Brett's_daddy Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Okay, I already have a new Daiwa tatula CT but I'm thinking of also adding a Shimano Curado 200i to complete my reel arsenal, my question is which one of those reels would be better for pitchin' and flippin' baits? Whichever one isn't as good at that I'll use as a regular caster. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted May 11, 2017 Super User Posted May 11, 2017 You know my personal opinion, Daiwa will get the nod. Besides that fact, the highest ratio they seem to offer is 7.2-1. For my flipping and pitching setup, I prefer an 8-1 reel so that I can retrieve my line and make my next cast. That means my choice would be a Daiwa Tatula CT 8.1-1 if you want a right handed reel. I prefer a left handed reel for this purpose, so I would purchase a Tatula CT Type R 8.1-1. My own rig has a Daiwa Tatula 100 ( original size) Type R 8.1-1. and it works great. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 11, 2017 Author Posted May 11, 2017 Yeah, I hear you but I tried a Curado I at a Shimano pro day at my local tackle shop and really liked it so would like to get one and then my reels would be a Lew's Tournament Pro, Daiwa tatula CT and Shimano Curado I. Quote
RichF Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 I have a Curado I on my 7'11 heavy flippin stick. I love it. It just feels much more solid than the Tat. I especially like the big paddle grips. My Tat CT is kinda all purpose I guess. It's super easy to cast. I didn't like it for froggin because it just didn't feel super solid, like it flexed a little while powering cranking in fish. Right now it's being used with light t-rigged plastics. Quote
Yudo1 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 You can use any reel for pitching unless you're using lighter stuff. Lighter stuff is easier with lighter, shallower spools. I prefer fast reels for pitching. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 11, 2017 Author Posted May 11, 2017 Yeah, if I get a Curado I think it'll be the 7.2:1 model but I'm just mulling over if I want a RH or a LH version. Quote
Yudo1 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said: Yeah, if I get a Curado I think it'll be the 7.2:1 model but I'm just mulling over if I want a RH or a LH version. Lefty for pitching for sure. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 11, 2017 Author Posted May 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Yudo1 said: Lefty for pitching for sure. I'm thinking I may swap my Tatula for a lefty version too...it just feels more comfortable to me...I think Quote
CTBassin860 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 I had the Curado 70 and loved it.Returned it for the Tatula CT.I dont regret it. Quote
CroakHunter Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Ct all the way. 8.1:1 gear ratio and 13.2 lbs of drag. Have 4 ct's and cant ever justify buying another reel even when I want to. For 100 bucks you can buy 3 ct's to 2 curados on sale. Quote
BassThumb Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I'm right-handed and prefer using lefty reels so I don't have to switch hands. As for the reel, a good set of aftermarket spool bearing would be one of the best upgrades you can make to a pitching reel. The better the bearings, the less effort it takes to get the bait to where it needs to be. Less effort = lower trajectories and less splash = fewer spooked fish. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I agree with accuracy being the biggest advantage of improved free spool but there are other equally effective methods beside bearings to accomplish that Quote
d-camarena Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Every reel recommendation on this site will be for diawa. Get what you want not what others want. The curado is an awesome reel. I beleive its equal or better than the diawa but thats personal opinion. The 7 gear ratio for sure 1 Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 1 hour ago, d-camarena said: The 7 gear ratio for sure I'm thinking I might use the Shimano for my crankin' rod though, the 6.3:1 ratio has a 26 IPT which would be better suited (5.6:1 ratio doesn't come in a LH version) for that than my Lews Tournament Pro 6.4:1 which has 28 IPT or my Daiwa Tatula CT 7.3:1 which has 30.5 IPT right? Quote
Yudo1 Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said: I'm thinking I might use the Shimano for my crankin' rod though, the 6.3:1 ratio has a 26 IPT which would be better suited (5.6:1 ratio doesn't come in a LH version) for that than my Lews Tournament Pro 6.4:1 which has 28 IPT or my Daiwa Tatula CT 7.3:1 which has 30.5 IPT right? Correct. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted May 12, 2017 Global Moderator Posted May 12, 2017 They're all quality reels and each can be used for any presentation you want to use them for. The first deciding factor for me when mating a reel to my flippin stick is comfort in my hand and balance on the rod. My advise is to mate them up and go from there. Mike Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 12, 2017 Super User Posted May 12, 2017 My only requirements are a strong frame, reliable drag, and fast retrieve. Both do this. I suggest you try them on a rod, and decide which form factor is most comfortable. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, J Francho said: My only requirements are a strong frame, reliable drag, and fast retrieve. Both do this. I suggest you try them on a rod, and decide which form factor is most comfortable. So you don't pay attention to IPT? I always thought for a crankbait reel you'd want a lower IPT? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 12, 2017 Super User Posted May 12, 2017 "Fast" is a relative term. IPT would be how you compare different reels. I thought this you were asking about a reel for pitching and flipping? What's cranking got to do with it? Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 16 minutes ago, J Francho said: "Fast" is a relative term. IPT would be how you compare different reels. I thought this you were asking about a reel for pitching and flipping? What's cranking got to do with it? Well, I'm going to have 3 reels, the two I already have are a Lews Tournament Pro and a Daiwa Tatula (see the specs above). I was originally thinking I'd get a Curado in the 7.2:1 ratio with a higher IPT of 30" but now I'm thinking that instead I might get the 6.3:1 at 26" and use my Lews which has an IPT of 28" for pitching/flipping or even possibly the Tatula at 30.5". Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 12, 2017 Super User Posted May 12, 2017 What's the question? You seem to have decided on what you want to do. Are you getting a pitching reel or cranking reel? Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, J Francho said: What's the question? You seem to have decided on what you want to do. Are you getting a pitching reel or cranking reel? That's the question...should i go with the higher IPT Curado and use the Lews as my crankin' reel with the Curado and Tatula as potential pitching reels or should i go with the lower IPT Curado and use the Lews and tatula as pitching reels? Quote
Yudo1 Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Faster reel for pitching and slower for cranking. Lefty because it's more comfortable for you. Quote
Super User JustJames Posted May 12, 2017 Super User Posted May 12, 2017 1 minute ago, fishballer06 said: Are we getting pretty crazy in fishing world, pitching reel, cranking reel, top water reel, finesse reel what else? Swimbait reel? Chatterbait reel? Jerkbait reel? Oh how about Ned rig reel? May be we enjoy more of having fishing gear than actually fishing. 3 Quote
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