new Tatula CT

[skunked]

Got my 8.1 Type-R today! Feels and looks awesome! I'm gonna flush the bearings and put some line on it tomorrow. 16 more 4x7x2.5 knob bearings on order for several of my reels, so I think this will soon be one of my fav reels.

[rgbtr196le]

Awesome looking Type R....looking forward to getting mine soon.

[lil_man72]

After a few backyard test casts this is the best casting reel I have ever thrown. Beats the reg type R tat easily.

in what way does it beat the reg type r?

Samething different package.

Lighter spool should throw lighter baits farther and easier...
Smaller package....

[Chode]

After a few backyard test casts this is the best casting reel I have ever thrown. Beats the reg type R tat easily.

in what way does it beat the reg type r?

Samething different package.

Lighter spool should throw lighter baits farther and easier...
Smaller package....

well he said after a few casts in the backyard it beat out the reg tat r easily so I'm curious as to how he came to this conclusion. If it's light baits, i can understand with the lighter spool but if it's something else i'd like to know

[Loafer]

By the way, our chineese friends from aliexpress beginning to sell it.
135.99$ for Tatula CT: http://ali.pub/m9364
179.99$ for Tatula CT Type-R: http://ali.pub/i217k
Freeshipping.

[adam lancia]

real owners -tell me what is the weight of the spool tatula CT .
And drum diameter (17mm?)

When you say drum, do you mean the magnetic inductor Oleg? I think that must be what you mean. If so, I'm pretty sure it will be the same as all the other Daiwa inductors, I can't really see them changing that diameter.

[lil_man72]

I have a ct and a ct type r... picked them up from ups Friday and fished them yesterday...
So far I'm liking them but going out again today and plan on getting a better feel for them..
The type r just looks bad ass, way better in person
I have different knobs, handles and drag stars on the way for these reels
So far I can't tell a difference on casting between the two but the type r does have a lighter spool so I should cast lighter baits easier..
I tried my 1/8th oz. Crappie jig with these and they will cast it just not as far as a bfs spool will but surprised me..
They feel a lot smaller than the older model tatula but still not as small as say the pixy/alphas platform, shimano 50 series reels, or 13 fishing reels which feel and look like the shimano 50 series to me..

[sarcazmo]

I have a ct and a ct type r... picked them up from ups Friday and fished them yesterday...
They feel a lot smaller than the older model tatula but still not as small as say the pixy/alphas platform, shimano 50 series reels, or 13 fishing reels which feel and look like the shimano 50 series to me..

I agree. It's a big improvement, but it still feels bigger than the other compact platforms. Need to get some more time on the water to form a better opinion.

[IlliniDawg01]

I have a ct and a ct type r... picked them up from ups Friday and fished them yesterday...
They feel a lot smaller than the older model tatula but still not as small as say the pixy/alphas platform, shimano 50 series reels, or 13 fishing reels which feel and look like the shimano 50 series to me..

I agree. It's a big improvement, but it still feels bigger than the other compact platforms. Need to get some more time on the water to form a better opinion.

It really isn't a compact platform though, as it is a 100 size reel. It is just more compact than the original Tatula.

DaveJ

[adam lancia]

no I mean the diameter of the drum where the line snapped ...

Gotcha, I misunderstood what you meant.

[Chode]

any new on the water experience with these reels now that people have gotten their hands on them?

[IAY]

By the way, our chineese friends from aliexpress beginning to sell it.
135.99$ for Tatula CT: http://ali.pub/m9364
179.99$ for Tatula CT Type-R: http://ali.pub/i217k
Freeshipping.

Wow they must be not located in China. The mark up stuff gets due to tariffs are absolutely insane, good 70-80% msrp.

[sarcazmo]

I have a ct and a ct type r... picked them up from ups Friday and fished them yesterday...
They feel a lot smaller than the older model tatula but still not as small as say the pixy/alphas platform, shimano 50 series reels, or 13 fishing reels which feel and look like the shimano 50 series to me..

I agree. It's a big improvement, but it still feels bigger than the other compact platforms. Need to get some more time on the water to form a better opinion.

It really isn't a compact platform though, as it is a 100 size reel. It is just more compact than the original Tatula.

DaveJ

I agree. I've just become finicky. 90% of my fishing is for bass and I just don't need a ton of line. I've grown very fond of my 50 series chronarchs and curados. I have yet to try the 70.

I really enjoy this reel, its a tremendous value. Got mine for ~150 off that auction site. Wish Daiwa would come out out with a true compact platform in this price range. (Not to change the subject but would the alphas fit that bill?)

[Bassmar]

Is there a JDM equivalent of the Tatula CT?

[Chode]

Is there a JDM equivalent of the Tatula CT?

if there is, i can't find it on any of my usual jdm sites