Daiwa 2026 Tatula Elite P/F Baitcasting Reels

Stealthy entry and accuracy at a distance are critical pieces of pitching and flipping success. The new 26 Tatula Elite P/F 100 combines some of Daiwa’s most advanced technologies to help anglers achieve both skills.

With a specially designed MAGFORCE-Z braking system, anglers can achieve accurate casts further from the bank to prevent spooking fish. Along with longer distance, the magnetic interaction with the spool is crafted to create a low-trajectory entry that allows the bait to enter the water with less impact. Standard brakes on other reels will cause a lure to take an upswing at the end of a cast due to the added braking pressure, limiting distance and creating a louder entry and potentially turning fish away.

Daiwa has also integrated HYPERDRIVE DESIGN Technology that dramatically maximizes performance and dependability. The all-aluminum HYPER ARMED HOUSING keeps all internal components in perfect alignment and increases external durability. The HYPERDRIVE DIGIGEAR features a 3-point contact design, making the reel buttery smooth while also increasing gear durability and The HYPERTOUGH CLUTCH provides secure engagement and disengagement of the free spool cast after cast in even the most algae or mud laden waters.

With its newly designed A7075 aircraft grade aluminum LC concept spool, HYPERDRIVE DESIGN components, Zero Adjustor cast control knob, 100mm swept handle and aluminum frame and side plate all working together, the new 26 Tatula Elite P/F is truly one of the best pitching and flipping specialized reels available.

Features

Hyper Drive Design – New design concepts are the pinnacle of durability and innovation. The Hyper Drive Design consists of four new elements: Hyper Armed Housing, Hyper Drive Digigear, Hyper Tough Clutch.

Magforce Z – Magforce-Z intelligently controls the intensity of the magnetic fields throughout the cast to maximise casting distance.

TWS – Daiwa’s revolutionary T-Wing System addresses the issue of traditional line guide/level wind systems constricting line flow by delivering a T-shaped line guide that is larger, wider and less restrictive. TWS allows line to exit freely from the spool with minimal line angle and minimal friction, thereby reducing line noise and backlash, and delivering more accurate and longer casts.

UTD Drag – A system that combines ultra smooth low inertia with ultimate fish stopping power. UTD combines advanced carbon washers, alloy and aluminum drag plates with specially designed grease for ultra-smooth performance.

Bearings:7+1
Gear Ratio:7.1:1
Line Capacity (lb/yds):16/85
Line Retrieve Per Crank (in):29.8
Max Drag (lbs):13.2
Retrieve Hand:RH