TNBassin' Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Got back from our local BPS to check out the new Curado I for myself, along with some Academy price matched 6XDs lol, and talking to the guy at the reel counter he informed me that they've had a few come back due to the finish chipping off. Now I took this with a grain of salt, because not everyone takes care of their stuff like they should, but it dissuaded me from getting one until I've done a little further research. I keep rod gloves and reel covers on my gear, so any flaws in the finish that aren't caused by me doing something stupid irks me. Has ANYONE had any issues with the paint on these since you've had them? 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted June 13, 2014 Super User Posted June 13, 2014 Not on my 2. And 1 has traveled to Florida and both to Erie. So not just sitting on rods. No problem with the finish on mine. Jeff Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted June 13, 2014 Super User Posted June 13, 2014 Like you, I keep reel covers on my reels. I have been using my reels a lot the past few months, and no scuffs ,scratches or nicks on the finish. I have bumped them a few times, and thought I scratched or nicked them, but no. Still perfect. I wouldn't give it a second thought. Get one and enjoy. Hootie Quote
Crappiebasser Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 I've had 2 of mine since the end of March and no issues yet. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted June 13, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 13, 2014 Nope... Mike Quote
MemphisFF Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Not yet and I've been in a 16ft boat on Ky lake and gale forced winds tryin to get back to the ramp, I got 2 Quote
Dramer77 Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 I've noticed my local bps sales people don't like shimano, had a girl go out of her way trying to talk me into a tatula instead of a curado i Quote
jlwest506 Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Even if the paint chipped I could care less if the reel performed like it should. 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted June 13, 2014 Super User Posted June 13, 2014 No problem here.... None... Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 Just snagged 2 of them. I really wish they had the lefty in a 5:5:1 but oh well. 6:3:1 will have to do. Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 13, 2014 Super User Posted June 13, 2014 Just snagged 2 of them. I really wish they had the lefty in a 5:5:1 but oh well. 6:3:1 will have to do. Did you try Ron over at Valley Sports first? Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 The 5:5:1 is righty only. I reel southpaw. Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted June 14, 2014 Super User Posted June 14, 2014 Right after reading this I dropped my brand spanking new tatula on the ground and scratched it. Ugh... I guess it didn't break so that something... Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 14, 2014 Author Posted June 14, 2014 How are the thumb bars on these compares to the E? On my chronarchs the thumb bars have stayed solid with no slop in them. Hated how mushy the Revos thumb bars were out of the box and how bad they became over time. Quote
Diggy Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Just snagged 2 of them. I really wish they had the lefty in a 5:5:1 but oh well. 6:3:1 will have to do. Did you get the 201 and 201HG or (2)201s Didn't know you reel lefty too. (hi5) Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 14, 2014 Author Posted June 14, 2014 I got 2 201s. And yeah I reel lefty lol. 1 Quote
bootytrain Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 How are the thumb bars on these compares to the E? On my chronarchs the thumb bars have stayed solid with no slop in them. Hated how mushy the Revos thumb bars were out of the box and how bad they became over time. The thumbars have a nice solid feel with a positive click, more real estate as well. They are placed a tad higher so that your thumb is in a better position on the spool IMO. This is another area where I think the Curado is better than the Tatula. My Tat R thumbar got a little mushy after about a week. Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 14, 2014 Author Posted June 14, 2014 Yeah the solid click is what I've experienced with the Chronarchs. It just feels well made to me. Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Right after reading this I dropped my brand spanking new tatula on the ground and scratched it. Ugh... I guess it didn't break so that something... I did the same thing to my new Ci4+ chronarch taking it out of the box...i almost cried 3 Quote
0119 Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 I've noticed my local bps sales people don't like shimano, had a girl go out of her way trying to talk me into a tatula instead of a curado i That's funny I've noticed the same thing at my local BPS but it's towards shimano. Just try to buy another brand and you get their "professional" opinion and dozens of stories of returned non shimano garbage. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 14, 2014 Super User Posted June 14, 2014 I've heard a few reports of paint chipping on the Curado as well. Mostly it has been around the edge of the sideplate, where it swings open. My opinion is that people are pushing the spring in when trying to close the sideplate and knocking it against the reel; then they complain that the sideplate doesn't fit properly. No reel finish is bulletproof, especially if it's mistreated. 1 Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 I've heard a few reports of paint chipping on the Curado as well. Mostly it has been around the edge of the sideplate, where it swings open. My opinion is that people are pushing the spring in when trying to close the sideplate and knocking it against the reel; then they complain that the sideplate doesn't fit properly. No reel finish is bulletproof, especially if it's mistreated. Yeah that's what I've heard too. The BPS demo reel actually has this issue, but I think it's where people have tried to rotate the side plate the wrong way and scuffed that little edge. Just gotta do it the right way and you shouldn't have this issue. Quote
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