Super User kickerfish1 Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 In 2013 or 2014 I would expect shimano to shake things up again. Maybe a few more higher end reels to fill the void left by the chronarch d quality. Wouldn't be surprised if the core got a face lift and a few internal changes. I could see them possibly adding a 50 size curado and citica. That would bring the total number of 50 sized reels in the low profile style up to four. The differences would lie in reel weight, refinement, quality, external finish, etc... Personally I don't mind the current line up with the addition of a good quality reel between the core and chronarch in that $250-$300 price point. Quote
The Rooster Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Where is this reel? Why dont they have it yet? They need to get the ball rolling. I'd say they probably said uh oh, we fudged up with the G model. Let's save face and just ride it out but don't put anymore money into this one. There won't be a 50G. If there is, I'll gladly admit I was wrong. I am starting to come around some though. The Curado and Citica G reels do feel like very nice reels in hand when you can't compare them to the E models. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 I wish shimano made muzzles :-) It would still be a cluster &^$#! Some would like muzzle E more than muzzle G................................... 3 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 It would still be a cluster &^$#! Some would like muzzle E more than muzzle G................................... Now that's fuuunny!!! .........roflmao!! Hootie Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 All I know is that the store where I buy most of my reels still has 13 or 14 Curado 50 reels left. I hope to get one or two more of them before they are all gone. Now that I think of it, I've got to get one of those Curado 300EJ reels. Those are supposed to be the bomb for swim bait/ A-rig fishing. Maybe I'll get lucky and find a Calais or a Calcutta 200 TEGT on sale. Stranger things have happened. All this idle talk/thought about Shimano reels has gotten me woozy. I need to go wash my mouth out with beer and not think about it for a while. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 30, 2012 Author Super User Posted October 30, 2012 All I know is that the store where I buy most of my reels still has 13 or 14 Curado 50 reels left. I hope to get one or two more of them before they are all gone. Now that I think of it, I've got to get one of those Curado 300EJ reels. Those are supposed to be the bomb for swim bait/ A-rig fishing. Maybe I'll get lucky and find a Calais or a Calcutta 200 TEGT on sale. Stranger things have happened. All this idle talk/thought about Shimano reels has gotten me woozy. I need to go wash my mouth out with beer and not think about it for a while. What store? How much they selling for? Quote
BigMoneyGrip Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 What store? How much they selling for? Yeah, how much? I'm interested in a 51 if they have it. Quote
Maico1 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Where is this reel? Why dont they have it yet? They need to get the ball rolling. Then again you could always get one of these providing you do not have a problem with round reels......... Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 30, 2012 Author Super User Posted October 30, 2012 Then again you could always get one of these providing you do not have a problem with round reels......... Ive seen those, they look bad ****! I know they are more compact. One day I will have to find one and try it out. I hear they are great reels, wait its a Shimano, duh. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 Rogers Lures in Liberty, Mo has the Curado 50 E reel for $160. I don't know if they have a 51 or not. Last time I checked, (several weeks ago) they had around a dozen in stock. Where they are at today, I don't know. As far as the other reels go, I was just dreaming, maybe actively dreaming, because I've walked into dream reel deals in the past. I think Rogers has a web site, but I don't know. I know they have a phone #. Call them up and ask them, they are good people and I'm sure they would be reasonable on shipping. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 Then again you could always get one of these providing you do not have a problem with round reels......... Which one did I get to play with? Quote
Maico1 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Which one did I get to play with? You played with one of the "Three Amigo's", I did not have the DC spooled up yet......... Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 I also played with a DC Antares, right? Quote
Maico1 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I also played with a DC Antares, right? That was a Calais DC.....You will have to try this one "Antares HG" the next time I see you...It is reel sweet.... 1 Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted October 30, 2012 Author Super User Posted October 30, 2012 That was a Calais DC.....You will have to try this one "Antares HG" the next time I see you...It is reel sweet.... I have to go change my underwear. Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted October 30, 2012 Super User Posted October 30, 2012 I don't think you will ever see a Curado G50. The G series aren't in the same league as the E. All honest Shimano fans know and acknowledge that the new G series is a major downgrade. Not enough quality in the Malaysian Curado to handle the high tech world of the 50 Quote
The Rooster Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Ok, what is the big advantage of the 50? Just casting lighter lures? What else? Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted October 31, 2012 Super User Posted October 31, 2012 Ok, what is the big advantage of the 50? Just casting lighter lures? What else? They're not overly wide like the 200E's LOL Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted October 31, 2012 Super User Posted October 31, 2012 Ok, what is the big advantage of the 50? Just casting lighter lures? What else? The 50 series of reels by Shimano, the Sol and Pixy by Daiwa, The MGX to a degree by ABU are all just tools. Just like the many other reels you have, they all excel at different things. It just so happens that these reels are good to great tools for casting sub 1/4 ounce weights. You say "Just casting lighter lures" like it is a small thing. In fact the materials and technology used to create baitcasting reels that are capable of performing this task on a repeatable basis are expensive and timely to machine and manufacture. So like you said, they are great at casting lighter weights and maybe thats enough. Quote
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