Daiwa Tatula 200 vs Shimano Curado K200

[Brett's_daddy]

Looking for a reel to handle small to medium swim baits (in the 3.5oz and under range) and larger top water baits (in the 1 - 2.5oz range). Which would be better suited?

[softwateronly]

I use the Tat 200 for that and have no complaints, but can’t compare it to the curado 200. Compared to the DC, the Tat 200’s larger handle and deeper spool are pluses. 
 

scott

[garroyo130]

Found myself looking for a reel for that same purpose myself. I settled on the Tat 200, but if I had to do it again, I would go 150. The 150 will still hold more line than the Curado. 

[webertime]

Tatula 200 (or a used HD) for the win

[Bigbox99]

Tatula 200 or 300.  They both basically 300 reels.  The 300 takes the narrow but tall spool approach and the 200 uses a short but wide spool.  300s can be had for as little as $140 pre tax if you can wait a month for it to arrive from the other side of the planet.

[Reel]

Both reels are good, but I would go with the Curado 200.  I sits low on the rod making for a confortable cast with large lures and right now, it's offered at a very low price on one of the major fishing equipment site.  

[waymont]

Tatula 150 or 200 all the way.

[Big Hands]

I have two Tatula 200's and a Curado 200K. 

 

The Curado 200K is one of my favorite reels. I use it to thro 3/4 oz to 1-3/4 oz hard baits mostly and it it excellent for that. If I am throwing heavier baits, I prefer the Tatula 200. 

 

The Curado 200K casts a little further. The Tatula 200 is beefier larger, and has a stronger drag. I run 12 or 15 lbs Big Game mono on the Curado 200K and 15 or 20 lbs Big Game on the Tatula 200.