Hi all, 

 

I am looking at buying a Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70 and looking for feedback. I’ll be running this primarily as a jerk bait set up on a medium power rod. Any thoughts, opinions and suggestions would be appreciated. I generally don’t throw anything heavier than 1/2 oz

 

Thanks

Get it. You’ll love it.  I run 10 Floro on mine and it casts really well. 

8 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

Get it. You’ll love it.  I run 10 Floro on mine and it casts really well. 

Do you think 8# fluro would be too small for the reel? I throw 110 juniors most of the time and 8# is as high as I like to go for those lures. 

The Tatula SV TW 70 is a good compact reel that excels at skipping lures. I think you’ll find the SV spool will restrict casting distance however, especially when throwing lighter/large profile lures like jerkbaits and buzzbaits. A similar priced Tatula Elite will cast smoother and 20%+ farther. 

3 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

The Tatula SV TW 70 is a good compact reel that excels at skipping lures. I think you’ll find the SV spool will restrict casting distance however, especially when throwing lighter/large profile lures like jerkbaits and buzzbaits. A similar priced Tatula Elite will cast smoother and 20%+ farther. 

I’d like to stay with a small profile reel. Is the elite similar in size to 70 series?

I only have the Elite Pitch and Flip model and it is bigger than my SV70.  I like it, but it IS bigger.

 

I currently have our SV70 on an older Loomis GL2 783MBR my wife is using for throwing Whopper Ploppers and or swim Jigs. It works fine for that for us. She likes the smaller profile.

 

I'm not someone who concerns myself with making the longest casts I can,... Unless it's a deep diving crank. 

 

You mentioned using it with 8lb or 10lb line..... Personally, I have not noticed a capacity issue with ours and I don't believe you will either. Look at the line capacities and see what you think though. I checked and Google says 110yds of 8lb or 90yds of 10lb. For me I think that would be fine.

Get the Tatula 80 for jerkbaits and the 70 for weightless plastics and skipping. 

17 minutes ago, FrnkNsteen said:

I only have the Elite Pitch and Flip model and it is bigger than my SV70.  I like it, but it IS bigger.

 

I currently have our SV70 on an older Loomis GL2 783MBR my wife is using for throwing Whopper Ploppers and or swim Jigs. It works fine for that for us. She likes the smaller profile.

 

I'm not someone who concerns myself with making the longest casts I can,... Unless it's a deep diving crank. 

 

You mentioned using it with 8lb or 10lb line..... Personally, I have not noticed a capacity issue with ours and I don't believe you will either. Look at the line capacities and see what you think though. I checked and Google says 110yds of 8lb or 90yds of 10lb. For me I think that would be fine.

I’m currently running a mid 1990’s curado 100b. I’ve gotten 3 decades of use and it’s been a good one but time to upgrade to newer technologies with a similar sized profile 

26 minutes ago, Bigbox99 said:

Get the Tatula 80 for jerkbaits and the 70 for weightless plastics and skipping. 

I agree with the above. I use a Tatula 80 and have for a few years now and highly recommend it. Also I believe the Tatula 70 SV shares the same frame as the 80 which shares the frame of tha Alphas 800 SV. 

Is the 70 ok for cranks up to 1/2 oz?

2 minutes ago, Creek Chub 1 said:

Is the 70 ok for cranks up to 1/2 oz?

Absolutely 

2 minutes ago, Creek Chub 1 said:

Is the 70 ok for cranks up to 1/2 oz?

Not for 1/2oz cranks on a 7'6" rod where you'll be bombing baits for distance. The Tatula 80 would be the better choice.

33 minutes ago, Eric 26 said:

Also I believe the Tatula 70 SV shares the same frame as the 80

It does.

33 minutes ago, Eric 26 said:

the 80 which shares the frame of tha Alphas 800 SV. 

Same size. I have both.

You can absolutely use the 70 SV for cranks.  I would prefer the 80 because I prefer the Magforce Z braking profile of the 80 for casting cranks but the 70 will do the job.  IMO, the 70 is better suited to control applications like pitching jigs, skipping, weightless worms or finesse baits.  I have my 80 as my squarebill reel and while I don't have the 70 I have nearly the same thing, the Alphas TW SV, as my jig reel with heavy fluoro.

5 hours ago, Creek Chub 1 said:

Do you think 8# fluro would be too small for the reel? I throw 110 juniors most of the time and 8# is as high as I like to go for those lures. 

No.  I use 8# mono and co-polymers on the vast majority of my rods rated Medium power or less.  I personally wouldn't use the 70 for bombing casts.  I want more line capacity. 

3 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

I agree with the above. I use a Tatula 80 and have for a few years now and highly recommend it. Also I believe the Tatula 70 SV shares the same frame as the 80 which shares the frame of tha Alphas 800 SV. 

Good suggestion. The Tat 80 is a nice compromise as it's the same frame with larger line capacity. Didn't even think of that option!

 

Good call!!

5 hours ago, Creek Chub 1 said:

I’d like to stay with a small profile reel. Is the elite similar in size to 70 series?

Pretty close - the Tatula 100 as well (same/similar A7075 long casting spool) Close to size/weight of the 70 but will cast much farther/smoother.

 

Five years ago, I was frustrated casting jerkbaits and buzzbaits on a Zillion SV reel. At that time I had 10 SV reels (Alphas, Tatula, Zillion, Steez) and it was about all I knew. Someone recommended the Tatula Elite to me to get better distance with jerkbaits. I did it reluctantly but couldn’t believe how effortlessly I could launch the lure. 
 

I would then pick up other rods with SV reels and realized they are constricted even if adjusted and fine tuned.
 

I added a second Tatula Elite reel - and was now having a hard time going back and forth to my SV reels. First I’d cast short with an SV, then I’d send one over the green monster with the Elite reel. It became too much of a hassle going back and forth. So I ended up trading/selling off all my SV reels except for two Zillions that I skip with. And many days I think about trading one of those off. 
 

Anyway, expensive lesson learned on my end. You may be better off with the 70, but I would recommend finding someone that has an Elite or Tat 100 - and set it up on the same rod, line etc you would a 70 and see if there is a difference to you. 

The Elite casts hard baits really nicely 

 Had to sell my 70 TW SV reel because the full spool 

interfered with my rod reel seat! Removed about 20 yards of the to cast without the line hitting the reel seat. The spool is very narrow compared to the Shimano SLX 70 MGL and issues with this reel.

Tom

 

The tatula 80 is an incredible reel for $120. It launches baits a country mile. I would pick it over the 70

8 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

Good suggestion. The Tat 80 is a nice compromise as it's the same frame with larger line capacity. Didn't even think of that option!

 

Good call!!

@FrnkNsteen I wish I could take credit for the suggestion but I was just agreeing with @Bigbox99 on the Tatula 80 suggestion.

I have the Tatula SV TW70. I bought it for jerkbaits and hated it. It overbrakes and hinders casting distance. Went with the SV TW 80. Send a jerkbait a mile, even 1/4 & 3/8oz. The 70 and 80 are same frame, 70 is smaller spool and different brake system. 80 is slightly wider and slightly deeper spool with MagZ brake. Another great Diawa to consider that is 80 sized is the Kage SV TW. Phenomenal reel!.

I have a like new 70 (8:1)I will happily sell you very reasonable.

I have a couple 70 size reels.  Like them well enough but for me they are more specialized reels.  From what I've read, many are the same size as reels holding more line.  Although I wore large gloves when I lived up North, my hands aren't extra large.  I know several guys with larger hands.

 

I don't think I have a low profile reel that I can't palm (haven't tried all my reels yet).  Sure some combinations feel better (most likely due to the seat), but that has never lessened my enjoyment of whichever combo I'm using.  BUT....I'm not as picking as some.  I'm not in tune with little nuances.  Maybe I make small adjustments to my grip without realizing it.

 

However, I did buy one rod that caused me pain after a few minutes because of the trigger.  I did grow used to it so that it no longer pained me to fish the rod.

 

If I need an all-around reel, then it is going to be one that is considered to hold a 'normal' amount of 12# mono.  For me this is a reel holding at least 120 yards of 12# mono even though I may never use more than 60-70 yards of that 120.  I don't like seeing the arbor on long casts.  Deep backlashes can be a pain, tho.  😭

 

On 9/5/2025 at 7:49 AM, FryDog62 said:

The Tatula SV TW 70 is a good compact reel that excels at skipping lures. I think you’ll find the SV spool will restrict casting distance however, especially when throwing lighter/large profile lures like jerkbaits and buzzbaits. A similar priced Tatula Elite will cast smoother and 20%+ farther. 

The Tatula Elite is the furthest casting Tatula, but also requires the most thumb assistance.

 

If I was looking to cast distance, I would consider a Shimano MGL 70 in whatever line suits you (SLX is honestly fine).

4 hours ago, Boomstick said:

The Tatula Elite is the furthest casting Tatula, but also requires the most thumb assistance.

 

If I was looking to cast distance, I would consider a Shimano MGL 70 in whatever line suits you (SLX is honestly fine).

Have the “old” SLX MGL 70 and it casts a country mile. Amazing reel for the $

I use my SV70 for skipping weightless plastics. Love it big time. 

If I was going to be throwing jerkbaits, I would not necessarily use a reel with an SV spool.