ABW Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Academy had Chronarch 50E's on sale for $149.99, but when I came back on later to buy one they were sold out. So, I decided to get a Curado I!! This will be my first Shimano and I'm pretty darn excited. Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 You'll like it. I've owned the E series and the Bantum series. This one launches baits compared to the other two. Quote
LittleBob Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 The Curado I was my first Shimano baitcaster to, absolutely loved it. I have a few now but I'd still really like to try one of the 50E's also but the stores around me don't stock them and I don't really want to order one until I know how it will palm. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 7, 2015 Super User Posted March 7, 2015 I love my Chronarch 50e's. Phenomenal reels. I'm sure you'll be thrilled with the Curado I. Quote
ABW Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks guys. To those that own a Curado I and a Chronarch 50, what is the size difference between the two? Quote
robster80 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 one day ima get a chronarch 50e. love that size reel. ive got a curado I and its my new favorite reel. u will not b dissapointed. Quote
Mass Bassin' Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Love the curados. Sturdy feeling with great fetures for the price. Better than the chronarch 50e but i like the 200 chronarch better. Quote
plumworm Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 You have now become a member of the "Shimano gang" on BR. Welcome aboard and good fishing. Quote
kschultz76 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 You have now become a member of the "Shimano gang" on BR. Welcome aboard and good fishing. The first rule of "Shimano Gang" is don't talk about "Shimano Gang"! Now who's teaching him the handshake? Seriously I've tried a fair number of reels, several brands, but not all. For the moment I'm sold on Shimano offerings. I started with a Stadic FJ, now I have 2 of those, a Stradic CI4+, 3 Chronarch CI4+, a Curado I, and a 2013 Metanium HG. It's a sickness. 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 7, 2015 Super User Posted March 7, 2015 Check this thread: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/131937-curado-i-initial-impressions/page-2 Jeff 1 Quote
HookdUP Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 I love all my curado's ... Now I'm starting to fall for scorpions thoufh ... Japanese Step sisters are hot to me Quote
Super User tomustang Posted March 7, 2015 Super User Posted March 7, 2015 Only way to really dip your toes into shimano... 1 Quote
Brian6428 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 I gotta admit, I like buying different brands and getting the best gear no matter the brand, but after using my Citica for half a year I might be a shimano guy. Quote
Preytorien Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I've tried several other brands, and they're good no doubt, but there's something about Shimano. They're just right. They're like that across all their products. There are 3 major bicycle component manufacturers for drivetrains, and almost everyone in the industry agrees that while each has their merit, Shimano just flat out works. Maybe not the prettiest, maybe not all the bling, maybe not the lightest, but it flat out works every...single...time. Same with reels, they just simply perform every time. Quote
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