Curado I

[robster80]

whats everyones opinion of the curado i? i picked one up right when they were released in 7:2:1 but havent used it yet cuz i just got the rod for it. out of the box it feels way overgreased but im gonna spool it up this evening and see how it does

[BassinLou]

I have been using mine straight out of the box, for a little while now  and it's a great reel. I see myself keeping this reel for a long while. 

[F14A-B]

It's a very nice reel... Very nicely ,well built... Updated technology I believe you will enjoy it.

[Tywithay]

They're very nice. The bearings are PACKED with grease out of the box. Make sure you keep the brakes up at first, because until those bearings break down it won't cast that well. After 10-20 casts, it seems to start loosening up, and actually casts really well.

[robster80]

so i spooled it up and took it out and this is probably my most favorite reel now. this thing is silent,smooth, comfortable. love the handles. and caught the biggest bass of my life this afternoon with it.

[plumworm]

It's a Shimano, what else would expect but perfection?

[robster80]

u r right. just didnt know what to expect after the G series and ive read some guys having trouble getting it dialed in right,etc. i didnt experience any of that and im pretty much a rookie at baitcasters. im definitely pickin up another one or two of these in the near future

[bootytrain]

It's a Shimano, what else would expect but perfection?

Its not perfect but Id buy this before any other reel in the $200 and under category.

[BassinLou]

This curado, is my first low profile Shimano reel I have owned, and I must say I have been so impressed I will be getting my second reel before this year is over.

[F14A-B]

Yes sir! It's a awesome new platform .. And at the price.... You really are getting more for less! I don't even want to use any other baitcasters!

[robster80]

im either gonna get another 7:2:1 or 6:3:1 or whatever it is. its the farthest casting out of the box reel ive ever used.

[ColdSVT]

I know im gonna have one!

[Tywithay]

I had the 6.3 and ended up selling it. I didn't like it as much as the CI4+, but given the price difference, it was a really good reel. I didn't like the Curado near as much as my Tatula Type R, which I bought for far less. Curado didn't feel as smooth and didn't cast as far. Only thing I liked better was the size, but not enough to keep it. I do like the SVS Infinity braking system though. Like it enough that I bought two of the new Antares reels after using it with the Curado and CI4+. Just figured how much better could it possibly be if those two lesser models were that good. Antares completely blew me away and then some.

[Drewski73]

I like my I a lot. At $180 its a game changer imo. I dont like mag breaks, so I cant comment compared to a Tatula. However, compared to a core 100, Ill take the Curado I, and I like my core pretty well. The Curado casts really well, Palms really well, is fairly smooth, and seems to have more power or torque when fighting a fish than other Shimanos I own. I havent opened mine up yet. Thats saying something because I always tweak my reels.

[robster80]

anyone hav a 200E and the new I ?? is the 200E as smooth as the new one? ive always wanted a green E series but if the new ones blow them outta the water ill just get another I series

[Drewski73]

Ive got five 50E's and will buy 200I's from now on. Dont get me wrong I love my 50E's, but the I is just a better reel. Time will tell if its as tough as the E series.

[ColdSVT]

anyone hav a 200E and the new I ?? is the 200E as smooth as the new one? ive always wanted a green E series but if the new ones blow them outta the water ill just get another I series

I have a 201e that i absolutely love...i hate that i dont have more lol. My citica e is quite nice as well.

I have a Ci4 chronarch on the way and i plan on getting a curado i soon so only then will i be able to say which i like better

We shall see how it performs compared to my E, lews tourny pro and revo STX

[Bluebasser86]

anyone hav a 200E and the new I ?? is the 200E as smooth as the new one? ive always wanted a green E series but if the new ones blow them outta the water ill just get another I series

I have several E7s, and E5, 50E, and 300E, the I series is smoother than any of them. They're still great reels though and if you found a good deal on one then jump on it for sure. 

[F14A-B]

Curado I..... I used it today for about 300 throws..

But like bluebasser86 said.... If you can get a real

Good discount on it... I would pull the trigger

Curado I just can't be beat right now

Edit... Pulling trigger on a E7

[TNRvr]

I love mine! It felt rough right out of the box and I was afraid I had gotten a bad one. I put a little reel oil on the level wind and after a few casts it smoothed out. Now casts smooth as butter. Took awhile to dial it in but that was mostly user error. Its very easy to get to the brakes. Slide a single lever and the side plate swings open. I set 2 brakes as Shimano suggests. It came with two set but I tried it with all four since I was having trouble with a heavy lure. Then dial the little wheel all the way out. Cast, backlash, dial the wheel one more click, and try again until it works. Half way on was what worked for me. I had a problem getting the side plate shut again until I turned the tensioner all the way out. Now that its set up I should be able to adjust for different weight lures with just turning the little wheel. It even has numbers on it for reference. My former reel is an Ambassador 5600. This casts so much easier than that but I know some of the difference is the rod. I'm going to swap them around and see. I may be done with Abu. Of course, I realize I'm comparing a $60 reel with a $180 one.

[aavery2]

I got to handle one at the Bass Pro in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, there were some things that really impressed me about the reel, and it is definitely a step up from the G series reels. I was however disappointed in how smooth the reel felt, especially after all the acclaim on the message boards. I will say that the one I handled was a low gear ratio and maybe that was the difference.

[BassinLou]

I got to handle one at the Bass Pro in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, there were some things that really impressed me about the reel, and it is definitely a step up from the G series reels. I was however disappointed in how smooth the reel felt, especially after all the acclaim on the message boards. I will say that the one I handled was a low gear ratio and maybe that was the difference.

 

If they had any in stock, ask to handle one out of the box, display models get handled by alot of people who have messed with the reel in many different ways. I don't think a display model can give an accurate representation on how smooth your own reel will operate. Imho. 

[aavery2]

If they had any in stock, ask to handle one out of the box, display models get handled by alot of people who have messed with the reel in many different ways. I don't think a display model can give an accurate representation on how smooth your own reel will operate. Imho.

They only got 4 reels the same day I was there, they had 2 left and they were in the box behind the counter. I do understand what your saying though.

[BassinLou]

They only got 4 reels the same day I was there, they had 2 left and they were in the box behind the counter. I do understand what your saying though.

 

Unfortunately, or fortunately  depending on how you want to look at it. These reels are getting scooped up before alot of people knew their retailer had them in the first place. LOL.. 

[aavery2]

Unfortunately, or fortunately  depending on how you want to look at it. These reels are getting scooped up before alot of people knew their retailer had them in the first place. LOL.. 

They are and Shimano is playing the supply and demand game.  I am sure once the new wears off they will become readily available.