Daiwa Tatula 100 vs. curado K

[Sihua Zheng]

Have anyone use the new Tatula 100 yet? I personally owned a curado K but I have faith on the Tatula 100, if you have one and fish it already please let me know how is the 100, can it compete with the curado K? Thank you

[LonnieP]

The Tatula is smaller and lighter than the K. I dont have one yet but plan on ordering a couple of them. 

[TBAG]

I love my Curado K's but have to say I'm intrigued to try the new Tatula 100. Unfortunately I'll have to wait to try one until the LH retrieves are released.

[Junger]

Unless you have current issues with the form factor on your Curado K, or you don't like the SVS braking system, I don't see any point to getting the TTU100. Weight difference is about .7oz based on the specs, but that may or may not be significant enough for you.

[CrankFate]

On 9/28/2018 at 12:32 PM, LonnieP said:

The Tatula is smaller and lighter than the K. I dont have one yet but plan on ordering a couple of them. 

Smaller and lighter is usually better for me. If it’s as good as the regular CT it will be awesome.

[burrows]

Shimano bait casting reels are have always been well know for the ease of throwing light baits up until recently did diawas start getting recognized for throwing lighter baits on their mid line baitcasters.

[iabass8]

15 minutes ago, Burrows said:

Shimano bait casting reels are have always been well know for the ease of throwing light baits up until recently did diawas start getting recognized for throwing lighter baits on their mid line baitcasters.

lol, no.

[burrows]

41 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

lol, no.

Lol yes!

[haggard]

I haven't tried the Tatula but I have a Curado K 201 so glad to give you my opinion.

 

The Curado definitely feels to me like a sturdy, full size workhorse compared to my other reels. Less comfortable but in some cases more capable. For example, compared to the Curado 71, I find the K larger and less comfortable (size, not weight) but the K has greater line capacity and the drag adjustment is less sensitive (in a good way... that is, one click on the 71 makes too big a change in tension). So far I haven't found the weight of the K to be a problem; I simply haven't noticed its weight. Then again, I haven't used mine a whole lot.

 

One quirk to be aware of on the K is that at least in some samples (mine included) you can't latch the side plate closed until you loosen the spool tension. 

 

[burrows]

3 minutes ago, haggard said:

I haven't tried the Tatula but I have a Curado K 201 so glad to give you my opinion.

 

The Curado definitely feels to me like a sturdy, full size workhorse compared to my other reels. Less comfortable but in some cases more capable. For example, compared to the Curado 71, I find the K larger and less comfortable (size, not weight) but the K has greater line capacity and the drag adjustment is less sensitive (in a good way... that is, one click on the 71 makes too big a change in tension).

 

One quirk to be aware of on the K is that at least in some samples (mine included) you can't latch the side plate closed until you loosen the spool tension. 

 

The k is a good reel a work horse I use it for spinnerbaits frogs deeper diving baits but that’s about it the k has become my least favorite in the shimano line up of reels although it has its place its definitely not my favorite reel. The 70 and the chronarch mgls are definitely preferable. Although I’m not gonna lie Ive been intrigued in the tatulas for a long time now just that when it comes time to buy I always get a shimano. I’m thinking of the tatula sv tw for starters this 100 had me intrigued until thereeltest review on YouTube kinda has swayed me from taking that rout. 

[iabass8]

18 minutes ago, Burrows said:

Lol yes!

No, light line/light bait specific reels from daiwa have been around for over 13 years. 

[burrows]

5 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

No, light line/light bait specific reels from daiwa have been around for over 13 years. 

Yes but not in the mid range theses were expensive reels, high end.

[iabass8]

No, they weren't. The Daiwa sol was a 200$ reel. Literally dead set as "mid priced" They've had both mid and high end "light bait" reels for a long time. You've been able to get sub 200 reels and put in shallow spools that still put you in the "mid priced" range for almost just as long. 

[burrows]

3 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

No, they weren't. The Daiwa sol was a 200$ reel. Literally dead set as "mid priced" They've had both mid and high end "light bait" reels for a long time. You've been able to get sub 200 reels and put in shallow spools that still put you in the "mid priced" range for almost just as long. 

Touché

[LxVE Bassin]

On 10/1/2018 at 8:10 PM, Burrows said:

The k is a good reel a work horse I use it for spinnerbaits frogs deeper diving baits but that’s about it the k has become my least favorite in the shimano line up of reels although it has its place its definitely not my favorite reel. The 70 and the chronarch mgls are definitely preferable. Although I’m not gonna lie Ive been intrigued in the tatulas for a long time now just that when it comes time to buy I always get a shimano. I’m thinking of the tatula sv tw for starters this 100 had me intrigued until thereeltest review on YouTube kinda has swayed me from taking that rout. 

The Reel Test won’t have anything nice to say about any reel that isn’t Shimano. You won’t get an unbiased opinion from that clown.

[burrows]

11 minutes ago, LxVE Bassin said:

The Reel Test won’t have anything nice to say about any reel that isn’t Shimano. U won’t get an unbiased opinion from that clown.

Yeah he’s biased so am I but the spool is heavy and the reel doesn’t look as sharp as I thought it would he does good reviews as far as how long a lure cast which really doesn’t matter to me as far as bass fishing goes but the weight of the spools and the details is what I watch his videos for. Tackleadvisors is good but he is also biased tords diawa and I really enjoy his break downs.

[LonnieP]

11 hours ago, LxVE Bassin said:

The Reel Test won’t have anything nice to say about any reel that isn’t Shimano. U won’t get an unbiased opinion from that clown.

I agree. I dont think he sets up the Daiwas correctly in the casting tests either 

[burrows]

The reel test may be bias but his reviews are done pretty well ??‍♂️ He records every cast and I think he does a good job at the casting distances when he tests the reels.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

He sure does trigger the daiwa fanboys.

 

Simple solution do your own distance casting videos featuring daiwa reels mostly, I will gladly watch.

[Junger]

I'm not loyal to any company, so I just keep it simple like this:

 

Daiwa SV's for my lighter technique rods, and pitching jig rod.

Shimano for my long bomb/heavy technique rods.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

1 hour ago, BaitFinesse said:

The reel test guy is a known Shimano fan boy, Bootytrain.  Look his history up on the forums.  His bias is well known.

I did not know it's the same person.

[JustJames]

It doesn't really matter if he is one of Shimano fanboy, but I guess his video help me made my decision faster to buy some of the Shimano reels. I dont take his distance casting test as main reason, tho. In real life fishing, we don't have time to dial in and adjust the brake just like he did on some of video with every lures, and also line size could be a big factor along with shape of lure, not just pain casting plug or lipless crank.

Back to OP topic, if you have budget I would get that tatula 100 to compliment your curado K not compete. This way you will know you like Centrifuges brake off Shimano or easiness of adjustable magnetic brake.

Me I like smoothness of Daiwa and color scheme, but i like Shimano in casting distance and comfort to palm of small size reel.

[Joshua van Wyk]

On 10/2/2018 at 9:05 AM, LonnieP said:

I agree. I dont think he sets up the Daiwas correctly in the casting tests either 

Agreed.  He claims it's impossible to get the external dial below 7 on a  tatula type-r. I can get mine down to 2 with the same power rod and same crankbait. 

[burrows]

On 10/2/2018 at 9:06 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:

 

 

Simple solution do your own distance casting videos featuring daiwa reels mostly, I will gladly watch.

This ^ 

bottom line fellers!

[Sihua Zheng]

22 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

When it comes to pure casting distance my Shimanos beat my Daiwas.  My Daiwas outcast my Shimanos in every other way but the Shimanos are still better on a long cast with the wind to my back.  The SVS centrifugal braking is more free at the end of the cast than the Magforce Z/V and Air Brake.  I still prefer the Daiwa braking though.  

What you mean by pure casting Shimsno beats daiwa and daiwa our beats shimano in every other way? I kinda got lost in here