Shimano 150 SLXA vs Daiwa Tatula CT

[Randy Price]

Forgive me if this has been beat to death but which is the "better" reel for an "all around" BC?  The SLXA is $ 99.00 which the price is nice but is the CT worth the extra $ 50.00?

[FrnkNsteen]

Personally, I don't think you are comparing apples to apples. I think the SLX XT with it's external brake adjustment aligns more with the Tatula CT.

 

When comparing the SLX to something, I usually go to the Fuego.

 

As it were though, whether or not to jump to a CT over the SLX A,.... It depends how you plan to use it. Cast and reel, SLX. Pitching and wanting better cast control,... Tatula CT

[Bigbox99]

The Tatula CT was $129 in 2016.  It also had the paddle knobs like the Tatula HD reels have.

[PBBrandon]

Never tried the SLX A, wasn’t impressed with the original SLX. I did love my SLX XT though. The Tatula CT is okay as well. Getting up to that price range though, I’ll grab an Alphas SV from Japan over a Tatula.

[MediumMouthBass]

The SLX A is priced very odd, for the $25 more for the XT the price jump is worth it.

And those Tatula CT's go on sale often for $125.

[zell_pop1]

I have both reels I like the SLX A better, but it's just personal preference. Is there an XT A out yet? If so that might be the ticket.

[MN Fisher]

One thing to remember - the Tatula CT is just a Fuego CT with the T-Wing....otherwise they're identical...so compare the SLX with the Fuego.

[F14A-B]

On 10/14/2024 at 3:54 PM, Bigbox99 said:

The Tatula CT was $129 in 2016.  It also had the paddle knobs like the Tatula HD reels have.

Um what’s this picture showing? A washed up Tatula? 😂🤣😂

[Bigbox99]

4 hours ago, F14A-B said:

Um what’s this picture showing? A washed up Tatula? 😂🤣😂

Don't let that sink in.  

[Columbia Craw]

Randy, you can find the 2024 Tatula 100 for $120.01 on Amazon right now. I will take the Tat over the SLX A every time and I own both.