Shimano Curado SF vs. Pflueger Trion?

[uspolymer]

I always wondered how people could cast so far w/ their baitcasting reel w/ so little weight. Then it dawned on me that it might be their reel. I was leaning towards getting the Shimano Curado SF. When I visited GI Joe's today, they showed me Pflueger Trion as my other option. They've been carrying this for only a few months. It's supposed to cast further. The gear ratio is 6.3:1. It's $50 cheaper than the Shimano. Any thoughts on the Pflueger Trion? Any current users?

Tight lines!

Alan

[ampersat]

I'm a happy Pflueger Solara user and the Trion is a step up from that model. It's basically all the same stuff: whiffle spool, super free spin, and side plate 6 pin adjustable casting brakes.

Go for it!

[pearl]

I purchased a Pflueger Trion the other day. With a coupon I had I paid $79.00. Put it to the test last Sunday on the Nestucca. The result was I was side drifting and drifting very small lead. Fought and landed 4 natives and the reel was flawless. I have heard of people having drag problems but I did not experience any. Headed for the Siletz on Tuesday for some more field testing. I'll post results.

One of the reasons I purchased this reel besides the price was I got a written guarantee from a GI Joes employee that if I didnt like the reel or it failed they would let me return the reel and put the cash towards a Curado.

[steelheader667]

Well I own 3 of the pfluger trion reels and they all have been through the springer seasons and fall seasons now for the last 2 years and have no problems at all. I also have landed a few smaller sturgeon on them by accedent. I have to say that I have no problems with them at all for me. Also have some of there spinning reels and they are not to bad either. A few minor issues but they were all taken care of.

I also have owned 2 curado and never in my life will I own another one. they Just didn't hold up for me. The drag was about the worst thing I have ever used in my life. Although, My buddy swears by his and has not had any problems so I think it is just what you like.

The good comes with the bad you can say.

Good Luck!

[GOT2FISH]

I have three of the Carado bsf and I love them but I am starting to worry about the plasic gears.

[Wannabe]

I have a couple of the BSF's and truely like em. But like with any reel I go through them once or twice a year for maintainance. This is needed for all reels. Another plus is how Shimano stands behind their reels. Send it down and it's back in a few short ones.
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[cutt plug]

I have two, a spinning reel and a baitcaster.

The spinning reel has worked quite well, no issues.

The baitcaster is awesome, smooth as silk. I absolutely love it! I've compared to my partners BSF and I feel it's just as good or better. Down side is I'm on my third one. First one got a little rough, the second the drag was getting a little "sticky". On my third and it's working good so far. I now practice backing my drag off when I'm done for the day.

Good luck with yours.

[Hogback]

Got2fish
The plastic gears only drive the level wind, the ring and pinion gears are brass. The pressure is on the ring and pinion not the plastic gears.

Randy

[Akuracy503]

ive also heard great things about the pflueger trion caster, also heard the common drag problem with them also..

I personally like the look of the trion compared to the curado..

for the money the pflueger trion sounds like a great deal and quality on par with curados.

[Thillman]

Shimano Curado is a good choice. Very smooth, preforms great well worth the extra fifty bucks.

[uspolymer]

Thanks a lot for your inputs. I think I'm gonna give Pflueger a try.

Tight Lines!

Alan

[Jimmy Carl Black]

Sounds like the trion's are a good deal.

I'm looking forward to the Okuma Induron series. They're supposed to be a big improvement on the Nitryx with a 7+1 bearing configuration. $100
You all should go pick one up and let me know if they're any good.
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