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In the case of a B&M like TTT you get an experienced Daiwa expert who you can actually communicate with vs a faceless repair drone at Daiwa with no real shot at communication until a bill shows up to your inbox.

Once you jump up to the free floating spool Daiwa variants, even the '16 Zillion SV TW, gear train issues, which sometimes show up in Tatula types, pretty much disappear. You'll get a safety net with Shimano DC, but be aware that SVS Infinity provides none of that. You'll hear nobody claim that it's a forgiving system. It's touchy. If you're OK with far more user input than even Daiwa's standard Mag Z, then you'll be fine. In this regard, and this is a bit simplified, the '21 Zillion's SV boost falls in between Tatula-esque standard Mag Z and SVS Infinity as far as necessary user input is concerned, IMO. However, it's possible that Shimano has addressed this touchiness issue somewhat with SVS Infinity on some newer models by going to 6 brake blocks instead of 4. It felt that anyway when I tried out a friend's Curado 150 MGL. '21 Zillion and '17 Tatula SV size comparison:

In this case it makes sense though. the Zillion's SV Boost induct rotor is shallower, thinner, and has a stiffer spring. I wouldn't discourage you otherwise. It's very nice, and if you dig on otherworldly super smooth cranking you'll be thrilled, but not if you're hoping for the expected safety net of typical SV in the wind.

I say go for it. DC reels do well with lighter flatsides and wind catching billed baits. I'll add that the 21 Zillion SV isn't as SV as say a '17 Tatula SV if this is something you're expecting. It definitely requires a fair bit more user input than the typical SV reel.

I agree with this point, and neither would I. That said, a reel like the Tatula 150 is an outlier in its class. Its 28mm wide x 34mm diameter spool and arbor size allow it to accept 300 feet of .017 diameter line which covers typical 20 lb fluoro and mono. If the OP sticks to his stated lure weight range of 3/4-1 1/2 ozs then the Tat 150's line capacity is more than enough. If planted on a 7'6"-7'9" rod of any type nobody's chucking 1 1/2oz wind catching, fish shaped, tumbling swimbaits like a SW 168 much farther than 150 feet, if that. Maybe, maybe a 5" Bullshad resin bait will sail a tad farther. The upside is that he/you/me or anyone else will be able to manage 3/4oz much easier than if one went with the Tat 200 with its 38mm diameter very deep spool which holds a ton of line. It's a significantly heavier spool when loaded. Forget about reels like a Tat 300 or Curado 300 with their 43mm diameter spools loaded with mono or fluoro. I have all these reels and I don't want to "mainly" throw 3/4oz lures with them, but I can't speak for anyone else. I suppose I could run a marathon in Muck boots, but why would I want to? I haven't counted lately, but I probably have at least 75 1 1/2oz class hard swim baits with and without bills, plus soft baits. The 150 handles them just fine. The 100 mm handle is a plus here, and if there's a place where the T-Wing shines it's with large diameter plastic lines. I doubt anyone wouldn't notice it's benefits here compared to reels with standard line guides, especially with lighter baits in the range the OP specified. It isn't subtle.

But what does "200" actually mean regarding spool size. A Tatula 200 holds nearly twice as much line as a Curado 200K which holds barely more line than a Daiwa CT 100. I've spooled line off one to the other. It's negligible. If, as you state, you'll be throwing mainly 3/4 oz, you don't need an oversized 200 size reel like a Tat 200. A 3/8oz chatter bait and trailer weighs 3/4oz. You'll gain nothing by using an upsized reel, and 1.5oz is easily within the wheelhouse of most 150 size reels. I own most of the current low profile swim bait reels worth mentioning, but also threw baits up to 2 ozs on a Quantum ICON PT last year which has a typical 150 size spool. It's no worse for the wear and did just fine. BTW, this thing about ipt and big baits...are you fishing crystal clear highland reservoirs? If not you're probably not making 150 ft casts every time. If not, probably never, so line cap won't be problematic. Regardless, other than single jointed glides where it "may" matter, does it really matter? Retrieve speeds are all over the place with different swim baits. There's no hard-fast-rule here, even if some people feel you'll spontaneously combust of you don't do certain things one way and one way only.

It uses stainless steel guide frames with zirconia inserts. The tip guide has a sic insert. Same with Omen Black 2s, but no sic tip top. I've been using a $79 Lew's Carbon Fire 7'3" H for a few years throwing frogs and baits up to a Magdraft Freestyle. The guides are still perfect using 50lb braid exclusively, so I agree.

This is a 300 size big bait reel. Not an all arounder. I'd get the Tatula if you're new-ish and intend to throw lighter lures. It's a solid all around reel and easy to dial in if you're changing baits often.

I have a pretty good selection of standard traps you've heard of, but I have short window to use them. Aside from a few of our deeper east end lakes that have eel grass exclusively, the rest of my available waters are shallow and choked with milfoil and coontail. While the weeds are low, like right now until the end of June, I'm able to throw whatever I have for the most part. If the weatherman is right I'll be out next weekend throwing a Berkley Warpig, Yozuri rattling vibes and silent versions, Cordell spots, etc. However, the X-Factor lipless will be the IMA Suspending Vibe. When we're at full bloom here this bait makes the most sense. It really doesn't suspend as you might expect. It does sink, but the delay it offers gives me just a bit more time before it buries itself in a mess. It also works well running along the edges of pad lines on hot days when bass are using them for shade. Unlike most lipped cranks which rise on the pause, you can stall the IMA and it'll sit still. They usually will hit it on the next jerk. More importantly, it's a really good cold water lipless. Right now our lakes are stuck between 36-38 degrees. A lipless than can be paused briefly then sink slowly with a shimmy is good option for fish not ready to chase. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ima_Suspending_Vibration_Lipless_Crankbait/descpage-ISV.html#customer_reviews

My wife tolerates hearing me talk about fishing, watching fishing on the tube or my phone, going fishing, buying fishing stuff, breathing fishing, etc. When my son in law and brother come for holidays, or any days, we can't shut up about it. I'm thinking that decorating the house with fishing lures might be a bridge too far. At this point I wouldn't dare suggest hanging a dingy bait collage on her walls without wearing a kevlar helmet and bulletproof body suit.

It's not unusual for me to be out with at least one each Shimano, Daiwa, Quantum, and Lew's, so I like variety, but if you're somewhat irritated by it then make a change. However, reels within a single manufacture's line don't necessarily track in a linear manner from top to bottom regarding performance. This is one of the reasons I use a mix. You have a nice selection of reels that should be bulletproof in the long term if you maintain them, and you'll surely take a loss in order to satisfy an intellectual itch. Only you know if this is worth it going by the numbers. P.S. If you decide to jettison the Daiwas, please sell me the Catalina TW. I should've gotten two when the getting was good.

I slipped one in under the wire today and ordered my 1st ARK rod before the spring sale ended. Nice savings. If it's actually shipped quickly, and if UPS doesn't do me dirty by delivering a 2-piece-special, I'll be fishing with it during next weekend's warmup.

Good quote from Casey Ashley during the Finals Takeout interview regarding where the bass were located even with the steep drop in water temp: "The time of year overpowered the weather."

And still trying to cram something else in there! KuHrazy!

Daiwa CA 80 on sale on amazon 78$

Duckweed?

Good ole days. My FLA snow bird aunt still has a house on Ocean Beach. Having a get together this summer for my Father's memorial. His friend has a great spread right on the Connetquot. Loved going there.

I'm into buying silent or close to silent hard baits at the moment. Plenty of buzz on this bait. We have nothing but mush around here, so it'll probably hold up.

On the way back from dropping my mom off at the airport today...I really needed to use a bathroom. I convinced my wife that the DSG we were passing was perfect. So clean. I don't do gas station nightmare toilets. Nope. I swore I wouldn't go shopping. Sprinting upstairs to the fishing department and grabbing one lure I knew was on sale beforehand isn't really shopping, right? Right!

I'm way closer to Roosevelt than the Hamptons. You really don't want to get a flat there at night, ya know. C.I.-Brentwood-Bayshore. Ever roll through there in the late 60s-early to late 70s? I had no choice. Good times. I'm glad we're both still here to play ping-pong.

I can sleep late. Nice.

Yeah, it's nothing like the means streets of Mary Land.

I can smell when they're not truly interested, or politely judgmental, so I save time and go straight to my standard line: It's better than being drunk at a nudie bar. And that's that. Ours must be part of the same support group, thank god.?