad boy out.
I used my Tatula Rod 6'6" with Tatula Reel today for the second time, casted a 3/8oz. jerkbait and during the throwout the tip snapped and broke off. I'm pretty disapointed but i suggest that this was the cause of a fabrication error, neither did i misuse the rod nor were there any faults in transportation or handling. Hope i get a new one in exchange. The good Points of this Rod is the nice bottom contact, the feedback to the lure(used 8braid) and the the fast taper. one bad thing though was ,that when there is a lot of pressure on the rod, the line touches the blank from the first up to the third guide ring, that's quite a messy engineering(if there is any) from daiwa.(my opinion).
But thanks for your Video, enjoyed it watching :)
Great job. In my opinion you are the best reviewer on youtube thank you!
Love your videos. Very professional and informative.
Thanks Sonny! I really appreciate that.
For the 4.8 Keitech Swing Impact Fat use the 5/0....Keitech recommends a 4/0 hook, but the 4/0 Eagle Claw Lazer just doesn't have enough gap to it. The weight is dictated by the depth you want to fish & the speed of retrieve. I usually use a 1/8oz because I am typically fishing this bait relatively shallow. Plus, you can always add a bullet weight on the front when you want to fish deeper.
Thanks man. Excellent info. Just what I am looking for . Cheers ( Hobart, Australia)
Tough questions man....that hinges solely on what you / I consider "average". I can only compare it to what I have experience with....mostly Falcon's. I mention Abu Garcia Veritas and St. Croix Mojo Bass in the video as well. I consider those "average" performing rods of average weight and average sensitivity. As compared to them the Tatula is definitely a lighter series of rod. I would rate the sensitivity as equal to my Falcon's, better than the Veritas and much better than the Mojo Bass.
Spot on bro! That is about as close as ur gonna get to jack of all trades rod!
sweet looking fishing rod
sickest setup with the tatula reel.
nice review. i've been eying these rods as well.
Dang your trees are already changing colors!
Thank you again! I have Trokar's 5/0 so far, if I need weight I'll go with Eagle Claw.
I bought this rod in 7'1 and like it alot
I dunno maybe I just got a bad one. I took it back for another one and are gonna give it one more try cause I like the way they look and feel. Hope it lasts lol. First one broke more less very easily so we will see what happens.
Hello from Spain Carl!
I am looking for a daiwa Flogger and I have seen this tatula rod now. Did you even try the flogger, could you compare them in terms of sensibility? thanks for your reviews, they are pretty awesome!
Now that you've had the rod for almost a year now, how would you rate it? Also, would you recommend this rod for 3/8oz spinnerbaits and bladed swim jigs?
After a year of use I found I like this rod best for jigs and worms. It IS a good do-everything rod, but what stands out most to me is the really powerful backbone (rated to 1oz) and the fast tip. It "feels" like it was made for bottom contact as well as power to set the hook either in heavy cover or deep water. Apart from that I am still impressed by the excellent build and feel in hand. Just an FYI the inside of the reel screw down is lined with a plastic so it does not scratch your reel's foot. For those 3/8oz spinnerbaits and swim jigs it will totally do the job, but I find that in terms of casting distance it doesn't load up fully until your at 1/2oz or higher. If your going to be fishing those lures and weights a lot I think the medium power model in 7ft might actually be the better match.
Great review!
Great review as always. How do you think this rod would perform for skipping senkos and other plastics? Does it have enough tip? Looking to pair with the Tatula SV reel
Hey Dddyah - no, upon using it the past few years I can say it is best with heavier lures....namely 1/2oz to 1oz. Its a pretty fast action. I'm not sure how good you are at skipping, but I find it easier with more moderate rods that load deeper into the blank. Its a great rod, just maybe not ideals for that specific task.
awesome! I would love to see a review of the tatula reels.
Very good pat
Hi! Nice review of the Tatula rod! What hook (manufacture, model,size) you been using on that video with Keitech 4.8?
Hey! Are these rods sensitive? below average? average or above average? Thanks! great vid as always :)
Great review.
sweet and thanks!!
Great review
How is the 7"1' medium heavy cranking rod feel? Do you like the grip on these or does it force your hand into an awkward position underneath the seat? Any breakage issues? I know you prefer the TCS Okuma rods how would you compare the two?
Hey Steve-
I have only felt that rod in store....not actually used it on the water. But, you can generally ascertain a pretty good idea from feeling the flex points and taper in the store. Having said that it appears to be really nice for somewhat heavier/larger cranks. The reel seat/grip is fine. I personally don't find it awkward or uncomfortable. It is pretty narrow. I think most people prefer that because it makes the overall size of the rod on the reel feel smaller, but some prefer meatier feel in hand. No breakage issues and I can't remember hearing of any in forums or word of mouth. I actually don't prefer the TCS over the Tatula, or vise versa. I think they are both really super rods. I remember I got my TCS for a bit less than $100 online, and they have a lifetime warranty. So considering that it may be the better value. But, performance wise its apples vs apples. Both great rods just different manufacturers names on them.
What do you think of the Shimano Curado CU-71XG? I'm looking for a Rod to use it on, do you have any suggestions?
so now that the reel is out on the market would you say the pair fits together well if you happen to have both I gotta say I can't tell if the reel is all a Hokes yet or not because mines still in the mail but I do plan to pair it with a high end rod so let me know the feel and that reel set what's the deal with it? Comfy? Or shape and painful lol there is a few that I know of that has a amazing rod till you hit the sets then its painful and awful.
Great rod.
Would you still recommend these having used them for a few years... found them online for $87
Nice looking rod. I want to use it for saltwater summer flounder. Using mostly a 3/4 to 1 oz bucktails with gulp bait Would the mh be good for this application?.
Paul - this one will suit you well. I can't speak for all the other sizes/actions/powers, but this 6'10 is rated up to 1oz and it really handles that heavier end of its rating (3/4-1oz) very well.
Another great review with what appears to be a top notch product. I also own a Diawa T3 Ballistic 7:1.1 ratio too. I just paired that reel with this rod in the store today. I was very impressed how light this combo was. Do you feel this combo would be a great technique specific jig and worm combo? Also im heavily considering a 13 Fishing omen black rod vs this rod. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
That is exactly what I'll be doing with mine (Tatula 6'10" paired to T3 Ballistic). This 6'10" is rated up to 1oz lures, and man you feel it. Super stout backbone and a nice fast action. I see it's forte being jigs 1/2 and up. I plan to punch with it as well using my 1oz punch rigs. The T3 feels great on anything, but even more so on this Tatula rod with its slim EVA grip and subtle trigger. Lastly, I love how I can engage the reel without switching hands because of the pop up hood....its functional and fun!
KeepinItReelFishing Have you ever considered tuning/upgrading your Ballistic? These reels are great but not the most smooth in retrieving. Im hearing guys are taking these apart and adding ceramic bearings with great results. Aside from the obvious spool bearing upgrade there is a worm gear bearing upgrade. Replacing the washer with a ceramic bearing improves the cranking and smoothness. Guys are saying they are casting 1/4 lures much farther by swapping the factory bearings and going with ceramic. I guess they have less start up inertia
Great video but I really enjoyed it I've been thinking about trying one of these rods..
Thanks Sonny! Yeah man....they are definitely a quality rod.
Do you remeber the price point on this rod?
Would you recommend this over a crucial by shimano because I'm debating over these two for my first casting setup
Looks nice
what techniques use to the rod ? Texas Rig, soft baits, plastics...
I saw a lot of rews about this rods...but no one mention this...the line touches blank when is under pressure in the tip section.
that is not ok four me.
in rest it is a nice rod. i have the 7.2 H.
I was wondering what was on the side of your canoe? The foam looking piece and what it is called? I'm looking for it to put on my kayak
Hey Dominic - they are the factory sponsons as supplied by Sportspal canoe co. Google Sportspal or Meyers boat and you'll see them and find places to order them.
Thank you very much
please give me link to buy this product thanks
hi carl can i use this rod in saltwater? i love throwing 1/4 - 1 ounce jig heads. what action do you recommend? and also considering all around rod. thanks!
carl which is best for fluke in inshore. the 6'10 MH F or the 7'2 MH R?
+VJTrey1 Hey, did you ever get any feedback on the rod? I am also looking for a fluke bucktail rod for east coast Saltwater.
What would be the heaviest crankbait you could use on this rod I have it but I haven't tried it yet and don't want to make a mistake
Not sure Lois. I have used 1oz set-ups for punch heavy cover. But, I have never really swung hard (far cast) with that kind of weight on. It is rated up to 1oz though and it certainly feels quite capable of that. I would take whatever crank you want to use and just start off casting at maybe 50% effort, then increase it up cast by cast. You can generally feel when you are really over stressing a rod.
Thank you for your response it helped me understand what I should do p.s: my name isn't lois I'm just signed in with her email
a lot of truth here, great video
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How much long, strong and price tatula
Will the rods rough surface scratch my other rods while carrying them all together? This would be a blind buy for me. I don't have a store that has these to look at.
I don't think so Steve. It's not THAT abrasive or anything. But, you could always throw a $5 rod sock on it just in case.
steve4321able if you spend 100 bucks on a rod, you should have a rod sock on it.
Does this Rod come in a seven six and a seven three
I found them, called - Eagle Claw Lazer Weighted Swimbait 60 Degree Hook , what size (5/0, 6/0) do you like for 4.8 inch Keitech and they come with three different weight sizes 1/8,3/16/,1/4, which one you prefer? Thanks!
Would you think it is sensitive enough for a good bottom contact rod? Good sensitivity? Or can you recommend better and the price range
Hey Miller - This model is really nice for bottom contact for sure. And its very stout! You really feel the backbone of its 1oz max lure rating. It is light and crisp. I can only compare it against what I've spent time with and for me that would be a few Falcon rods (Cara, Lowrider and Buccoo). Falcon's are very sensative across the board, but if you are looking for something particularly powerful and robust this model from Daiwa is a great choice. After fishing it a lot more since this review I can say its not a super caster, but I love it for jig fishing, texas rigged anything, punching, and frog fishing.
Your a good man brother. Also those Falcons are USA made which makes a HUGE difference of course. I don't think the Tatula reels are worth the hype..........period. The Pflueger Supreme XT is the casting reel to beat @ the price point! The Tatula rods on the other hand, well............they seem to be really bad ass and worth the hype(especially if you find one discounted. Blessings brother.
That kinda locking nut design is recipe for destroying beautiful reel feet finishes, especially magnesium reel would be affected the most
Its not as bad as it looks. Its like a laminate. The outer knurled aluminum conceals a plastic/polymer inside. All contact with the reel foot is plastic.....not metal.
You have a video showing info on your canoe, what brand, how its set up, that sort of thing? I'm looking into kayaks and they are pricey, I've noticed canoes can be quite a bit cheaper.
Drew, I'm sorry I missed your comment when you originally posted it. My canoe is a Sportspal by Meyers. I have been working on making a video going over it from a fishing point of view. I do have a general overview video on it already under another TH-cam account. Just look up Sportspal canoe on here.
Can u use this rod for saltwater
Glad to see more machined aluminum locking nut and threads, if Abu can do it on an 80 dollar rod, no reason others couldn't too. Now, if they would all use Abu's hook keeper too, No. 8 tackle does, but the locking nut is garbage.
What swim bait did you have rigged
What is the price of this rod ?
I like daiwa I got the one from mt dew I use it for everything pretty much even cat
how long is the rod
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How many(USD) thank you. Goodluck
can use in sea??
Couldnt you have showed the action? even if you grabbed the lure and bent the rod it would have given us a better idea
How much tatula
Could you make a video on your swimbaits
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i want that rod how i can buy it? because I am Indonesian if anyone can help me?
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i also use that rod for snake head
nice for bass
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~150-170$
Bought this same rod 6'10 mh, next morning, 6th cast 3 lb bass hit and I set the hook 20lb braid with 1\2 oz spinner bait and this pos rod snapped in half directly in the center of the 3rd eylet. Duckett rod wouldn't have broke!!!! I wanted to like this rod but honestly gotta say terrible rod imho!!!!
I have the same rod with 40lb braid and have caught 5lb+ bass on it no problem. I even pulled a spinnerbait out of a free, no issues. Maybe you got a dud, or maybe you simply abused it and aren't aware how much stress you really put on it.
It might be how you kept your rod cause once I place my rod leaning on the rod with a slight bend for 1-2 months then when I took it out on the water it snapped on the first cast.
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Worried about the knurling chewing up your hand? When did the breed of people that cant screw down a reel seat begin fishing?.Byebye.