I am using one of the newer Tatula Top Water rods for small T-Rigs and while I love so much about it, there is something that drives me crazy.  If you own one, you may have already guessed what I'm about to say.

 

There is the tinniest bit of flex, or movement where the cork handle meets the reel seat.  I thought I could ignore it, but I can't.  Such a beautiful and otherwise well made rod is made to feel so Mickey Mouse ever single time I feel that movement.  I have really tried but cannot tell whether this movement is coming from the cork, or the reel seat.  At this point I'm prepared to drill a whole in the offending piece and inject some epoxy or general purpose adhesive goo in hopes of filling whatever void is allowing this movement. 

 

Anybody know what I'm talking about?  Did ya do anything to fix it?  Did it work?  Thanks  

Can you exchange it? While I do not have a Tatula full cork rod my Daiwa Aird Coastal $50 rod is and it's fine.

I have a 7'2 Tatula full cork rod, and a couple of the old models. None of them have that problem. I believe it's a tiny manufacturing defect. Exchange a new one if that matters to you.

Seems to be a Tatula problem.  Got one when they first came out years ago.  It did the same thing, and I just returned it for refund.  The one I just bought years later does the same thing.

 

Kinda worried if I exchange it, the new rod will do the same.  I feel like my options are to put up with it, or fix it.

1 minute ago, LionHeart said:

Kinda worried if I exchange it, the new rod will do the same.  I feel like my options are to put up with it, or fix it

 

Perfect excuse to upgrade to a Zillion rod😉

7 minutes ago, newapti5 said:

 

Perfect excuse to upgrade to a Zillion rod😉

Why did you have to go and say that?😜

I just bought a 7’ M/R full cork on close out after using the OG version for several years.No problems with mine.

4 hours ago, LonnieP said:

I just bought a 7’ M/R full cork on close out after using the OG version for several years.No problems with mine.

That's the rod I have. I absolutely love the rod and it if yours doesn't do it that gives me hope.

 

Just checked Tackle Warehouse and they are out of stock so a return is not looking good. 

 

Wonder if I could file a warranty claim with Diawa?  Anybody had any luck doing that?  Thanks

 

I would give Diawa a call and see what they say. 

10 minutes ago, LonnieP said:

I would give Diawa a call and see what they say. 

Yeah man I think I have to.  Thanks for the info