Smallmouth Hunter Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Very nice pictures! Can you please do me one more favor? Is the length from the edge of the spool to the line guide on the curado I greater than the distance from the edge of the spool to the line guide on the curado 200E? Quote
MediumHeavy Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Whoa, awesome. Thanks for the pics! I'm even more excited to get mine now Quote
bootytrain Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Does it come with spare lighter brake blocks? Quote
TrippyJai Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the pictures. I was wondering if you could answer some questions. 1) Is the drag star plastic on the Curado I? How about on the Metanium? 2) Is the thumb bar the same as the metanium or ci4? Wonder if it could be swapped when parts available. 3) Is there backplay in the handle or any play in the knobs? Looking to see if they improved on this. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Very nice pictures! Can you please do me one more favor? Is the length from the edge of the spool to the line guide on the curado I greater than the distance from the edge of the spool to the line guide on the curado 200E? I already spooled it up in preparation to fish in 2 days. Sorry. Jeff Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Does it come with spare lighter brake blocks? No spare blocks. Just oil. Jeff Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the pictures. I was wondering if you could answer some questions. 1) Is the drag star plastic on the Curado I? How about on the Metanium? 2) Is the thumb bar the same as the metanium or ci4? Wonder if it could be swapped when parts available. 3) Is there backplay in the handle or any play in the knobs? Looking to see if they improved on this. Will give you answers to everything in just a little bit. Taking the wife out for dinner the night before I leave to go fishing. Gotta keep her happy!!! Jeff 1 Quote
DelcoSol Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Here is the question I am wondering: What are the main differences between the Curado I and the Ci4 that justify the $100 price difference? I have a Ci4 and Metanium and have not fished them yet but holding both in my hands they are very similar. I know the Metanium has major differences internally but have not heard of the differences between the Ci4 and Curado. Thanks Jeff. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the pictures. I was wondering if you could answer some questions. 1) Is the drag star plastic on the Curado I? How about on the Metanium? 2) Is the thumb bar the same as the metanium or ci4? Wonder if it could be swapped when parts available. 3) Is there backplay in the handle or any play in the knobs? Looking to see if they improved on this. OK here we go: 1. Curado I is plastic. Metanium is metal 2. Metanium and ci4 are the same. Curado is different from them 3. Backplay issue has been fixed in both Curado I and Ci4+. Metanium is flawless here as well Jeff 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Here is the question I am wondering: What are the main differences between the Curado I and the Ci4 that justify the $100 price difference? I have a Ci4 and Metanium and have not fished them yet but holding both in my hands they are very similar. I know the Metanium has major differences internally but have not heard of the differences between the Ci4 and Curado. Thanks Jeff. Curado and Ci4 differences as far as I know: Weight- Curado 7.4 vs 6.5 Bearings- curado has 2 less Spool- Curado holds more line Ci4 has lighter spool Ci4 has HEG gears Ci4 is approved for saltwater use Basically in my opinon, $200ish is the best bang for your buck reel price. Over that and you are in enthusiast reels. I have many, but as far as actual usage, it is hard to beat a curado( hopefully this new I, but as of now e series), supertuned, with upgraded drag washers, flushed/upgraded bearings and a good aftermarket handle (hawg Tech) That is my opinion at least, and I have just about every series Shimano reel from Curado on up through Metanium. Only ones I haven't ventured into are the Calais and the Antares. Jeff 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 OK, so from here until Sunday I will be phone only and only have the new Curado I and 2 Curado e series with me. So if you have any other questions I will do my best to answer, but will be limited on time until Sunday. When I get back, I will have 3 days of fishing with it, and hopefully will have at least tested the drag!!!! Jeff 1 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 No questions but just saying thanks. It looks like a winner. I will own one in due time. Right now I have too many new toys to play with from this winter. Post some pics of the first lunker on it! 1 Quote
JeziHogg Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Wow, I thought it was going to be ALOT bigger. Quote
Paulasaurus Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for posting up the photos and for all the info. Does the Curado I feel smaller in the palm them the E series reels? Sure looks similar to the 50 series from looking at the photos. Quote
rbreedi1 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for posting up the photos and for all the info. Does the Curado I feel smaller in the palm them the E series reels? Sure looks similar to the 50 series from looking at the photos. I am curious to hear this as well. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Have a great trip 00 mod! Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 The 50e and new I have a very similar palm feel. The bulk of the new I is on the crank side, making the palm side small and nice. Go back and look atthe pics after reading this and I think you will see what I mean. Jeff 1 Quote
Brian Needham Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 rebranded Lews? good luck with the grande de Florida Quote
bass1980 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Ok that does it. As soon as Shimano quits playing games and send all their shipments of reels instead of teasing us with small shipments I'm getting three!!! Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 rebranded Lews? good luck with the grande de Florida Hahahahaha. No lewser reel here! Jeff 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 26, 2014 Author Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Ok that does it. As soon as Shimano quits playing games and send all their shipments of reels instead of teasing us with small shipments I'm getting three!!! If the reel performs as well as I suspect, I will be getting more as well! Jeff Quote
bass1980 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Lewser...lolololololol haven't heard that one yet 1 Quote
bass1980 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 OO Mod are you going to be testing the Curado I basically stock out of the box? Or will you flush the bearings? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 26, 2014 Global Moderator Posted February 26, 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 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 I handled one, like it much more in comparison to the 200E but the 50 still feels alot smaller and nicer to palm to me at least. Quote
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