Baitcasting Reels · owner-verdict comparison

Daiwa Tatula vs Daiwa Tatula CT Baitcast Reel: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 90% of 222 Daiwa Tatula owners recommend it, vs 93% of 14 for the Daiwa Tatula CT Baitcast Reel.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Daiwa Tatula

90%of 222 owners recommend
90% recommend · 5% neutral · 5% don't
Owners praise
  • Very hard to backlash, beginner friendly
  • Smooth as butter
  • Casts far and easily
Owners complain about
  • Gets noisy or rattly after a season
  • External dials can shift while casting
  • Runs heavier and wider than rivals
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Daiwa Tatula CT Baitcast Reel

93%of 14 owners recommend
93% recommend · 0% neutral · 7% don't
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What Daiwa Tatula owners say

Would definitely recommend this setup.
@codster200 on YouTube
Tatula X seems like a good value for the current market.
@BigTimeMFCEO on YouTube
I don't think there is a reel that would replace my Shimano's
@BxErock on YouTube

What Daiwa Tatula CT Baitcast Reel owners say

I have a Tatula SV and it is a very nice reel and very versatile, but I think the "ease of use" (easy brake adjustments/no backlashes) comes at the cost of some distance compared to my Curados (at least for me).
2eachhisown on BBCBoards
I haven’t used the Shimano but the Tatulas are great reels. I have 3 Type Rs and will be getting an SV TWS for my next rod. They just fit my hand well and I’ve been really pleased with them so far.
Casslaw on BBCBoards
Me personally I prefer the original Tatula or the Tatula elite. I hate the SV series as it seems to rob me of a lot of distance on my cast and or require more effort to get the same distance.
trashmanssd on BBCBoards