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Yeah idk. I guess I should just buy both and find out.

No drag, so then where is the give in the system? I mean all that force setting the hook has to go somewhere right?

But this is how Daiwa defines the hyper armed housing and it doesn’t say anything about aluminum side plate on the reels page- The HYPER DRIVE DESIGNconcept comprises a combination of different manufacturing techniques, which considerably improve the functioning and the lifespan of a baitcasting reel. HYPER ARMED HOUSING – a distortion-proof metal frame (magnesium, aluminum) that permanently houses the gear unit in a safe way within the reel body. Not to argue, I just feel like Daiwa isn’t being very clear about it. Same with the dual supported pinion thing on some of their reels

Did you ever confirm if it’s an aluminum side plate? Trying to figure out which to buy. Also does the tatula 100 have brass gears as well?

Yeah I think 8:1 is the best gear ratio for what I’m trying to do. Where do you see it online? And thanks.

Do you know if it has the aluminum side plate? It’s unclear on Daiwa’s website. I feel like that would really add in durability. People have complained about tatula getting rough retrieve before. Although maybe the hyperdrive gears would help that.

Which one would you go for given they are around the same price for me?

Yeah I think I will get the regular tat 100. You say that because it’s less forgiving since it’s tuned for distance right?

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Would a tatula elite be good? Found one on eBay for 150 brand new.

I was almost set on the new tatula 150, but I generally don’t like bigger and heavier reels. I loved the new 100 frame in store but the 150 looks like it has a 200 size frame judging by the weight at 7.9 ounces being the same as the 200. Maybe I should try a tatula elite? Although those have been out a long time now. I just wanted to try at least 1 more daiwa after how much I like my zillion. I could probably get 2 reels if they’re not too expensive.

So which reel do you go with for the longer casting braking system and the aluminum handle side plate

I’m looking for a new reel to fish frogs. How much do aluminum side plates or a dual supported pinion matter? What reels do you recommend? I’m willing to buy from Japan if there are better options. I’ve been looking at some tatula and shimanos.

Like how early? Normally I get to my spots as early as I can… would like to go around 6 or so if possible. For my next fishing trip, Friday afternoon which reservoir do you think I should fish to have the best chance at having a good day? No sonar, so not sure if hunting run would be too difficult. Last year I went to hunting run on a cloudy day and caught a few in an hour or 2 just beating the bank with a soft plastic worm.

Hey I wanted to ask you does lake Mooney really not open til 8? That seems kind of late, getting into summer it would be worse for the morning bite right

Hey I’m trying to find more info on lakes in fredericksburg, any advice from your trips?

Should I go to hunting run, ni river, Mooney again, or just go to ponds where I know I can get a few easy bites? Friday afternoon btw it’s gonna be cloudy it says

Thanks I need to pay more attention next time. I will try to snag some and find the line where it begins. If it starts in around 5 feet of water or so, maybe I just thought the bottom was darker because of the drop off but it was actually where the grass started. Or maybe it was down there but just barely growing since it’s still kind of early.

Since I have a kayak and no sonar, would I be better off trying ni or hunting run next? This may sound dumb, but what depth would the grass be growing in?

Looks like that’s about an hour and 20 minutes away from me. That’s interesting because I didn’t visually see any grass. How deep did the grass start? I saw some spots that looked like empty beds, and I saw a couple that I thought were on beds but were not really locked on one spot. When I casted on them they had no reaction. The last 2 nights before I went were cold, which maybe pushed them off the beds? It’s really weird that I didn’t see any of the grass. I could see down about 5 feet

Thanks for the feedback. I was limited to the bank, but I got a kayak last fall. Started off with smaller lakes because it’s easier to cover the water and break it down, and you don’t have to be as stealthy in the dirty water. Still want to learn these clear ****** reservoirs because I know people catch a lot of fish and big ones.

Yeah I was thinking I would try hunting run next. It’s much closer to where I live. Lake Mooney definitely seemed good and it had a lot of bait fish. Maybe just an off day but I will try being more stealthy with my kayak and making longer casts. Any advice for hunting run? Like general areas or structure to look for? Might have time to go for a little bit on Friday. Although honestly I kind of thought Mooney would be more pressured than hunting run because it’s free. I was looking for someone local like you to ask about ni river and motts run too. I’ve heard that they are not good for bass fishing but it could be just a rumor.

Some guys have posted that they caught 80 fish in one day there. I think I need to back off the bank and make longer casts. Is 6 lb too light to be around some stumps/ stick ups in the water?

Ok thanks for the positive feedback. I was just looking forward to it because I don’t normally have time to go on a bigger reservoir, and I caught less fish than normal for the amount of time. None of them I saw were spawning. Water felt around 60 to the touch. Some of them I casted in the area, went to see what was over there and then saw a fish. Some of them didn’t even swim away from the kayak. Maybe they were just in a bad mood from the last 2 cold nights… I was throwing a green pumpkin jig and fluke in 5 foot clarity.

Hey guys, just wanted to ask for some advice to catch more fish on my next trip out to a reservoir. I live in fredericksburg, Va and I want to start fishing some of the local reservoirs and lakes (hunting run, ni river, motts run, etc or maybe lake anna). I have been to hunting run a couple times, caught a few fish but nothing big. Today I went out on lake Mooney for 5 hours and caught 4 fish. Although I didn’t get skunked, a lot of days I would catch that many at a pond in an hour. Are reservoirs just more tough to find fish and catch them? I saw over 20 bass cruising in shallow water today, some that were 5-6 pounds. But either they saw my kayak and spooked, or just wouldn’t bite. I went from 9-2 and it was sunny and calm if that helps. I’m just wondering if I’m positioning my kayak too shallow, but then if I’m deeper I can’t see the structure ahead? Hunting run seemed similar to lake Mooney. Lots of scattered stumps, some wood, and some grass and trees on the shore. Just looking for any tips to put more fish in the kayak.