JDM Tatula SV TW
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JDM Tatula SV TW
Since I'm gonna be playing with TWS reels, I decided to grab a Tatula. I currently have the Zillion TW 1516 JDM model, and the Zillion SV TW. I'm liking both of them so far for what I am using them for. The 1516 isn't a great caster for me, but it one helluva flipping and pitching reel with 1/2 to 1oz baits. The SV model is a great casting reel, and we'll used for my T Rigs. Now, the Tatula SV is going to get used with 40lb J Braid Grand for pitching craw baits with a 1/8-1/4oz weights. Seeing as how many people I know have them for a while, and with myself servicing them, I have gained confidence in the longevity of the extra moving parts. They use these reels almost every time they go out, as they only have a few. I have too many reels, and only fish on Sunday mornings, so I may not even use a reel but 5 to 6 times a year depending on where I'm fishing down here. So I decided to go all in on the TW reels, and venture along. Should be here sometime next week, and I will give my thoughts on it compared to the USDM model.
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Re: JDM Tatula SV TW
From what I have been able to determine, the US domestic and JDM versions of the Zillion SV TW, with the same ratios, are the same reels, all made in Thailand. So, I wonder if that is the same situation with the Tatula SV TW.
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Re: JDM Tatula SV TW
Yes, they are still all made in Thailand.DrPerf wrote:From what I have been able to determine, the US domestic and JDM versions of the Zillion SV TW, with the same ratios, are the same reels, all made in Thailand. So, I wonder if that is the same situation with the Tatula SV TW.
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Only topt of line Daiwa's are currently Made in Japan. And actually not even all of the top of line reels..
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Re: JDM Tatula SV TW
Slap some HH ZR bearings in the Tatula SV when it arrives to really open it up. After a tuning by Bryan and putting in the ZRs mine bombs 1/4 oz cranks on a gen 1 Orochi XX Flatside Special with great control.
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Re: JDM Tatula SV TW
I have HawgTech ceramics in stock. Honestly, I dont think im gonna change the bearings, as I didnt intend to use the reel for long distance casting.Kschultz76 wrote:Slap some HH ZR bearings in the Tatula SV when it arrives to really open it up. After a tuning by Bryan and putting in the ZRs mine bombs 1/4 oz cranks on a gen 1 Orochi XX Flatside Special with great control.
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Re: JDM Tatula SV TW
I’ve been using Shimano for a good 15 years and recently purchased two of these reels... and I was amazed by how well they performed.