The regular Tatula...the 100...the first...impressions?

[Big-Bass]

How does the original Tatula 100 still stand up? I have a chance to pick one (or a few up) for $88 shipped in either the 6.3:1 or the 7.3:1 ratio. Which one would you get? Where do they stand compared to the upgraded models that Daiwa now offers...Type-R, CT, CT Type-R, CT SV (soon), among others like the Zillion, etc? Are they still a good reel to match on my 734 Fury and how do they perform? Thank you and best wishes on the water!

[Slazmo]

Biggest complaint here in Aus with them is the corroding clutch return and drag pressure plate, and the bearings are particularly bad.

Otherwise they're a good reel IMHO, can't be compared to a Zillion due to manufacturing materials being different however in essence they work the same,

[jwfflipper14]

I have 7 in the 7.3 and Type R and have not had any problems with any of them! I fish fresh and salt water here in Louisiana
I wouldn't be afraid to get them.

Jeff

[Montanaro]

Sols two of mine for the ct and a t3 1016

Palmability is a big factor imo

[stevenhatchy]

Mine was really smooth and cast great, but it just didn't palm well for me and I got rid of it.

[fati]

+1 palming also