thebillsman Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 10 minutes ago, Preytorien said: I made the move from a 201HG like you did to the 71XHG, and it's been one of the best moves I've made. I'm a fan of the smaller size, but what sealed the deal was how much further I could throw weightless and other lightweight baits with the 71XHG - it's not even close. So to answer your question - yes, I think it's worth it I'm in the same boat as you. Love this reel, and I was never a Shimano guy up until trying it. Quote
sgibby88 Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 18 hours ago, DanQS13 said: I've used the 201 and 71, neither are better or even as good as the Chronarch Ci4... but thats why it costs another $70. At the moment, besides my DC reels and my 2016 Stradic Ci4s, the Chronarchs are the only Non-DC Shimano reel I will use. Can be found on ebay for $220-230 now, but I would still pay $270 for them if I had to. If I had to buy a sub-$200 reel, I would skip over the Curados and get a Daiwa Tatula Type R or the new CT Type R, in my experience they are better than the new curados (that is just my opinion) and they can be picked up for $140 on ebay. Ill probably pick up both to try out as I do want both reels lol. I have always had shimano`s growing up and have always like them. They have always done good to me. As I'm new to baitcasters ive picked up a lews for my first and a shimano on my 2nd time around. Ill most likely stick with shimano to complete my arsenal but will expand out to try a higher end lews and an abu Garcia and diawa reels. My go to for now will always be shimano though. But that can change 6 hours ago, fishballer06 said: We're all friends here. You should share with us where you got such a deal... PM me if you prefer. Agree with fishballer. Please do tell even if its in a pm Quote
Kevinator1 Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 7 hours ago, Preytorien said: I made the move from a 201HG like you did to the 71XHG, and it's been one of the best moves I've made. I'm a fan of the smaller size, but what sealed the deal was how much further I could throw weightless and other lightweight baits with the 71XHG - it's not even close. So to answer your question - yes, I think it's worth it Hey Preytorien, I believe i fish the same lakes you fish in Indiana.....i also have the curado 70 series (2- 70XG's ) and i love them. I pitch a lot at Geist reservoir and love the fact that i can spool up only 60 yards of fluorocarbon to fill the shallow spool on them. That way i can buy a 200 yard spool of line and get 3 spools worth for $18.00....and they cast like a dream....like the small profile also. Quote
Preytorien Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, Kevinator1 said: Hey Preytorien, I believe i fish the same lakes you fish in Indiana.....i also have the curado 70 series (2- 70XG's ) and i love them. I pitch a lot at Geist reservoir and love the fact that i can spool up only 60 yards of fluorocarbon to fill the shallow spool on them. That way i can buy a 200 yard spool of line and get 3 spools worth for $18.00....and they cast like a dream....like the small profile also. If you fish Geist then yep we frequent the same waters. I don't get out there as much as I'd like. I don't own a powerboat so my fishing is usually from shore, kayak, or wading the White up by Perkinsville. But in agreeable with you, the 71 has been a game changer for me this year 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 17, 2016 Super User Posted October 17, 2016 Had my 70 out today had to go with the lower ratio cause well they didnt have higher in stock but I have CI4 for higher speed. This thing ROCKS, for the price I paid, GREAT value. TWO BIG Very windy out today 20mph or so with gusts of 30 and getting it set-up wasnt an issue at all. With setting of one brake internal and 4-6 on the dial I fished around the whole lake tailwind crosswind headwind it handled the windy conditions quite well. Used 30# Gamma braid and throwing FAT IKA. 2 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 On 08/27/2016 at 6:33 AM, Bluebasser86 said: I have a 70XG that I bought to go along with several 200I series. If I had the option, I'd switch them all out to the 70 series. Do you throw all 4 internals on or do you leave a couple out? On 10/17/2016 at 6:59 PM, QUAKEnSHAKE said: Had my 70 out today had to go with the lower ratio cause well they didnt have higher in stock but I have CI4 for higher speed. This thing ROCKS, for the price I paid, GREAT value. TWO BIG Very windy out today 20mph or so with gusts of 30 and getting it set-up wasnt an issue at all. With setting of one brake internal and 4-6 on the dial I fished around the whole lake tailwind crosswind headwind it handled the windy conditions quite well. Used 30# Gamma braid and throwing FAT IKA. What's the lightest bait you've thrown on it so far? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 4, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 4, 2017 44 minutes ago, MassBassin508 said: Do you throw all 4 internals on or do you leave a couple out? What's the lightest bait you've thrown on it so far? I have 2 in, 2 out. I don't throw anything really light, it's my finesse jig rod. 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 2 hours ago, MassBassin508 said: Do you throw all 4 internals on or do you leave a couple out? What's the lightest bait you've thrown on it so far? 1/20 jighead w/trd 2.75" ned rig 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 All this talk about Curado 70 is making me want to get another one, even though I don't "need" it. 1 Quote
bigfruits Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 I love the reel so much that I bought 3 Scorpions. 1 of each speed (6.3:1,HG,XG). My new workhorse reel. I sold off my old Curados after fishing this reel. They sit along side 2 Metaniums and an Aldebaran and can hold their own against these! 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 9 hours ago, lmbfisherman said: All this talk about Curado 70 is making me want to get another one, even though I don't "need" it. Or... You could hold off 3-4 more months and wait for the Chronarch MGL to come out! Quote
bigfruits Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 the Chronarch mgl will be a 150 size and Ci4 material from what I understand. Quote
Super User JustJames Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 7 hours ago, bigfruits said: I love the reel so much that I bought 3 Scorpions. 1 of each speed (6.3:1,HG,XG). My new workhorse reel. I sold off my old Curados after fishing this reel. They sit along side 2 Metaniums and an Aldebaran and can hold their own against these! d**n 3 of scorpion, I envy you. I only want one to match my curado 70HG, I like the color black/red on scorpion more than curado but cant justified spending 200 bucks on that reel(actually not me but the wife). The scorpion and curado are actually the same reel made in malasia(correct me if Im wrong), but from what I heard scorpion trend to cast and reel in smoother than curado. I end up ordered tatula ct type r for dock skipping and to keep in my car as spare reel. 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 16 hours ago, lmbfisherman said: All this talk about Curado 70 is making me want to get another one, even though I don't "need" it. "Need" is a very subjective word.Like I need food a water,but I NEED the Curado 70 Quote
bigfruits Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, JustJames said: d**n 3 of scorpion, I envy you. I only want one to match my curado 70HG, I like the color black/red on scorpion more than curado but cant justified spending 200 bucks on that reel(actually not me but the wife). The scorpion and curado are actually the same reel made in malasia(correct me if Im wrong), but from what I heard scorpion trend to cast and reel in smoother than curado. would it help if you could get one for $172 shipped? https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=316288 i ordered my last one, the XG, on a Sunday and received it the next Friday from Digitaka. i have read posts by 2 or 3 people saying they are a little smoother but I havent tried the Curado to tell you for sure. hopefully Bluebasser86 will chime in. he has both. these reels palm better in my hands than the smaller Aldebaran 50. the line capacity is enough for 90% of my fishing. for $175 i think theyre great. when they go on sale it will be a no brainer. you can get a smoother reel that casts farther. you are probably going to pay more and at least to me, will not be as comfortable. after all this is said, these will not replace my Mets or the Aldebaran on my small jig rod. not sure if i should have bought the 6.3:1 but im interested to compare it to the HG when fishing med depth crankbaits and spinnerbaits with heavy resistance. Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted August 21, 2017 Super User Posted August 21, 2017 I have the 200I, and love it. But been thinking about the 70 for more finese baits. For Ned Rig, would this be a good choice? As good as a spinning setup? Can I do heavy flipping/pitching with 3/8-1/2oz jigs with this? Or is the 200 still a better option for that? Quote
The Bassman Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 Curado 70 would be perfect for flipping and punching. Braid would be preferred because of line capacity. A lot of guys ned with b/c but I feel that spinning optimizes the technique. 2 Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said: For Ned Rig, would this be a good choice? As good as a spinning setup? I would recommend sticking with the spinning rods for fishing ned rigs, unless you feel comfortable throwing 1/16 ounce heads tied to 8 pound braid on baitcasters. Spinning rods are better suited for that technique, and much cheaper to. 2 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted August 21, 2017 Super User Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks guys. I'm nervous getting a 70 because I'm afraid I'll like the smaller size so much that I'll end up hating all my other reels. So which lures/applications would you NOT recommend the 70 for? 1 Quote
Falkus Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said: Thanks guys. I'm nervous getting a 70 because I'm afraid I'll like the smaller size so much that I'll end up hatting all my other reels. So which lures/applications would you NOT recommend the 70 for? That happened to me ---- Showed to my wife those reels to compare the Curado 70/200I at Bass Pro shop three months ago. I looked at my wife and told her honestly which she would pick. She said that she would pick the 70 due to being smaller frame and feels better. She looked at me, said that I should sell my baitcaster stuff on Ebay and replace with those. (God, I love her for saying that.) I have obtained 5 baitcaster that has small profile, Feels great with the rod. I still two three pro qualifier which they are my emergency back up reels. 2 Shimano Core MG7, 2 Curado 70 XG 1 Scorpion 70HG. 2 Quote
bigfruits Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 nice, now you just need an aldebaran 50 1 Quote
Falkus Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, bigfruits said: nice, now you just need an aldebaran 50 How did you know ? That's my next one Quote
Mjmj Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 22 hours ago, NorthernBasser said: I have the 200I, and love it. But been thinking about the 70 for more finese baits. For Ned Rig, would this be a good choice? As good as a spinning setup? Can I do heavy flipping/pitching with 3/8-1/2oz jigs with this? Or is the 200 still a better option for that? I've been punching/pitching weeds all summer. These reals seem like they were made for that!!! Been reeling in 2 lbs fish with 5 lbs of weeds and have not had any problems. I use 50 lbs smackdown braid. Love these reals 1 Quote
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