Shimano Curado K vs lews bb1 pro vs Daiwa tatula 2024
brandon buckler reply :
What is the best reel for frogging and flipping, the shimano curado k, lews bb1, the daiwa tatula or another option in the same price range
Junger reply :
I'd go Tatula if you're using it for both frogging and flipping. External brake dial is easier to dial in for those applications. I like the Curado K body way better though.
Matt_3479 reply :
I have both the curado k and the tatula Sv. Out of the 2 I prefer the feel and casting of the curado k! Nothing against the daiwa as my dad has been really pleased with the tatula’s but the curado just feels more refined, smoother, and casts a country mile. It’s on my flipping stick
hwright38 reply :
+1 for Curado K.
brandon buckler reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 12:48 AM, Junger said:I'd go Tatula if you're using it for both frogging and flipping. External brake dial is easier to dial in for those applications. I like the Curado K body way better though.
how good is the tatula braking because I have a curado k and don't have to adjust the brakes very often if ever
Junger reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 1:00 AM, brandon buckler said:how good is the tatula braking because I have a curado k and don't have to adjust the brakes very often if ever
I think Magforce Z is very user friendly. For frogging, I'd set it my braking differently than flipping a jig. I bomb cast frogs with very little spool tension, and use the magnetic brakes to do their thing. For pitching/flipping a jig, I want that lure to hit the water, and drop straight down as much as possible. Since the spool isn't rotating fast, I rely more on the spool tension, but just enough to minimum a pendulum effect because of the tension, that's where the external Magforce dial and tension knob are easier to adjust.
With the Curado, I find myself thumbing the spool when a lure hits the water, then taking out and feeding line when pitching a jig.
PAbasser927 reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 12:49 AM, Matt_3479 said:I have both the curado k and the tatula Sv. Out of the 2 I prefer the feel and casting of the curado k! Nothing against the daiwa as my dad has been really pleased with the tatula’s but the curado just feels more refined, smoother, and casts a country mile. It’s on my flipping stick
I think the “SV” is important to emphasize in the comparison between casting distances. I also own a few SVs and I can easily outcast them with the Fuego CT on my frog rod. I paid less than 1/3 of what an SV costs for my Fuego.
I believe the non-SV Tatulas would be more similar to the Fuego, which I imagine would be closer to the Curado K (in casting distance, not refinement). The SVs are optimized for light baits, not so much for the casting distance.
LxVE Bassin reply :
I would go with the Tatula. Easier to dial in. But to be all the way honest my frog reel is a Curado I.
Matt_3479 reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 1:00 AM, brandon buckler said:how good is the tatula braking because I have a curado k and don't have to adjust the brakes very often if ever
I believe I have a finicky tatula or something’s not quite right with it. I find my tatula Sv more finicky then the curado. I have 1 at most 2 brakes on the curado and doesn’t matter if I switch between 3/8-3/4 t-rigs, jigs, 1/2oz-5/8oz frogs they just sore and never back lash. But my tatula if I remember correctly has to be set at 8-9 if I go below it goes out of control! My dads two are definately more forgiving then mine.
On 3/30/2019 at 1:13 AM, PAbasser927 said:I think the “SV” is important to emphasize in the comparison between casting distances. I also own a few SVs and I can easily outcast them with the Fuego CT on my frog rod. I paid less than 1/3 of what an SV costs for my Fuego.
I believe the non-SV Tatulas would be more similar to the Fuego, which I imagine would be closer to the Curado K (in casting distance, not refinement). The SVs are optimized for light baits, not so much for the casting distance.
That’s interesting to know! I’ve fished the fuego ct once and was extremely impressed with the reel for the money! Actually made me regret my tatula. The tatula feels nicer but for the extra 100-150 in Canada the fuego is a steal of a deal! I only have the tatula Sv and have fished 3 different ones on multiple occasions. We can get those tatulas bombing baits as well, it just seems a bit more effortless and smoother with the curado
Glaucus reply :
I'm partial to Daiwa and their Tatula reels. I recently picked up 3 Fuegos at a great price on Amazon to pair with some Furys and honestly there isn't much of a difference between the Tatula CT and the Fuego CT. It depends on how you rate the TWS.
ratherbfishin1 reply :
Have you considered a lews super duty? Might not be a bad option...
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
Curado is much more refined IMO.
craww reply :
Power fishing with 3/8 and up the K is hard to beat. I sold off my K's as I didn't prefer them for all around use.
I have a certain old dam that I often fish reaction baits parallel to. It's a very reliable bite. Theres an undercurrent that sucks under the concrete and bass come out from under it to attack lures. Its strong, and a hooked, pulling, river fish presents a challenge. Traditionally I've just thumbed the spool and leaned fish away with the rod. Its hard to describe, but it's very hairy. I purposely cranked a fish out with my K using just the reel essentially a couple times, Heavy action rod bowed over. No other reel I own, including my E series felt as stout as the K in that regard.
Shimano_1 reply :
The curado k is an excellent choice. My buddy has several and I've owned a cple. The braking system on the daiwas is far superior in my opinion. I honestly think the tatulas are a little bigger than I'd prefer but for some reason I just really like em. I honestly prefer the tatula ct over the sv as well and I know I'm in the minority. Really cant go wrong with any of the choices as the lews bb1 is a fine reel as well! Good luck
LonnieP reply :
Tatula for me. Like mentioned before they are a lot easier to dial in than Shimano.
LxVE Bassin reply :
I still don’t think I got my Curado dialed in correctly. I think braided line’s manageability is saving me. Flourocarbon would probably give me some fits.
LionHeart reply :
I hear the word 'refined' all the time when describing a reel. Pardon my ignorance but what do you guys mean? Always wondered.
CrankFate reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 6:11 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Curado is much more refined IMO.
On 3/30/2019 at 8:37 PM, LionHeart said:I hear the word 'refined' all the time when describing a reel. Pardon my ignorance but what do you guys mean? Always wondered.
If you want refined, get a Tatula 100 for about $100.00, then get some Abec 5 or 7 Bocas or similar and add 2 to the worm and 1 under the handle. Then completely flush the spool bearings and pinion bearing and oil them with quality oil. This reel will be very refined. Extremely refined. If you use Boca Ceramic Lightning’s on sale, or SmoothDrag bearings, you can do it for $25-30. You won’t be disappointed.
LionHeart reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 9:42 PM, CrankFate said:
If you want refined, get a Tatula 100 for about $100.00, then get some Abec 5 or 7 Bocas or similar and add 2 to the worm and 1 under the handle. Then completely flush the spool bearings and pinion bearing and oil them with quality oil. This reel will be very refined. Extremely refined. If you use Boca Ceramic Lightning’s on sale, or SmoothDrag bearings, you can do it for $25-30. You won’t be disappointed.
So refined means smooth bearings and worm gear? Or basically that every moving part is smooth? Seriously asking.
Brew City Bass reply :
I own 4 tatulas of different variations. All I can say is they are absolute winches, and bullet proof. I put them through 5 or 6 days of abuse a week, all summer long. They still feel like brand new.
I cannot speak of the K as I do not own them, but when I've used my buddies it felt comfortable.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 8:37 PM, LionHeart said:I hear the word 'refined' all the time when describing a reel. Pardon my ignorance but what do you guys mean? Always wondered.
To me it means a very smooth feel when you turn the handle.
BaitFinesse reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 8:37 PM, LionHeart said:I hear the word 'refined' all the time when describing a reel. Pardon my ignorance but what do you guys mean? Always wondered.
Smooth as in no gear mesh is felt. No movement from the spool pin in the pinion yoke. No play in the knobs or AR. No noise from the reel at. If it is tight, butter smooth and deathly silent then it will feel refined. The Tatulas are smooth but not butter smooth, are a little sloppy in their tolerances and get noisy over time. Fine workhorse reels with great performance but a refined reel they are not. No amount of bearings will change that.
LionHeart reply :
On 3/31/2019 at 12:51 AM, BaitFinesse said:Smooth as in no gear mesh is felt. No movement from the spool pin in the pinion yoke. No play in the knobs or AR. No noise from the reel at. If it is tight, butter smooth and deathly silent then it will feel refined. The Tatulas are smooth but not butter smooth, are a little sloppy in their tolerances and get noisy over time. Fine workhorse reels with great performance but a refined reel they are not. No amount of bearings will change that.
Cool. Thanks dude
CrankFate reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 9:56 PM, LionHeart said:So refined means smooth bearings and worm gear? Or basically that every moving part is smooth? Seriously asking.
That is my take on it. Tight tolerances and solid smoothness.
brandon buckler reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 5:31 AM, ratherbfishin1 said:Have you considered a lews super duty? Might not be a bad option...
how do you like the super duty and how does it compare to other reels
ratherbfishin1 reply :
On 3/31/2019 at 9:59 AM, brandon buckler said:how do you like the super duty and how does it compare to other reels
I don’t own one but I have used them and they are great reels. They feel very durable and smooth. I personally have a couple tournament pros and love them but for what you have mentioned a super duty might be the better option.
brandon buckler reply :
On 3/31/2019 at 9:35 PM, ratherbfishin1 said:I don’t own one but I have used them and they are great reels. They feel very durable and smooth. I personally have a couple tournament pros and love them but for what you have mentioned a super duty might be the better option.
how do you like the tournament pros
ratherbfishin1 reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 9:16 AM, brandon buckler said:how do you like the tournament pros
I love them! I have fished with many different reels in that price range and have never found one I personally like better.
brandon buckler reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 9:25 AM, ratherbfishin1 said:I love them! I have fished with many different reels in that price range and have never found one I personally like better.
what other reels did you fish with
NHBull reply :
At that price range the OK wins. I would wait and stretch the budget a bit and expand your options. You can still find used Chronarch MGL’s for a few dollars more
brandon buckler reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 9:33 AM, NHBull said:At that price range the OK wins. I would wait and stretch the budget a bit and expand your options.
what do you mean by expanding options and what would those options be
NHBull reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 9:35 AM, brandon buckler said:what do you mean by expanding options and what would those options be
This is the time of year where the used market gets strong ..Chronarch MGL comes to mind
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Well I got lucky at Gander Mountain back in 2014 and bought BB1 Pro Tatula and Chronarch CI4 for very good price. The BB1 Pro didnt last but a few hours til it started having issues and just kept getting worse returned after a few weeks got my money back while I still could. The Tat and Ci4 still going.
brandon buckler reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 11:24 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Well I got lucky at Gander Mountain back in 2014 and bought BB1 Pro Tatula and Chronarch CI4 for very good price. The BB1 Pro didnt last but a few hours til it started having issues and just kept getting worse returned after a few weeks got my money back while I still could. The Tat and Ci4 still going.
what issue did it have because have a Lews lfs speed spool that the gears grind
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Those paddle style knobs within hours split apart, the level wind became very loose and loud screeching on the cast. Tried oiling the brake drum lightly but screech still there. Screech went away with brakes fully off.
The gears didnt grind on mine it was actually very smooth but didnt have it for very long time for them to go bad.
ratherbfishin1 reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 9:29 AM, brandon buckler said:what other reels did you fish with
Tatula, Fuego, curado, curado k, curado DC, Scorpion, Abu Revo SX, Abu Revo S, Abu Revo X, Casitas, and a lot more but these are the ones that come right to my mind. I realize these aren't all in the same price range but I couldn't remember retail on all of them so I just included whatever I thought was somewhere close??? And a bunch of people are going to disagree with me but just my personal opinion is that the lews tournament is better than all of these.
On 4/1/2019 at 12:22 PM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Those paddle style knobs within hours split apart, the level wind became very loose and loud screeching on the cast. Tried oiling the brake drum lightly but screech still there. Screech went away with brakes fully off.
The gears didnt grind on mine it was actually very smooth but didnt have it for very long time for them to go bad.
Thats really weird, I have never had that many problems with a lews reel.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 8:47 PM, ratherbfishin1 said:Tatula, Fuego, curado, curado k, curado DC, Scorpion, Abu Revo SX, Abu Revo S, Abu Revo X, Casitas, and a lot more but these are the ones that come right to my mind. I realize these aren't all in the same price range but I couldn't remember retail on all of them so I just included whatever I thought was somewhere close??? And a bunch of people are going to disagree with me but just my personal opinion is that the lews tournament is better than all of these.
Thats really weird, I have never had that many problems with a lews reel.
Well the new BB1 pros have different knobs and they updated their braking system to fix the noise issue many had to what they call QuietCast.
brandon buckler reply :
On 4/1/2019 at 8:47 PM, ratherbfishin1 said:Tatula, Fuego, curado, curado k, curado DC, Scorpion, Abu Revo SX, Abu Revo S, Abu Revo X, Casitas, and a lot more but these are the ones that come right to my mind. I realize these aren't all in the same price range but I couldn't remember retail on all of them so I just included whatever I thought was somewhere close??? And a bunch of people are going to disagree with me but just my personal opinion is that the lews tournament is better than all of these.
Thats really weird, I have never had that many problems with a lews reel.
I have a lews custom and it seems good so far but in comparison, my curado casts much farther and is much more refined
brandon buckler reply :
Update
I ended up buying a shimano citica and a 13 fishing concept c
WRB reply :
On 3/30/2019 at 12:49 AM, Matt_3479 said:I have both the curado k and the tatula Sv. Out of the 2 I prefer the feel and casting of the curado k! Nothing against the daiwa as my dad has been really pleased with the tatula’s but the curado just feels more refined, smoother, and casts a country mile. It’s on my flipping stick
How far do you cast when flipping......10' max!
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