Tatula CT

[lunkerboss923]

I've been on a Shimano kick for a year or so, but I was messing around with the CT and I really liked it. Does anyone have experience with one? I'm looking to pair it with a Dobyns Sierra 733c. Primarily as a spinnerbait chatterbait combo. Probably in a 7 speed. I like the 7 speed, because I may decide to throw light Texas rigs, senkos, and the occasional finesse jig. 

 

Thoughts?

[Hammer 4]

Which CT are you talking about ?

I have the Fuego CT, the 100, 150, 200 and 300. All perform pretty well. My first time using Diawa reels since I sold all my upper end Shimano's years ago.

[lunkerboss923]

The blue spool and line tensioner. I think it's the Tatula CT 2021. The red dial was the predecessor. 

[kdubracing]

I have a few of them and I really like them. A great feeling lower cost reel. I like my Curado Ks better, but they are also $50 or so more. You can get the CT for near $100 when sales happen, and they are well worth it. I only have a year or so on the couple I have, so no long term feedback. But they still feel really good. They are user friendly also. My wife got one as a first baitcaster last year and it's been great for her. 

[Hammer 4]

20 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said:

The blue spool and line tensioner. I think it's the Tatula CT 2021. The red dial was the predecessor. 

Mine are from 2020, except for the 300. Sorry could not find the one your referring to. 

[ironbjorn]

You're going to hate that rod for chatterbaits with trailers. It overpowers it. That rod is best suited for 3/16-3/8 oz total weight. It's kind of finessey. Sounds like the 4 power was what you were looking for. Dobyns runs a power light, so the 4 power heavy is what you would expect a MH rod to be.

[lunkerboss923]

I guess it's all subjective. I've been listening to podcasts on the Dobyns line, which I am very fond of, I only carry Dobyns. Just such a great rod. It's funny, you can call the Dobyns direct line and talk to a couple of guys over there and you'll receive different opinions. Some say the Sierra line is more of a moving bait slower tip. Other people will say the opposite. In fact, I know a guy who uses the 703c Sierra for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. I can't imagine if he swears by it, that it can't be horrible. We're about to find out. 

[EWREX]

tatula ct is as solid of a reel that you’re going to find for 129.99 msrp. you can often find them for much cheaper on ebay pretty often

[swhit140]

I have 7 of the Tatula CT reels, they are a good solid reel.

Only main thing is they can come in a bit on the light side of lubrication overall.

[Friggs]

I have the Tatula CT. I love it. I don't have a lot of experience with other reels except a Abu Garcia from 25 years ago, which I did not like. But it could have been me not knowing what I was doing. I live in a different world than most people. My funds are limited so as of right now I have 3 baitcasters, and the Tatula is the only big named one of them. I love it and it is my main reel. I have it on a St Croix 7'1" MH Mojo Bass and use it for just about everything. Except for things I use my spinning setup for. The Tatula is a big seller and I did not find a lot of bad reviews on it. And the few where by idiots. Not sure this helps at all. Probably not.

[Hammer 4]

3 hours ago, swhit140 said:

I have 7 of the Tatula CT reels, they are a good solid reel.

Only main thing is they can come in a bit on the light side of lubrication overall.

I would tend to agree with that. Normally I add a drop of oil to the spool bearings on mine.

Speaking of light lubing a reel. I bought a Shimano citica last year, was a dry a s bone, first time that happened to me.

[12poundbass]

I’ve been a big Abu Garcia fan for years and years and only had Abu Garcia reels. I took a leap of faith and tried the CT 100, then tried a 150. I’ve been extremely happy with them after 2 years. I’m phasing out some of my older cheaper Abu reels with some more Tatula reels, maybe even try a Fuego just because. 

[Bankbeater]

I bought my first Tatula CT100H back in 2018.  I really liked it so when it was time to retire my old Shimano and Abu reels at the end of 2020, I replaced them with the new Tatulas.

[Eric 26]

Going to throw my opinion in here. I own a Daiwa Tatula  CT ”7” speed (2019), a Shimano SLX “8” speed (2020) and a Daiwa Tatula 100 H “7”  speed (2021). For what it’s worth I’m going to purchase a 2022 Daiwa Tatula CT in spring of 2022, if that means anything . I’m very happy with the braking system on all three aforementioned reels but feel the Daiwa system is superior in my humble opinion . With that said I’m not one to change the settings often as my setups are more lure weight based rather than rod/reel combination feel if that makes sense?. As far as profile the Shimano is lower profile/smaller in feel but comparable to the Tatula 100 which is $30.00-$60.00 more than my comparable Daiwa/Shimano reels in price point. If it helps I wear a medium sized work glove but I have fat (Fred Flinstone) fingers ?.  I think you will be extremely happy with the Daiwa for your intended usage, would like to hear what you ultimately purchase and any thoughts after. Good luck.

[Boomstick]

I have an older Tatula CT, it's a great reel for those applications, although I would go with the 6 speed personally.