Diawa Tatula Vs Lews 2024
fisherrw reply :
I have narrowed my opinions on a cranking reel down to a diawa tatula or lews tournament mg. I can get them for both around 100 dollars on ebay, which should i get?
Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :
No doubt the tournament mg. If you ask me it beats any Revo, Tatula, Quntum, Shimano, or any other reel.
rippin-lips reply :
^^^ can I ask how much actual experience you have with any of these reels,seeing that you are only 14. Secondly the mg is not that good of a reel to make such a bold statement.
To the OP - I'd pick the Daiwa but make sure you are okay with it's size. It's a larger framed reel. Not everyone likes it's size. I own 2 and I'm very impressed with them. Has a real positive feeling when you press the thumb bar and when you engage the spool after the cast. It's super smooth on the retrieve also. It's also a great caster. I was averaging 115ft throwing a 4.8 keitech with a 1/16 weighted gamakatsu 3/0 hook. If you are set on Lews get the tournament speed spool or tournament pro if the budget allows it. Those two are where their reels start to get nice to me. I've owned a total of 10 Lews reels. Those were my favorites out of them all. The $99 speed spool was ok for what it was but the others feel more refined. The TP is a great reel at $150.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
I agree, the Tatula is a bigger reel, but it is high quality stuff. The MG is decent, but i would take a Tatula over it any day
aavery2 reply :
The MG is a magnetic brake reel, this would not make it my first choice for long distance casting. The Tatula and the Magforce Z braking system would perform better IMO.
Montanaro reply :
I've used both.
Tatula hands down
robster80 reply :
lews tournament
ZB85 reply :
Tatula
Longlivenyy reply :
I'd take the Tatula over any reel in that price category!
fisherrw reply :
Responding to rippin lips- I have owned a quantum accurist and just recently bought a lews bb1 pro in 7:1.1 I have had a decent amount of experience in bass fishing( I fish all summer long and whenever I'm not in school). I now need to buy a cranking reel as I said in the post. Thanks for your advice!!
papajoe222 reply :
I own both and for cranking the Lews TS1SMG is my choice. Longer handle, bigger paddles and the lower retrieve ratio = a reel that was made for cranking. The only thing my Tatula has over it is casting distance, but I've yet to really dial in my Lews.
rippin-lips reply :
On 5/25/2014 at 11:11 AM, fisherrw said:Responding to rippin lips- I have owned a quantum accurist and just recently bought a lews bb1 pro in 7:1.1 I have had a decent amount of experience in bass fishing( I fish all summer long and whenever I'm not in school). I now need to buy a cranking reel as I said in the post. Thanks for your advice!!
I wasn't directing it towards you. Sorry for the confusion bud. Your gonna have fans of different companies. The only person that will really know which one to choose is you. See which one feels the best in your hand and go fishing. Don't second guess yourself just enjoy it.
LMB KING reply :
tatula,
Missourifishin reply :
On 5/25/2014 at 2:11 AM, fisherrw said:I have narrowed my opinions on a cranking reel down to a diawa tatula or lews tournament mg. I can get them for both around 100 dollars on ebay, which should i get?
I would add 20 bucks to that 100 and get a Lews Tournament (not the mg). It has dual breaking systems.
aavery2 reply :
On 5/25/2014 at 2:09 PM, Missourifishin said:I would add 20 bucks to that 100 and get a Lews Tournament (not the mg). It has dual breaking systems.
X2, with the dual braking and smaller profile than the Tatula, this becomes a real decision, the MG is a good reel, I just don't think it competes favorably with the Tatula with only the mag braking.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
Tatula is my preference over any lew's tourney MG.
Tatula has a dynamic magnetic braking system whereas the MG has a linear. In the tatula, the braking force tapers down throughout the cast so at the end of the cast, very little force is put on the spool. This maximizes distance.
With the MG, the braking system is linear meaning the brakes are in a line in the sideplate, and they don't move at all. The same braking force is applied at the beginning and end of the cast. This will reduce your distance a lot.
I have used Lew's reels, and I hated them. Most finicky reels I have ever used. If you are planning on using fluoro, I'd stay away from Lew's reels. The tatula can easily handle stiffer fluoro lines.
livetofish28 reply :
Another option you have is to go cheaper and pick up a pro qualifier from bass pro shops. I got three of mine for 79 i believe if not cheaper and then you have an extra 30 bucks to spend on lures line etc. I don't own any diawa's but really like my Lew's mg and super duty. the pro will be my next reel
tight lines
Andrew
Alonerankin2 reply :
Tatula of you're choices...... No doubt
Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :
On 5/25/2014 at 8:40 PM, aprw1 said:Tatula is my preference over any lew's tourney MG.
Tatula has a dynamic magnetic braking system whereas the MG has a linear. In the tatula, the braking force tapers down throughout the cast so at the end of the cast, very little force is put on the spool. This maximizes distance.
With the MG, the braking system is linear meaning the brakes are in a line in the sideplate, and they don't move at all. The same braking force is applied at the beginning and end of the cast. This will reduce your distance a lot.
I have used Lew's reels, and I hated them. Most finicky reels I have ever used. If you are planning on using fluoro, I'd stay away from Lew's reels. The tatula can easily handle stiffer florocarbon.
Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day. And no, I wasnt using a spinning reel. And if you ask me the tourament mg is alot smoother than the Tatula. JMO
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
On 5/26/2014 at 4:23 AM, carolina bassin said:Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day. And no, I wasnt using a spinning reel. And if you ask me the tourament mg is alot smoother than the Tatula. JMO
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Capt.Bob reply :
On 5/25/2014 at 4:05 AM, rippin-lips said:If you are set on Lews get the tournament speed spool or tournament pro if the budget allows it. Those two are where their reels start to get nice to me. I've owned a total of 10 Lews reels. Those were my favorites out of them all. The $99 speed spool was ok for what it was but the others feel more refined. The TP is a great reel at $150.
On 5/25/2014 at 2:09 PM, Missourifishin said:I would add 20 bucks to that 100 and get a Lews Tournament (not the mg). It has dual breaking systems.
On 5/25/2014 at 8:17 PM, aavery2 said:X2, with the dual braking and smaller profile than the Tatula, this becomes a real decision, the MG is a good reel, I just don't think it competes favorably with the Tatula with only the mag braking.
I agree, like they said,,,,,,,Tournament or Tournament Pro, but make no mistake if I were buying it.... it would be a Lew's!! 
jhoffman reply :
I have an mg and love it, bought it for crankn. I would buy another tomorrow if something happened. That reel has only ever backlashed on me one time with very little braking and in a very strong wind. Other than that one incident it has been flawless.
Im not a fan of any dual brake systems I have encountered to this point so for me its either pick mags, pins or external adjustable centrifugals.
Id not be afraid to say that I bet a lot of people have never put a day on a lews and didnt like it.
Montanaro reply :
I see fan boys of both.
I've bought both. I prefer the tatula. Go to a store and try out how they feel.
rippin-lips reply :
On 5/26/2014 at 4:23 AM, carolina bassin said:Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day. And no, I wasnt using a spinning reel. And if you ask me the tourament mg is alot smoother than the Tatula. JMO
Let's see video or it never happened. Because honestly it's not possible with that reel. Heck it's not possibly with a lot of higher end reels.
LMB KING reply :
if theirs any reel that can cast 40 yards between the two, i would have to say the tatula because it was made for casting far with the (T-WING) system.
rippin-lips reply :
^^^ I'm sure they'll both cast 40 yards with the right rod and lure but I have a really hard time believing that the mg can do it with an 1/8oz shakey head. Actually I don't believe will at all. So I'd like to see proof from you Carolina Bassin because you're full of it.
I have an upgraded/supertuned steez and I'm gonna say that there's no way it'll cast an 1/8oz shakey head 40 yards.
iabass8 reply :
On 5/26/2014 at 4:23 AM, carolina bassin said:Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day.
Capt.Bob reply :
On 5/26/2014 at 4:23 AM, carolina bassin said:Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day. And no, I wasnt using a spinning reel. And if you ask me the tourament mg is alot smoother than the Tatula. JMO
Whewwwww,,,,,,,I like my Lews as well as anyone, as I said they make better choices at this price point, but to be honest, the MG is one of the worst reel Lew's make for casting 1/8 oz anything, it is built all wrong for that!!! I'm sorry but I have owned and or service nearly every reel Lew's has made, Super Tuned several, and I own a highly Super Tuned Lew's Team Pro that has trouble casting a 1/8 oz jig much past 25 yards, 40 in the perfect wind maybe at my back and I do everything perfect on 20 832 Sufix, and this reel was built to cast light finesse rigs. I have to call bull when it smells like this!!! neither reel is capable of this performance and even tuned I doubt the Mg could do close to that with it's factory spool and other part's.
The guy asked because he want honest facts to decide how to spend his money, not buy something and think he got a dud or is not capable of using something as others can,,,,,,,,lota this here,,,,,the facts are the Pro's have said the Tatula is not capable of much below 1/4 oz with any kind of consistent results!! Here are some Pro's reviews on the Diawa,,,,, http://anglingauthority.com/2013/11/daiwas-new-tatula-reel-product-review/,,,,,,,or http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwatatula.html, I have never fished with one and personally don't care for the feel, I also think the Mg is the more dependable and better feeling bass reel, but would add 10 or 20 bucks and for around $125.00 get a Tournament NBS over the Mg, not so much for the braking although it is made for whatever braking system you want, even dual if you want to use both, but it has a much better spool for most bass fishing situations and improved line guide over the Mg, just the way they build them, and the Tatula has had some complain about the line guide system not being reliable!!! But 1/8 oz 40 yards,,,on Fluoro,,,,,stock,,,,,on the Mg,,,next time don't forget that 60 mph gale force wind you had at your back!!!!!!
DTack reply :
On 5/26/2014 at 4:23 AM, carolina bassin said:Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day. And no, I wasnt using a spinning reel. And if you ask me the tourament mg is alot smoother than the Tatula. JMO
Pretty sure I could if it had a 6" or 7" senko on it and the right line haha.
For the OP. I would personally recommend trying them both out and making sure they're going to be comfortable in your hand. I think they are both great reels for the price and really feel like you couldn't go wrong with either. As another poster said, pick what you believe is more comfortable and stick to having fun!
Jrob78 reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 4:46 AM, DTack said:For the OP. I would personally recommend trying them both out and making sure they're going to be comfortable in your hand. I think they are both great reels for the price and really feel like you couldn't go wrong with either. As another poster said, pick what you believe is more comfortable and stick to having fun!
Good answer. 
BasshunterJGH reply :
I agree, mg is better. Smoother and tatula is too bulkyOn 5/26/2014 at 4:23 AM, carolina bassin said:Can you throw a 1/8 oz shaky head, on floro, 40 yrds with out back lashing, using a Tatula? I can do it with my Lew's all day. And no, I wasnt using a spinning reel. And if you ask me the tourament mg is alot smoother than the Tatula. JMO
mjseverson24 reply :
i currently own both, and i like both of them very much... they both perform up to my expectations, and deliver solid performance day in and day out... that being said for basically the same money you can get a T3-B from TW for 110.00 and that is a superior reel to both of these (imo) both in performance and quality... only down side to the T3 is the handle, but put a lexa handle on it for 20 and you have your self one heck of a casting reel for 130.00... if you must choose between the two you originally posted, i would go with the tatula.
Mitch
Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :
The other day when we were out fishing we were fishing right next to a boulder, and my dad threw a Sammy to the corner of a dock and caught a nice fish. Later when we got off the water he was telling the story about the fish he caught and he said his cast was about 40 yrds. On Monday we were fishing the same spot and when we got to the boulder I was able to cast to the same corner of of the dock with a shaky head. Possibly my dad was off a little bit thinking it was further than it really was. I believe I was using a 1/8 but I may have pulled out 1/4 on accident thinking it was a 1/8 I dont know. And I was using a rod with a lot of tip action so the rod helped a lot too, it wasnt just the reel.
Grantman83 reply :
I've owned both and preferred the mg though the tournament speed spool is more in line with the tatula. I just preferred how the lews palmed compared to the tatula. Performance wise they are both good reels and each would do you well.
I have my preferences but reading that one or the either is "no doubt" or "easily better" is just a plain lie. Each are solid and will have supporters
iabass8 reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 7:24 PM, Grantman83 said:I've owned both and preferred the mg though the tournament speed spool is more in line with the tatula. I just preferred how the lews palmed compared to the tatula. Performance wise they are both good reels and each would do you well.
I have my preferences but reading that one or the either is "no doubt" or "easily better" is just a plain lie. Each are solid and will have supporters
That lews probably goes better on your sissy 7' rods
Grantman83 reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 2:11 AM, iabass8 said:That lews probably goes better on your sissy 7' rods
Ha! What's sad is I've actually bought some "beater" gear for the Resevoirs here. Going out twice with my good stuff got me scared enough to buy some 7ft and under rods to fit in the 14ft rowboats better. *hangs head in shame*
rippin-lips reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 11:07 AM, carolina bassin said:he said his cast was about 40 yrds.
It's the same as guessing a fishes weight without a scale. Most people over guess their casting distance and the weights of fish. Unless you mark it off or put it on a scale it's merely speculation.
jhoffman reply :
40 yards = 120 feet, thats just over 6.5 boat lengths on an 18ft boat for perspective, end to end.
iabass8 reply :
I can throw a pigskin a quarter mile
IAY reply :
If you can get the Tatula for 100 dollars, I would go with that. It has less plastic parts than the Lews and overall better value at that price.
Off topic, but the circle bashing is as annoying as the unrealistic claims.
Jrob78 reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 8:27 AM, iabass8 said:I can throw a pigskin a quarter mile
Over them mountains. 
CTGalloway21 reply :
I know it wasn't mentioned by OP but the Revo Winch is an awesome crankbait reel. The Tatula is awesome as well. I have never owned a Lew's and probably never will so I cannot give an answer on them.
iabass8 reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 8:46 AM, IAY said:If you can get the Tatula for 100 dollars, I would go with that. It has less plastic parts than the Lews and overall better value at that price.
Off topic, but the circle bashing is as annoying as the unrealistic claims.
What is circle bashing?
aavery2 reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 10:12 AM, iabass8 said:What is circle bashing?
Very similar to oval bashing.
iabass8 reply :
I really walked right into that one. Well played sir.
IAY reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 10:12 AM, iabass8 said:What is circle bashing?
Everyone just taking a turn at the guy who said "casting a 1/8th shakyhead for 40 some yards" just seem dry and pointless to me. I don't want to say what I mean't since I am not quite sure about the languages we are suppose to use 
Capt.Bob reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 10:12 AM, iabass8 said:What is circle bashing?
On 5/29/2014 at 10:14 AM, aavery2 said:Very similar to oval bashing.
Oh I get it same as Kurt "Bushing" I mean bashing,,,,, IAY you will find it is hard to get away with 
here, far to many have been there done that, and once called on it, your better off to let it die than try and justify it. 
IAY reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 10:42 AM, Capt.Bob said:Oh I get it same as Kurt "Bushing" I mean bashing,,,,, IAY you will find it is hard to get away with
I don't get how I am trying to get away with BS here lol? Can't I say that I am annoyed at how everyone is posting something irrelevant to the OP's initial question just because of one silly unrealistic answer another guy has given? I am done getting so off-topic so this will be the last for me.
Tywithay reply :
I prefer triangle bashing, because it has a point.On 5/29/2014 at 10:14 AM, aavery2 said:Very similar to oval bashing.
I prefer the Tatula over all the Lews I've tried; including the Tourney Pro. For me, I prefer the Type R for another $35, but the Tatula at $100 is a deal. The T3 Ballistic is $93 right now with the memorial day sale, stupid price for that reel as well.
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