Please Educate Me On Finesse Baitcasters

[Master Bait'r]

And more specifically Curados.  What is the difference between the 50 and the 200/300s?  

 

 

I simply cannot afford the Core I would like to put on this NRX852C green I've got coming yet, but all my research seems to lean towards shimano for a finesse baitcasting reel.  I do also already have a BB1 Pro on another rod- does anybody think I'd be better off using that for finesse applications w/ the dual braking controls allowing for better light bait usage than anything I can likely afford right now?  

 

 

Basically:  Do I put my BB1 Pro on the NRX and get another BC reel for my other rod or do I try to find something better for finesse and light baits off the bat- if option B what affordable options do you recommend?  

 

 

 

Thanks in advance for your insight and opinions.  Trying to make the right call that I can actually afford and your expertise is greatly appreciated.  

[roadwarrior]

Curado 50E

[lmbfisherman]

Curado 50E

Or Chronarch 50E, how low are you going to go for the finesse rig?

[Master Bait'r]

Or Chronarch 50E, how low are you going to go for the finesse rig?

 

 

The smallest thing I will throw is probably a t-rigged 4.5" bento minnow or roboworm straight tail or something similar.   I do also have a lighter spinning setup if it doesn't throw those very well though.  Any difference between the curado 50 and the 200/300 besides spool size?  

[aavery2]

Take a look at some of the Daiwa reels that excel in lighter baits,  Pixy, Alphas, Sol, to name a few.  These can be found used and in great shape for a reasonable price.

[Raul]

The smallest thing I will throw is probably a t-rigged 4.5" bento minnow or roboworm straight tail or something similar.   I do also have a lighter spinning setup if it doesn't throw those very well though.  Any difference between the curado 50 and the 200/300 besides spool size?  

 

It´s not only the spool size, it´s the spool weight. Now, the reel is only one third of the battle, you need the reel, the rod and the line and it doesn´t matter if it´s a bc or a spinning reel, it´s the balance of the three elements.

[F14A-B]

Huge diff, between a curado 300e, or D and the

Say curado 50/51 platform ... You would be better

Served looking for a curado 50/51 for that Rod!

Like others have said... A chronarch 50/ 51 e

A little tighter reel... A couple little tweaks.. A different color? With a little patience I think you

Will find a curado 50... Later you can even get a lighter spool... I just put Abec 7 spool bearings in

My curado 51 also Arb bearings in place of handle bushings and replaced the light grey septons with the dark choclate grips from a Cte200gt.... It's a little sweeter now...

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Break out your wallet if you get serious about finesse baitcasting. The 50e Curado/Chronarch is about as good as you'll get on any kind of limited budget. 

[Master Bait'r]

Huge diff, between a curado 300e, or D and the

Say curado 50/51 platform ... You would be better

Served looking for a curado 50/51 for that Rod!

Like others have said... A chronarch 50/ 51 e

A little tighter reel... A couple little tweaks.. A different color? With a little patience I think you

Will find a curado 50... Later you can even get a lighter spool... I just put Abec 7 spool bearings in

My curado 51 also Arb bearings in place of handle bushings and replaced the light grey septons with the dark choclate grips from a Cte200gt.... It's a little sweeter now...

This was pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I know the smaller the spool the better the cast but also wasn't sure about the other components. Sounds like a 50/51E is the ticket, and will be easily upgraded in time. That green will match nicely too!!

Thanks guys!

[F14A-B]

Yup... Spool weight is 11 grams on 50/51

I believe at 15 grams on curado I

300e don't know.... But it's a powerhouse reel

Musky fishers like it, salt guys like it, I like it for

Swim baits, 2oz crankbaits... Even golden shiners! Big rigs are its preferred work!

The curado 50e is in you're price range.. And will

Work awesome on that Nrx !!

[jhoffman]

what year did you buy the bb1 pro? we talkn the one with the carbon handle? it doesnt have dual brakes, it has externally adjustable centrifugal. The tournament pro has dual

[Capt.Bob]

"Light" reels are designed for finesse, light spools start up quicker and slow quicker to match the lures that are lighter and easier to start a light spool, but slow in the cast quicker as the spool has less weight it's momentum slows with the lure more evenly, this makes both more efficient together. The light weight is nice also because most rods designed for finesse are lighter weight and the less total weight you have in your hand the more efficient vibrations can be picked up, and the easier it is to keep balance in the system. My 6'10" Extreme in MXF is quite at home and d**n hard to beat for a finesse setup with the 5.9 oz. Lew's Team Pro on the seat. but I would find another rod for the BB1 which was designed more for medium and heavy weight lures for it's designed efficiency.  PM sent,,,,,,good luck in choosing your reel, there are many that will satisfy, I don't believe the BB1 is one of them?? 

[Master Bait'r]

"Light" reels are designed for finesse, light spools start up quicker and slow quicker to match the lures that are lighter and easier to start a light spool, but slow in the cast quicker as the spool has less weight it's momentum slows with the lure more evenly, this makes both more efficient together. The light weight is nice also because most rods designed for finesse are lighter weight and the less total weight you have in your hand the more efficient vibrations can be picked up, and the easier it is to keep balance in the system. My 6'10" Extreme in MXF is quite at home and d**n hard to beat for a finesse setup with the 5.9 oz. Lew's Team Pro on the seat. but I would find another rod for the BB1 which was designed more for medium and heavy weight lures for it's designed efficiency.  PM sent,,,,,,good luck in choosing your reel, there are many that will satisfy, I don't believe the BB1 is one of them?? 

 

 

Thank you for the PM!  The BB1 Pro is already happily at play on my 7'2" MHF *** Green where I'd like it to stay to be honest.  It is awesome for frogs but having always leaned on spinning gear for lighter baits, I am still learning about the ins and outs of finesse baitcasting.  It has always thrown even smaller baits well but I was sure I'd be better served elsewhere so that's why I asked.  I know the Core's reputation but can't swing it right now- and figured a better alternative was obvious to someone better versed in it than I am.  This is why I love BR!  You guys are the best.     

[bass1980]

In the past year I've sold all my reels and upgraded to more expensive reels exept I kept one reel, my Chronarch 51E. I just love this reel. I know it's not at the level of the core 50 but it is smoother than my Chronarch 200's that I sold off. I just flushed, relubed, and took off the anti reverse paw and I'm in love with this little reel again. I throw weightless plastic well on a medium action rod but now is being used as my jig reel pitching tight areas. It is one of the more versitle reels out there. People always are a concern of how much line it can hold but people can't even cast 100 yards anyways. Either go 8-12 pound lighter line or go braid and you can fill plenty of lines. The 200's may be more popular and outsells the 50 but people who owns both usually like the 50 more.

[new2BC4bass]

I don't know how proficient you are with a baitcast reel, but be aware that very light weights on one require a little extra operator skill.  Last summer I got so I could throw a 3/16 oz. Shad Rap a decent distance, but 1/8 oz. lures give me fits.  Can throw one without backlashing, but distance and accuracy is terrible with me at the controls.  It does take a bit more practice than throwing a 1/2 oz. jig.