Tatula TW SV vs Curado 70hg

[DaisyZillion]

I know it may look like a Daiwa vs Shimano post but I'd really like to know the barebones unbiased performance difference between these 2 reels. Has anyone undertaken this exercise yet?

[Big-Bass]

I like my Curado 70 better and I own both. But the Tat SV is no joke either. Great reel! I just have too many!

[DaisyZillion]

Cheers! Slight advantage to the curado.

[thebillsman]

I'm in the same position except I own a Curado 70 and really like it. However, I'm considering the 8.1:1 Tatula SV to replace a Lews TP for light plastic duty. I can't decide if I want to pull the trigger or not but the prices on new Tat SVs are silly low.

I just wish it came with a true SV floating spool.

Never had a Daiwa before..

[LgMouthGambler]

Curado is a caster for distance. Tatula is a controlled caster, with a great ability to skip baits when needed. Curado is smaller profile. Tatula is built a little tougher.

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

The Tatula SV TW will get you controlled casting. The Curado will get you more distance. The Tatula is found at much better prices. The only thing I would not do with the Tatula would be deep crankbaits or other true long cast techniques. Other than that, I'd use the Tatula SV TW. Super reel for the price. I got a 4 part series on YouTube (non-monetized). Part 1 is unboxing. Part 2 shows the casting weight range and Part 3 is on the water.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUvIgb ... au5rS7RNUw

Part 4 is coming soon. It will cover the breakdown and cleaning.

[DirtyD64]

Search for THE REEL TEST on youtube, guy tests both for a light lure, the Curado 70 wins by a few feet. He tests the Tatula SV vs Curado 70 for a 3/8 or 1/2 lure and the Tatula SV wins, by a few feet. Most reels are within 95% of each other, so in my opinion the more controlled Daiwa's get my vote. I just don't always max cast everytime, control is important to me. I have interest in trying a Shimano casting reel still though, and once again, I think all reels are very close performance wise.

[bassbassontherange]

I own both. The tatula is very good for skipping, but don't discount the 70 as far as a "controllable" platform. They're both pretty nice at their price points, but I prefer a smaller form ergonomically like the 70 has, especially for anything I'd use a fast gear ratio for. Moving baits and heavier applications are a sweet spot for the tatula, in my opinion. Still, I would rather spend an extra $80-$100 and get an sv103 or Met. I think the refinement is worth it, especially when you look at it as a ten year investment.

[DirtyD64]

I own both. The tatula is very good for skipping, but don't discount the 70 as far as a "controllable" platform. They're both pretty nice at their price points, but I prefer a smaller form ergonomically like the 70 has, especially for anything I'd use a fast gear ratio for. Moving baits and heavier applications are a sweet spot for the tatula, in my opinion. Still, I would rather spend an extra $80-$100 and get an sv103 or Met. I think the refinement is worth it, especially when you look at it as a ten year investment.

Agreed 100%, I don't own either, but own the SV105 and Zillion SV TW, at the price they are currently, no way I would buy the Tatula SV (compared to an SV105/Alphas). This is for me though, don't really fish super heavy duty and the majority of the time a compact reel gets the job done easily. I still hope Daiwa has something extra compact on the way, and think it would be awesome if Shimano did they same (cheaper than the Aldebaran though, like a Chronarch 50 MGL).

[Lightning]

Both are good reels. Curado fits the hand better. I prefer the Tatula. They can be found for less $ , easier to get locked in and its near impossible to backlash. Now if the K series is as good as there hyping and a 50 or 70 size reel in the works, that might change things.

[rockchalk06]

I own both. The tatula is very good for skipping, but don't discount the 70 as far as a "controllable" platform. They're both pretty nice at their price points, but I prefer a smaller form ergonomically like the 70 has, especially for anything I'd use a fast gear ratio for. Moving baits and heavier applications are a sweet spot for the tatula, in my opinion. Still, I would rather spend an extra $80-$100 and get an sv103 or Met. I think the refinement is worth it, especially when you look at it as a ten year investment.

Agreed 100%, I don't own either, but own the SV105 and Zillion SV TW, at the price they are currently, no way I would buy the Tatula SV (compared to an SV105/Alphas). This is for me though, don't really fish super heavy duty and the majority of the time a compact reel gets the job done easily. I still hope Daiwa has something extra compact on the way, and think it would be awesome if Shimano did they same (cheaper than the Aldebaran though, like a Chronarch 50 MGL).

Have you messed with the 200k yet?

[DirtyD64]

I own both. The tatula is very good for skipping, but don't discount the 70 as far as a "controllable" platform. They're both pretty nice at their price points, but I prefer a smaller form ergonomically like the 70 has, especially for anything I'd use a fast gear ratio for. Moving baits and heavier applications are a sweet spot for the tatula, in my opinion. Still, I would rather spend an extra $80-$100 and get an sv103 or Met. I think the refinement is worth it, especially when you look at it as a ten year investment.

Agreed 100%, I don't own either, but own the SV105 and Zillion SV TW, at the price they are currently, no way I would buy the Tatula SV (compared to an SV105/Alphas). This is for me though, don't really fish super heavy duty and the majority of the time a compact reel gets the job done easily. I still hope Daiwa has something extra compact on the way, and think it would be awesome if Shimano did they same (cheaper than the Aldebaran though, like a Chronarch 50 MGL).

Have you messed with the 200k yet?

No they were all gone too fast. I don't know the K's light lure casting ability, but the rod I need it for it isn't necessary... There is definitely one on my list in the future. It is still hard for me as a primarily a finesse fisherman to pay for something that cannot light lure cast as well known. I would assume the K can out do Zillion TWS and old Tatula Type R's though, and I still use those.

[-Boris-]

In my opinion the Tatula SV works better with nylon and FC as the Curado 71, but in combination with PE the Curado allows better distances.

And I would say, that the durability is the same, but the Curado palms much better, because it is lower than the Tatula.

Also the performance with baits heavier than 3/8oz is the same.

On a lighter rod (M-power) I would prefer the Curado and on a H-power I would choose the Tatula - and on a MH it depends of the choosen line.

[DirtyD64]

In my opinion the Tatula SV works better with nylon and FC as the Curado 71, but in combination with PE the Curado allows better distances.

And I would say, that the durability is the same, but the Curado palms much better, because it is lower than the Tatula.

Also the performance with baits heavier than 3/8oz is the same.

On a lighter rod (M-power) I would prefer the Curado and on a H-power I would choose the Tatula - and on a MH it depends of the choosen line.

I always see 2 kinds of posts... People who say that the Curado 70 can match and/or outdo the SV105/Alphas, and people who claim the 70 is hard to tune and doesn't do the best with lighter lures...

[-Boris-]

I personally don't like to use Curado 71 with lures lighter than 3/8oz (because the spool is relatively heavy) and would prefer in this case a Alphas SV or Aldebaran 51 (or another Shimano 51). With the Tatula SV lighter lures might be possible, but I don't like the frame size on a ML rod.

For me the Alphas SV is the most versatile reel (and in combination with PE the Scorpion BFS is also a good choice).