Daiwa Unveils New and Improved Tatula CT Baitcaster
They’ve done it again. Daiwa has just launched another Tatula reel that promises anglers a wealth of performance and value. The reel was specifically designed and manufactured to bring anglers looking for an entry-level baitcaster, an entirely new standard of performance and aesthetics. Perfect for everything from plastics to cranks to Chatterbaits and more, the TATULA CT (Compact) brings versatility to anglers of all walks. Extremely palmable and a mere 7.2 ounces, the reel feels great in hand and your choice of favorite rods.
Like the other higher priced reels in the Tatula family, what makes the Daiwa TATULA CT so special is the inclusion of the T-Wing System level-wind. When you take the reel out of gear, it allows for less resistance on the line, allowing the line to cast further. Daiwa’s spool lets anglers finely tune the spool tension. At the same time, the T-Wing System level-wind opens up line feed, working together to cast longer, more accurately, and provide stress-free control when chunking into the wind, skipping baits, or casting light lures. The T-Wing System is also very efficient at reducing backlashes. It does this by reducing the angle of the line coming off the spool and spool speed, providing efficient operation unlike anything on the market in this reel class.Â
The new Tatula CT also features Daiwa’s patented Magforce magnetic casting and braking system, which is located on the exterior of the reel, making adjustments easy to make depending on wind conditions, the rods you’re fishing, and the overall aerodynamics of the baits you’re throwing. The dial extends from 0 to 20 (less resistance to greater resistance), so there’s lots of range for tweaking the best setting to match the particular fishing condition. Not only does the feature help maximize the length of casts, but it also helps reduce backlashes. With the dial on the side plate of the reel, external adjustments are easy to make in a split second.
Featuring an aluminum frame, the look of the reel is stunning. Comprised of a dark gray with anodized dark navy blue with metal accents, the reel features both the Daiwa logo and is tattooed on the Magforce side plate with the Tatula spider logo as a badge of pride. Â
On the drag side of things, anglers will be impressed with the Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD™), which offers a maximum drag of 13.2 lbs at full spool line capacity.
Comfort and control are enhanced with Soft-Touch handle rubber knobs and a large 90mm swept handle, which provides a steady grip for all fishing scenarios.
Anglers will also notice how smooth the reel operates, thanks to seven regular shielded ball bearings and one anti-reverse bearing.
The Tatula CT is available in Standard (6.3:1), High Speed (7.1:1), and Hyper Speed (8.1:1). And all gear ratios come in both left- and right-hand models.
When you’re considering an entry-level baitcaster, look no further than Daiwa’s new TATULA CT…a reel that is set to bring a whole new level of performance, value, and stunning good looks to anglers.Â
Key Features: Daiwa Tatula CT
- Aluminum Frame for strength, rigidity, and smooth performance
- T-Wing System (TWS)
- Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD)
- 90mm Heavy Swept Handle
- Gray and anodized dark blue look with Daiwa Tatula Spider Logo
- Available Gear Ratios (6.3:1) (7.1:1) (8.1:1)
MSRP $129.99
Jeremy Mallette is co-founder of International Sportsman. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he has spent more than a decade in the outdoor industry, from hiking and camping to silencers and hunting. His father taught him to shoot at age six, and he received his first firearm at age eight — a 1942 Colt Commando .38 special revolver. He enjoys yearly trips to Kansas for pheasant hunting, spending time with his children at the deer lease, and collecting unique firearms.