I've been using the Tatula type R for my inshore spotted bay bass and halibut fishing and it has been working fine; however, I am looking to get a reel upgrade. So far I've been looking at the 2015 Metanium, Aldebaren 2015 and the Chronarch ci14+. The safe bet of durability in my usage is the Chrona...

I bought the 51 NaCl, it's a strong reel. When you pick it up and use it a couple times you know it is powerful and capable reel. Can reel in yellow tail no problem. That being said, it's pretty heavy and hard to palm. I didn't buy the lexa 300 but if I was able to, I may would have gotten the lexa ...

Good thing I checked the board again, I was about to buy the lexa 300. I guess I'll wait it out again. If you're looking for a 300-sized big bait reel, this Tatula will likely not fare as well as the Lexa. This Tatula is a smaller reel and I don't think it's designed with those intentions. I was in...

Good thing I checked the board again, I was about to buy the lexa 300. I guess I'll wait it out again.

DE_Bass_Enthusiast wrote:

dinosorcerer wrote:Can tatula be used in saltwater applications like surf fishing?

My guess would be no because of the "composite" side plate. But I could be wrong.

Darn, I guess I won't be buying a tatula

Can tatula be used in saltwater applications like surf fishing?