Which Daiwa reel should I choose

[rnfishing]

Hi guys, my curado 200i just broke so I'm in need for a new reel.

So far, I have a:

topwater/jerkbait/weightless plastic rod (6'8 M/F St-croix bassX) paired with a daiwa tatula 100

frog/punching/swimbait rod (7'10 H/F St-croix bassX) paired with a daiwa tatula 200

and my jig/chatterbait/texas rig (7'1 MH/F st-croix mojobass) which used to be paired with a curado 200i

 

 I already looked up on Daiwa website and the Elite, Elite P/F, Tatula 150 as well as their tatula sv tws all look interesting but can't figure out which one would be more appropriate for the use. I really like Daiwa's breaking system but I'm still open to suggestions.

 

 

 

[FryDog62]

If you plan to skip lures, any Daiwa SV is hard to beat...

 

If you need casting distance with higher profile, lighter lures like a jerk bait, buzz bait, etc go with the Tatula Elite. Easily 20%+ farther than a Tatula 100 with those tougher lures to cast. 

 

Elite p/f is really nice when pitching lures out a little farther at a lower trajectory for softer/quieter lure entry into the water so you don't spook fish with the big "plop" at the end of your flip. 

[garroyo130]

What'd you break on the I?

[rnfishing]

2 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

What'd you break on the I?

I bought it used so I don't know how the guy before me used it for even though it seemed in good condition. But I frogged with it all summer. Plus, I did a tournament last week in which I punched heavy matts all day. After horsing a good one, the reel started to do a big grinding sound during the cast and the retrieve. I did a deep clean/oiling/greasing but it is still making noise.

[jimmyjoe]

   For the "jig/chatterbait/texas rig" use I would recommend a Tatula 150 (which I have). You mention nothing about which line you intend to use, and the Tatula 150 is extremely versatile and forgiving of different lines and diameters; nylons and braids both work well. I am told by others that it handles fluoro well, too, but I can't personally vouch for that.

   If you need control, the control is there, yet you can loosen it up for distance equally well.

   I had that particular Mojo rod, and the 150 paired with it very well, but I use it with 50 lb. braid on a H/F Daiwa Fuego rod right now. Talk to me next month; it might be on something else. Like I said ..... it's versatile.    ?          jj

[garroyo130]

4 hours ago, rnfishing said:

I bought it used so I don't know how the guy before me used it for even though it seemed in good condition. But I frogged with it all summer. Plus, I did a tournament last week in which I punched heavy matts all day. After horsing a good one, the reel started to do a big grinding sound during the cast and the retrieve. I did a deep clean/oiling/greasing but it is still making noise.

 

The I series are notorious for that noise during casting. Make sure that the brake drum is oiled and the brake blocks clean of debris. 

 

Even with a season of heavy use it shouldn't be worn to the point of needing replacement ...

[FishTank]

Check the X-ship bearing, BNT4194.  I replaced a few of these over the years and it's usually the culprit.  

 

Without seeing it, that would be my best guess.

[Big Rick]

The Tatula Elitę P&F is an absolute beast. I use it for frogging, punching, and heavy jigging. It pitches/flips like a dream, can skip a frog easily, and the handle is perfect. Paired with the Mojo is should make you very happy as a jig/chatterbait/texas rig. 

[JWall14]

Agreed with above. Anything SV is going to make your backlashes disappear. Correctly adjusted, I can outcast anyone and still not touch my thumb to the spool.