View Full Version : Which reel?
All4TheNookie
09-24-2002, 02:43 AM
well, i just broke my trusty spinning rod but fortunatly i also just bought a new lami casting rod (x89 mtc-t). i need a new reel to match this beauty. im mostly going to be drifting bait and casting spoons from the bank on the hanford reach and in the umpqua and lewis. i would like to have the versatility to also use this as a boat set up. ive been looking at the shimano Cardiff 300 or the Curado 200. casting and drag performance are premiums. i like them both but am a little concerned with the line capacity of the 200. any informed input would be great.
Thumper
09-24-2002, 05:01 AM
The Curado is a marvelous reel, but it sure can run out of line in a hurry when the steelie takes off.
corky23
09-24-2002, 07:59 AM
the curado is a fantastic reel , you can get more line on it if you use power pro :grin: :grin:
later
kris myers
Otolith
09-24-2002, 08:26 AM
The smoothest casting and drag I've ever used is the Shimano Calcutta. Very expensive though.
rola76
09-24-2002, 08:28 AM
The Shimano Curado BSF is the smoothest reel I've ever fished!! 100% recommended!!!
Fishin Magician
09-24-2002, 08:46 AM
I have to follow in with the curado crowd........ I have 4 and love m all.........
Curado 201, Calcutta 51 or 101.
All4TheNookie
09-24-2002, 11:56 PM
thanks for the opinions. sounds like no one really has problems with the curados line capacity. im off to buy one tomorrow.
fish on.
I thought there were two types of the curado. Doesn't one model have a larger line capacity than the other?
Crashin' Bait
09-25-2002, 06:47 AM
Ry, the regular Curados do come in two sizes - CU100 (165yd/8#) and CU200 (200yd/8#). There is also the new Super Free Curados.