Daiwa or Shimano
Oct 12, 2021 12:01:25 #
I am looking to upgrading my reel without breaking the bank and am just curious if anyone has personal experience/preference between the Daiwa Tatula vs the Shimano SLX?
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by AZSagz
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by AZSagz
Oct 12, 2021 12:18:14 #
Oct 12, 2021 12:30:24 #
I've owned both, I prefer a Shimano myself but both are good reels. It's really a toss up just depends what you like.
Oct 12, 2021 13:06:51 #
Lando1990
Loc: Vallejo, ca
I do trust daiwa. I use their lures every time I go out, especially sp minnows, the quality of all of their products surpasses most.
Oct 12, 2021 14:59:11 #
FS Digest wrote:
I am looking to upgrading my reel without breaking the bank and am just curious if anyone has personal experience/preference between the Daiwa Tatula vs the Shimano SLX?
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by AZSagz
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by AZSagz
shimano every time
Oct 12, 2021 19:33:19 #
I’m a big Shimano fan. But you won’t go wrong with whichever one you choose.
Oct 12, 2021 22:04:49 #
FS Digest wrote:
I am looking to upgrading my reel without breaking the bank and am just curious if anyone has personal experience/preference between the Daiwa Tatula vs the Shimano SLX?
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by AZSagz
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by AZSagz
I own both Shimano and Daiwa baitcasters and I'm giving the edge to Shimano. Tighter tolerances, seems like better machined parts. The star drag on my Tatula is plastic and one of the arms broke off; the spring under the tensioner knob is loose so I have to readjust it about every 20 casts, and the T-wing level wind is gimmicky--forget about spooling line with a leader knot.
Oct 13, 2021 08:45:22 #
I've used both Rands at one level or another. Don't think you could make a mistake.
Oct 13, 2021 13:38:09 #
panther
Loc: Northern California
I've used both brands, and now have decided to exclusively use Daiwa. I believe their spinning reels are better.
Oct 13, 2021 14:20:56 #
Rippentide
Loc: mid-NC
From my experience, Shimano casting reels are better built than Diawa’s, with smoother gears and drag. Having said that I can generally cast further with my Diawa and prefer it for lighter lures. If I had to choose one of them for a day of fishing it would be the Diawa. You didn’t ask about Lews but they hit the sweet spot for me.
Oct 13, 2021 22:50:36 #
mcdclc
Loc: Pomona, NY
I use Shimano reels exclusively but they are both excellent brands. You can't got wrong with either one.
Oct 14, 2021 07:11:33 #
Goosenuggetz
Loc: Susquehanna, pa
IM A FAN OF BOTH DIAWA HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN MY ARSENAL BUT SHIMANO IS MY GO TO...CHEERS
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