Developed with direct input from Daiwa’s professional bass fishing staff, the Daiwa Tatula Elite Spinning Reel is a tournament-grade spinning reel engineered for the demands of competitive bass fishing finesse techniques, drop shot, ned rig, and any application where sensitivity, balance, and smooth drag performance determine the outcome. The Zaion V carbon body delivers exceptional rigidity with minimal weight, maintaining precise gear mesh under the sustained loads of tournament fishing, while the Airdrive Rotor reduces front-end rotational weight for a more balanced, responsive feel on every retrieve.

The solid Airdrive Bail eliminates flex and breakage concerns, and Digigear precision-cut gears deliver the smooth, durable cranking performance that tournament anglers demand across long fishing days. ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) provides consistent, dependable drag from the first moment of hookup critical for finesse presentations on light line where drag consistency determines whether fish stay buttoned.

Key Features

• Zaion V Carbon Body Lightweight, rigid, and corrosion-resistant super composite material; maintains precise gear mesh under load for lasting smooth performance in tournament conditions.
• Airdrive Rotor Screw-less rotor design reduces front-end rotational weight for improved balance and a more responsive, effortless retrieve; reduces drag inertia for smoother hooksets on light line.
• Solid Airdrive Bail Solid bail construction adds rigidity and eliminates flex or breakage; more durable than hollow bail designs for long-term tournament reliability.
• Digigear Technology Precision-cut gears deliver superior torque, smoothness, and durability; engineered for consistent performance across long tournament days.
• ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) Drag grease that reduces initial inertia for a smoother drag from the first moment of hookup; consistent and dependable drag performance critical for finesse fishing on light line.
• Pro Staff Developed Designed with direct input from Daiwa’s professional bass fishing staff; built to meet the demands of competitive tournament fishing.
• Lightweight Construction Engineered for all-day tournament use; reduced weight minimizes fatigue during extended finesse fishing sessions.

Product Specifications

Size Code Guide

• D Deep spool; increased line capacity vs. standard spool depth.
• XH Extra-high gear ratio for maximum line recovery speed.
• CXH Cross-wrap extra-high; cross-wrap line lay with extra-high gear ratio for improved casting distance and line management.

Model Selection Guide

• TATUEL2500-CXH 2500 Standard Spool: The lightest, most compact model. Ideal for finesse techniques (drop shot, ned rig, shaky head) on 610 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a fluorocarbon leader.
• TATUEL2500D-XH 2500 Deep Spool: Same 2500 frame with increased line capacity; ideal for anglers who prefer to spool with braid and need more capacity than the standard spool provides.
• TATUEL3000D-CXH 3000 Deep Spool: The most versatile model; covers finesse through medium-power applications on 1015 lb braid with fluorocarbon leaders.
• TATUEL4000D-CXH 4000 Deep Spool: The largest model for heavier finesse applications, swimbaits, and situations requiring maximum line capacity and drag power on 1520 lb braid.

Best For

• Tournament Bass Fishing Pro staff developed, Zaion V body, and ATD drag purpose-built for the demands of competitive bass tournament fishing.
• Finesse Techniques Drop shot, ned rig, shaky head, and any light-line finesse presentation where drag consistency and reel balance determine success.
• Walleye & Freshwater Finesse Lightweight construction and smooth ATD drag effective for walleye and freshwater species on light line.
• Serious Freshwater Anglers Tournament-grade technology at $369.99 for anglers who demand pro staff-developed performance in a spinning reel.