robster80 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 just a heads up sheltons clothing has curado i's for 129.99 1 Quote
NJSalt Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Many outlets selling them at huge discounts. great time to buy, that's for sure Quote
kingmotorboat Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 How well do they handle weightless plastics like speed craws and light baits Quote
MemphisFF Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I throw a 1/4oz shakey head with no problems.. Quote
Lacustrine Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Many outlets selling them at huge discounts. great time to buy, that's for sure To late. Bought mine for 139.99 last month. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 Do you suppose that they are being phased out? Hootie Quote
scbassin Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Makes me wonder. I just found it's a 30 day promotion & I think it runs out Tomorrow 4/30. Quote
NJSalt Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Seems like its a 30 day MAP holiday.Probably a way to get them moving. This deal coincided with a massive marketing push on them, as well as giveaways at the Guntersville event and through Dave Mercer/Mark Zona. The #curadocatch contest was a good idea as well. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted April 29, 2015 Super User Posted April 29, 2015 I am beginning to wonder if they are not selling that well or if the they just made too many. In any case, it is hard to find another reel to compare it to at that price. Quote
WPCfishing Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 AmericanLegacyFishing has them on sale too. That Shimano reel only has 6 ball bearings. It seems every month there are a few dealers offering big discounts on popular reels. I think it's about market share and valued sales outlets. a Good philosophy. Quote
rubba bubba Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks for the post; picked up another 1. Great bang for the buck. Shimano's are never on sale unless they're closing them out. This one has been on sale several times now; no clue why but I'm not complaining. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Shimano reel design is successful without numerous bearings in every model, because they are not necessary. The new Curado has three bearings on the spool shaft (the new X-Ship feature), one on the draft shaft, a pinion bearing and an anti-reverse roller bearing, all that is needed to do the job. Of course you can always change the handles for four bearings if you want a nine ball bearing count. The Curado bearing configuration is the same as the $420 Metanium, which with the handle bearings has nine bearing with an anti-reverse bearing. Of course the Metanium has higher quality bearings. If you have not tried a new Curado you will love the reel. So my recommendation is do not get caught up in a bearing count when deciding on a reel. Quote
WPCfishing Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 Shimano reel design is successful without numerous bearings in every model, because they are not necessary. The new Curado has three bearings on the spool shaft (the new X-Ship feature), one on the draft shaft, a pinion bearing and an anti-reverse roller bearing, all that is needed to do the job. Of course you can always change the handles for four bearings if you want a nine ball bearing count. The Curado bearing configuration is the same as the $420 Metanium, which with the handle bearings has nine bearing with an anti-reverse bearing. Of course the Metanium has higher quality bearings. If you have not tried a new Curado you will love the reel. So my recommendation is do not get caught up in a bearing count when deciding on a reel. Thx for the information. Quote
ReidE Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I purchased one from Sheltons as well and I absolutely love it. Great real at an awesome price Quote
Diggy Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I didnt need one... But i got one lol Story of my life, girlfriend, fishing equipment, tickets, kids....just kidding Quote
ivanbrawer Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Well that's a competitor. Tackle Warehouse has them for 139.99 right now Quote
Nstd Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Gander has the Chronarch for 160. Is worth the extra 30? Quote
John G Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Gander has the Chronarch for 160. Is worth the extra 30?Some people think so. Quote
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