SLX or Tatula CT

[Dr. Big Dog]

Trying to choose between the Shimano SLX and the Diawa Tatula CT. The SLX is $20 cheaper.

 

[Hook2Jaw]

What are you looking for in a reel?

[Dr. Big Dog]

21 minutes ago, Hook2Jaw said:

What are you looking for in a reel?

Just an all purpose reel. Durable and best bang for the buck. 

[Hook2Jaw]

Goodness, this is much harder now. 

 

I believe both reels to be excellent bang for your buck.  I can tell you from personal experience that the Daiwa Tatula CT is hardy, reliable, and smooth in all facets of performance.  I'm sure the higher priced offering from Daiwa and Shimano take it to another level and you can't go wrong with either brand.

 

I believe the Shimano SLX to be an excellent caster, but that is information from reviews I've read, whereas the Magforce-Z braking system is the selling point of the Tatula CT and I have first-hand experience with them.  Daiwa's brakes are incredibly user friendly and prevent a large amount of overruns while still providing good casting distance.

 

Do you want less backlash throughout your day, or more distance?  Both qualities will probably add another fish to your tally for the year.  Both are excellent choices.

[Joshua van Wyk]

You can get a Daiwa Tatula  Ct type r on Ebay from TriaceTackle for $100, I have one and it is a magnificent reel. I much prefer to it my Curado K, and it has more control and more distance than the slx, (which I also have and use regularly).

[burrows]

it will depend on the type of braking your accustomed to magnetic or centrifugal you wont go wrong with either reel.

[Boomstick]

I'm generally a Daiwa junkie myself so naturally I would go with the Tatula CT, but both Daiwa and Shimano both make some of the best reels and braking systems available, so I don't think you can go terribly wrong with either option.

On 12/10/2018 at 8:47 PM, Joshua van Wyk said:

You can get a Daiwa Tatula  Ct type r on Ebay from TriaceTackle for $100, I have one and it is a magnificent reel. I much prefer to it my Curado K, and it has more control and more distance than the slx, (which I also have and use regularly).

I will second buying from TriaceTackle. I ave bought reels from TriaceTackle as has a friend with no issues.

[5/0]

On 12/10/2018 at 4:42 PM, BaitFinesse said:

Both are great.  The Tatula will offer a lot of control and external adjustability with the Magforce Z.  The SLX is more of a set and forget brake system and is reliant on your thumb for bait placement and to respond to sudden bait deacceleration due to wind ect.  If you already use and like centrifugal reels then this should be a non issue.  The SLX is smaller and lighter weight than the Tatula as well.  My preference for Magforce Z would lead me to the Tatula but the SLX looks to be a really good reel.  

 

On 12/10/2018 at 4:54 PM, Hook2Jaw said:

Goodness, this is much harder now. 

 

I believe both reels to be excellent bang for your buck.  I can tell you from personal experience that the Daiwa Tatula CT is hardy, reliable, and smooth in all facets of performance.  I'm sure the higher priced offering from Daiwa and Shimano take it to another level and you can't go wrong with either brand.

 

I believe the Shimano SLX to be an excellent caster, but that is information from reviews I've read, whereas the Magforce-Z braking system is the selling point of the Tatula CT and I have first-hand experience with them.  Daiwa's brakes are incredibly user friendly and prevent a large amount of overruns while still providing good casting distance.

 

Do you want less backlash throughout your day, or more distance?  Both qualities will probably add another fish to your tally for the year.  Both are excellent choices.

Resurrecting an old thread here to get a little more information and thoughts on the Fuego CT, Tatula CT and SLX. The only real difference I can determine between the Fuego and the Tatula is the TWS. Would having the TWS make a marked difference in performance? I like the idea of the Magforce-Z breaking system and that brings me to the Shimano SLX. The SLX has the traditional centrifugal brakes, but what about the SLX 150 XT that has the SVS braking. Would this be similar to the Magforce?

 

Thanks

[Tywithay]

I'd spend a few bucks more and get the newer Tatula 100. More comfortable frame. They go for $110 regularly on the auction site. 

[NorthernBasser]

3 hours ago, Tywithay said:

I'd spend a few bucks more and get the newer Tatula 100. More comfortable frame. They go for $110 regularly on the auction site. 

Sportsman's Outfitters have them on sale for same price right now. 

[WRB]

Both reels are a good choice. The big difference is frame weight and materials. Daiwa is aluminum providing a more ridgid frame vs Shimano composite frame offering lighter weight. Both reels offer nearly equal gear ratios, the Daiwa is slightly wider with more line capacity. How the reel feels to You is all important, both will perform good, just require different adjustments for various lure weights.

Daiwa Tatula is easier to learn to cast IMO.

Tom 

[AmSO4]

If I am throwing shorter length casts around the shoreline, especially for accurate roll casting and skipping I use a Daiwa.  For open water long casting as for chatterbaits, rattletraps, crankbaits and deep cranking, I use a Shimano.  For me I have 5 setups with Daiwa and around 20 for Shimano.  This is all Baitcasting. 

 

One thing also worth mentioning is the availability of cheap shallow BFS spools for the Daiwa that are not available for Shimano SLX that I know of.  So for finesse and lightweight stuff on the Daiwa all you need is a $35 shallow spool.

[Tj.]

The slx will cast farther is smaller and the tatula is just more rugged it doesn’t cast a far but has external adjustable brakes i personally would suggest the slx xt as many of my friends have all 3 of these reels the xt is worth the extra money over the standard and is a better reel then the tatula the only thing I would suggest is buying a new carbon fiber drag stack from carbontex and install that

[garroyo130]

On 4/19/2020 at 3:14 PM, 5/0 said:

 

Resurrecting an old thread here to get a little more information and thoughts on the Fuego CT, Tatula CT and SLX. 

 

Fuego CT 100%. In my opinion this is the best bang for your buck currently. 

 

As far as the SLX, just the reports of them feeling "geary" would make me look elsewhere.