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Is the US zillion worth the extra money vs the JDM? I've heard JDM uses aluminum gears vs Brass in the US?

Curious on when everyone uses these knots and and for what type of baits? I've always just tied a uni style knot for everything I throw but realize now that it may be hindering my success with certain baits. What I mainly use are: Flukes Senkos Shallow diving Crankbaits Topwater prop baits/poppers Bass jigs Spinnerbaits/buzzbaits I'm curious as to what type of knots you all use for different baits or if you just use one knot for everything?

Update. I stripped the tatula down for the second time but this time did a deep clean and relube/oil. Mainly targeting gears and spool bearings. So far, (fingers crossed) it seems alot better. Haven't gotten to take it out and throw it around yet but just reeling in hand feels much more free and smooth. We will see.

Maybe its already been discussed here but which one (in your opinion) is the better reel? I got the Tatula as a finesse/lighter baits reel but I've been unimpressed with the "smoothness" of the reel. I've tried lubing/oiling and has not helped. However, It does work great for what it is intended for. I have an opportunity at a curado DC and am curious if I should pounce on it or deal with the Tatula? I guess my main concern is will the DC perform as well as the Tatula with finesse and lighter presentations?

What's everyone's preference as far as brands for Rod sleeves and Reel covers or do you even use them personally? Been eyeing some Amazon specials but don't know if they're junk or not. Want to try to keep my new rigs as nice as possible

My Metanium showed up today. Shipping was crazy fast. Ordered Sunday night, was here today(Wednesday). Very pleased

Hey guys, so I've got several rods and reels now that I have rigged up, not a lot but enough for me. I'm mainly fishing ponds and small creeks or rivers. Out of curiosity I was wondering how everyone else on here would go about pairing these rods and reels and for which techniques specifically? Rods: Shimano SLX 6'10 M/H Fenwick HMG 6'6 M/F Dobyns Fury 734c 7'3 H/F Dobyns Fury 703c 7'0 M/H F Reels: Shimano SLX(base) 8:1 Daiwa Tatula SV TW 7:1 Curado MGL 150 6:1 20 Metanium 7:1

I received confirmation and tracking yesterday, I will learn to be more patient lol thanks guys. Interesting. Have you found the solution? I read somewhere to take spool tension knob off as they sometimes pack them with grease, clean all grease out and then lube with low viscosity oil and it will cure it but not sure how true that is.

I enjoy the Curado but just ordered a jmd Met to try as well. If it's any better I will be ordering more as well

I'm not complaining by any means, was just curious if anyone else has experienced this. It literally says "a confirmation email has been sent for your order" right after you purchase. Most companies have an automated email that's sent after an order. I have not received that email was my concern. I did go ahead and contact them regarding it, so we will see. I'm not worried, and I'm positive everything with show up as it should, just thought it was strange.

I did use my debit card. I've heard good things about them so I assume everything will be good (I hope) just weird I didn't receive an email regarding my order like it had said I would.

Yes it was the correct email, I had to confirm it twice. Money has came out of my account already but never received an email for my order.

Those of you that have ordered a JDM Metanium or any model for that matter from Digitaka..did you receive a confirmation email for your order? Just curious as it said I'd recieve an email but have not gotten anything in my inbox or spam folder. Maybe an email is only sent when the item has shipped or what am I missing?

Just bought a curado mgl 150. Still waiting on it to get here. I ordered it in 6:2:1. Is there a big enough difference in the Curado mgl and Metanium to purchase a Metanium also? Don't want to burn more money if it's not a huge difference between the two.

Those with experience with both, which do you prefer and why? Love my Tatula SV paired with Dobyns fury 703 so far but looking to add a Shimano to my arsenal to compare brands. Will be going on Dobyns fury 734. I've narrowed it down to these two reels I believe. TIA

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What's your favorite, most versatile shimano baitcaster that will cover about everything?

What are you referring to when you say "G"?

Coming from cheap abu garcias and lews, aside from the base slx I recently picked up, I'm sure the tatula will be plenty "smooth" to me although maybe I should have held out for a zillion.??‍♂️Lol

How many of you, if any, are using straight braid no leaders for topwater and weightless plastics like senkos, flukes, etc? If so, what brand and weight do you prefer?

Just trying to research and gather as many opinions before pulling the trigger as I feel most people do. I did end up ordering a tatula sv earlier today, so there's that.

I went ahead and ordered a Tatula Sv 103hsl. Thank you for the help

As of right now I'm using 12lb yozuri hybrid. Not sure how I like it just yet but seems to be performing pretty well on the slx. What is the differences from the tatula sv tws to the tatula elite?

There's so many reel options on the market it seems overwhelming lol I'm in the market for a $200-250 reel and I'm having a hard time choosing without having any experience with the vast majority of the market. I currently use a shimano SLX and have used lower end abu garcias and lews in the past, that's it. My main requirements are: Size(palmability) Smooth and quiet Cast control/manageability I will primarily be using it for pond fishing mainly lighter setups like texas rig, senko, ned rigs, smaller football jigs, flukes but I will also be throwing some spinnerbaits, topwater ploppers, poppers or occasional buzzbaits etc. I'm thinking 7:1:1-7:3:1, something like that. It will be going on a Fenwick HMG I realize it comes down to personal preference but I'm looking for some opinions to help point me in the right direction for the best reel for the $$$. I am not against buying used either off of marketplace or ebay if I can get a better deal on a better reel there. Any help is appreciated, TIA Forgot to mention. I have been looking at a few of the following Tatula sv Slx dc

They solid rods? Considering ordering one. Comes out to about 76 after shipping and tax