Hi Everyone,

 

Just received my first Diawa Tatula CT with Magforce-Z.  The instructions show to operate the Magforce you are supposed to loosen the screw to adjust the Magforce level.  I am able to turn it without loosening the screw.  Is this something I should not do or is it fine?  I just do not want to be messing up something internally.

 

Also, what rod would you suggest around the $100 (give or take) mark to pair this with?

 

Thanks!

I've got the Fuego CT (Tatula CT without the T-Wing) and the only thing I use the screw for is to remove the side plate. Never had to loosen/tighten it to adjust the brakes.

 

Rod around that price...go up a bit and get a Dobyns Fury - in whatever power you're looking to use.

33 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

The screw just holds the side plate on.

Correct. You only need to turn the dial. I'm a huge fan of magforcez and svsinfiniti. Both I like better than DC braking. DC is way over hyped. Especially with how easy magforcez is and how well the new svsinfiniti is. It's no easier, just different.

1 minute ago, BaitFinesse said:

Also I know there is a big slot in that screw for a big ol flatblade screwdriver but resist the urge to grab one and tighten the screw.  The plastic of the side plate is sandwiched between that screw and the frame.  It will crack.

I've yet to need to remove the side-plate on the water - but if I do, I have a Leatherman...

Besides the Fury which always gets mentioned:

Falcon BuCoo

Fenwick HMG

Ark Lancer Pro

 

Some here have praised the original Lew's TP1 ($100) and a few have said the TP-1 Black ($130) is even better.  At $55 the Daiwa Aird X gets excellent reviews.  Carbonlite 2's on sale are also often recommended.

 

Of the above I only have HMGs.  I like them.  A few have stated the Bucoo can't be beat in its price range.

2 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

I've yet to need to remove the side-plate on the water - but if I do, I have a Leatherman...

You don't need anything but a nickel. Resist using an actual tool because you can damage it. I've found over the years when you tell someone to lightly tighten something the word lightly can have many different meanings and is relative to the person. A coin you won't really be able to damage so long as you don't wrench it down until it hurts. 

45 minutes ago, Lmsmbassaddict said:

I've found over the years when you tell someone to lightly tighten something the word lightly can have many different meanings and is relative to the person.

I never have coins on me except when I'm at the laundromat. Besides, having worked in electronics with #2 and #4 screws on circuit boards...I know what the limits are. Never had an issue - but the warning is good for others.

 

As for a rod, might check out the Diawa Tatula XT rods, priced $ 99.99 to 119.99. The 3 that I bought, I'm very happy with. They do come with EVA grips.

1 hour ago, Lmsmbassaddict said:

You don't need anything but a nickel. Resist using an actual tool because you can damage it. I've found over the years when you tell someone to lightly tighten something the word lightly can have many different meanings and is relative to the person. A coin you won't really be able to damage so long as you don't wrench it down until it hurts. 

 

but if you do want an actual tool for such things, it does exist ?

 

 

this is a coin driver by pb swiss. they make a couple of variants: model 8125 and 8126

 

i enjoy using it. i hate struggling with coins on stubborn plugs and caps.

No no no. Cmon yall. The small plastic tackle box dividers fit that slot perfectly and will not scratch or nick the screw. You can tighten as tight as you want with those and the plastic will give out long before you do any damage. 

 

On 8/22/2020 at 1:52 AM, DontTreadOnMe said:

 

but if you do want an actual tool for such things, it does exist ?

 

 

this is a coin driver by pb swiss. they make a couple of variants: model 8125 and 8126

 

i enjoy using it. i hate struggling with coins on stubborn plugs and caps.

Amazing. Another man of tools. I am a diy fabricator and that's just so useful in so many levels. But that also kind of defeats the purpose with people who wrench that specific coin screw because using a coin it would be hard to break or damage it but for people who know how to use tools and are handy, that's an amazing little tool. 

 

Thank you for the information my friend.