bass raider Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 hey guys I recently traded my lews speed spool for a shimano curado but I don't know what model it is.i don't even know what gear ratio it is. the only numbers & words on it are CU-200& the piece of the frame above the line guide says curado bantam.its green&it has a bearing on the spool so I guess it doesn't have super free(?).anybody know what gear ratio&model it would be? thanks. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 That's one of the reels affectionately referred to as old greenies. I Think they were a 6.x:1. They are tanks and cast well when cleaned and set up. Quote
Penguino Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 hey guys I recently traded my lews speed spool for a shimano curado but I don't know what model it is.i don't even know what gear ratio it is. the only numbers & words on it are CU-200& the piece of the frame above the line guide says curado bantam.its green&it has a bearing on the spool so I guess it doesn't have super free(?).anybody know what gear ratio&model it would be? thanks. If it says Bantam, then it is definitely not recent. Can you post a picture of it? Quote
JLBrown Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 It's a 6.3:1 gear ratio. These things last forever! 1 Quote
Super User Solution lmbfisherman Posted February 3, 2015 Super User Solution Posted February 3, 2015 Yes I agree you have the Curado 200B it is 6.3.1. I own one still and still real smooth. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 3, 2015 Super User Posted February 3, 2015 Just so you know the lowest price I've seen around these parts is 60 if you're lucky, but regularly it is around the 80 dollar mark. Quote
plumworm Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I have 8, 201b "greenies" that are anywhere from 10-16 years old. They cost $120 in 1997 and $120 in 2005. I have worn them out over the years and they still work like they did when I bought them. I wouldn't sell them for what I paid for them. Keep it and fish it. However, they did make 5.21 curados back then, two of mine are that gear ratio. I use them for cranks and spinnerbaits. Quote
bass raider Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Just so you know the lowest price I've seen around these parts is 60 if you're lucky, but regularly it is around the 80 dollar mark. thanks guys! I've been wondering what model it was&to be an "old" reel it is still VERY smooth&casts further than some of my new reels! I got one heck of a deal on it then if they're going for $80.i traded a WELL used speed spool for it& I originally paid $50 for the speed spool. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 thanks guys! I've been wondering what model it was&to be an "old" reel it is still VERY smooth&casts further than some of my new reels! I got one heck of a deal on it then if they're going for $80.i traded a WELL used speed spool for it& I originally paid $50 for the speed spool. I just sold mine for 80 to a buddy's friend today. Sad to see it go, but I want to get a JDM reel now. Quote
kikstand454 Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 That's my favorite reel you have there. I use them exclusively for saltwater. They're beasts! Nice score. Quote
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