Hey guys, walked into the tackle store and walked out with the Tatula 80 baitcaster. It was on sale and I’m a tatula fan and I couldn’t help myself. My question is now, what can I use a size 80 reel for? I’m still new to the bass fishing arena thanks in advance. 

My CA-80 is on my flip/pitch rig...since you're not casting far, it's the perfect size for that.

8 minutes ago, AustonW said:

My question is now, what can I use a size 80 reel for?

Anything you like where typical bass baits are concerned and you're not using large diameter mono or fluoro for bomb casting.

Always the Bait Monkey's proudest moment.....  "I just bought this.  What do I use it for?"

17 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

Anything you like where typical bass baits are concerned and you're not using large diameter mono or fluoro for bomb casting.

This ^! I use mine for most anything.

I have the same reel. I mounted mine on a 7 foot rod loaded it up with 10 pound seaguar basix fluorocarbon and use it to throw spinnerbaits. It’s not a low capacity spool such as the 70 series reels. It’s meant for throwing lighter baits  easier but mine does just fine with the way I’m using it.

4 hours ago, Choporoz said:

Always the Bait Monkey's proudest moment.....  "I just bought this.  What do I use it for?"

It definitely got me. All I seen was SALE!, and it was a done deal. 

1 hour ago, AustonW said:

It definitely got me. All I seen was SALE!, and it was a done deal. 

You know, there are a ton of rods on sale right now too. Wouldn't you enjoy fishing your new Tatula reel on a new Tatula rod? Sure you would. Go ahead, buy one. You know you want to. After all... They're on sale!!! Think of the money you'll be saving by buying now!!!

The more you buy, the more you save!

Once a year Black Friday deals! Just bought a 6'10" MHF for $112! Get while the gettin's good. Pawn stuff, take your aluminum in... hell sell plasma if ya need to!!!???

13 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

The more you buy, the more you save!

This statement truly aggravates me, mostly cause I hear it after I realize things I bought the week before for full price are now on sale together.

I don't understand why they insist on calling the 80 a finesse reel when it holds 110 yards of 12lb line, has Magforce braking, the spool weighs 15 grams and it's aluminum framed w/a aluminum handle side plate. I have one and really like it, mounted on a Rebellion MH/F rod and spooled with McCoy 12lb Ext. Clear. I can throw a 3" paddle tail w/a 1/8oz jig head or a 3/4 oz Jig on it, it works perfectly. List another sub $125 reel with those attributes. Brian.

PS. If you cut me, I bleed Shimano Blue.

On 11/22/2022 at 3:07 PM, AustonW said:

Hey guys, walked into the tackle store and walked out with the Tatula 80 baitcaster. It was on sale and I’m a tatula fan and I couldn’t help myself. My question is now, what can I use a size 80 reel for? I’m still new to the bass fishing arena thanks in advance. 

 

Its a general purpose, bfs-friendly reel.

Rereading this post confuses me; good for flipping-pitch and BSF total opposites....welcome to bass fishing.

Tom