Crankinstein Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 I've really enjoyed mine, I've got a 6:3:1 and a 7:2:1 LH models. I caught a fish on my second cast with the 6:3:1. They have great smoothness/handling that may not be apparent when holding one in a store but once you put some line on and start casting you'll feel it right away. I really like the new braking system and use the small dial almost exclusively after getting the internal brakes set. I like how its concealed and placed in the same spot as the metanium. I feel like you really can't go wrong for the quality and features you get at that price point. Great reels Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted May 14, 2014 Super User Posted May 14, 2014 I have 3 of them, and in my opinion, they are awesome! These reels have so impressed me that I haven't gotten around to using my still brand new ci4's yet. They were silky smooth right out of the box. Like RoadWarrior says, just set em' and forget em'. Hootie Quote
Diggy Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 I bought a LH model today on the auction site. I almost don't believe it's true until I get tracking. Hopefully everywhere has them soon because gander now says June 12th for LH models. Quote
bootytrain Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 I'm going to see how low it can throw tomorrow. Quote
Diggy Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I bought a LH model today on the auction site. I almost don't believe it's true until I get tracking. Hopefully everywhere has them soon because gander now says June 12th for LH models. order was canceled...actually was RH model in stock search/wait continues Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 order was canceled...actually was RH model in stock search/wait continues Bummer.... Quote
Diggy Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Bummer.... I dropped kicked my steering wheel when I read the email at the light. I yelled WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY ME WHYYYYYYYYYY I might have to buy a chronarch ci4 or core and NRX to take away the pain Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I dropped kicked my steering wheel when I read the email at the light. I yelled WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY ME WHYYYYYYYYYY I might have to buy a chronarch ci4 or core and NRX to take away the pain I know the feeling, I too am waiting on the lefties. I'm used to it though because this has always been the way Shimano conducts business, lefties 2 to 3 months after the righties. To tell the truth it hasn't been that hard for me waiting, I have all the gear I could possibly ever need now. In fact I have a Metanium XG that I received for my birthday last Oct that's never been spooled or put on a rod. I'll eventually get around to it, and maybe by then the Curado's will be available. Good luck in your search to find one of the first available lefties! Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 I know the feeling, I too am waiting on the lefties. I'm used to it though because this has always been the way Shimano conducts business, lefties 2 to 3 months after the righties. To tell the truth it hasn't been that hard for me waiting, I have all the gear I could possibly ever need now. In fact I have a Metanium XG that I received for my birthday last Oct that's never been spooled or put on a rod. I'll eventually get around to it, and maybe by then the Curado's will be available. Good luck in your search to find one of the first available lefties! If you use the Metanium, you won't want a Curado anymore. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 For those looking for the Curado I, Kruegerfarms.com should still have RH models in stock. Quote
Diggy Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 For those looking for the Curado I, Kruegerfarms.com should still have RH models in stock. RH seem to be rampant now I think I may have found a lucky break, shall see tomorrow if Im going to be disappointed like when they discontinued the shanghai streetside dumplings from PF Chang's menu edit ordered another one off of a popular site, normally said backorder so Ill see tomorrow if it works 1 Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 If you use the Metanium, you won't want a Curado anymore. This is far from the case. Although I have more expensive and "better" gear, eg. Calais DC, Calcutta TE DC, Stella FD, Metanium, most of my fishing is done with Citica E's and a Chronarch B. I enjoy fishing with them all equally. I'm very excited to try the new Curado I and add it to my growing list of Curado models which include a 51E, 301E, and 201DHSV. My first Curado was a 201B SF but I stupidly sold it some years ago, really wish I hadn't. Quote
bootytrain Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 If you use the Metanium, you won't want a Curado anymore. This is pretty true in my case. The curado got put on the shelf after I rediscovered my metanium xg on my expride rod. But I did use the curado the past couple of weekends and couldn't tell the difference casting wise from 3\8ths up. Now the Metanium is going to stay at home for awhile. Quote
Dramer77 Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Sfttackle.com had a bunch of right hand I's in stock last week.. Give them a call Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted June 3, 2014 Super User Posted June 3, 2014 Early bird gets the worm. HI's has very few lefties in 6 ratio only Jeff Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 3, 2014 Super User Posted June 3, 2014 I just picked up my 2nd Curado I,over at Ron's Valley Sports. He gave me a heck of a deal on the reel and a Dobyns rod. Now I know why so many of us on here really enjoy doing business with him. I still can't believe how he hooked me up. Thanks Ron!! 1 Quote
Diggy Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 I just picked up my 2nd Curado I,over at Ron's Valley Sports. He gave me a heck of a deal on the reel and a Dobyns rod. Now I know why so many of us on here really enjoy doing business with him. I still can't believe how he hooked me up. Thanks Ron!! Which model dobyns did you get? Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 4, 2014 Super User Posted June 4, 2014 Which model dobyns did you get? I got a Savvy 703. Quote
Diggy Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 I got a Savvy 703. I may try one of the DX rods out eventually Finally got the 1st 6.3:1 LH Curado the other day and the 7 ratio should be here tomorrow.I don't know what to do with myself now that the chase is over. Quote
Diggy Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Pics or they dont exist diggy! Heres the one I have 2 Quote
bass1980 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Been using my 201HG for almost a week now and I'm loving it. Have a second reel that I don't have a rod for yet so it's just sitting pretty for a week or two. 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 11, 2014 Super User Posted June 11, 2014 I may try one of the DX rods out eventually Finally got the 1st 6.3:1 LH Curado the other day and the 7 ratio should be here tomorrow.I don't know what to do with myself now that the chase is over. The Savvy arrived yesterday. Fished with it for a little bit and its exactly what I wanted for finesse and light applications rod. Paired with the TTpro its a very nice setup. I can only begin to imagine how it must feel with a DX. That's out of my range. My 2nd curado is being delivered today. Enjoy your new toys, you are going to really like them. Quote
Diggy Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 The Savvy arrived yesterday. Fished with it for a little bit and its exactly what I wanted for finesse and light applications rod. Paired with the TTpro its a very nice setup. I can only begin to imagine how it must feel with a DX. That's out of my range. My 2nd curado is being delivered today. Enjoy your new toys, you are going to really like them. Awesome. Enjoy the rod. I got the the office and the HG was waiting. We may need to by holsters for the reels. If I was righty I may have a PG also =( Quote
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