So I got a tatula elite on a eBay auction for less than 140, but it’s the pitching and flipping version. I intended to get the long cast. Does the pitching and flipping one really not cast as far? Should I sell it and get a long cast? 
edit: if anyone would like to buy this reel message me, I don’t want it 

I had one, and didn't notice a huge difference with heavier baits. If you are going to throw light stuff, then it'll definitely make a difference. Fish it a day and see. 

2 minutes ago, txchaser said:

I had one, and didn't notice a huge difference with heavier baits. If you are going to throw light stuff, then it'll definitely make a difference. Fish it a day and see. 

But will it still cast long? I wanted it for long casting and moving baits more than flipping stuff. 

Just now, Brycecover said:

But will it still cast long? I wanted it for long casting and moving baits more than flipping stuff. 

But if it really is good for casting 1/8-1/4 oz that would be good.

27 minutes ago, Brycecover said:

But if it really is good for casting 1/8-1/4 oz that would be good.

Nah it's the opposite of that. 

 

For what it's worth, I don't recall the long casting actually casting any longer than a tatula 100 for me. 

10 minutes ago, txchaser said:

Nah it's the opposite of that. 

 

For what it's worth, I don't recall the long casting actually casting any longer than a tatula 100 for me. 

So you don’t think elite is worth it? 

Light baits the tatula SV, old version new one is far and away the winner. 

 

It really depends a lot on how you are going to use it, and in particular the rod and lure you are going to use. Casting a rattletrap or a chatterbait, the reel won't make that much difference between the elite or the t100. 

 

It sounds a bit like you want a do-everything reel, including lighter baits. If that's true the Tat SV is a winner. The last couple of yards you won't get out of it just won't matter that much. 

 

I have the 7'4" Tatula Elite TAEL741MHRB "Big Topwater, Spinnerbait, Bladed Jig" rod (not the TAEL741MHRB-G version, but it is a mod-fast-ish action they call "reaction"). It's rated for 1/4 to 1-3/8 oz baits and I use it for reaction baits like a Zara Spook, Sammy, 5/0 Flashy Swimmer (with a 4.8" Keitech Fat Swing Impact), Megabass Pop-Max, 117 Gunfish, 90-110-130 Whopper Plopper, S-Waver 120, single & twin prop buzzbaits, LV500/Rat-L-Traps, etc. with a Curado 200K loaded with 15 lbs mono. I can really pour the coal to it and reach out there to far away targets. It does a great job for bass and stripers, especially when you want to lean into them and has become one of the rods I usually have with me no matter what I will be doing because I always want to be able to throw a reaction bait when the opportunity presents itself.

 

I tried other reels on it including a Tatula SV TW and others, but the Curado 200K seems perfect for it of all the reels I have tried on it.

 

Looks like Daiwa recently overhauled their website and they no longer have it listed there. It used to be in the Randy Howell Tatula Elite lineup.

 

It's not a rod I would choose to throw smaller baits with, such as it wouldn't be my first choice for a 3/8 oz spinnerbait, smaller chatterbait, or a Zara Puppy. 

 

I see them selling for $120 with free shipping.