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bubblesfix

[Q] Which reel and rod? Shimano SLX or Daiwa Tatula 100

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Looking to get my first casting rod, only ever used spinning before.

I want to target Perch and maybe something a bit bigger, but not pike amount of bigger. Maybe some zander or char. I will mainly fish from land at small to medium size Swedish forest lakes but also venture out in a small boat or ring float.

Which one of these two reels are best value for me as a beginner? Is the rod good enough? Again, I have nothing to compare it to but I figured a 8" inch rod would allow be to reach further out from the shoreline.

Reelcost
Daiwa Tatula 100 HL$136,83link
Shimano SLX 151HG$90,20link
Rodcost
Daiwa Prorex XR 802 MML ''Distance Vibe'' 244 cm (8') 7-28 g$127,69link

Posted Sep 1, 2023, 10:55 AM UTC

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bassboat1•

I use several SLX150 reels and one Tatula 100H that are used for specific bass techniques. I've got 40 years of baitcasting experience, and I'd be OK owning nothing other than these reels. The Shimano reels are excellent, but the Tat is a cut above.

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bubblesfixOP•

What do you think about the rod? Is it a alright match?

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bassboat1•

IDK that rod. My Tatula is on an SLX70MH. I have one SLX150 reel on a KastKing 7' Speed Demon Pro jig/worm rod, and the other on a 6'-9" ALX Zolo jerkbait rod.

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bubblesfixOP•

Can I ask one more question? What kind of weights do you throw comfortably with the Tatula 100H?

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bassboat1•

I've used it as my main texas-rig rod for bass fishing for over a year. Setup is generally a 1/8 or 3/16 oz. pegged bullet weight and a Zoom Baby Brush Hog or U-Tale worm. VMC 4929-2/0 with a screwlock - total combined weight: 12g / .4 oz. Line is 8 carrier braid with 15# fluoro leader.

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SphincterRelax3r•

The slx xt works a lot better than the base slx. Just an FYI. It's worth the extra money.

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bubblesfixOP•

The slx xt is more than twice the money than the base slx though and that breaks my budget for the kit.

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kbunnell16•

The slx xt is $130 and the slx is $100

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bubblesfixOP•

Not in my currency, the slx xt cost equalent of $249

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kbunnell16•

Jeez at that price you could get a really nice reel or a couple cheaper ones

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bubblesfixOP•

Worth more than $150 price difference?

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SphincterRelax3r•

I can't say if it's worth an extra $150. It's usually about a $30 price difference where I'm from. And it's absolutely worth the $30 difference.

The slx xt will throw 1/4 Oz lures reliable. The slx will not. If that's important to you, it's something to consider.

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bubblesfixOP•

Thank you, I will keep that in mind.

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Joseph4040•

They just released a new Tatula 100- so if you’re doing it, that’s the way to go.

Also, you can get Tatula 100 from Japan for a little cheaper. Check Digitaka.com or Japan Lure Shop. Or even AliExpress if you’re interested.

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pillbug0907•

I dipped my toes into the baitcaster set up recently for red drum. Had a old curado and recently purchased the Tatula 103 TW. Night and day difference but that curado is ancient. Daiwa makes a superior reel in my opinion. Really easy to dial in and I can cast it a mile backlash free.

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kbunnell16•

Tatula sv tw 103 (jdm) is $130-$145 and will destroy the two you have listed. If you like the feel and look of the slx look into the slx xt. It’s $30 more but is more than worth it.

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bubblesfixOP•

Unfortunatly the Tatula sv tw 103 is priced equalent of $240 in my currency and the slx xt is more than twice as expensive as the base slx. That is overshooting my budget by far.

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kbunnell16•

Holy crap that’s ridiculous, then yeah nevermind.

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SnooRadishes2629•

Tatulas smoke SLX every time…. Every time.

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