Tatula 200 vs tranx 200 for that 2-5oz or should I go bigger

Try to feel them in store. I do not fish baits that heavy but if I was looking for a reel for it, maybe check out the scorpion md and save a few over the tranx 200. The reason I would go with the shimano is based on palming. I’ve felt a tatula 150 in store which I believe is the same frame as the new 200; and it felt pretty big to me. The tranx 200 felt more comfortable. Another big consideration would be the braking systems but I don’t have experience using them with lures that heavy.

Daiwa 200s are basically the same as Shimano 300s, so ergonomics will be pretty different. Then comes spool diameter being a bit different so a say 7.1:1 in each will pull a different length of line. With that out of the way the ratios for glides are usually higher speeds. It sort of comes down to line diameter you're using and bait size. 3oz and 15lb mono? yeah any shimano 200 will be fine. 20lb mono and a deps 250... Daiwa 200 all day.

If we're talking about the new Tat 200, they're unbeatable at that size. Replace bushings by quality bearings, and it'll feel like a quality $350+ reel.

I'm a shimano guy- but the current 200 tatula is AMAZING for those medium glidebaits. Once you start to step up in line diameter that 200 Tranx spool doesnt hold much line. The tatula is really light for what it is, the long handle is perfect, and I think the always on magforce is better than centrifugal for heavy baits where accuracy matters more than raw distance. My 13 year old has the tatula and can put a chad shad in some really impressive places with it and can also skip better with it than anyone Ive ever seen in person…It’s a very forgiving, sweetheart of a reel.

I have a tat 200. I also tried working on Tranx 200 and scorpion/Tranx 300md.

Tat 200 is like a 250 size Shimano. They do that on purpose to be like “our 200 has more line “

I think the tat is better for glides. The mag breaks are easier to use but you won’t get as much distance as from a shimano or a DC. For distance you can always dump line from your boat.

The Tranx is over built for salt. I’ve worked on them, they’re built with seals and rubber gaskets, not really necessary for fresh water. If you can find a Curado 200, you’d likely be better off cheaper and likely smoother. Easier to maintain.

You don’t really need 200 size tat for 5 oz unless you have a 8’6 rod or you have a big line like you’re using 25# izor or Pline.

I use my tat 200 for 6 oz deps 250 and 8ft rod. Plenty of line left over with 20# shooter fc line.

150 should be good and palms better. Yes the Daiwa 150 is smaller profile frame. 200 is a little longer from thumb bar to level wind.

I actually recommend a new scorpion DC MD 200 from digitaka they just stocked and that’s likely a nice stress free glide reel.