Ok guys im looking at both these reels along with a Lew's tournament, which one do you like better? im afraid that with the t wing system it has more moving parts and that it would mess up easier. Has anybody had any problems like that? if it would help I will be using this for frogs, 1/2oz and higher jigs and good size tx rigs. any comments would be greatly appreciated.

btw the way im not trying to start a big daiwa shimano rivalry i just want your honest opinion. 

After today I would take curado over Tatula in a heartbeat

haha can I ask why after today?

I threw both a Tatula and a curado 300e today and liked the curado a lot more

Have several Tatula's that I got when they came out, haven't had a single issue. I've only used the Curado a few times, but it has been great too. Curado feels smoother, more comfortable to palm, and a little tighter tolerances. Daiwa Tatula is the better caster, for me. Distance isn't much different, but the Tatula is easier to cast. I'd buy another Tatula before a Curado, considering the price.

is the twing system its self tough? im pretty hard on my stuff and iv always heard the simpler the better so i didnt know if that applied to this reel or not.

is the twing system its self tough? im pretty hard on my stuff and iv always heard the simpler the better so i didnt know if that applied to this reel or not.

There's very few moving parts, it's not much different than the clutch on any other baitcaster. They've been out about 7 months and I've yet to hear about any of them failing. I haven't had a single problem with mine yet. They've been flawless.

oh ok thanks for the info!

Few reasons why I prefer the Tatula over the Curado I.....

 

I have large hands (XXL gloves required).  The Curado is not sized for man hands (1).   It is, shall we say, "dainty".   I consider the Tatula to be small (many others gripe of the size being too big), so had to choose another word to describe the Curado.  Also, while not a big deal, I prefer 90mm  handle(2) and seem to get along with Daiwa's Magforce Z braking system best (3).

 

I do like how the Curado is put together though.  It's a nice reel. 

 

As you will notice, there is nothing there based on performance.  I have not fished either one yet and considering my locale, not any time real soon either.

I too prefer a 90mm handle and I haven't had any problems with my Tatula. I have owned Curados form the B, D, E, and G series and they are all good reels. However, don't let someone who has never actually used a Tatula sway you away from them.

 

BTW, for a size comparison. I wear a L glove in most brands. Here is my hand palming the Tatula

 

Curado I casts farther for me, palms a lot better for me too. I have a Tat R and its a good reel but if given the choice of the two its curado all day.

if your using the reel for frogs id go with the tatula

I am sure either one will do well for you, both really nice reels, from what I have heard.  You may want to try to physically try to go to the store and play with it for a second.  The Tatula sat lower on the rod, and sat against my hand, where most other reels I have tried out dont.  The only reel I have had sit like that on the reel was my old Citica which rubbed my hand raw in that place when I make a long cast.  So I would personally go with the Curado because of how the Tatula rubbed my hand. When trying the left handed reel, didnt do it though.  Anyway, I would physically try to hold them before you make a decision.

I too prefer a 90mm handle and I haven't had any problems with my Tatula. I have owned Curados form the B, D, E, and G series and they are all good reels. However, don't let someone who has never actually used a Tatula sway you away from them.

 

BTW, for a size comparison. I wear a L glove in most brands. Here is my hand palming the Tatula

 

 

Your answer is in red.  I have used the Curado's.  I have a Curado "I" on the way.  I have not used a Tatula but I have some Diawa reels.  They are great.  Their pricing is pretty comparable.  If I were you I'd buy one of each and give it a go.  You can sell one or the other pretty quickly on here or fleabay.

 

 Both of these companies make an excellent product IMO.

for MSRP comparisons i would say it is a coint flip between the curado I and the Tatula, but you can find the tatula for around 100 at a lot of different places, for 70 dollars cheaper the tatula is an easy choice for me... that being said I will own a curado I before the season starts in MN, it just looks so perty...

 

Mitch

Not to hijack the thread but where are you guys finding the Tatulas so cheap?

Not to hijack the thread but where are you guys finding the Tatulas so cheap?

 

 

There is an auction site that has some pretty good prices.

Not to hijack the thread but where are you guys finding the Tatulas so cheap?

I bought my Type R off Rakuten.com for $133 shipped. They typically have the regular Tatulas for $105ish.

I will first say I am a die hard Shimano fan I have several Metaniums and higher end DC reels and just recently got my curado I and while I am impressed with it I would give a slight edge to the Tatula in terms of casting distance and overall smoothness.

lol trust me I would buy both if I could afford it, im only 16 so the budget is pretty darn tight. My local tackle shop is selling the I's for 135 so i think I might just go with it since its cheaper at my local tackle store than the tatula is.

At 135, go buy the Curado today. I'd buy all of them

The choice depends on what you are used to, at least that is what I will tell you because I so wanted the Tatula when it came out and I heard it was a little wide so I waited until I could get to hold one and after I got the chance I was disappointed. The Tatula is a tank, it is bulky and no way I could use one for any extended period, I have a Smoke, a Lews Tournament pro, and a Revo Premier 2nd generation and after using those reels for most of my fishing and then trying to use a Tatula, it just feels big and the weight isn't to well either. I used to love Daiwa but man, it seems like every company can make a durable, high performing reel in the $150-$200 range yet Daiwa has a hard time getting under 8 ounce reels once the price gets below $300, I just don't understand. I just got a chance over the weekend to check out the Pflueger Supreme XT casting reel, at $150 it may end up being my next reel, light, solid feeling and the hinged side plate with the cam lock is an awesome feature not seen on a reel in that price range. That said, for your choices I'd go Curado all day.

The choice depends on what you are used to, at least that is what I will tell you because I so wanted the Tatula when it came out and I heard it was a little wide so I waited until I could get to hold one and after I got the chance I was disappointed. The Tatula is a tank, it is bulky and no way I could use one for any extended period, I have a Smoke, a Lews Tournament pro, and a Revo Premier 2nd generation and after using those reels for most of my fishing and then trying to use a Tatula, it just feels big and the weight isn't to well either. I used to love Daiwa but man, it seems like every company can make a durable, high performing reel in the $150-$200 range yet Daiwa has a hard time getting under 8 ounce reels once the price gets below $300, I just don't understand. I just got a chance over the weekend to check out the Pflueger Supreme XT casting reel, at $150 it may end up being my next reel, light, solid feeling and the hinged side plate with the cam lock is an awesome feature not seen on a reel in that price range. That said, for your choices I'd go Curado all day.

Oddly enough, that Revo Premier is actually wider than the Tatula. It is a little different shape though. I actually like the added weight, it certainly helps balance out a rod, and ultimately feels better overall for me.