So I Have Picked Up 3 Different Tatulas In Different Stores... And 2 Other Questions

[cjam93]

The first two that I have held felt terrible. They were some of the most rough feeling reels I have felt. The third was extremely smooth and felt amazing. I know they are display models so will get used a lot from people picking them up and what not, but other reels at the stores did not feel so bad for just being displays. I am wondering how durable the Tatulas are? I would like to pick up a 6.3:1 for my spinnerbait rod as well as my topwater/jerkbait rod, but Im not sure from seeing two that felt so bad. 

 

Also I usually fish Abu Garcia Orra Sx's. Would you recommend the Tatula over them?

 

One final question, is there enough difference between the Type R and the Tatula to warrent the extra money? I read the difference is their weight, is that the only thing? If so I dont see paying the extra for .3oz, but if there are other differences I would reconsider. Thanks guys!

[Hi Salenity]

I had a Tatula R and it was very smooth and nice! As soon as I sold it I wanted it back!

Only the R has the 8.1 that alone is worth the extra money to me

[rippin-lips]

I own a regular and a type r. They're both smooth as can be. I'll be honest I can't tell a difference between the 2. The R is .03 lighter,has red accents,painted black vs dark grey,has a better spool.

[F14A-B]

I think you should examine new in box reels.. Eg.. Pick 3 boxes check all 3 over.. Select one. I have read and heard too many positive comments on the reel to believe its a bad reel, a bad copy? Yep.. Happens with all reels! Type R I like the gloss black and red... 8.1 is very fast.

[Mr Swim Jig]

I never judge a reel by the display model. Always test one out of the box. You never know what has maybe happened to the display reel.

If you are wanting a 6.3:1 reel then the regular Tatula will be fine. I have both and can't really tell a difference.

[cjam93]

OK thanks guys! Have any of y'all used that and the Orra sx and can compare them?

[Einterlichia]

I got on here to ask the same thing and found this thread. I bought a brand new Tatula type r 8:1:1 and I pulled it out when it came in the mail today and can feel a slight growl in it. Does anyone know if this is common or if it wears in? Are the bearings ceramic??

[Tywithay]

I got on here to ask the same thing and found this thread. I bought a brand new Tatula type r 8:1:1 and I pulled it out when it came in the mail today and can feel a slight growl in it. Does anyone know if this is common or if it wears in? Are the bearings ceramic??

There's a bearing under the handle on top of the AR-bearing that was really rough when I got mine. I believe that bearing is what gives it "air rotation." I flushed it and oiled it good, no more issues.

[JGBassinAL]

There is no comparison between the Orra SX and the Tatula. The Tatula is even better than the Revo STX, don't stone me ABU guys...

[Tywithay]

There is no comparison between the Orra SX and the Tatula. The Tatula is even better than the Revo STX, don't stone me ABU guys...

I would agree with that. I am admittedly not an Abu guy though. Tried pretty much all of them and the only one I could really stand was the Gen2 Premier, even though you could scratch the paint by looking at it too hard.