Curado I vs Chronarch E which is the better reel?

[RedHeadAngler]

For those of you who have experience with both which is the better reel? I've heard the Chronarch e is the same as the curado e.

[The Next KVD]

Yup the Chronarch E is the same as the Curado E just a different paint job and a plastic star drag instead of alumininum.  I own both and its a toss up.  The Curado I palms a bit better in my mind but the Chronarch E is easier to dial in and casts a bit better. 

 

P.S.  I got a few E series reels for sale in the flea market.

[kickerfish1]

Well you have the Chronarch 50e and the 200e. Then you have the Curado 200i and 70i? What reels are you comparing. IMO the Curado 70i is a very nice reel and much better than the 200i and the breaking profile is also improvement. Are you wanting something for more of a jig and plastic reel, something for lighter baits, or something with more line capacity and for tossing baits over a 1/2 oz?

[Poolshark]

They are both great! I own curados from almost every generation and I like the I series design the best overall. The 200 for heavier/higher resistance lures and light saltwater, and the 70 series for just about everything else. The e series chronarchs and curados were great reels but if I had to choose, I'd move forward with the I series every time. 

 

[DaveT63]

I love the E series 50 size Chronarch and Curado.  I sold a Curado 201I because I didn't care for it.  I also have a Scorpion 71 that I like better the more I use.  But for now, I prefer the E series. 

[Mike L]

Imho the E is better for more up close heavy duty work whereas the I is more comfortable to use for casting. If I had to choose between the 2 I'd take the E, no question.

 

 

 

 

 

Mike 

[curtis9]

I'm a big fan of the 50 sized E series reels.  I've also owned 200E, 200I and 70I.  Nearly everything I currently use is a 50E.  

[RichF]

Although the Chronarch E appears to be the same exact reel as the Curado E (minus the paint job), it really does feel more refined than the Curado.  I really don't see a difference in their casting distance but the Chronarch is smoother and has no backplay in the handle unlike the Curado.  Both are awesome reels, regardless. 

 

The Curado I is also a great reel.  Like some others are saying, I think it does palm a little better than the E series but definitely doesn't cast better.  You can't go wrong with either but considering the E series reels aren't easy to come by (and you will have to pay near retail for them if you do) you may be better off  going with the I.  

 

[robster80]

I go back and forth over which i like more. I dont particularly care for the white and black paint job i prefer the green on the curado.    No complaints with the I series great reel. Go with whatever one handles better for u if u can check out both

[Turkey sandwich]

WI I've fished both and own several Chronarchs.  They're both super reliable, user friendly reels and bye all accounts very, very similar.  There is no bad choice between the two.