If you went last week it was the Curado 300e.  BPS hasn't had 200e's for a couple of years now.

good deal. That 300e was a giant!

I got thick skin

It's all cool

I got thick skin

It's all cool

You good. Its your opinion. Doesnt no one else know what your reels feel like.  If you are disappointed in the Tatula, maybe you could exchange it though.

The 300e and 50e are special reels in my book. 200e was ok in my opinion.

May I ask which exact rod you had the Tatula on? There could be a balance issue with the setup, which might make the reel feel unnecessarily heavy. I made some assumptions about the rod used and they may be unfair.

 

The 300E probably feels awesome because it's well-balanced with the 7'8" glass rod.

 

It's also perfectly acceptable to just plain not like certain reels. 

I had the tat on a tat rod because I read that others felt it was heavy on other rods

Different strokes for different folks. Everyone's opinion varies. I fished a tatula on a 7' mh tatula rod and thought it was a nice balanced combo.

I have my tatula r on a 775 endurance and it's extremely well balanced for a flipping combo.

The shimano curado 300E is one great casting reel, but the tatula, should be able to hold its own against it in a fair comparison, maybe it just needs a breakdown flush and relube of some of the essential components. I think this is one of the first less than positive reviews on the tatula as far as performance and not size and ergonomics that i have seen on this site... 

 

Mitch

I think this is one of the first less than positive reviews on the tatula as far as performance and not size and ergonomics that i have seen on this site... 

 

Mitch

I don't know about this site alone, but I recall reading a bunch of comments regarding the casting performance of the Tatula early on.  Some said it was less than stellar but usually a bearing flush or replacement cleared that up.  I have cleaned out all spool bearings on my 3 Tatula's and was definite improvement of it's free spool capability.  I expect they will cast great!

My Tat's are stock and I was throwing an Xcalibur XR 50 today further than I could with my Curado G's. Probably 40 yards or so. With a 3/8 Chatterbait I was getting probably 30 yards. Both reels using 14lb Sufix.

The shimano curado 300E is one great casting reel, but the tatula, should be able to hold its own against it in a fair comparison, maybe it just needs a breakdown flush and relube of some of the essential components. I think this is one of the first less than positive reviews on the tatula as far as performance and not size and ergonomics that i have seen on this site... 

 

Mitch

I think the fact he was throwing a spinnerbait might have had something to do with the casting as well. They aren't exactly the most aerodynamic baits out there. I have a few Tatula's and they hold their own against just about anything I've used (they're no Calais/Calcutta DC, or Z2020, but they cost a LOT less). I've upgraded to OS7's in my Type R and one of my regulars as well and it made a little difference, but not a whole lot. They cast pretty dang good right out of the box.

I don't know about this site alone, but I recall reading a bunch of comments regarding the casting performance of the Tatula early on.  Some said it was less than stellar but usually a bearing flush or replacement cleared that up.  I have cleaned out all spool bearings on my 3 Tatula's and was definite improvement of it's free spool capability.  I expect they will cast great!

You probably heard it here.  I don't do maintenance on my reels.  I am going to start tho.  Based on the videos and recommendations on here, they say the manufacturers pack the reels with extra grease.  The reason is most folks, including myself, don't take reel maintenance seriously.  

 

Due to me upgrading my gear, I will be taking better care of my reels and rods since I'm sinking more money into them.  

 

Also based on what I've read here, I'm going to give the Tatula a good go when I get the funds.  

Tatula $150 vs Curado $250 the $100 should get you something. Try swapping rods and give it another try.

Tom

I will agree the Tatula is just a tad on the heavy side however I love my Tatula it's going to make a great flipping and frogging reel.

 

It's also perfectly acceptable to just plain not like certain reels. 

 

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

I really didn't read a review of the Tatula... But rather a statement... It just seems to me plain and simple... He likes the 300e over the Tat... The end! Next........