I am about to buy a reel for deep cranking (max ~12').  My choices are an Orra Winch, Tatula 100p and an Okuma Citrix.  I ONLY own Shimano so these reels all feel like a risk to me.   Tactical bassin raves about the Abu so I'm leaning. But I want to hear your experiences with these reels please. 

 

Out of those reels, I'd have to go with Shimano  (sorry about that)

 

 

I'm a Shimano guy, too, but I also really like Daiwa.

I'd have no problem looking at a Tatula.

Trying to save some $$$$$$.

Citica 200g5 on ebay is >100. Orra is 70 and the tatula is the same as shimano. Saw one for 90. Hmmm mmmm. Don't want to drop chedda on old tech. Tatula.....

1 hour ago, TriCityBassin' said:

I am about to buy a reel for deep cranking (max ~12').  My choices are an Orra Winch, Tatula 100p and an Okuma Citrix.  I ONLY own Shimano so these reels all feel like a risk to me.   Tactical bassin raves about the Abu so I'm leaning. But I want to hear your experiences with these reels please. 

 

TATULA...... without a question !

3 hours ago, Raul said:

 

TATULA...... without a question !

How long have you had these...assuming you have one. What is the long term durability?

Had the orra (first generation) very nice reel was actually my first baitcast reel. Have all shimanos but just got a tatula.

 

One gripe; I'm not a big fan of the drag star. It's kind of big and cheap but at the same time I'm comparing it to reels that cost twice as much.

 

I've read many of the reviews and watched a bunch of videos on the tatula. After getting to make some casts with mine I think for the dough it's going to be tough to beat  and I can't wait to beat this thing up  

Tatula all the way, and yes, I had one and still have a Type R.  Got rid of the Tatula only to help a young man get started with baitcast reels.

I'd go to Japan and pre-order the Stile 150PG. 

 

I got the 101PG Stile last year and loved it for cranking lighter cranks. The new 150 size will be even better suited for deeper cranks because of the deeper spool. 

1 hour ago, fishballer06 said:

I'd go to Japan and pre-order the Stile 150PG. 

 

I got the 101PG Stile last year and loved it for cranking lighter cranks. The new 150 size will be even better suited for deeper cranks because of the deeper spool. 

I saw these, I never heard of them before.  What would you compare them to within the Shimano level?  (IE Citica, Casita..etc)

I'm going to say go for the Cardiff, of course you may not like that because it's a round reel.  I had one before and it was a good reel.  I've been regretting selling off my Cardiff and Calcutta 200s. 

31 minutes ago, lmbfisherman said:

I saw these, I never heard of them before.  What would you compare them to within the Shimano level?  (IE Citica, Casita..etc)

 

It's essentially an Aldebaran, but with a deeper spool  for use with cranks and other applications that require longer casting, and it has a clicking drag. They also come stock with a 102mm handle, which is great for cranking applications. 

 

Here's a good look at my 101PG Stile:

 

 

 

The Orra is a brute.I keep beating the crap out of it and at the end of the season i clean it and lube it up.Still smooth as ever going on its 4th season.Great deal for 99 bucks.Just bought the Tatula but the CT and have never fished the Okuma.

 I really like my abu  revo stx .also used my cousins same reel , which is a few years old now. still works perfect has never give him any issues. found mine on sale for $124 free shipping. 

On 2/6/2017 at 9:02 AM, fishballer06 said:

I'd go to Japan and pre-order the Stile 150PG. 

 

I got the 101PG Stile last year and loved it for cranking lighter cranks. The new 150 size will be even better suited for deeper cranks because of the deeper spool. 

I checked out some of these on ebay. I will give them a look. What store are you using in Japan?  All my JDM has been second hand so far. 

On 2/6/2017 at 6:14 PM, MassBassin508 said:

The Orra is a brute.I keep beating the crap out of it and at the end of the season i clean it and lube it up.Still smooth as ever going on its 4th season.Great deal for 99 bucks.Just bought the Tatula but the CT and have never fished the Okuma.

 

Yeah that's what I have heard.  Big bass California guys are cosigning the reel.  That's why I put it in the list. 

6 minutes ago, TriCityBassin' said:

I checked out some of these on ebay. I will give them a look. What store are you using in Japan? 

 

Japan Tackle has them.

 

http://japantackle.com/casting-reels/shimano/low-profile-casting-reels/reg0000216.html

The more I ponder it.  I am going to stay with Shimano.  I will probably go JDM but not the Stile.  that is ~280ish.  A little too steep lol.  I'll post pictures when I make my final decision.

Either a Tatula or citica. Not a big fan of Abu Garcia despite my wife liking her Orro Winch for cranking.