Ice went out on my secret pond yesterday and I broke out the Tatula frog rod for the first time. Really wasn't expecting to catch any fish, just wanted to give the new rod a try. I had a gen2 Premier on it with #50 samurai and was dragging a 3/8 ounce jig. Nice and light (already new that), great pitching rod. Tenth cast in and I get bit (nice little 1 pounder) 10 casts later I get bit again (3 pounder) and 5 casts later (2-1/2 pounder) great start to the year and a great trial run for the rod. A few more observations, very sensitive and a ton of backbone.The 3 pounder wasn't even a challenge but water temps was like 32.5. I got this rod for an all purpose heavy action rod and I think it's just that. Fished it side by side with my gen 1 Cumara and sensitivity was not too far behind. It's got a really stiff tip so you have to adjust you release point for an overhand cast but I expected that. All in all I think I'm going to be vary happy with it. Good thing as their are a couple of lighter Tatula sitting home waiting to go out.

Nice review, I felt the rod in store and it felt awesome but wasn't sold on the actions and powers the had, really inconsistent.

^{Quick update, used it again today throwing a 5/8 jig and the rod casts much better with the extra weight. The heavier weight loosens the tip up nicely, not a surprise considering it's rated up to 2 oz. I can definitely see this being a great all purpose heavy action rod but I have to say keep it a 1/2 oz. or more  unless your pitching. I'm a Shimano rod guy mostly (Crucials and Cumaras) but their  heavy action rods are a little tip heavy for my taste so the Tatula is a nice fit at that price range. I think they have a similar 'crisp' feel that I love in the Shimano's.}

Thanks - good review