16 Y/o Angler Thinking About A Curado G Series

[lmbfisherman]

That may be, but I would bet you a ton of money I can tell the difference in MY Chronarch E series and the Curado G series. I can tell a difference between the Curado E series and the Chronarch. 

I definitely agree I can tell the difference between the Chronarch E and Curado G.  I'll also agree that I can tell the difference between my Chronarch and Curado E, but it still doesn't rule out the G and E feeling that much different. Just trying to figure out what point you were trying to make?  I am in agreement overall the Chronarch is built almost the same, but the minor improvements when I fish them with the Curado E, I find the Chronarch smoother in performance. 

[flyfisher]

Another vote for the citica e or g.....i have both and they are both good reels and willl last for years and if you want you can upgrade during once of your yealry cleanings and get to pretty much the same performance level of a curado.

 

Also think about how many hours you are working at 7.25 an hour for that difference in price.  I do that myself when it comes to making decisions and it helps me to decide if it is worth that much more work.

[*Hootie]

I wouldn't waste the money for the CuradoG, get the CiticaG, its almost the same reel and performance. Save your money for some baits, or future reel purchase.

 

WHAT AM I HEARING!!!

LMG, I didn't think you could shoot down ANY Shimano product. Surely you aren't slowly turning into a LEWSER..... lol

 

Hootie

[lmbfisherman]

WHAT AM I HEARING!!!

LMG, I didn't think you could shoot down ANY Shimano product. Surely you aren't slowly turning into a LEWSER..... lol

 

Hootie

Now wouldn't that be epic. 

[CountBassula]

i have both and wish i got 2 chronarchs instead for extra $40...

[Fishwhittler]

Curado G advantages over Citica G:

Crankshaft bearing

Larger handle knobs

Slightly different spool brake hub

Different cosmetics

Does that warrant $30 over the Citica G? It depends on the angler. Personally, I don't think so. If you need a reel now, I'd go with a Citica D, E, or G. The E will be most similar to your Curado E and can be upgraded to Curado E specs if you really want. After the E I'd take the D, and then the G. I can tell you from firsthand experience that the D series was built better than the G. The G's are fine reels, but in my opinion a D or E series reel is still better. Any of them.

[LgMouthGambler]

WHAT AM I HEARING!!!

LMG, I didn't think you could shoot down ANY Shimano product. Surely you aren't slowly turning into a LEWSER..... lol

 

Hootie

 

I only have 1, but its a Super Duty. Oh crap, cats out.

[iabass8]

you're looking at spending roughly 160 for the current curado G. The labor day sales are roughly 2 weeks away and lots of sites(not all, but there are some) will run sales making the chronarch E the same price. Wait until then. If you can't wait and must have the reel now, know that the frame you will be holding is based on the same platform of the caenen (shape wise). if that reel is comfortable for you to hold then you won't have any issues with the reel. granted the mechanics of the reel aren't the same as the E series, calling the reel garbage or junk is ridiculous. I dont own any of them mostly because I prefer the 50 size platforms and the G and even E 200 series feel a little too bulk to me. The reel will last you for probably quite some time if taken care of properly. If you have a Dick's sporting goods around you, they discontinued the citicaG this past week and it can be had for 50$ if you can still find them...or if the same is even in your area.

[JD96]

Another vote for the citica e or g.....i have both and they are both good reels and willl last for years and if you want you can upgrade during once of your yealry cleanings and get to pretty much the same performance level of a curado.

 

Also think about how many hours you are working at 7.25 an hour for that difference in price.  I do that myself when it comes to making decisions and it helps me to decide if it is worth that much more work.

 

This is where the fact that I have a pretty stellar job and am gonna be working a bunch anyways, I just got hired at a golf course (I'm a better golfer than a fisherman) and I don't really mind working, to me the Chronarch is worth another 7 hours or so, and if my paycheck is short of the Chronarch by 50 bucks or so my dad will cover it and let me repay him the next check. I am absolutely set on golf stuff with 2 years of investment into a high end bag setup, I was given a sweet ass truck that needs nothing, and I spend pretty much every penny on fishing anyway.

When I need tackle my dad lets me dig into his "pro shop" and select a few things to use. I have it pretty set but I am building my rod and reel collection now.

 

Then comes the whole "saving for a boat" idea that will take over a year.

[flyfisher]

Since when is 7.25 an hour a stellar job? lol you have a lot of growing up to do

 

Get whatever makes you happy because in a week or so it will change.....that is how fishing gear goes for some people.

[JD96]

Since when is 7.25 an hour a stellar job? lol you have a lot of growing up to do

Get whatever makes you happy because in a week or so it will change.....that is how fishing gear goes for some people.

7.25 an hour is what every honestly employed 16 year old usually makes. But I don't bag groceries or ask someone if they want fries, working at a golf course is pretty stellar to me, rinse off carts, ride around in a range cart.

Pretty cool to me. And I think it's stellar.

P.S.

I'm 16, if the fact that I think my job is pretty cool means I need to grow up then I don't want to.

[flyfisher]

so it is more stellar because you enjoy it...that i can totally understand.  All I meant was......ahh never mind.

 

Work as much as you want to buy your toys and enjoy them as much as you can. There is a reason it took me 12 years or so to graduate college.....with a bachelors degree.  To many hobbies and places to go  

[JD96]

All I meant is I don't know any 16 year olds making much more than Minimum wage without working for family or whatever.

 

I'm happy I don't work at a grocery store or some crappy job..

 

 

But my dad worked as salesman at a Fishing/Hunting store growing up so I'll never have it as awesome as he did.

 

He was 17 in charge of what to order who to order it from what's gonna get bit and such so he got some freebies when the reps came around.

[The Young Gun]

7.25 an hour is what every honestly employed 16 year old usually makes. But I don't bag groceries or ask someone if they want fries, working at a golf course is pretty stellar to me, rinse off carts, ride around in a range cart.

Pretty cool to me. And I think it's stellar.

P.S.

I'm 16, if the fact that I think my job is pretty cool means I need to grow up then I don't want to.

I don't bag groceries or fries either... I flip burgers and construct the best burgers in town... Man I love working at the burger joint...

[*Hootie]

I'm happy I don't work at a grocery store or some crappy job..

Hold on now, you didn't want him crapping on your job, so don't crap on the kid who works in the grocery store.

Hootie

[flyfisher]

There is no such thing as a crappy job if it pays the bills or feeds the family.  I was taught very young that there are certain jobs that may not be pleasant but they nee to be done and to never look down on the people who do them because you never know if you will be that person one day. 

 

Sounds to me like the OP has a little bit of a silver spoon in his mouth but i digress.....back to your regularly scheduled programming.

[JD96]

When did I look down on anyone? I would not enjoy that job at all I love the outdoors and some don't like the heat or cold but I don't mind it.

If I had a silver spoon in my mouth I wouldn't have looked for a job and APPLIED at a grocery store.

Nor would I be thinking about a Curado, I would just buy a Core.

For me working inside a grocery store or in retail would be miserable. Some enjoy that.

[lmbfisherman]

7.25 an hour is what every honestly employed 16 year old usually makes. But I don't bag groceries or ask someone if they want fries, working at a golf course is pretty stellar to me, rinse off carts, ride around in a range cart.

Pretty cool to me. And I think it's stellar.

P.S.

I'm 16, if the fact that I think my job is pretty cool means I need to grow up then I don't want to.

FYI - why the other few posters who think you were looking down on the bagger and fries guy.  Your post maybe interpreted that way is all.  Better way of putting it would've been not saying anything at all.  Your other posts kind of makes you come off that way too.  But it really doesn't matter imo, we are talking about fishing.  I don't want to talk about my 'job'..

[Capt.Bob]

WOW,,,,I would have loved to have a Curado G7, when I was 16!!! With that said, I like the E7 better,

 

The current Chronarch is same reels as the E7 Curado with only very minor differences. If you're on a budget you can pick up a Citica that will catch just as many fish as the other two. Whether or not the next model up is worth the money is really a personal preference. Shimano has a neat thing on the website that lets you compare models specs side by side.

X3 spot on advice, just don't try Lew's Tournament Pro for about the same money,,,,,, your reel preferences might change!

[Smallmouth Hunter]

I only have 1, but its a Super Duty. Oh crap, cats out.

Buy a Lew's tourney pro and you will sell all your shimanos!

[Capt.Bob]

I only have 1, but its a Super Duty. Oh crap, cats out.

OOP'S THERE GOES ANOTHER ONE!!,,,, The posse is gett'n smaller all the time!!   It's ok gambler, it aint a sweet smooth casting Team Gold or Team Pro, but one sweet flipp'n reel!

[Cgrinder]

They really need to offer that Super Duty in LH retrieve. Frogging is killing my reels.

 

That said, I'm loving the 50E Chronarch and the OP should get one. Or two. Hell, three. 

[Fishwhittler]

They really need to offer that Super Duty in LH retrieve. Frogging is killing my reels.

LH Super Duty is coming this fall. Along with a bunch of other lefty Lew's baitcasters.

[LgMouthGambler]

OOP'S THERE GOES ANOTHER ONE!!,,,, The posse is gett'n smaller all the time!!   It's ok gambler, it aint a sweet smooth casting Team Gold or Team Pro, but one sweet flipp'n reel!

Never happen. The Super Duty is the only Lews I actually like. I will keep my Shimanos, they perform way better.

[evobowhunter]

I like the e series over g so I would take the chronarch over the g series if I was buying a new reel.