Tatula Elite vs Curado MGL 150…which would you choose and why? 

Tatula cuz shimano sucks. 

I don't have the Tatula Elite, so I can't give a direct comparison, but I do have the Curado MGL and really like it. Haven't had it very long though so can't speak to its life expectancy.

 

I do however have multiple Daiwas ranging from Fuego, CT Type R, Tat100, both models of Tat SV, Alphas SV TW, and a Zillion G.

 

In my opinion, I like the Daiwas for close work in and around cover where the mag brakes shine, and I like my Shimanos where I am making long casts. I currently have my Curado MGL on a Dobyns 704cb throwing shallow cranks and jerkbaits. It works great for that!

 

I have heard the Tat Elites are better for long casting than most the other Daiwas though.

16 hours ago, Cbump said:

Tatula cuz shimano sucks. 

To each their own….I like both…only two companies I’ll buy from anymore 

The standard Tatula elite is a all-round longcaster, one of the best in daiwa portfolio. As always, its build is stronger, higher quality than any modern curado. Maybe gearer, but way more reliable.

I don't have an Elite, but many other Tatulas are solid reels. The Elite is supposed to cast further.

 

The Curado MGL 150 isn't bad either, but the gem in the Shimano line is generally the MGL70. As long as you are not using heavy line - it will hold enough 16# fluorocarbon. Typically, Daiwa is better for short, accurate casts and Shimanos cast further. Both are solid reels.

I know this doesn't directly answer your question but... at the moment, the Tatula Elite doesn't really have a good spot in the Daiwa lineup because the Daiwa Zillion G JDM smokes it, and can be had on amazon japan for $216.

5 hours ago, txchaser said:

Daiwa Zillion G JDM smokes it, and can be had on amazon japan for $216.

This. It doesn’t matter how good the elite or the MGL are when you can get a zillion for 16 bucks more. 
 

EDIT: Sorry Amazon Japan actually has the zillion SV for $212 right now (6:00am EST)

On 8/31/2022 at 5:58 AM, zpelletier said:

This. It doesn’t matter how good the elite or the MGL are when you can get a zillion for 16 bucks more. 
 

EDIT: Sorry Amazon Japan actually has the zillion SV for $212 right now (6:00am EST)

what are you searching for to find them for $212?  I saw one for around $206 but it’s Japanese writing in the title and I don’t know exactly what it is

Digitaka has them for $230 if you don't want to deal with Amazon...worth the extra IMO.

https://www.digitaka.com/items/4/4/2/ZILLION+SV+TW

I'm not Daiwa expert, but really like my Tatula SX 103.  Can one of the experts here explain to me the differences I would find between the Tatula Elite and the Zillion?  thanks, 

Unless I'm skipping a lure, I don't recommend any SV reels in the Daiwa lineup. I have both Tatula Elites and an MGL.  Both great reels...  They both cast much farther than an SV reel, would say the Elite casts slightly farther than the MGL.. but the MGL might palm slightly easier for some. If I had to choose one reel over the other would be the Elite. Casts a country mile, dependable, etc. 

2 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

Unless I'm skipping a lure, I don't recommend any SV reels in the Daiwa lineup.

Have you had a chance to try out the new Zillion G? SV Boost isn't like standard SV. It's quite a bit better for distance than SV, and not all that forgiving for skipping. It's not the reel for those who need a SV reel to skip.

6 hours ago, Thembones said:

what are you searching for to find them for $212?  I saw one for around $206 but it’s Japanese writing in the title and I don’t know exactly what it is

thats the one

 

https://smile.amazon.com/Daiwa-Gillion-1000H-Right-Handle/dp/B08NP3F5MV/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3L0WS019BDYO0&keywords=daiwa+zillion&qid=1664139556&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjE0IiwicXNhIjoiNC41MiIsInFzcCI6IjMuMTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=daiwa+zillion%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1

6 hours ago, Thembones said:

what are you searching for to find them for $212?  I saw one for around $206 but it’s Japanese writing in the title and I don’t know exactly what it is

On amazon search for Daiwa Gillion instead of Daiwa Zillion. 

And if you look at the link you can see what it is from the english writing. 

Also when you hover over the pic you can see it says zillion on the reel. 

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Daiwa-Gillion-1000HL-Handle-Model/dp/B08NP3F5MV/