Tatula CT Type R

[Big-Bass]

I'm curious to know reviews on this reel. What ratio do you guys use and for what? Do the different retainer colors based on ratios throw off the main colors of the reel or make it looks mismatched? Just how compact is this reel compared to the regular Tatula? Thanks for any and all help and how doe these reels compare to the Shimano Curado 70 among others? Thanks!

[j bab]

The CT platform is significantly smaller than the previous generation. Not as small as the Lews SLP but still small. I think it's pretty much the perfect size. Very close in size to the Curado 70, maybe a tiny bit larger.

I have used my roommate's Tatula CT and it's a really good reel, I think you'd be happy with a Type R

[RichF]

I got a regular Tat CT at the beginning of the year and like it.  Definitely more compact than the original and comfortable.  I don't own a Curado 70 but I handled one in the store and I thought it seemed WAY smaller than the Tat (and more comfortable). The retainer colors do look a little funky but I like weird colored stuff.  I honestly don't really notice it now though.  

As for performance, the Tat works well.  It's a super easy caster but I don't think I get anymore distance over any of my Shimanos (Curado Es, Chronarch Es, Curado Is, Chronarch CI4s).  I bought the 8:1 to use for frogs but changed back to my E7 after the first day with it.  It just didn't seem super sturdy for winching in bass with that technique.  I don't know if I'm just used to the big septon grips on the E7 but it seemed like I just couldn't get great leverage with the Tat.  I didn't have the same issue when I moved it over to a pitching stick.  

I think the regular CT is worth its price and I imagine the Type R would feel a bit more solid given its higher price point.  They can also be had right now for $119.99 which sweetens the deal.      

[fishnkamp]

I own a total of one Daiwa Exceler and 6 Tatulas, some Tatula Rs and 2 Tatula CTs. The body or the original Tatula and the Tatula Type R is the same. The body of a Tatula CT and a Tatula CT type R is the same. I agree the ct bodies are smaller than the original but not by any huge amount. I like all of mine.  They feel good on my rods, cast extremely well and have very good drags. I primarily chase both tidal bass as well as tidal stripers. Often while targeting them we catch big blue catfish.  So many of my rods have done battle with cats up to 20 pounds, stripers up to 15 pounds and bass up to 8 pounds.  They have never let me down nor needed any repairs.

As for gear ratios. I do not fish deep diving cranks so I do not have any 5-1 reels. I do own 6.3 RH and LH reels and they are used for jigs, texas rigged plastics, jerkbaits. small to mid sized cranks and traps. I also use 6.3-1 reels for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, hollow bodied swimbaits like the Reaction Innovation skinny dippers and dippers.  MY topwater rod has a 7-1 BPS reel that will get changed over to a CT soon. My frog rod has a Tatula Type r 8-1 and so does my punching rig.;

 I can tell you the "upgrades" between a standard and a Type R do not improve casting lighter baits or result in longer distance casting.. They change 1 bearing, so the reel has 2 sealed bearings, a lighter spool ( not a significant difference) and add some cosmetic changes. I purchased original Tatulas Type Rs because I got them on sale for about what the standard Tatula sold for.  Personally I think the extra red cosmetics on a Tat CT Type R and the  red and gold accents on the Anniversary CT are over the top. But I do like a black reel with a splash of red.  After I got my first two Tatula Type Rs I began selling off all of my Shimanos Chronarchs, Curados, BPS Extremes and Lews reels I owned. I have a few more to sell and I will have an all Daiwa lineup.

[Chowderhead]

4 hours ago, RichF said:

 They can also be had right now for $119.99 which sweetens the deal.      

 

Would like to pick one up at that price - who is selling it?

[RichF]

8 hours ago, Chowderhead said:

 

Would like to pick one up at that price - who is selling it?

American Legacy Tackle.  They also have 10% off gift cards now as well.

[iabass8]

8 hours ago, Chowderhead said:

 

Would like to pick one up at that price - who is selling it?

American Legacy Fishing also has a 25$ off coupon for spending 100$ or more for first time buyers. No brainer deal. 

[S. Sass]

24 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

American Legacy Fishing also has a 25$ off coupon for spending 100$ or more for first time buyers. No brainer deal. 

Coupon states: 

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Not valid on sale or discontinued items.

[iabass8]

6 minutes ago, S. Sass said:

Coupon states: 

Just like TW sales always have an exclusion posted on their sale disclaimer yet if you simply call, you get the sale price. If you want it, call them. Coupon worked on sale Loomis rods a while back. 

[j bab]

On 12/16/2016 at 8:19 AM, RichF said:

I just couldn't get great leverage with the Tat

 

Could have something to do with the 8:1 gear ratio

[RichF]

On 12/18/2016 at 1:48 AM, j bab said:

 

Could have something to do with the 8:1 gear ratio

I think it's just the handle for me.  It just feels thin. Like I can't get a great grip. I'm just so used to those giant paddles on the Curado.