Reel to pair with dobyns 734

[Adam Markley]

Title says it all. I can’t decide between a daiwa/shimano to pair with my dobyns champ 734. Any help appreciated

[Teal]

What is your budget? 

[bunz559]

Budget is important. But I only know Shimanos cause that's all I have. I'll list them from least expensive to most expensive. You can go cheaper or more expensive but these are all great reels for the price. 

 

SLX

Curado K

Bantum 

[Adam Markley]

150-230$

[Russ E]

in that price range I would pick a Tatula sv.

It runs in price range from$159.00 to $199.00. Depending on where you look.

It is one of the most versatile reels in that price range.

good at casting light baits, skipping, and pitching.

[new2BC4bass]

Lots of good reels in that price range, but it appears you want to stick with the top two companies.  Don't know if you will find a Bamtam MGL for $230.  I'd lean towards the Tatula SV as well, but I lean towards Daiwa a bit more than other companies anyway. 

[Adam Markley]

A few people have recommended the sv. I’m looking at the new 103

[swhit140]

[kayaking_kev]

No, I haven't used the new Tatula SV yet. I have the Tatula 100, Tatula CT Type-R & Catalina TW in LH. The SLX XT, SLX DC, & SLX MGL 70 in RH. I'm trying to decide between the Tatula SV TW 103 or the SLX DC 70 right now.

[Adam Markley]

Just now, kayaking_kev said:

No, I haven't used the new Tatula SV yet. I have the Tatula 100, Tatula CT Type-R & Catalina TW in LH. The SLX XT, SLX DC, & SLX MGL 70 in RH. I'm trying to decide between the Tatula SV TW 103 or the SLX DC 70 right now.

I also have the Catalina TW. Wondering if I should just throw it on the 734, and put a cheaper reel on my swimbait rod. 

[kayaking_kev]

18 minutes ago, Adam Markley said:

I also have the Catalina TW. Wondering if I should just throw it on the 734, and put a cheaper reel on my swimbait rod. 

You could, but might be a little too heavy of a combo, depending on your preference, if you're going to throw it a lot. Tatula SV is 6.7 oz vs 7.9 of Catalina and DC 734 weighs about 5.2 oz. I have the Catalina on the Xtasy 755, but it's a slightly lighter rod and used specifically for jigs, so I probably won't be throwing it as much as a more versatile rod like the 734.

 

Daiwa Coastal SV is another sweet looking reel on a Champion.