Oldskool67

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Got a Daiwa CA 80 for 65.00 new and I like it a lot

30 year old various Team Daiwa and equally old Shimano Curados and Castaic. Got a newer Tatula I like. As my “ vintage” reels wear out I’ll slowly replace them. Too bad you can’t get most parts for the old Japanese made TDs

Someone already said it but Owner Beast 7/0

Still use my first generation Mojo Bass 7’ frog rod and a Made in Japan Shimano Citica from 2005. I think the “hi speed” was still like 6.2. Use 65# power pro. Both circa 2005. Don’t laugh I still have Curados and a Castaic older than that. Not to mention a lot of old TD made in Japan from the 90’s.

VMC Neko and weedless Neko #1, 1/0 also like Gamakatsu wicked wacky in 1/0 2/0

I like my Lexa 300

Thanks

I’m in the east bay. What shop did you go to ?

I’m the same way and I can’t explain why. Daiwa on Daiwa, Shimano on Shimano. But I will put either on all my other rods. Good to know I’m not the only weirdo.

Owner Beast 7/0

This

Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG

Second looking at the Tatula Elite

Use 1/0 or sometimes 2/0 Gamakatsu weedless wacky hooks and VMC weedless Neko hooks with braid to leader. No issues with hooking or staying hooked. I used to use YZH with same results. I think you are right with the circle hooks you are pulling it out of their mouth with the braid