Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Just unboxed my Curado I HG and the initial impression is good. Seems to be right back into the thick of things with sub $200 reels. It seems tight, no noise, smooth(even un-flushed) and reminds me of a little sister to my Metanium! Fishing Thurs-Saturday should put it through its paces and I will check back in on Sunday with an update! Jeff 11 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 25, 2014 Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Oou! That's purdy! Quote
Paulasaurus Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Any chance you have a 200e to compare how the 200i palms in comparison? Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Made in Malaysia. I am at work. Will take comparisons of every size tonight. 50/200/300/ci4/metanium....any reel you want. Otger thoughts: 4 brakes instead of 6. Side plate stays attached. Needs a hawgtech handle!! Lol Jeff 6 Quote
MediumHeavy Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Looks awesome! Definitely interested in width comparisons between 50/200/Ci4+. I have one on (back)order. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 25, 2014 Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Made in Malaysia. I am at work. Will take comparisons of every size tonight. 50/200/300/ci4/metanium....any reel you want. Otger thoughts: 4 brakes instead of 6. Side plate stays attached. Needs a hawgtech handle!! Lol Jeff Will this one be taking a plane ride too ? A-Jay 1 Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Can you give me a sideplate height comparison picture of the curado I and a 200e (ch or cu)? Just of the non-handle sideplate sides showing next to each other. I have heard the Curado I has a smaller/shorter sideplate than the curado E which would be amazing because that was one small reel for a 200 size. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 25, 2014 Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Looks sweet. Look forward to how you feel it fishes. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Pics to come this evening! Jeff Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Ugh, so envious! It sure looks stought and up to the task of meeting as Roadwarrior calls them "Walmart Girls," (The name he gave to big bass about a year ago, I still laugh over that comment today!) Looks like Shimano responded very well with this new line of Curados. 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted February 25, 2014 Super User Posted February 25, 2014 that thing looks purdy Quote
JeziHogg Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Very nice, would you be able to get a size comparison picture beside a Metanium? Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 25, 2014 OK, so here are my comparison photos. Much harder to get than I thought. Hope this helps: ( note some handles have been changed to Hawg Techs) Curado I vs Metanium 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Curado I vs Chronarch Ci4+ 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Curado I vs Curado 50e 2 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 25, 2014 Curado I vs Curado 200e 2 Quote
bootytrain Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Whoa it looks like its almost 50 sized :-) Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Nice pictures, thanks for posting them! Quote
Cgrinder Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks for the side by side. This sort of changes my opinion about not wanting one and/or waiting for a 50. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Awesome pics! Thanks for that! Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Appreciate the photos and comparison shots! Anxious to see what you think of the performance once you fish it in comparison to the fine reels you already own. Quote
Arv Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 That is a very nice looking reel. Too bad I don't need any new b/c reels right now... 1 Quote
VolFan Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 I like that cutting board! #endgrainposse 1 Quote
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