ricoisme

Sad to hear Daiwa reels are going up again in price. I currently have a tatula sv tw 150 that I love and use as my main workhorse, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs, small swimbaits, even weightless senkos. I use it so much I was looking to get a second identical set up so I’m not cutting and retying so often, or rather so I make the switch in baits because it’s tied on already. Any insight on the tatula sv tw 150 va the tatula elite? 7.3:1 vs 7.1:1 comparable IPT (30.7 vs 29.8), both are 7+1 bearings, both are sv(?) and tw, 150 rated 130yds 14lb mono, elite is rated 125yds so negligible. anyone have experience with both? Looking for what makes the elite worth $30 more, hoping to buy before 1/1 to avoid price hike! thanks all!

Sounds like the big decision is fishing the south end for green fish or fishing the northern end/inland sea for a mix of brown and green fish. I’ll probably end up on the northern end for more diverse opportunities the chance for real big fish.

I’m starting to plan a trip Champlain for end of June beginning of July, I’ve never been and trying to narrow down an area to focus on. Is there an area you recommend starting at over others? I was mostly split between fishing the south end or fishing then land sea and associate bays. Staying 4-5 days so I’m hoping not to spend all that time running around the lake relearning every spot. thanks!