After my 1st hookset with my new Daiwa Tatula 100 it sounds like crap. Anybody work on reels and if so is it worth upgrading anything (bearings, drag, etc) while somebody has it?

Contact daiwa and let them fix it. Even if you decide to upgrade I would still want original parts to be right before hand

Why wouldn't you let diawa take care of it ?

Figured i would just get it upgraded at the same time.

8 minutes ago, bholtzinger14 said:

Figured i would just get it upgraded at the same time.

The Tackle Trap does both warranty and upgrade

15 minutes ago, QUAKEnSHAKE said:

The Tackle Trap does both warranty and upgrade

i'll second this. Send it to the Tackle Trap. They do Daiwa warranty work and can do anything you want. The only upgrade I recommend on the 100 is adding levelwind bearings instead of the bushings.  

New reel is under warranty.  Daiwa should fix for free.  You may have to pay for shipping...at least to them.  If you want an upgrade, then Delaware Valley Tackle (DVT) is a forum sponsor.  Mike does good work.  A thorough cleaning and Carbontex drag (around $8) is advantageous.  If I am getting a reel tuned, I go the extra mile and get new bearings.  But I honestly think they are unnecessary most of the time.  I just want my ability to be the limiting factor in performance.

 

A bearing upgrade may or may not give increased casting distance.  On quality reels distance stays about the same, but is easier to achieve.  Not having to force a cast to reach the target is usually beneficial to accuracy.

 

I don't work on my reels (which gets expensive).  Plenty of guys know vastly more than I on the internal workings of a reel.  I have to let others give suggestions on other improvements.  Handle bearings improve feel, but I don't see how they are beneficial in any other way.  What is important to you is what matters in many cases.

 

What you have done is a personal preference and how much you are willing to spend.  I always wanted an Airy Red.  I couldn't spool line on the first one I bought.  Turned out a few parts were missing in the reel.  Something I would never have known.  Upgrades were: Carbontex drag, 7.2:1 gearset, ZPI SiC spool bearings, PX68 worm shaft and a full tuning polish (whatever that entails).  Cost of everything (including cleaning and relubing) was more than what I paid for the reel.  However, it was totally worth it to me as I now have a fantastic specimen of a reel I had always wanted.

If it’s under warranty send it back or exchange it. If you just want it gone through I’m accepting new orders after January 1. Booked into about 1/15 as of now. 

12 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

If it’s under warranty send it back or exchange it. If you just want it gone through I’m accepting new orders after January 1. Booked into about 1/15 as of now. 

I will be in touch after January then. 

 

What upgrades do you recommend for the Tatula 100?

I always just take them apart, shake the rocks out, then put them back together. Then again mine have had plenty of time to acquire rocks and are far simpler than a brand new tatula

1 hour ago, bholtzinger14 said:

I will be in touch after January then. 

 

What upgrades do you recommend for the Tatula 100?

It depends largely on your expectations. I like to evaluate each reel then make recommendations and discuss options. Sound good?

Brand new, first hook set and sound like crap, doesn’t sound good to me. I’ll return it if possible. 

35 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

It depends largely on your expectations. I like to evaluate each reel then make recommendations and discuss options. Sound good?

Yes it does.