Bass Pro Pq On Sale Vs Tatula

[Ugly War Spider]

Hi everyone! Looking to get my first baitcaster. Was set on a Tatula but with the PQ on sale is that a better value?

[Ugly War Spider]

So sorry, crappy phone double posted.

[zell_pop1]

Tatula if your not strapped for cash, I have one of each and prefer it.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

I have used both both are great for me its more about longtime service 20+ yrs who will have parts if you need them?? Thats my take on any reels nowdays.

[desmobob]

I have two Tatulas and I am very impressed with the quality of the reels for the price you pay (I paid less than $95 for each of them).  It may or may not be a legitimate reason, but I guess I'd prefer to buy a reel from a company that manufactures its own product.

 

Tight lines,

Bob

[poisonokie]

Tatula, definitely. I have two. One I use for frogs and flipping, the other for worms and jigs. I rarely get backlashes, even when casting down below a quarter, and can absolutely bomb frogs and c rigs. They have both gotten a lot of heavy use and still cast great and retrieve smoothly. The drags are also strong and smooth. They aren't the lightest reels in the world, but that's because they are built to last. They are absolutely the best reels out there for less than $200. And unlike that PQ, all brake adjustment is external. The centrifugal brake is automatic. A zillion is probably even better, but I never see those on sale.

[K_Mac]

I have four PQs with hundreds of hours of service that have served me very well. They are exceptional reels for the money. With that said, I really like the Tatula, and it will probably be my next reel purchase. Buy the one that feels best in your hand when mounted on the rod (or one like it) you will use with it. Enjoy!

[lmbfisherman]

No experience with the Tatula. However the pq's are great. I have three of them. They are regularly in my lineup.

[new2BC4bass]

I don't consider myself a fanboy of any particular brand, but if I did I guess I would lean towards Daiwa.  I've got a standard and a Type R Tatula.  However, as a first baitcast reel I would suggest another model for backlash free casting.  Will cost a bit more even used.  That is a T3 model with the MagForce 3D braking.  These are the only reels I can cast with zero brakes on and not have a professional grade backlash.  I have to assume that the Longcast setting still applies some braking because I know I don't have the skill to cast a reel with absolutely no braking being applied somewhere along the line.

 

TackleTour didn't feel the Type R was worth the extra $50 over the standard Tatula.  Personally I do because I like the finish on the R better and because I am liking the 8.1:1 ratio.  I see no difference in casting performance, but then I'm not an expert either.