Diawa or Shimano

[Stoner]

I picked up both reels earlier today at Sportsmans and the Diawa felt better in my hand.

[FishInTheDesert]

just fyi...it might be to late. but I was able to snag a daiwa sv tws for 128!

[Dan21XRS]

I’m all shimano.

Me too... Dan

[limitlong]

I used to use all Shimano. They are awesome reels. I sold all my Shimanos a few years ago and went with all Lews. The Lews just fit me better and are lighter. I have had some that got rough after a lot of use but they have been pretty solid. With that being said, I bought a Tatula SV for jig fishing and I love that reel. It doesn't fit my hand as well, but the reel allows me to skip jigs better than any of my other reels. I bought a Tatula CT and I have not used it enough to form an opinion. I think it all comes down to whatever feels best to you. Both companies make outstanding reels and you can't go wrong with either.

[Skeeterpat]

Still love my Shimano's but have started switching to Diawa tatulas. Both make great reels.

[Crabnbass]

I have both and they are great reels. Seems like the Diawas wear out faster than the Shimanos. That's just me though. Can't go wrong either way.

[FLAbassin]

Love my daiwas.

[86 inches]

Been with Shimano approaching 40 years. Started with these paired with pistol grip Lew's Speed Sticks.



Every once in awhile I get an itch to venture out of the Shimano realm and try different reels. Usually I'm disappointed. Last year I picked up a Diawa Tat CT Type R. Mostly throw a Rico with that reel... and I throw a Rico a lot! It's been surprisingly good. So good, in fact, that I got a bunch more via the TW sale. They're not near as smooth as comparable K's but they do cast great. In the wind with a light lure, they're hard to beat in their price range especially now that you can get them at clearance prices. Remains to be seen how they will hold up. For a hundred bucks they're a no-brainer. It's safe now for you guys to go over to TW and buy the rest of them. I'm full up.