Daiwa Tatula Alternative 2024
PitchinJigz reply :
I heard Mike McClelland talking about this reel at the weigh in today, so I went and checked it out. It's on sale for $149.99 right now. The reel is quite obviously made by Daiwa. The interesting part is that it's the exact same price as the Tatula 100, but has four more bearings. The Arachnid has 12 bearings (9BB+2CRBB+1RB), while the Tatula 100 has 8 (7SS + 1RB). What do you guys think about this? I'd say if you're looking at a Tatula, definitely get the Arachnid.
Penguino reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 9:08 AM, PitchinJigz said:I heard Mike McClelland talking about this reel at the weigh in today, so I went and checked it out. It's on sale for $149.99 right now. The reel is quite obviously made by Daiwa. The interesting part is that it's the exact same price as the Tatula 100, but has four more bearings. The Arachnid has 12 bearings (9BB+2CRBB+1RB), while the Tatula 100 has 8 (7SS + 1RB). What do you guys think about this? I'd say if you're looking at a Tatula, definitely get the Arachnid.
I agree. The Arachnid looks like a Tatula on Steroids. It has more bearings (and better bearings), and a ZAION drag star. The ZAION drag star really sticks out to me at this price point.
PitchinJigz reply :
It's a ridiculous reel for the price. I just hope people see this so they know about it and spread the word.On 2/22/2015 at 9:34 AM, Penguino said:I agree. The Arachnid looks like a Tatula on Steroids. It has more bearings (and better bearings), and a ZAION drag star. The ZAION drag star really sticks out to me at this price point.
Darren. reply :
Love the color scheme! Black n' Blue!
robster80 reply :
dang that would look nice on my blue lamiglas excel glass rod
PitchinJigz reply :
Yes it definitely would.On 2/22/2015 at 9:49 AM, robster80 said:dang that would look nice on my blue lamiglas excel glass rod
PitchinJigz reply :
I have to say, it looks a lot snazzier than the normal Tatulas.On 2/22/2015 at 9:40 AM, DarrenM said:Love the color scheme! Black n' Blue!
Darren. reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 9:50 AM, PitchinJigz said:I have to say, it looks a lot snazzier than the normal Tatulas.
With that, I'd agree 
Montanaro reply :
You can find tatulas for around 100 and I don't consider bearings on both reel knobs and worm drive to be of much use.
rippin-lips reply :
It's a Tatula type R with 2 bearings added to the handle,2 bearings added to support the worm gear, and different color scheme. About $5 worth of bearings that can be added to any tatula reel. Though you won't notice any difference in smoothness by doing it. If you were paying retail then that is the better deal BUT you can get the type R for about $120 online. Someone asked about it not long ago.
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/149850-cabelas-arachnid-by-daiwa/?fromsearch=1
Edit - Montanaro posted while I was typing.
PitchinJigz reply :
Looking at both retail prices, the Arachnid is a lot more quality. And bearings aren't that cheap.On 2/22/2015 at 11:24 AM, rippin-lips said:It's a Tatula type R with 2 bearings added to the handle,2 bearings added to support the worm gear, and different color scheme. About $5 worth of bearings that can be added to any tatula reel. Though you won't notice any difference in smoothness by doing it. If you were paying retail then that is the better deal BUT you can get the type R for about $120 online. Someone asked about it not long ago.
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/149850-cabelas-arachnid-by-daiwa/?fromsearch=1
Edit - Montanaro posted while I was typing.
rippin-lips reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 11:43 AM, PitchinJigz said:Looking at both retail prices, the Arachnid is a lot more quality. And bearings aren't that cheap.
How can it be a lot more quality when they're both the same exact reel made by the same exact company? Only difference being the paint job. That's like saying the Chronarch 50E is better quality than the Curado 50E. Same reel with different paint job. Yes,bearings are that cheap. I was being nice when I said $5. Daiwa gets them by the thousands. So they're only a few cents each. I got 10 of them for $5 shipped. That's only 50 cents each.
PitchinJigz reply :
I was comparing this reel to the Tatula, not the Type R. And I was arguing that the from straight retail with no upgrades, the Arachnid is nicer than the Tatula. Not exactly sure how you can not agree with that.On 2/22/2015 at 11:53 AM, rippin-lips said:How can it be a lot more quality when they're both the same exact reel made by the same exact company? Yes,bearings are that cheap. I was being nice when I said $5. Daiwa gets them by the thousands. So they're only a few cents each. I got 10 of them for $5 shipped. That's only 50 cents each.
rippin-lips reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 11:56 AM, PitchinJigz said:I was comparing this reel to the Tatula, not the Type R. And I was arguing that the from straight retail with no upgrades, the Arachnid is nicer than the Tatula. Not exactly sure how you can not agree with that.
This reel is built on the type R frame so comparing to a regular Tatula is not exactly a fair comparison. The type R has the Zion drag star,ported frame,anodized spool,cast control cap,2 crbb,and a lighter spool. If you read my first post I said at retail it is the better deal verse the R BUT you can buy the type R for $120 online. If someone wants to pay retail then that's clearly up to them. I would not when you can get the regular or R for cheaper. Not my money though.
Tatula - $90
Type R - $120
Arachnid - $150 on sale or $180 normally
PitchinJigz reply :
That was the point. MOST people buy retail, so they might as well get this reel. And it IS a fair comparison because they're the same price...On 2/22/2015 at 12:06 PM, rippin-lips said:This reel is built on the type R frame so comparing to a regular Tatula is not exactly a fair comparison. The type R has the ported frame,anodized spool,cast control cap,2 crbb,and a lighter spool. If you read my first post I said at retail it is the better deal BUT you can buy the type R for $120 online. If someone wants to pay retail then that's clearly up to them.
rippin-lips reply :
It's 2015 and most people shop online for the best deal they can get on a particular product. I'd say 8/10 people don't buy at retail prices.
fisherrw reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 9:40 AM, DarrenM said:Love the color scheme! Black n' Blue!
x2
robster80 reply :
is it worth 55 bucks over the regular tatula?
rippin-lips reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 12:19 PM, robster80 said:is it worth 55 bucks over the regular tatula?
That's entirely up to you. I have 2 regular Tatula's and a type R. If you blindfolded me I could not tell the difference between them. Same with adding the extra bearings to the reel to make it a 12 bearing reel. One of my Tatulas I added them and the other is totally stock. I'm not even sure which one I did it too. I'd have to pull off a knob and check. For me the only reason I bought a type R was because I wanted the 8:1 ratio.
Jeff H reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 12:35 PM, rippin-lips said:For me the only reason I bought a type R was because I wanted the 8:1 ratio.
Is it that big of a difference over the 7.3?
rippin-lips reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 12:49 PM, Jeff H said:Is it that big of a difference over the 7.3?
That depends but it was enough for me.
6:3 - 26.3" ipt
7:3 - 30.5" ipt
8:1 - 33.9" ipt
PitchinJigz reply :
I'd say more than half pay retail on TWH for their reels. Suggesting that it's 2015 just means we have access to many resources. Most don't take advantage of it.On 2/22/2015 at 12:13 PM, rippin-lips said:It's 2015 and most people shop online for the best deal they can get on a particular product. I'd say 8/10 people don't buy at retail prices.
roadwarrior reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 2:49 PM, PitchinJigz said:I'd say more than half pay retail on TWH for their reels. Suggesting that it's 2015 just means we have access to many resources. Most don't take advantage of it.
Well, that's just another reason to check our boards for help when buying gear.
zell_pop1 reply :
Well if you have one of cabelas 20 off 100 or more coupons, and or some cabelas bucks buy the reel. If not buy the type r from walmart.com for 130 free shipping to the wally world near you.
SenkoGuru reply :
I really like the black and blue color but I agree 100% with rippin-lips. I'm just not going to be buying one when I can find the Tatula for $85.00 on line and the Type-r I've bought for as little as $115
robster80 reply :
where can u find a tatula for 85
BadBassWV reply :
I just purchased a Brand new in the box Tatula 100hs $90.00 shipped.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/24/2015 at 2:18 PM, SenkoGuru said:I really like the black and blue color but I agree 100% with rippin-lips. I'm just not going to be buying one when I can find the Tatula for $85.00 on line and the Type-r I've bought for as little as $115
I want another Type R. Where can it be found at this price? Thanks.
buzzed bait reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 12:13 PM, rippin-lips said:It's 2015 and most people shop online for the best deal they can get on a particular product. I'd say 8/10 people don't buy at retail prices.
i don't think i've paid actual retail on a rod or reel in over 2 years..... and honestly i cringe a bit when paying full retail on terminal tackle, line or lures but sometimes you just have to do it....
PitchinJigz reply :
On 2/24/2015 at 2:18 PM, SenkoGuru said:I really like the black and blue color but I agree 100% with rippin-lips. I'm just not going to be buying one when I can find the Tatula for $85.00 on line and the Type-r I've bought for as little as $115
That's the same with me. My point is that some people would, and I'm sure you can find deals on top of it.
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