Shimano Curado DC or Diawa Tatula Elite?

[Southcoast Bassin]

Ok gents ...

Looking for your opinions?

Other than the obvious weight advantage from the Tatula ... what else ?

Like to hear from guys who have fished both.

Tight Lines !

[Tywithay]

What are you trying to accomplish? Elite is totally about distance, DC is about control. 

[Southcoast Bassin]

Ok that’s a good start ... 

Elite better distance 

DC better control 

So Elite would be a better crankbait reel ?

DC would be a better pitching reel ?

[Tywithay]

1 hour ago, CapeCodSox said:

Ok that’s a good start ... 

Elite better distance 

DC better control 

So Elite would be a better crankbait reel ?

DC would be a better pitching reel ?

I wouldn't necessarily say "better," plus there's an Elite that's geared towards pitching as well if you wanted to go that route. I don't know that DC reels do anything really great, they just do it more stress free. Plus it's fun to make it sing. Both are great reels and neither is necessarily better than the other. The Elite is more versatile, in my opinion, but it doesn't really do anything the DC can't. 

[waymont]

Tatula for me.

[Southcoast Bassin]

Is there much of a difference between the Diawa Elite Tatula and The Tatula SV ?

Especially in the new 2020 versions?

[Tywithay]

Just now, CapeCodSox said:

Is there much of a difference between the Diawa Elite Tatula and The Tatula SV ?

Especially in the new 2020 versions?

The SV should throw light weights better in theory, though the Elite has done pretty well for me in that regard. I like the thumb bar better on the SV, but otherwise I prefer the Elite in pretty much every aspect. I feel like the SV is more of a niche reel and the Elite is a do-it-all.

[Southcoast Bassin]

Is there much of a difference between the Diawa Elite Tatula and The Tatula SV ?

Especially in the new 2020 versions?

 

Also do you think the DC or Tatula is better against backlash?

Appreciate it.

Ive always been a Shimano guy and I was looking for an outside opinion.

Is Shimano guys have a tendency to be hypnotized by Shimano... lol 

[Tywithay]

8 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Strange I have thought the opposite.  Is the Elite long cast not just a Tatula version of the Zillion HLC?  I have an HLC and it is definitely niche.  It cast far but that it all it does.

I suppose it's similar to the HLC, but the spool is only 14g, compared to 12.75g on the SV, so it is still plenty capable of lighter offerings. I used the Elite to fish for crappie with a 1/16oz jighead and a 2" tube and was getting more than adequate distance. I haven't had an opportunity to use my SV yet for comparison, but early indications tell me the Elite is far more than just a "Long Cast" reel.

[Ogandrews]

I’m going to go on a limb and recommend a chronarch mgl or G. The curado dc is a great reel but I’m not sure the dc makes a big enough difference in most situations to warrant it instead of a higher end standard reel. It is still an amazing reel, but I think the the chronarch mgl is a little more amazinger 

[norb]

never tried the tatula but i love my curado dc’s

[Cgrinder]

The Elite has a couple nicer components. I really like the knobs on the flippin Elite. The new SV is maybe not a bomber but it feels a lot less restricted compared to other SV reels or spools. I haven't fished the Curado DC, though I would like to, but I have had a lot of time with some higher end Shimanos. I think the Tatula SV is a solid workhorse type reel at a workhorse price with the added bonus of a little more control. I think we're at a time in reel production where a lot of the good has trickled down the price points and I don't feel like you're missing out on much compared to the higher end unless you want a magnesium frame (which you want, because they are sick).

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I can cast a baitcaster with traditional brakes as far as I’d want to set a hook so I don’t feel a need for DC technology personally. It’s cool and I’m sure fun to play with. I’d suspect the biggest advantage would be for someone not particularly skilled with a caster or someone who loathes spinning gear like for strong Head winds. 

[Southcoast Bassin]

56 minutes ago, Ogandrews said:

I’m going to go on a limb and recommend a chronarch mgl or G. The curado dc is a great reel but I’m not sure the dc makes a big enough difference in most situations to warrant it instead of a higher end standard reel. It is still an amazing reel, but I think the the chronarch mgl is a little more amazinger 

LOL .... that’s great but the Chrorach MGL is more money than the Curado DC

[Ogandrews]

2 minutes ago, CapeCodSox said:

LOL .... that’s great but the Chrorach MGL is more money than the Curado DC

Yea it’s a $30 difference on a mid 200’s reel so not a big difference. It’s a great reel but you’ll be happy with the curado too 

[gilkeybr]

10 hours ago, CapeCodSox said:

LOL .... that’s great but the Chrorach MGL is more money than the Curado DC

Lots of used Chronarch MGLs on the auction site for less than $200.  

 

The Curado DC is a fine reel.  Very sturdy and very smooth on retrieve (at least for my 6.3:1 version).  However, IMO, it doesn't cast lures less than 1/2oz (or really 5/8oz) amazingly.  And the DC system is a fun novelty, but not very impactful to your fishing.  If I were getting another Curado, I would just save the money and get a non-DC version.

How about a Scorpion MGL?  In the same price range, but I think a bit nicer overall?  Just have to order from abroad.

[Gazz]

11 hours ago, Ogandrews said:

I’m going to go on a limb and recommend a chronarch mgl or G. The curado dc is a great reel but I’m not sure the dc makes a big enough difference in most situations to warrant it instead of a higher end standard reel. It is still an amazing reel, but I think the the chronarch mgl is a little more amazinger 

I would agree here. I have 2 Curado Ks and an SLX DC. I had intended on getting a Curado DC but decided that I'd prefer to have that extra cost go toward upgrading the quality of the reel rather than adding the DC tech. I really like the DC and it is a fun reel to have but I immediately realized that the quality is my priority. I ended up getting a Chronarch MGL instead of the Curado DC and I am deeply in love with it. I recently got my new expride to slap it onto and I might never look back.   

[Southcoast Bassin]

12 hours ago, Ogandrews said:

I’m going to go on a limb and recommend a chronarch mgl or G. The curado dc is a great reel but I’m not sure the dc makes a big enough difference in most situations to warrant it instead of a higher end standard reel. It is still an amazing reel, but I think the the chronarch mgl is a little more amazinger 

LOL .... that’s great but the Chrorach MGL is more money than the Curado DC

I was thinking that the Curado DC would be a great reel for spinnerbaits?

The only time I get backlash is with spinnerbaits ... go figure because I fish them allot.

Thats why I was thinking the DC reel.

I also hear that the Chronarch MGL is the best Shimano for lighter lures and it prevents backlash the best ?

[Tywithay]

1 hour ago, gilkeybr said:

Lots of used Chronarch MGLs on the auction site for less than $200.  

 

The Curado DC is a fine reel.  Very sturdy and very smooth on retrieve (at least for my 6.3:1 version).  However, IMO, it doesn't cast lures less than 1/2oz (or really 5/8oz) amazingly.  And the DC system is a fun novelty, but not very impactful to your fishing.  If I were getting another Curado, I would just save the money and get a non-DC version.

How about a Scorpion MGL?  In the same price range, but I think a bit nicer overall?  Just have to order from abroad.

You can get a used Metanium MGL for the same price as the Chronarch

[Ogandrews]

11 hours ago, CapeCodSox said:

LOL .... that’s great but the Chrorach MGL is more money than the Curado DC

I was thinking that the Curado DC would be a great reel for spinnerbaits?

The only time I get backlash is with spinnerbaits ... go figure because I fish them allot.

Thats why I was thinking the DC reel.

I also hear that the Chronarch MGL is the best Shimano for lighter lures and it prevents backlash the best ?

Either is going to be fine for spinnerbaits but the chronarch is going to be vastly better for lighter baits imo. Almost every single bass baitcasters I own has a regular curado K on it and once I get them dialed in I can’t remember the last time I backlashed one. The dc might be a little better for heavier lures, but in general heavier lures are a lot easier not to backlash so it’s kind of a wash. I don’t own a chronarch mgl but have used my buddy’s on at least 10 trips and it’s a big step up from my curados. If I ever stop buying more tranx for musky/pike setups then I’m for sure getting one for a light weight setup. It is a good amount more expensive but the best reel Shimano makes for heavier duty bass stuff in my opinion is the bantam mgl. That reel feels like an ultralight tranx but as smooth as you can ask for from a smaller baitcaster. It is more money but if you really want an amazing reel capable of heavier duty use than the bantam is where it’s at.

 

On a side note, has anyone here used the chronarch G here? I have always wondered how it compares to the mgl. They are the same price and look to be almost identical mechanically besides the spool, so I’m curious if there is any advantage to the non mgl version.