New Curado For Crankin'

[BronzeChaser]

Ever since the g series came out I haven't really considered them, but lately from most of what I've been hearing from people who actually fish them, they seem like a typical quality reel from shimano. I'm not here to start any arguments or comparisons about the e vs g series. I'm just interested in what people thing of the g for a cranking reel. You can get them on ebay for $130 all day long. I haven't fished these reels, but I've yet to fish a shimano I didn't like, I'm not a fanboy, I just appreciate a quality reel. If these are anything like what I've come to expect from shimano I'm sure they're a good reel. Again it will be used for cranking, so the graphite sideplates and rigidity of the reel under heavy loads isn't really a concern. I'm more interested in smoothness and castability, although I'll probably put bocas in it anyway.

[Diggy]

 I thought the reel was smooth and casted awesomely. I don't own one but Id have no problem buying one at a discount.I don't see why not if you want one, but I'm sure someone will try to sway you elsewhere though.

[rockchalk06]

I have 2 and while they are 7's I have used one for small SB's and like it. I am looking for another to make a cranking set up.

[Loop_Dad]

I have two (7's). Nice and smooth. No complaints.

[*Hootie]

I have 2, and absolutely no complaints.

Hootie

[A-Rob]

I have all shimanos and 1 abu garcia winch.

The curado I find casts a bit better but the winch is otherwise real smooth and powerful.

Bottom line, I like and use both.

[fishingman88]

The Curado G is still a great reel.  Don't let the E purists scare you away

[BronzeChaser]

I had a feeling they couldn't be as bad as some have been making them out to be. Shimano's been a trusted and quality reel builder for long time, and for $130 they're as much as an e series citica was, and I'm confident they are as good or a little better in performance. I have a couple curado e's and citica e's and enjoy them, I've just been a little hesitant about the g's. But from you guys say they're typical shimano quality. I've also got a couple revos, they're nice but the gear box on the new ones interfere with how I hold my reels, so It's between shimano and lews and I've always like shimano more anyways

[lmbfisherman]

I own two Gs, nothing wrong with them and they were my work horses for 2012.  I never had a problem with either of them or the Citica Gs (3).

[Fishes in trees]

The Shimano G series are good reels.  I don't think that they are as good as the E's, but that is probably just me.   If you can spare the extra money, the Curado 300 E is a GREAT crankbait reel.  Larger capacity, deeper spool.  Fill it with 10 lb test and you will get more distance than you will with a 200.  Any you'll be able to break off several times before you need to respool.    Fill it with 20 lb line or heavier braid and you've got a reel that will handler heavier swim baits if that is what you want.

[senile1]

I'm still waiting for the F series. 

 

Actually I think they have an F series for saltwater.  Isn't that what the Saragosa spinning reels are for?

 

Sorry, back on topic.