Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

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Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by BARRAMANIAC » Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:20 pm

Hi , I am looking for reviews on the Tatula 300 I am looking for a larger capacity reel for inshore use and also for swimbaits up to 2 ounces for Barramundi in the rivers, So far what i have seen about the reel has been positive , I like the fact they have gone back to dual bearing supported pinion gear and a bearing on the spool which eliminates the reason why I disliked tatulas so much in the beginning. I will be running 40lb or 5olb braid with 6 foot 50 to 80lb leaders of mono or fluro, Need the heavy leader for Barra due to the sand paper jaws and razor sharp gill plates.
So anyone that uses one regularly feel free to add your comments.
especially interested in casting abilities in the 1 to 2 ounce range. I will be using a 6'9" pe 2 to 4 rod rated to 2 1/4 ounces

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by Kurt L » Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:55 pm

I have a 300 that I have been using for King Salmon and it been great reel, it has held up perfectly, the drag is one of the best I have ever used, it cast well and stays smooth under heavy loads. I wasn't super impressed with it while sitting on the couch but once I hit the water I was very impressed, it's my favorite 300 size reel so far. If I lost it I would buy another in a minute.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by RMCatchNrelease » Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:43 am

The 300 is the bee's knees!

That said, make sure you need the capacity and power. It is an 11oz reel and you feel every bit of it.

For me, bass fishing with it was overkill.

Barramundi look like a blast and could put up a fight worthy of the reel though.

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Post by Drakestar » Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:31 am

I run a 300 on my 806 for big glidebaits. I got a Tranx 300 on the 807 and might like the Tatula 300 just as much, if not more. It casts and reels 2-5oz glides smoothly and balances well for such a heavy setup. Not sure on saltwater suitability, that’s where I go to the Tranx.

As mentioned before, make sure you really need that 300 reel. For swimbaits around 2oz I prefer a Tat 200 or Zillion HD.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by DirtyD64 » Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:21 am

BARRAMANIAC wrote:
Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:20 pm
Hi , I am looking for reviews on the Tatula 300 I am looking for a larger capacity reel for inshore use and also for swimbaits up to 2 ounces for Barramundi in the rivers, So far what i have seen about the reel has been positive , I like the fact they have gone back to dual bearing supported pinion gear and a bearing on the spool which eliminates the reason why I disliked tatulas so much in the beginning. I will be running 40lb or 5olb braid with 6 foot 50 to 80lb leaders of mono or fluro, Need the heavy leader for Barra due to the sand paper jaws and razor sharp gill plates.
So anyone that uses one regularly feel free to add your comments.
especially interested in casting abilities in the 1 to 2 ounce range. I will be using a 6'9" pe 2 to 4 rod rated to 2 1/4 ounces
I had no idea they had dual supported pinion. I thought they had: 8 total, for 2 main shaft, 1 anti reverse, 1 pinion, 2 spool, and one in each knob. I was pretty sure they don't actually have dual pinion support unless design is new/different. I have been interested in one of the Tatula 300s, but for mid+ swimbaits and A-rigs. I need to find a rod first and it is hard for me to buy a reel like this knowing I rarely catch fish on those lures.
That being said, I had seen a few reviews where people mentioned the thumb bar not engaging after a cast. Other than that most reviews were favorable and put it ahead of the Tranx 300.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by BARRAMANIAC » Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:44 pm

Daiwa doesnt include the antireverse bearing in their bearing count usually. i have seen a tare down video and it does indeed have the second bearing on the pinion

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by ss30378 » Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:43 pm

BARRAMANIAC wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:44 pm
Daiwa doesnt include the antireverse bearing in their bearing count usually. i have seen a tare down video and it does indeed have the second bearing on the pinion
You can see the schematics on plat too and it shows the dual bearing supported pinion gear as well.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by BARRAMANIAC » Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:29 pm

RMCatchNrelease wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:43 am
The 300 is the bee's knees!

That said, make sure you need the capacity and power. It is an 11oz reel and you feel every bit of it.

For me, bass fishing with it was overkill.

Barramundi look like a blast and could put up a fight worthy of the reel though.
After a bit more looking I think The Steez A HLC would do what I need. A bit more capacity than the 1000 size reels and still light and compact enough. I have a spare zillion G brass gear set that could go in as well.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by johnD » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:17 pm

BARRAMANIAC wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:29 pm
RMCatchNrelease wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:43 am
The 300 is the bee's knees!

That said, make sure you need the capacity and power. It is an 11oz reel and you feel every bit of it.

For me, bass fishing with it was overkill.

Barramundi look like a blast and could put up a fight worthy of the reel though.
After a bit more looking I think The Steez A HLC would do what I need. A bit more capacity than the 1000 size reels and still light and compact enough. I have a spare zillion G brass gear set that could go in as well.
Zillion HD would be nice too.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by BARRAMANIAC » Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:33 am

johnD wrote:
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:17 pm
BARRAMANIAC wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:29 pm
RMCatchNrelease wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:43 am
The 300 is the bee's knees!

That said, make sure you need the capacity and power. It is an 11oz reel and you feel every bit of it.

For me, bass fishing with it was overkill.

Barramundi look like a blast and could put up a fight worthy of the reel though.
After a bit more looking I think The Steez A HLC would do what I need. A bit more capacity than the 1000 size reels and still light and compact enough. I have a spare zillion G brass gear set that could go in as well.
Zillion HD would be nice too.
Would really like to get my hands on a J Dream but prices are getting ridiculous for mint condition ones

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by DirtyD64 » Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:45 pm

BARRAMANIAC wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:44 pm
Daiwa doesnt include the antireverse bearing in their bearing count usually. i have seen a tare down video and it does indeed have the second bearing on the pinion
My bad, I didn't fully profess to be right, just surprised they changed it. After looking at schematics myself, I found it to be: 2 spool bearings (#14 & 19), 2 pinion bearings (#31 & 44), 1 mainshaft bearing (#83), anti-reverse (#82), and I assume 1 per knob for 8 total. Confused me because I kept thinking it should have 9 total to be dual support but the bearing that rides against the frame under the mainshaft, part #67, is listed as a gear shaft collar. So it is a bushing on the 300. On my other reels the clutch cam bearing (second pinion bearing) is missing and the frame has a bearing to dually support the main shaft.

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Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

Post by rallooooos » Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:22 pm

DirtyD64 wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:45 pm
BARRAMANIAC wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:44 pm
Daiwa doesnt include the antireverse bearing in their bearing count usually. i have seen a tare down video and it does indeed have the second bearing on the pinion
My bad, I didn't fully profess to be right, just surprised they changed it. After looking at schematics myself, I found it to be: 2 spool bearings (#14 & 19), 2 pinion bearings (#31 & 44), 1 mainshaft bearing (#83), anti-reverse (#82), and I assume 1 per knob for 8 total. Confused me because I kept thinking it should have 9 total to be dual support but the bearing that rides against the frame under the mainshaft, part #67, is listed as a gear shaft collar. So it is a bushing on the 300. On my other reels the clutch cam bearing (second pinion bearing) is missing and the frame has a bearing to dually support the main shaft.
I checked it too, part #67 is indeed a ballbearing.
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