Tatula Signature Series

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by sbd3 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:53 pm

LowRange wrote:
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:42 am
I wonder is this darker silver is more of a match for the Tatula Elite reels? The old one was basically Zillion silver.

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I find the silver surfer styling looks cheezy and cheap, I much prefer this new dark grey or the ninja style of the kages.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by 4g63power » Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:36 am

I managed to catch a couple with it this weekend. Good rod for the money. I can see myself picking up another one soon.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by StymoDe » Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 pm

4g63power wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:36 am
I managed to catch a couple with it this weekend. Good rod for the money. I can see myself picking up another one soon.

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Nice catch!
what's the actual lure weight range within its comfort zone? Spec says it's only up to 5/8oz, even for the H model only up to 3/4oz, makes me scratch my head...

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by 4g63power » Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:30 pm

Around 5/8 seems to be comfort zone and it feels like 1oz will be pushing it. My initial thought is tip section was soft and moderate overall but it feels about right for a long fast action rod and has good backbone. Sensitivity is good enough, of course it's not as sharp as higher end rods but I'm not missing anything.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by Jason Penn » Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:18 am

those 2 7'5 rods are pretty confusing on specs and description. for me, small jig would fall under a mh and football jig would fall under h power.

i am thinking about picking up the h power rod for 1/2oz + jigs & c-rigs. i've been using a 7'4 steez xt frog rod, but think i'd like to try something different

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by curls » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:28 pm

I currently own a 7'3" H Pitchin' (Takahiro Omori, 2017-2022 model). I love that rod - specifically the soft tip and how it seems quite versatile, and the very powerful and deep backbone.
I am looking at picking up two of the 7'1" H "skipping jig" models from the same vintage. Has anyone fished both of these models? How is the tip of the 7'1" as compared to the 7'3"?

Main techniques for all of these: paddletail swimbaits (5") in cover, 3/8 to 1/2oz texas rigs, 1/2oz jigs (8-15' deep)... backup open-water frog rod.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by Jason Penn » Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:47 am

i have the 7'1 h. it makes a very good frog rod, and it'll be fine for that range of jigs. i originally got it for jigs, but the 7'1 h steez xt i have is just a little softer, and works better for skipping 3/8oz.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by curls » Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:06 am

Jason Penn wrote:
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:47 am
i have the 7'1 h. it makes a very good frog rod, and it'll be fine for that range of jigs. i originally got it for jigs, but the 7'1 h steez xt i have is just a little softer, and works better for skipping 3/8oz.
Jason, thanks!
Have you fished the Tatula (non-Elite) 7'3" MHF rod? Is it softer or stiffer than the 7'1" H elite?
And for the 7'1" H elite, have you thrown bladed jigs or paddletail swimbaits (light belly weighted) in/around cover? If so, how did it perform? If not, what do you think it would be like?

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by Jason Penn » Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:06 pm

no i haven't fished the regular tatula line. the elite 7'1 wouldn't have any problems with either of those baits in my opinion. it's not a super fast blank

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by curls » Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:13 pm

Jason Penn wrote:
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no i haven't fished the regular tatula line. the elite 7'1 wouldn't have any problems with either of those baits in my opinion. it's not a super fast blank
Perfect! Thanks.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by Jason Penn » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:21 pm

i should probably have said depending on weight of those baits. i don't throw swimbaits much, and it's always on at least a 3/8oz head.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by curls » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:56 pm

Jason Penn wrote:
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:21 pm
i should probably have said depending on weight of those baits. i don't throw swimbaits much, and it's always on at least a 3/8oz head.
The bait alone is 1/2oz, so about 3/4 with hook and belly weight.

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by Thunderblack1984 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:29 am

Hey gents, anyone get their hands on a spinning model yet?
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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by A42pb2 » Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:26 am

Looks like the older generation rods are going on sale here and there. I picked up the 6’9” skipping jig rod feels like a medium heavy plus. I’m thinking small frogs on braid ,swim jig,heavy spinner bait, see how well it handles super spook size top water. Looking forward to some comparisons with the new models. Does anyone else think it’s worth scooping up the outgoing ones?

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Re: Tatula Signature Series

Post by curls » Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:58 am

A42pb2 wrote:
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:26 am
Looks like the older generation rods are going on sale here and there. I picked up the 6’9” skipping jig rod feels like a medium heavy plus. I’m thinking small frogs on braid ,swim jig,heavy spinner bait, see how well it handles super spook size top water. Looking forward to some comparisons with the new models. Does anyone else think it’s worth scooping up the outgoing ones?
I now have 3 of these rods. 1 Takahiro Omori 7'3" heavy. It's a stellar rod and really versatile.
I have 2 of the 7'1" Andy Montgomery skipping jig rods. They're nearly the same rod as the Omori but a bit shorter. Equally as stellar!
I use all 3 for various techniques: skipping and pitching double wide weightless Beavers. Long bombing reaction innovations skinny dippers. Chatterbaits. Even light duty flipping early season mats. No issues with anything.

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