Hello All,
I have followed this post and have enjoyed it very much. I got back into fishing probably two and a half years ago and following Good fishermens advice found me some old greenies. I've upgraded the drags to carbontex and installed Abec 5's, 7's and one with Ceramic7's. all have worked perfectly. Before any upgrades, while fishing on the coast I drug in a stingray with a 28" wingspan, don't know what it weighed but it took me 30 minutes to boat it. I never backed off of it. I didn't know what would give up first, my 12lb mono, my rod or my reel. Luckily all went well and nothing broke. I think that speaks well for the old greenie. I don't know the gear ratios but I want to figue it out.
Now to throw something new into this conversation. I have been thinking about getting a new reel, yep, me too. I'm wanting something that will work for bass fishing, some cat fishing and occasional saltwater fishing. What I'm thinking is the Curado 300 series. I know that they are priced above all the reels talked about in this thread, but it is one of those things that has gotten into my head and I can't get it out. I have to have one! No!!! I won't buy it !! I don't need it !! But I gotta have it!! Anyway,, I think you probably understand. I have never heard anyone ever talk about these reels, would it make a good bass fishing reel, is it worth the price tag in comparison to other reels in the same class ect..
Any of your input, experience and knowledge of them would be greatly appreciated before I make a costly mistake.
Thanks, LeroyB
