Elites test new Daiwa Tatula 100

Daiwa’s team of Elite Pros put the prototypes for the all new Tatula 100 to the test leading up to its launch.
Daiwa’s team of Elite Pros put the prototypes for the all new Tatula 100 to the test leading up to its launch.
Cody Meyer prepping for the day, spooling fresh line onto the all new Tatula 100.
Cody Meyer prepping for the day, spooling fresh line onto the all new Tatula 100.
Brent Ehrler was already putting the reel through it’s paces before ever pulling away from the dock.
Brent Ehrler was already putting the reel through it’s paces before ever pulling away from the dock.
Seth Feider came prepared for a wide range of applications, matching his Tatula 100 reels to Tatula Elite rods.
Seth Feider came prepared for a wide range of applications, matching his Tatula 100 reels to Tatula Elite rods.
Takahiro Omori used his Tatula Elite rod and Tatula 100 as a complement to his finesse Exist/Tatula Elite combo.
Takahiro Omori used his Tatula Elite rod and Tatula 100 as a complement to his finesse Exist/Tatula Elite combo.
Mark Zona joins the pros on the water for a quick strategy session on how to best test the new reels.
Mark Zona joins the pros on the water for a quick strategy session on how to best test the new reels.
Seth Feider prepping his reels in anticipation of the upcoming docks.
Seth Feider prepping his reels in anticipation of the upcoming docks.
Brent Ehrler finding some dry real estate to fish in less than ideal weather conditions.
Brent Ehrler finding some dry real estate to fish in less than ideal weather conditions.
Ish Monroe showing off the sleek, low profile look of the Tatula 100.
Ish Monroe showing off the sleek, low profile look of the Tatula 100.
With just a 32mm frame height, the Tatula 100 is comfortable and palmable for all hand sizes.
With just a 32mm frame height, the Tatula 100 is comfortable and palmable for all hand sizes.
Set straight out of the box, the Zero Adjustor requires no adjustments.
Set straight out of the box, the Zero Adjustor requires no adjustments.
Ish Monroe bombs a cast for the cameras.
Ish Monroe bombs a cast for the cameras.
Brent Ehrler took advantage of the 8.1:1 Hyper Speed model to flip and pitch.
Brent Ehrler took advantage of the 8.1:1 Hyper Speed model to flip and pitch.
Takahiro Omori was out on testing day with some fresh hardware on the front deck.
Takahiro Omori was out on testing day with some fresh hardware on the front deck.
With the line capacity to accommodate many different styles of fishing, this reel is a perfect match for a versatile angler like Takahiro Omori.
With the line capacity to accommodate many different styles of fishing, this reel is a perfect match for a versatile angler like Takahiro Omori.
Takahiro working topwater baits early morning.
Takahiro working topwater baits early morning.
Flipping light weedless baits into cover is a breeze for Brent Ehrler with the versatility the Zero Adjustor provides.
Flipping light weedless baits into cover is a breeze for Brent Ehrler with the versatility the Zero Adjustor provides.
Ish Monroe testing the effectiveness of the Zero Adjustor, staying backlash-free with ease.
Ish Monroe testing the effectiveness of the Zero Adjustor, staying backlash-free with ease.
Brent Ehrler taking a closer look at the matte finish.
Brent Ehrler taking a closer look at the matte finish.
Aluminum Frame for strength rigidity and smooth performance, but compact enough for finesse applications.
Aluminum Frame for strength rigidity and smooth performance, but compact enough for finesse applications.
Brent Ehrler enjoying the comfort of the redesigned soft touch handles.
Brent Ehrler enjoying the comfort of the redesigned soft touch handles.
Seth found a perfect match for his Light Topwater/Jerkbait Tatula Elite model rod.
Seth found a perfect match for his Light Topwater/Jerkbait Tatula Elite model rod.
R&D working with Ish, taking notes for final tweaks and improvements before the ICAST launch.
R&D working with Ish, taking notes for final tweaks and improvements before the ICAST launch.
After much deliberation from the Daiwa pros, the final production Tatula 100 is ready.
After much deliberation from the Daiwa pros, the final production Tatula 100 is ready.
A clean matte black finish, red accents and tattooed with the Tatula logo.
A clean matte black finish, red accents and tattooed with the Tatula logo.
A featherweight at just 6.9 oz and an extremely compact frame combine to make the Tatula 100 the smallest Tatula ever made. 
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A featherweight at just 6.9 oz and an extremely compact frame combine to make the Tatula 100 the smallest Tatula ever made.
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