I've been on a Shimano kick for a year or so, but I was messing around with the CT and I really liked it. Does anyone have experience with one? I'm looking to pair it with a Dobyns Sierra 733c. Primarily as a spinnerbait chatterbait combo. Probably in a 7 speed. I like the 7 speed, because I may decide to throw light Texas rigs, senkos, and the occasional finesse jig. 

 

Thoughts?

Which CT are you talking about ?

I have the Fuego CT, the 100, 150, 200 and 300. All perform pretty well. My first time using Diawa reels since I sold all my upper end Shimano's years ago.

The blue spool and line tensioner. I think it's the Tatula CT 2021. The red dial was the predecessor. 

I have a few of them and I really like them. A great feeling lower cost reel. I like my Curado Ks better, but they are also $50 or so more. You can get the CT for near $100 when sales happen, and they are well worth it. I only have a year or so on the couple I have, so no long term feedback. But they still feel really good. They are user friendly also. My wife got one as a first baitcaster last year and it's been great for her. 

20 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said:

The blue spool and line tensioner. I think it's the Tatula CT 2021. The red dial was the predecessor. 

Mine are from 2020, except for the 300. Sorry could not find the one your referring to. 

You're going to hate that rod for chatterbaits with trailers. It overpowers it. That rod is best suited for 3/16-3/8 oz total weight. It's kind of finessey. Sounds like the 4 power was what you were looking for. Dobyns runs a power light, so the 4 power heavy is what you would expect a MH rod to be.

I guess it's all subjective. I've been listening to podcasts on the Dobyns line, which I am very fond of, I only carry Dobyns. Just such a great rod. It's funny, you can call the Dobyns direct line and talk to a couple of guys over there and you'll receive different opinions. Some say the Sierra line is more of a moving bait slower tip. Other people will say the opposite. In fact, I know a guy who uses the 703c Sierra for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. I can't imagine if he swears by it, that it can't be horrible. We're about to find out. 

tatula ct is as solid of a reel that you’re going to find for 129.99 msrp. you can often find them for much cheaper on ebay pretty often

I have 7 of the Tatula CT reels, they are a good solid reel.

Only main thing is they can come in a bit on the light side of lubrication overall.

I have the Tatula CT. I love it. I don't have a lot of experience with other reels except a Abu Garcia from 25 years ago, which I did not like. But it could have been me not knowing what I was doing. I live in a different world than most people. My funds are limited so as of right now I have 3 baitcasters, and the Tatula is the only big named one of them. I love it and it is my main reel. I have it on a St Croix 7'1" MH Mojo Bass and use it for just about everything. Except for things I use my spinning setup for. The Tatula is a big seller and I did not find a lot of bad reviews on it. And the few where by idiots. Not sure this helps at all. Probably not.

3 hours ago, swhit140 said:

I have 7 of the Tatula CT reels, they are a good solid reel.

Only main thing is they can come in a bit on the light side of lubrication overall.

I would tend to agree with that. Normally I add a drop of oil to the spool bearings on mine.

Speaking of light lubing a reel. I bought a Shimano citica last year, was a dry a s bone, first time that happened to me.

I’ve been a big Abu Garcia fan for years and years and only had Abu Garcia reels. I took a leap of faith and tried the CT 100, then tried a 150. I’ve been extremely happy with them after 2 years. I’m phasing out some of my older cheaper Abu reels with some more Tatula reels, maybe even try a Fuego just because. 

I bought my first Tatula CT100H back in 2018.  I really liked it so when it was time to retire my old Shimano and Abu reels at the end of 2020, I replaced them with the new Tatulas.

Going to throw my opinion in here. I own a Daiwa Tatula  CT ”7” speed (2019), a Shimano SLX “8” speed (2020) and a Daiwa Tatula 100 H “7”  speed (2021). For what it’s worth I’m going to purchase a 2022 Daiwa Tatula CT in spring of 2022, if that means anything . I’m very happy with the braking system on all three aforementioned reels but feel the Daiwa system is superior in my humble opinion . With that said I’m not one to change the settings often as my setups are more lure weight based rather than rod/reel combination feel if that makes sense?. As far as profile the Shimano is lower profile/smaller in feel but comparable to the Tatula 100 which is $30.00-$60.00 more than my comparable Daiwa/Shimano reels in price point. If it helps I wear a medium sized work glove but I have fat (Fred Flinstone) fingers ?.  I think you will be extremely happy with the Daiwa for your intended usage, would like to hear what you ultimately purchase and any thoughts after. Good luck.

I have an older Tatula CT, it's a great reel for those applications, although I would go with the 6 speed personally.