Andrés Milano

So what is the difference between the Tatula CT 150, the Tatula 150 SV, the Salamandura SV TW 150, and the Tatula TW 150 (36mm spool)?😵‍💫😵‍💫

From what I understand, CT is the "common" Tatula, am I correct?

Hey buddy, I totally agree with your point of view, but right now I can't get two different reels, so I need to buy one that works for everything and then maybe buy another one later. I probably bought the bigger one first so it works for both types of fishing, even though it's oversized for the Tararira. In that case, which one would you go for and why? I think it's a bit late for those who don't know the dorado; it's like a snakehead, aggressive, territorial, fast, strong, or like a tucunare, except it has teeth. Just like those predators, it is voracious

Do you think the Tatula TW 150 will be more effective for the weight range I use? On another note, besides thanking you and everyone who helped by teaching me and giving me their advice and opinions, I want to thank you for the line count calculator; it's excellent! THANK YOU ALL! You proved to be an excellent community!

Salamandura If it's aluminum, the side cover on the gear side is made of aluminum; the one on the magnetic side is made of resin (that one doesn't suffer any kind of traction or torsion). Which I understand is the same in the Tatula TW 150

Hey friend, how are you? This was the original reel I considered, the very first one! In fact, it's where my debate started about whether to choose the Salamandura SV TW 150 with the SV Boost spool or the Tatula 150 With LC concept spool and Mag Z brake. Returning to the discussion, which one would you choose and why? What advantages do you see in one over the other?

Sorry! I didn't explain myself correctly. The species is the Dorado, which is found in Argentina and Brazil; its scientific name is Salminus brasiliensis

Hi friend, it's me, the author, haha. It's true I don't have a Daiwa supplier. Something I want to make very clear is that the Paraná River is NOT saltwater; it's completely freshwater.

I understand! You're referring to the shorter shaft, excellent. I was paying attention to the spool itself and not its shaft. Thank you very much. I'm going to try hard to save up for the Zillion HD, but it's not an easy task.

Interesting! I'll use that price as a reference. My question came to mind when I read "34mm floating spool"—does that refer to a special type of spool? Or is it just a translation error?

We're talking about this reel model (link)? Or is it someone else? https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMX7fap

To add more options to the game, the Salamandura SV TW has a 34mm spool with SV Boost brakesThe Tatula TW 150 has a 36/24mm LC spool concept, The Shimano 150 M has a 32/23mm MGL III spool, and Shimano cured DC 151 or 201 with a 34/2 spool. Remember that I will be using lures from 10 to 40 grams to fish for Predator e species up to 5 kilograms or 10 pounds, although one day I might catch something larger than 7 or 10 kilograms God willing, hahaha. The line I use is PE 2 (0.2 mm) or 0.23 mm in some cases, but always PE.

Hello my old friend! I switched from the SV Boost vs MagZ dispute to the Daiwa vs Shimano dispute! Excuse my ignorance, but speaking another language only amplifies my limited understanding. Is the HYPERDRIVE made of brass? Do you mean all reels with HYPERDRIVE technology have brass gears?

I understand, that would be ideal. In fact, I was told that combining that reel with an SV BOOST spool would be perfect... But unfortunately, my budget doesn't allow it right now. In that case, I would lose the SV Boost spool and its advantages. Do you think the LC spool with MagZ is up to par?

I use a conventional magnetic braking system (the worst of all without a doubt) I chose the SV for its versatility; I have a very wide range of lures. Besides I read that its performance against the wind or even when changing lure weights is very good and you don't have to constantly adjust to avoid backlashes; it sounds perfect, the only thing that "stops" me It's the possibility that it won't cast far in a wide river, or I also read that they often don't come well greased; on the other hand, they say they start making noise quickly with use, and finally, The fish tend to be a bit more powerful, and I'm afraid of damaging the reel. I also had doubts about whether the SV Boost reel could cast the 40-gram lure, but I was told that it could, and that they've even cast up to 52 grams.

In that case, which Shimano would you choose? If you could go for a DC groupset in terms of quality and price, which one would it be? I want to emphasize that your comment was extremely enriching; you truly provided a great deal of information, which is now my main tool for choosing since I can't try them out.

My fishing trips are mostly occasional, meaning I go out 4 times a year to fish for dorado, and they're not even huge. I also use it for Tarariras, add 3 more outings a year hahaha, so the use is very little. In that case, is Salamandura still justified over Curado?

My budget is around $200, which means getting it through AliExpress helps me access many models that would be more expensive on other websites. To add to that, many have told me the same thing as you about Shimano's micro module, especially our neighbors from Brazil. So you think the Salamandura is the best option? We often use baits that are sometimes large, like 40 grams, or even have to make long casts.

What a joy to have a fellow countryman on the forum! Besides feeling more comfortable here, you can also help me because you understand our fishing and our species! I will continue in English so that everyone understands and doesn't have to translate the posts. If you could give me some advice, or better yet, if you were in my situation, which specific model would you choose? Either Daiwa or Shimano

I understand. Do you think I should save up for a Zillon HD then? Or should I go for a specific Shimano model?If that's the case, which one? On the other hand, the Zillion HD doesn't have the SV Boost coil, which is a bad thing? What disadvantages would it have over an SV Boost coil?

In the river where I fish, the distances are not so short; that is, I cast 20-30 meters, sometimes a little further, other times a little closer. It's true that the distance of the SV Boost is so bad?

Yes, I currently use a baitcaster, but it's just a Chinese brand that exists in my country (Argentina). The important thing is that it's made in China and you put your stamp on it. That's why I decided to invest in a good baitcaster, but I'll only have enough money for one, so I'm trying to choose the right one and not make a mistake.

Hey friend! Good evening, what you say is absolutely true, I should try them myself. Unfortunately, they're too expensive in my country and I can't afford to buy both. Furthermore, since they are so expensive, I don't know anyone who has them so I can borrow them; my only option is to read (as I have been doing for the last 2 months) and ask those who have them. I currently know people who prefer one or the other, with no clear winner, which unfortunately confuses me even more.

Do you think the Salamandura will be better than the new Curado 150M from 2025?

I honestly don't know what frame it's built on. What I do know is that it uses the hyper structure (HYPERDRIVE DESIGN, HYPERDRIVE DIGIGEAR, HYPER ARMED HOUSING, HYPER TOUGH CLUTCH). As for the Tatula 100, I really think it's too small to cast 40-gram lures, and it will also have little capacity for PE 2 (0.2mm).