ClonesGoneFishin16 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I talked to a Bass Pro Shops fishing department employee yesterday, and I asked him what was up with the Curado price drop after I saw that both TW and BPS had them for $150. I asked if it was temporary and why the Citica, which now the Citica and Curado are both sitting at $150, hadn't dropped in price. He said that he wasn't sure why the Curado price drop occurred and didn't know when it would change back. He said that they had been selling price point comparative Lew's reels at least 5 fold of what their in-stock Citica and Curado product had been moving. He said that Lew's has been basically out selling all other reel manufacturers and he thought that it was possibly Shimano's effort to be more competitive with Lew's. Anyone else hear something similar to this? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Lews are fine reels but I find the assertion that they have Shimano on the run kinda funny. You'll make yourself nuts trying to psycho analyze why corporations do what they do. Just jump on the best deal on the reel with the features you like. 5 Quote
reason162 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Probably because there's a new iteration Curado coming out. Shimano competes with Daiwa and vice versa...I don't think they're too concerned about Lews. 6 Quote
bigturtle Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Lews out selling Shimano and Daiwa? Good joke 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 The guy behind the counter probably tells everyone that because he is probably a fan of Lews reels. 9 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 44 minutes ago, ClonesGoneFishin16 said: I talked to a Bass Pro Shops fishing department employee yesterday, and I asked him what was up with the Curado price drop after I saw that both TW and BPS had them for $150. I asked if it was temporary and why the Citica, which now the Citica and Curado are both sitting at $150, hadn't dropped in price. He said that he wasn't sure why the Curado price drop occurred and didn't know when it would change back. He said that they had been selling price point comparative Lew's reels at least 5 fold of what their in-stock Citica and Curado product had been moving. He said that Lew's has been basically out selling all other reel manufacturers and he thought that it was possibly Shimano's effort to be more competitive with Lew's. Anyone else hear something similar to this? Hey ClonesGoneFishin16, welcome to the Forums! I just got a Cabela's Fishing catalog in the mail and noticed the same thing. I had to scratch my head at that one and as I turned a few pages the number of Lew's reels made me murmur "They REALLY like those Lew's reels". There were three pages of 11 various Lew's reel models. IMO, whatever the reason, we fishermen should benefit. Especially if you're a Shimano Curado fan. JB Quote
CTBassin860 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, bigturtle said: Lews out selling Shimano and Daiwa? Good joke Yea there are a lot of guys on the Lews wagon and im sure for a good reason.However I can't see Shimano or Daiwa scrambling to compete with Lews prices. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 Speculation is there is a new Curado incoming. 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, lmbfisherman said: Speculation is there is a new Curado incoming. Isn't the 70 less than a year old??? Maybe something in between the 70 and the 200I? Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 Definitely coming out with a new model and more likely driven by the release of more palm friendly versions of the Tatula tapping into the Curado market. They'll release it with just enough of the higher end technology of the new Chronarchs to sway buyers back to them and then we'll see something new from Daiwa in 2 years... Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 If anything it is probably to compete with the Daiwa reels in the $100 to $175 range 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Im still going to but another Tatula CT. Just now, fishnkamp said: If anything it is probably to compete with the Daiwa reels in the $100 to $175 range That i believe Quote
d-camarena Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Im hoping for a curado 200 or 250 super duty. Something in between the regular curado and the tranx. With a deep spool. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, MassBassin508 said: Isn't the 70 less than a year old??? Maybe something in between the 70 and the 200I? Yeah not sure, i think it's a replacement of the Curado I with potentially a MGL spool and updated brakes to match the 70. Just because they just added the 70 I don't think it is necessarily mean the 70 is out that soon, the 70 has been a hit. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 Daiwa has dropped the Exceler which was built on a different body than any Tatula. It then brought out a Fuego CT built on the Tatula CT body, it offers a $100 Daiwa without the T wing. It has the same number bearings as the Exceler. Next it offers multiple CT models, a Fuego 100 built with 12 ball bearings, and all of the Tatula 100 sized models. All of those cost under $200 including the new Tatula CT SV model. I am certain that played in to Shimano's pricing. 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, lmbfisherman said: Yeah not sure, i think it's a replacement of the Curado I with potentially a MGL spool and updated brakes to match the 70. Just because they just added the 70 I don't think it is necessarily mean the 70 is out that soon, the 70 has been a hit. I didnt mean phasing out the 70.I meant that the current "new" curado isnt even a year old. 10 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: Daiwa has dropped the Exceler which was built on a different body than any Tatula. It then brought out a Fuego CT built on the Tatula CT body, it offers a $100 Daiwa without the T wing. It has the same number bearings as the Exceler. Next it offers multiple CT models, a Fuego 100 built with 12 ball bearings, and all of the Tatula 100 sized models. All of those cost under $200 including the new Tatula CT SV model. I am certain that played in to Shimano's pricing. Could be that they know Daiwa hit a 500ft homerun with the Tatula CT.For under 150 bucks. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 19 minutes ago, MassBassin508 said: I didnt mean phasing out the 70.I meant that the current "new" curado isnt even a year old. Could be that they know Daiwa hit a 500ft homerun with the Tatula CT.For under 150 bucks. Hrm pretty sure the Curado I was released late 2014? Quote
Hulkster Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I am curious to know whats going to happen to the power ratio version. I bought the 5:5:1 ratio for big lipped cranks and big bladed baits and love it. if they update the line will there be a power ratio still available? as the Tranx is quite big. Quote
sgibby88 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Regardless of the situation if your a brand loyal person you`ll stick with what you like. Me personally I`ve always been a shimano fan but to each their own Quote
Airman4754 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I fish Lew's for ergonomic reasons over Shimano and Daiwa. I really doubt they are out selling those two 5:1. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted February 26, 2017 Super User Posted February 26, 2017 Well it would be easy to sell more Lews than almost anything ( with the exception of BPS ) since most of the Bass Pros only stocked BPS, Lews and Browning for the most part. I was in 2 Bass Pro Shops in Tn, one in VA and both the MD and PA stores last year. Their intentions are clear they were pushing mostly BPS gear. During my last trip to the shop in MD there were no Daiwas at all. Quote
JDNKC Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Wow, that is a great reel for the money. Anyone in the market for a reel should consider the curado 200i. I have 4 of them and am very pleased. 4 Quote
jbrew73 Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 6 hours ago, fishnkamp said: The guy behind the counter probably tells everyone that because he is probably a fan of Lews reels. this! and i'm a lews fan myself...... asking for an opinion at bps is about like asking someone at walmart which shampoo is best. no offense to anyone here that works at bps but generally speaking the people there are not much help. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted February 27, 2017 Super User Posted February 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, jbrew73 said: this! and i'm a lews fan myself...... asking for an opinion at bps is about like asking someone at walmart which shampoo is best. no offense to anyone here that works at bps but generally speaking the people there are not much help. Now that is funny! Unfortunately all too often true. 1 Quote
38 Super Fan Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 2 hours ago, JDNKC said: Wow, that is a great reel for the money. Anyone in the market for a reel should consider the curado 200i. I have 4 of them and am very pleased. I'm thinking about picking one up. Lots of Shimano love here on the forum, maybe I'll give one a try. Quote
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