Curado k vs daiwa tatula 150

[Marc Tyler]

I'm looking to add another baitcaster to the mix. I already own a shimano curado k 200, and was looking at picking up a daiwa tatula 200 ( I could get another curado k, but I like variety if it is as good or better of a reel in the 200 range)  what do you guys think of the tatula over the curado k, ( brake preference/performance, build quality and longevity)  this will be for bass fishing 

[waymont]

The Tatula 100 or 150 would be a better match for you if you want something closer to a Curado K. Both are really nice reels. The Tatula 200 is a high line capacity reel. Unless that's what you want, I would go with the 100 or 150.

[PhishLI]

If line capacity is your concern then go for the 150. It has plenty.  It also has Magforce Z. The 200 doesn't.

[Marc Tyler]

14 minutes ago, waymont said:

The Tatula 100 or 150 would be a better match for you if you want something closer to a Curado K. Both are really nice reels. The Tatula 200 is a high line capacity reel. Unless that's what you want, I would go with the 100 or 150.

A 150 would work just fine, I will have to change the title, thanks for the recamendation!

[Junger]

If this reel is going on a dedicated rod where you're not changing the lure much, and you're comfortable with Shimano brakes already, get the K. 

 

I personally like the form factor of the K more than the Tatula, and it just feels more well built. 

[Gorris317]

I went through this same issue a few months back. I ended up getting a Curado K, but before purchasing I was using a Tat CT. The Curado feels a lot more refined and smooth compared to the Tatula. There was also less play in the handle, which might have just been the particular model I had. I actually don't see any difference in performance between the Tatula 150 and the Tatula CT (basically same reel with a matte black paint job and the white spider). If you want to save some money you could pick up the CT on ebay for less than $100 at the moment.  I'm very impressed with the Curado and will be adding more later on this year. 

 

 

[Boomstick]

15 hours ago, Gorris317 said:

I went through this same issue a few months back. I ended up getting a Curado K, but before purchasing I was using a Tat CT. The Curado feels a lot more refined and smooth compared to the Tatula. There was also less play in the handle, which might have just been the particular model I had. I actually don't see any difference in performance between the Tatula 150 and the Tatula CT (basically same reel with a matte black paint job and the white spider). If you want to save some money you could pick up the CT on ebay for less than $100 at the moment.  I'm very impressed with the Curado and will be adding more later on this year. 

 

 

I have four few Tatula (SV and CTs). One of them has slightly more play in the handle than the Curado K and the others less.

 

I largely agree that the CT is probably a better buy than the 100/150. The CT should hold enough line unless you're using some really fat line, plus the 100/150/200 don't even have the Magforce Z braking system (some people have said the 150 does, but not on Daiwa's website so I'm not 100% sure about that).

[Junger]

13 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

The 100 and 150 have Magforce Z.  The 150 is just the old Tatula from 2012 with matte paint.  The old Tatula was called Tatula 100 also.  There is also a new Tatula 100 that is smaller than the old Tatula 100 and Tatula CT.  All of then have Magforce Z.  The Tatula 200 is a matte paint Tatula HD and does not have Magforce Z.    

I'm glad Daiwa decided to not make it confusing at all......

[Boomstick]

2 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

The 100 and 150 have Magforce Z.  The 150 is just the old Tatula from 2012 with matte paint.  The old Tatula was called Tatula 100 also.  There is also a new Tatula 100 that is smaller than the old Tatula 100 and Tatula CT.  All of then have Magforce Z.  The Tatula 200 is a matte paint Tatula HD and does not have Magforce Z.    

Thanks! They should probably list as much on their website, it's a good selling point or so you would think!

[Marc Tyler]

On 4/30/2019 at 4:17 PM, Gorris317 said:

I went through this same issue a few months back. I ended up getting a Curado K, but before purchasing I was using a Tat CT. The Curado feels a lot more refined and smooth compared to the Tatula. There was also less play in the handle, which might have just been the particular model I had. I actually don't see any difference in performance between the Tatula 150 and the Tatula CT (basically same reel with a matte black paint job and the white spider). If you want to save some money you could pick up the CT on ebay for less than $100 at the moment.  I'm very impressed with the Curado and will be adding more later on this year. 

 

 

 

On 4/30/2019 at 11:02 AM, Junger said:

If this reel is going on a dedicated rod where you're not changing the lure much, and you're comfortable with Shimano brakes already, get the K. 

 

I personally like the form factor of the K more than the Tatula, and it just feels more well built. 

I got the tatula 150 in the mail today anddd,,,,,,, it will definitely be going back. It is smooth, I will give it that, but it has a lot of rattle, the line guide is super loose,,,, and it just does bot have the feel of quality that the curado k has. Looks like I will be picking up another curado k or tranx 200. 

[Gorris317]

14 hours ago, Marc Tyler said:

 

I got the tatula 150 in the mail today anddd,,,,,,, it will definitely be going back. It is smooth, I will give it that, but it has a lot of rattle, the line guide is super loose,,,, and it just does bot have the feel of quality that the curado k has. Looks like I will be picking up another curado k or tranx 200. 

You can always try a Tatula CT. I don't have any off the issues on the CT that I had on the new 150. 

[lmbfisherman]

On 5/1/2019 at 1:21 PM, BaitFinesse said:

The 100 and 150 have Magforce Z.  The 150 is just the old Tatula from 2012 with matte paint.  The old Tatula was called Tatula 100 also.  There is also a new Tatula 100 that is smaller than the old Tatula 100 and Tatula CT.  All of then have Magforce Z.  The Tatula 200 is a matte paint Tatula HD and does not have Magforce Z.    

Boy that was a lot of numbers.