Tatula's got me confused...

[bassmaster_flex]

I have to admit, I haven't been keeping up with new gear lately like I use to. Been happily plugging along with my TDZ's but lately have been thinking about getting a new reel for an extra rod laying around. All these Tatula models got me confused!
Just wanted to make sure I pick the right one for my purposes.

It will be going on a DX746 with 50lb braid.
Primary baits: Flippin 1/2oz jigs, t-rigs and hollow body frogs.

I would prefer a Tatula that can bomb frogs out there and double as a reliable flippin reel. From my looking around, I think a Tatula Elite would cover all these techniques. Any advantages/disadvantages between the Elite and the other ones (100, CT, SV TWS, SV TW, etc..)? Step up to a Zillion? Haven't bought a new reel in like, 10 years! Thanks for the input.

[DrTrevorkian]

They make two separate, specific Tat’s for what you want: Elite Flip Pitch and Elite (“Longcast”). First will excel at flipping, the second would be a nice frog reel.

[falcon]

I have zero issues with the elite as a pitching/flipping reel

[tywithay]

The Elite Long Cast version will bomb a frog and pitches very well. The spool is light and starts up easily.

[SSS]

I would stick to the TDZ's and forget the Tats are even a thing

[hoohoorjoo]

I would stick to the TDZ's and forget the Tats are even a thing

^^This^^

[froteur]

The Elite Long Cast version will bomb a frog and pitches very well. The spool is light and starts up easily.

I concur.

[bronzefly]

All these Tatula models got me confused!
Just wanted to make sure I pick the right one for my purposes.

It will be going on a DX746 with 50lb braid.
Primary baits: Flippin 1/2oz jigs, t-rigs and hollow body frogs.

I would prefer a Tatula that can bomb frogs out there and double as a reliable flippin reel.

Tatula Elite Long Cast is the one you want. The aluminum handle side plate in the LC and the P/F models is a nice upgrade over the others. You can certainly pitch with the LC perfectly fine, but the distance with ease that reel can achieve is impressive. It makes a GREAT frog reel.