Buy me a Tatula

[Outdoor Zack]

I know I want to upgrade my squarebill setup.  I am planning on a G loomis E6x crankbait (7' M/MF) and have decided on the Daiwa tatula for the reel.  But when I went on TW and Ebay ( where a lot of people on this forum say they get them) I was very confused about the differences between the models.  

 

 

 

Here is what I want out of it:

 

- 6.4:1 gear ratio (or relatively close to it)

 

- Right hand retrieve 

 

- Will pair well with the 7' M/MF rod that was mentioned (as far as weight and size and color- though I'm not that much into having everything match perfectly)

 

- Price of about $150.  I'm willing to go a little more and definitely willing to go less, but I want a reel that I'm going to enjoy using and have for a long time.  So I'm willing to pay for a better piece of equipment

 

- Able to handle 12 -  15 pound mono well

 

 

 

Please suggest the best option for my purpose and requirements.  Thanks 

 

[NorcalBassin]

Fortunately you can't lose with any of them. If you sometimes cast lighter crankbaits into the breeze the SV will pretty much eliminate backlashes and on the other end of the Tatula price spectrum a buddy of mine recently bought the CT for his cranking setup and loves it.

[Wingman87]

I have a tatula Ct and for a sub $150 reel it's great. I've found it's very comfortable to fish with all day and seems to be holding up very well after a year of use. If I was to sell all my lews I could see myself buying a fleet of tatula ct's. Definitely check eBay for them

[MBB Nate]

I have a CT and an SV, both in 7.3:1.  The CT is on a tatula 72 heavy/fast rod with 50lb braid and the SV is on a medium/fast with 10lb yozuri hybrid.  I can cast weightless flukes and trick worms on 3/0 hooks with the SV.

 

You can't go wrong with either one and if you wantes the CT to cast lighter weight baits you can get a finesse spool.

 

CT are under $100 on the major auction site and SVs are about $130.  

[Jason Penn]

i only have the sv, which i just got this week.  it's pretty amazing with light baits, but squarebills are generally heavy enough you can cast them with anything.  the reel is very comfortable in the hand.  my vote would be for the ct, unless you plan on using it for more finesse stuff as well.

[Wingman87]

I throw weightless senkos with 15lb line on my tatula Ct quite often and it handles those very well

[david in va]

I have both the SV is the one for you I think both reels  are great

[Leftymuk]

There is a guy selling new SV Tatulas for 116.99 on EBay 

Edited August 5, 2017 by Leftymuk
Correction

[Outdoor Zack]

Thanks for the above responses.  But could somebody explain the difference between the SV and CT?  Or what a CT Type R is

[fishnkamp]

Let me give you a little Tatula lesson. OH Boy here goes. 

First Daiwa brought out the Tatula and next the Tatula Type R.  These are the original size reels. The standard Tatula is a fine reel and came in many gear ratios. The Type R is a slightly upscale version which included a slightly lighter weight spool and one of the regular bearings was exchanged for a second corrosion resistant bearing.  This was supposed to improve the Tatulas ability to handle lighter baits.  Both are great reels.  I own some of each and if you cast both you probably would not think the type R was worth its upgraded price unless, like me, you wanted a left handed 8-1 reel.  That is why I own some Tatula Type R reels and I love them.

One of the things that I must point out on these reels is they are aluminum frame reels, so they were not as light or as small as some of the competitors' offerings. To help combat that Daiwa designed the CT body.  So there is a Fuego CT and a Tatula CT series of reels that share a slightly smaller body and are also slightly lighter than the original Tatula.  The Fuego CT is the replacement for the $100 Exceler reel, which was Daiwa's good quality non T wing system reel. The Fuego is its replacement, but shares the smaller CT body.  The Tatula CTs are terrific reels and yes there is an upgrade Tatula CT and it is the Tatula CT Type R. It is basically like the original Type R a bit of an upscale version.  Again not a major upgrade but an upgrade.

 

Daiwa is known for its top of the line reels where they generally develop their best technology.  The SV spool technology, the T Wing System, and Magforce braking all comes from the higher end reels.  They are also known for bringing that technology down to their mid priced reels as well. That is how the Mag Force brakes and T Wing System helped the Tatula line of reels become the excellent reels they are today.  

The final reel I will try and explain is the Tatula SV TWS. It is the newest reel in the Tatula lineup. It is built on the aluminum Ct body, includes a special SV spool and also has the T Wing System.  The SV spool borrows technology ( but not the exact same parts and pieces ) from the Daiwa SS SV series and Steeze SV reels. The SV spools are lighter and designed to speed up quick and handle very light baits. The Mag Force brakes for these reels are designed specifically to allow you to cast light baits better without backlashing. they still handle heavier baits as well.  I own one Exceler, one original Tatula,  4 Original Tatula Type Rs, and 2 Tatula CTs.  SO I guess it is obvious I like them!

 

From my own experience I would suggest a Tatula CT in 6.3-1, left or right hand retrieve depending on your preference.  That makes a great setup for throwing small to medium crankbaits, spinnerbaits, squarebills, rattle traps, plastic paddle tail swimbaits like a Skinny Dipper or Keitech, jerkbaits and even topwater poppers. I think it will match up with your rod nicely. 

I hope my ramblings helped explain the way the Tatulas morphed into so many reels.

[Outdoor Zack]

35 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Let me give you a little Tatula lesson. OH Boy here goes. 

First Daiwa brought out the Tatula and next the Tatula Type R.  These are the original size reels. The standard Tatula is a fine reel and came in many gear ratios. The Type R is a slightly upscale version which included a slightly lighter weight spool and one of the regular bearings was exchanged for a second corrosion resistant bearing.  This was supposed to improve the Tatulas ability to handle lighter baits.  Both are great reels.  I own some of each and if you cast both you probably would not think the type R was worth its upgraded price unless, like me, you wanted a left handed 8-1 reel.  That is why I own some Tatula Type R reels and I love them.

One of the things that I must point out on these reels is they are aluminum frame reels, so they were not as light or as small as some of the competitors' offerings. To help combat that Daiwa designed the CT body.  So there is a Fuego CT and a Tatula CT series of reels that share a slightly smaller body and are also slightly lighter than the original Tatula.  The Fuego CT is the replacement for the $100 Exceler reel, which was Daiwa's good quality non T wing system reel. The Fuego is its replacement, but shares the smaller CT body.  The Tatula CTs are terrific reels and yes there is an upgrade Tatula CT and it is the Tatula CT Type R. It is basically like the original Type R a bit of an upscale version.  Again not a major upgrade but an upgrade.

 

Daiwa is known for its top of the line reels where they generally develop their best technology.  The SV spool technology, the T Wing System, and Magforce braking all comes from the higher end reels.  They are also known for bringing that technology down to their mid priced reels as well. That is how the Mag Force brakes and T Wing System helped the Tatula line of reels become the excellent reels they are today.  

The final reel I will try and explain is the Tatula SV TWS. It is the newest reel in the Tatula lineup. It is built on the aluminum Ct body, includes a special SV spool and also has the T Wing System.  The SV spool borrows technology ( but not the exact same parts and pieces ) from the Daiwa SS SV series and Steeze SV reels. The SV spools are lighter and designed to speed up quick and handle very light baits. The Mag Force brakes for these reels are designed specifically to allow you to cast light baits better without backlashing. they still handle heavier baits as well.  I own one Exceler, one original Tatula,  4 Original Tatula Type Rs, and 2 Tatula CTs.  SO I guess it is obvious I like them!

 

From my own experience I would suggest a Tatula CT in 6.3-1, left or right hand retrieve depending on your preference.  That makes a great setup for throwing small to medium crankbaits, spinnerbaits, squarebills, rattle traps, plastic paddle tail swimbaits like a Skinny Dipper or Keitech, jerkbaits and even topwater poppers. I think it will match up with your rod nicely. 

I hope my ramblings helped explain the way the Tatulas morphed into so many reels.

 

This was a HUGE help, thanks a lot.  But  since you have a lot of experience with the Tatula CT, how do you think it would compare to the SV for throwing 1/4 and 3/8 oz squarebills? I ask because I am going to use this setup for 1.5 sized crankbaits and occasionally the 1/2 oz Rat l Trap.  I know a lot of people would call anything that's 3/8 or under light, so would the SV be any better? 

[ChrisD46]

What do you plan to use the 7'M / MF rod for ?

[Outdoor Zack]

12 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

What do you plan to use the 7'M / MF rod for ?

 

Rod will be used for squarebills mostly, but also lipless cranks (less than squarebills though).  I'm getting this rod for my smaller SB's, like the KVD 1.5, Academy CRS, Bomber Square A, etc (as in 1/4 to 3/8 oz mostly).  The largest lures for this particular setup will probably be a 1/2 or 5/8 oz lipless crankbait, which is still within the Rods lure weight rating.  Going to spoil it with 12 or 15 pound mono (not sure yet) and will fish it around light cover, like shallow rip rap, isolated stumps, etc.  

 

hope this answers your question 

[fishnkamp]

These reels are so new I have not even had one in my hand yet!  There are a few guys I trust as my "reel gurus" and the info they have shared is the reel performs as advertised.  These are guys with some very high end reels and lots of time modding reels for high performance.

 

My personal rod that I fish the baits like your 1.5s, my Rebel Humpys ( that is an old school 1.5 wakebait before a 1.5 square bill was ever thought about), and other shallow baits, like a Baby 1 minus, has a 6.3-1 Tatula CT on it. My Irod genesis II 703CC and my Falcon Bucoo Trap Master both have Daiwa reels on them. One is my Exceler and one is an original Tatula Type R, both 6.3-1 reels. I throw all of my traps for bass and stripers on these reels as well as all of my crankbaits that run shallow to 15 foot deep.  They cast terrific.  Having said all that I have no idea how much farther a Daiwa SV TWS would cast compared to mine.

 

 Where I am told the SV TWS reel really shines is when throwing baits like unweighted worms like Sencos or floating trick worms. I bet they would make a weightless toad fly. If all I was throwing was a Stanley MR Ribbit and a hook I bet it would be a big advantage. I would also jump on one if I threw little hair jigs and the Bitsy Bug jigs with a small craw trailer like the small papa craw.

 

 As for your needs the big deal is deciding between a Tatulas CT for around $100 or a Tatula SV TWS.  Both reels are built with good bearings, the same aluminum housing, similar designed brakes and the TWS.  The difference in price to handle really light baits is an extra $100.  Only your wallet can make that decision.

[david in va]

 The Tatula SV TWS are $135 on ebay,  That is a hard deal to pass up

[Outdoor Zack]

1 hour ago, fishnkamp said:

These reels are so new I have not even had one in my hand yet!  There are a few guys I trust as my "reel gurus" and the info they have shared is the reel performs as advertised.  These are guys with some very high end reels and lots of time modding reels for high performance.

 

My personal rod that I fish the baits like your 1.5s, my Rebel Humpys ( that is an old school 1.5 wakebait before a 1.5 square bill was ever thought about), and other shallow baits, like a Baby 1 minus, has a 6.3-1 Tatula CT on it. My Irod genesis II 703CC and my Falcon Bucoo Trap Master both have Daiwa reels on them. One is my Exceler and one is an original Tatula Type R, both 6.3-1 reels. I throw all of my traps for bass and stripers on these reels as well as all of my crankbaits that run shallow to 15 foot deep.  They cast terrific.  Having said all that I have no idea how much farther a Daiwa SV TWS would cast compared to mine.

 

 Where I am told the SV TWS reel really shines is when throwing baits like unweighted worms like Sencos or floating trick worms. I bet they would make a weightless toad fly. If all I was throwing was a Stanley MR Ribbit and a hook I bet it would be a big advantage. I would also jump on one if I threw little hair jigs and the Bitsy Bug jigs with a small craw trailer like the small papa craw.

 

 As for your needs the big deal is deciding between a Tatulas CT for around $100 or a Tatula SV TWS.  Both reels are built with good bearings, the same aluminum housing, similar designed brakes and the TWS.  The difference in price to handle really light baits is an extra $100.  Only your wallet can make that decision.

 

I think I'm sold on the CT since this is definitely not going to be a plastics rod.  

 

Thanks a lot for your help

[fishnkamp]

Check Amazon I have purchased several of my Tatulas from ABCD Sales. They have the TACT 100 for $98,69 and offer free shipping. If you are a prime member you can get it faster for free.  By the way a TACT 100 is a Tatula CT 6.3-1 right hand reel. If you need a leftie or a different gear ratio then do a search on ABCD on Amazon.

 

I have been more than happy dealing with them. They are first rate.

[Outdoor Zack]

On 8/6/2017 at 0:10 AM, fishnkamp said:

Check Amazon I have purchased several of my Tatulas from ABCD Sales. They have the TACT 100 for $98,69 and offer free shipping. If you are a prime member you can get it faster for free.  By the way a TACT 100 is a Tatula CT 6.3-1 right hand reel. If you need a leftie or a different gear ratio then do a search on ABCD on Amazon.

 

I have been more than happy dealing with them. They are first rate.

 

I just ordered the Tatula CT from amazon, thanks again for your help.  I will post my results when I get the chance