CRACKSI

It's left hand

I use it on a Daiwa Blazon 1 oz

Sure! I tried so many combination Maybe my reel have a production issue

Hey everyone, I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has experienced something similar with the Daiwa Tatula SV TW 103 XSL. I’ve been using it primarily for Texas rigs and jigs, but honestly, I’m not impressed with the casting performance. It just doesn’t feel smooth at all—almost like there’s some kind of internal resistance or blockage during the cast. What’s puzzling is that my cheaper Abu Garcia (entry-level model) casts the same setups like a dream—super fluid and much easier to control. I expected more from the Tatula, especially at this price point. I’ve checked the brakes, spool tension, and line—everything seems in order. But still, the Tatula just doesn’t feel “right” when casting these setups. Has anyone had a similar experience? Could this be a problem with the spool, bearings, or something else I’m overlooking? Any tips, insights, or setup tweaks would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance, CRACKSI here is the specs: https://daiwa.us/products/tatula-sv-tw103 RATIO 7:1

12 lb?

Because of its memory, everything always gets messed up for me! lol Please, let me know your favorite brand Agree! It's just a psychological thing for the angler!

Because i hate FC LOL!

Thanks so much to everyone for the kind and helpful replies—this forum is full of friendly and knowledgeable people, and I really appreciate it! If any of you ever find yourselves in Italy, I’d be happy to share a fishing day with you. We’ve got some beautiful places for bass fishing here—like Lake Coghinas in Sardinia or Lake Bracciano near Rome in the Lazio region. The scenery is amazing, and the bass can be pretty fun too! Tight lines to all, and thanks again for the warm welcome. So from what you’re all saying, it seems like bass usually can’t see braid—or at least it doesn’t bother them enough to affect the bite, except maybe in rare situations. Which makes me wonder… is the whole “fluorocarbon is invisible” thing actually overrated for our kind of fishing? Personally, I don’t really like fluoro if it’s not truly necessary, I’d be happy to stick with braid most of the time. What do you all think? Are there situations where fluorocarbon really shines, or is it more about angler confidence than fish behavior?

Thanks for the reply! I've always wondered how much fish actually see fluorocarbon, and if it really makes a difference in how many bites you get—or if it mostly affects our confidence more than the fish's willingness to bite. Do you ever use fluorocarbon at all, or do you just stick to braid and mono for most of your fishing? Also, I’m curious—what brands of braid do you like best? I’ve tried a few, but I’m still searching for one that holds up well without digging into itself on the spool. Thanks again!

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and wanted to say hello! I'm writing from Italy, where bass fishing is growing but still a bit behind compared to the U.S. I've been following BassResource for a while and finally decided to join. I fish mostly from the bank in small lakes and rivers here, and I use baitcasting gear most of the time. I have a question that I hope some of you can help with: Does anyone here use braid directly to the hook (without a fluorocarbon leader) for techniques like Texas rig, finesse, or even wacky rig—not just for topwater? I know the common advice is to use a fluorocarbon leader for better stealth and abrasion resistance, but I’m wondering if anyone here just uses straight braid, and what their experience has been. Do you notice fewer bites? Does it really matter in stained or murky water? Looking forward to learning more from you all and hopefully sharing a bit of the Italian bass fishing scene too! Tight lines, ALFRED