MemphisFF Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I wonder when they get their next shipment. Did they give any idea? When they call me for mine I will post, they said they will have 42 more Quote
Tartan34 Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 BPS in Orlando still has both ratios. I just picked up another HG with the trade in, and saw them on the shelf. Maybe 2 of each? Quote
MediumHeavy Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I'm getting really impatient to get the shipping confirmation on my HG from TW. Nowhere near open water up here, but I need something to tinker with while I'm house-bound due to crap weather. Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted March 1, 2014 Super User Posted March 1, 2014 I wonder when they get their next shipment. Did they give any idea? The Shimano rep working the counter at the Manteca store said they wouldn't be getting any more til June. Hopefully that's not accurate. Quote
MemphisFF Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 When they call me for mine I will post, they said they will have 42 more I didn't really answer your question he said soon he said this week.. They had a 5 but I wanted the 7 Quote
onefinalcast Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 BPS has all right handed models In Stock on their website as of this post. Left hand models are backordered. Quote
bootytrain Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 BPS has all right handed models In Stock on their website as of this post. Left hand models are backordered. The report is that the lefties are stuck in customs, or at least a good portion of them. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 2, 2014 Author Super User Posted March 2, 2014 Just got back from putting my I through the paces. And I am impressed. Spooled with braid, which I hate, it was a bit more challenging to get dialed in with all of the wind that was blowing in Florida, but after being hard headed, and switching the brakes, it was trouble free from there on. Tight, smooth and silent. I will be getting another. Now with the bad. My Metanium is used as a bottom contact reel, and this one will have to be as well. I used this reel for jerkbaits, topwater frogs and poppers while down there. The "switch" that opens the side plate rides right below the upper knuckle on my left pointer finger, causing a blister when popping and moving all day. Might just be me, but it will have to be on a rod that I hold the reel differently. So a different reel for those techniques, but other than that it is solid. Even stuck this pig on it! Jeff 7 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 2, 2014 Super User Posted March 2, 2014 Nice fish! As far as brakes... All on or ? How was the power on it? I am ready to use mine too.. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 2, 2014 Author Super User Posted March 2, 2014 I started with 1 on, and no spool tension. I fish my reels pretty loose. Ended up with 2 on and dial on 1 and no spool tension. Probably without braid, and my normal lines, and not as much wind, I could have stayed with 1 on. Reel had no issues reeling in over 50 fish this trip! Jeff Quote
Brian Needham Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 WHOAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP THE PRESSES>>>> did I just hear 00 mod say he ACTUALLY USED magnetic brakes???????????? Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 3, 2014 Author Super User Posted March 3, 2014 The brakes are not magnetic. The dial is an additional adjustment for the centrifugal brakes to dial them in more! Jeff Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 3, 2014 Super User Posted March 3, 2014 Wow... Thanks for that info! That is a big help! Sounds like you caught em good... Sounds like you're reel is the proto...for a hawgtech handle.. That's neat too Thanks again! Quote
kingkong85 Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Tight, smooth and silent. What do you mean by tight? how's the casting ability? Thanks for sharing your impression! Quote
bass1980 Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 What I really want to know is which reel is better. Curado I or Curado E in these categories. Casting Retrieve smoothness Can you really tell if Xship helps under load. Thanks. I already got one on order. Want to order a few more but waiting to see more reviews from other anglers. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 3, 2014 Author Super User Posted March 3, 2014 By tight I mean the tolerances. No play in anything. Casting ability is excellent. I can't tell really about x ship, but it was plenty powerful to reel in that big girl on the buzzbait. I think x ship is a great feature that will aid, but go un-noticed. I don't know how you would really tell it was helping or not. Know what I mean? Jeff Quote
bass1980 Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Yeah I know, that's what I figures. Similar to the marketing hype of Daiwas TWS. Does it help? Sure it could help somewhat. Is it as big of a gain as their marketing, probably not. Quote
Arv Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 The more I read and look at this reel I'm wanting to try it whenever I upgrade my Lews Tournament... Before it was a unanimous upgrade to the Tournament Pro, now I'm, at the very least, intrigued by the new Curado. 1 Quote
Hooked_On_Bass Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I stopped by a local shop today to see if they had any new Curado I's in stock. They did! In hand, it felt really smooth and quite refined. I also liked the aesthetics. Now, if they were lefties, I'd have a couple already. I really like the feel of this new Curado! Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted March 3, 2014 Super User Posted March 3, 2014 The more I read and look at this reel I'm wanting to try it whenever I upgrade my Lews Tournament... Before it was a unanimous upgrade to the Tournament Pro, now I'm, at the very least, intrigued by the new Curado. C'mon now Arv. You don't need any new reels, remember? Hootie Quote
Arv Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 C'mon now Arv. You don't need any new reels, remember? Hootie Lol! I don't NEEED a lot of things, but that doesn't always matter. You know how persuasive the bait monkey can be though. 1 Quote
gripnrip Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 The more I read and look at this reel I'm wanting to try it whenever I upgrade my Lews Tournament... Before it was a unanimous upgrade to the Tournament Pro, now I'm, at the very least, intrigued by the new Curado. Who knew we might be forming a new posse round these parts! LOL I used a buddy's Curado last year for a while. I loved the reel. I could not however get past the UGLY green. I'm glad now they went with a different color. I will be purchasing my first Shimano bait caster soon! Quote
Salamander12 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 I wonder if this new curado I will be worth the extra $80 over the curado that will be selling for $99 at bps? Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 4, 2014 Super User Posted March 4, 2014 I wonder if this new curado I will be worth the extra $80 over the curado that will be selling for $99 at bps? I don't think you can go wrong with either choice! Skippy 1 Quote
Tartan34 Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 I fished with two Curado I's today and was really, really impressed. With two breaks on, and the dial set to 1, it was ideal. I tried to use only one break, but couldn't make it work without issues. I enjoy the feel of this reel more than my CI4+, and it is just as smooth. Setup 1) MH *** Rod, 3/8 Jig Head, 5" Easy Shiner. 12# Yozuri Hybrid Setup 2) H *** Rod, 6/0 Owner Beast, Air Frog. 65# Smackdown I could throw these baits a mile. The reel feel like it is indestructible, but really light. Perfect for me to palm, and has SERIOUS power. Love this reel. Will be in the market for more. I'll be using my CI4 for lighter lures...and my I's for anything 3/8 or higher. 1 Quote
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