npl_texas Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I really want to get a Curado 70xg but I have an opportunity to get a 13 Fishing for a good price ($150). I just wanted to gauge y'alls opinion and take a shot in the dark that maybe someone has both. I really don't know much about 13 other than what I've read and seen on the internet, but they seem to be relatively highly regarded. Shimano's reputation is what it is. I want the Curado primarily for pitching' and I'd prob use the 13 for the same. My wife will not be happy if I get both. Any insight is much appreciated. I'm new to this forum but I've really learned a lot and appreciate your time. Quote
Nor-Cal Basser Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I have two 13 Fishing reels and two Curado 70s. I prefer the Curado 70 by far. It has a far more refined braking system, it's smoother, and quieter. The 13 Fishing is a decent reel, but the Curado 70 just feels nicer to me. 1 Quote
npl_texas Posted January 7, 2017 Author Posted January 7, 2017 That's what I thought and that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I have three 70XG's and use them for all my plastics fishing. Really love these reels. It took me a bit to come up with the right settings with a base of two brakes on, but once I hit it all was more than well. I have all three spooled with InvizX 15lb flouro (.013" dia) on 7' MH Carbonlites. 1 Quote
RyneB Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 The Curado feels more solid than other reels. 4 Quote
bigfruits Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 I bought 3 of these reels because I was so impressed with my first one. Most comfortable reel I've ever fished and way smoother and has tighter tolerances than my older Chronarch 51mg, Curado 51e and 201E7. The other 3 reels I am using are almost twice the price and the Curado can hang with them! (Theyre actually Scorpions but basically the same reel.) To be fair, I have never fished the 13 reel. currently $174 shipped for all 3 gear ratios (Scorpion has a 6.3:1 option): https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=316283 i get packages sooner from Digitaka than TW every time. Hope you get the same feeling I do from these reels! Quote
Stuckinthetrees Posted January 11, 2017 Posted January 11, 2017 Curados are awsome reels, i am a shimano man though Quote
npl_texas Posted January 11, 2017 Author Posted January 11, 2017 I went with the Curado 70xg. Picked it up on ebay for $170. Thanks for all the feedback. 1 Quote
Nor-Cal Basser Posted January 11, 2017 Posted January 11, 2017 2 hours ago, npl_texas said: I went with the Curado 70xg. Picked it up on ebay for $170. Thanks for all the feedback. Awesome! They're solid reels and I think you'll really like it. 1 Quote
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