Daiwa Tatula CT 100HSL (Left Hand) — 7.3:1 Gear Ratio
The Core of Compact Performance and Value
The
Daiwa Tatula CT (Compact Type) was engineered from the ground up to redefine the entry-to-mid tier baitcaster market. By pairing Daiwa’s elite, tournament-proven features with a sleek, heavily downsized frame profile
, the Tatula CT delivers maximum palmability, effortless casting control, and rock-solid durability at a fraction of the cost of premium setups.
This specific
100HSL model is configured with a blazing-fast
7.3:1 high-speed gear ratio in a
Left-Hand retrieve layout. Pulling in over 30 inches of line with every single crank of the handle, it is an elite selection for target-oriented techniques where speed matters most—including picking up slack on fast-moving jigs, ripping Texas rigs out of heavy vegetation, and steering charging fish away from dock pilings.
Core Structural & Mechanical Features
- Patented T-Wing System (TWS): Daiwa’s revolutionary wide-aperture level wind solves line friction at its source. On the cast, the line flows freely out of the wide upper section of the T-wing to eliminate steep angles, boosting your distance. On the retrieve, it drops down into a precise lower groove to spool your line beautifully flat and tight.
- Solid Aluminum Frame Construction: Despite its featherlight, ultra-compact physical footprint, the main chassis is built entirely out of a rigid aluminum alloy. This rugged metallic framework ensures total structural alignment under load, neutralizing gear flex when wrestling heavy bass out of thick cover.
- Magforce Z Magnetic Cast Control: Positioned conveniently on the exterior of the non-handle side plate, this highly responsive dial allows you to tune your braking profile instantly. Magforce Z dynamically applies magnetic pressure based on spool speed, completely taming backlashes when throwing aerodynamic wind-catching baits or skipping lures under overhanging trees.
- Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD): Packed with oversized, advanced carbon matrix washers, the UTD configuration cranks out up to 13.2 lbs of maximum fish-stopping power. It eliminates the jerky "stick-slip" start-up inertia common in lower-end reels, ensuring glassy smoothness when a trophy fish makes a sudden surge at the boat.
- Ergonomic 90mm Swept Handle: Features a cut-away, 90mm swept design that moves the handle paddles closer to the rod's centerline. This eliminates wobble on high-speed retrieves and finishes with custom soft-touch oversized knobs for a tireless, secure grip in cold or wet conditions.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification Element | Retail Factory Specifications |
|---|
| Model Designation | Tatula CT 100HSL (TTUCT100HSL) |
| Retrieve Configuration | Left-Hand |
| Gear Ratio | 7.3:1 High Speed |
| Line Recovery Per Crank | 30.5 inches / 77.5 cm |
| Reel Weight | 7.2 ounces / 204 grams |
| Maximum Drag Output | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg |
| Bearing System | 7 Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing (7BB + 1RB) |
| Mono/Fluoro Capacity | 14 lb / 120 yards | 16 lb / 100 yards |
| J-Braid Capacity | 30 lb / 130 yards | 40 lb / 100 yards |