nameiztaken Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 So I have found a few posts about Citica I's and Curado I's being identical except for bearing differences, is this true? Has anyone (who owns both) noticed any difference between how they have held up so far? Any problems that are citica specific? Quote
ksfishinguy Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 In freshwater they have fished identically for me. I'm not 100% on this but if you fish in saltwater I think the anti corrosion bearings of the Curado are the way to go. Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 8, 2017 Author Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, ksfishinguy said: In freshwater they have fished identically for me. I'm not 100% on this but if you fish in saltwater I think the anti corrosion bearings of the Curado are the way to go. I never use my bass reels in salt, its almost like a sin to me haha, Good to hear! Quote
NYBasser Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Stick with the Curado. You can find them for pretty much the same price Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 8, 2017 Author Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, NYBasser said: Stick with the Curado. You can find them for pretty much the same price I'd be buying new in store with no discounts 1 Quote
NYBasser Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, nameiztaken said: I'd be buying new in store with no discounts Shimano dropped the price of the Curado I to $150. The Citica is still at $150, hence why I said they are the same price. 1 Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, NYBasser said: Shimano dropped the price of the Curado I to $150. The Citica is still at $150, hence why I said they are the same price. Oh! didnt know that! Time to get them to match the price then Are you talking about the TackleWarehouse sale on it? I'm not buying it now, or from TW... Quote
Hulkster Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 from what I understand there are 3 differences: the Curado 200i has: 1. double anodized spool 2. shielded bearings 3. drag star is metal 4. also available in 5.5:1 for crankbaits and big blade baits (this is the one I have, the PG version), citica is not. 1 Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 Figure I'd throw this in, seems like the Citica has a ceramic line guide and the curado has a brass line guide, can anyone confirm? Quote
NYBasser Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 Not just TW. Cabelas, Bass Pro, all major retailers dropped the price to $150 1 Quote
Rbm18 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 I have had both and see no real difference in performance. I'd go with whichever one you can get a deal on. Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 9, 2017 Super User Posted March 9, 2017 The #1 reel for Speckled Trout & Redfish from Brownsville, Texas to Panama City, Florida is Shimano Citica. Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 Does anyone know what material the star drag on the Citica is made of? probably doesnt matter much but I intend on having the reel for a while. Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Rbm18 said: It looks the same as the curado to me. hmm, if its metal, then the differences are basically none... I thought they would have went the plastic route like they did on the E series citica Quote
Rbm18 Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 Looks like metal to me. I believe the only difference is the bearings. 1 Quote
offsidewing Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 For the same price go with the curado. With patience you can also find new Curados in the mid $130s and citicas for $110 on popular auction sites. Patience is the key. 1 Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 9, 2017 Super User Posted March 9, 2017 With both reels at 150 it's a no brainer, get the Curado. 1 Quote
Poolshark Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 For the price. Get a Curado. No brainer. I own both the citica I and Curado I and I do not suspect any difference in durability or performance if used in fresh water. I use them both side by side every time I'm out and they are the same reel as far as bass fishing is concerned. However, I do a bit of inshore fishing down here and wouldn't even think of using my citica. It's either a Curado or calcutta for the salt. 1 Quote
BassThumb Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 5 hours ago, nameiztaken said: So I have found a few posts about Citica I's and Curado I's being identical except for bearing differences, is this true? Has anyone (who owns both) noticed any difference between how they have held up so far? Any problems that are citica specific? I asked this same question to the Shimano rep last fall at the Bassmaster Elite Series AOY Championship weigh-in at Mille Lacs. He said there was next-to-no significant difference between the reels other than the spool bearings. I have Citica and Curado I-series reels with the same aftermarket spool bearings and and I cannot tell them apart, performance-wise. 1 Quote
Bass fishing is best Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 I'd go with the Curado for the same price as well, for the sole reason it's better in every way. Shimano reps have called the Citica the Curado's little brother. FYI BPS has extended the reel trade in program. You buy online and ship to the store, when you pick it up you get a voucher for $25 dollars if you buy the Curado at $149. Can't use it on the reel but there are some decent deals on lures right now. Otherwise I'd keep an eye out on the auction sites. Quote
johnD. Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 I picked up a citica i the other day for $128 out the door. installed 5 after market bearings , fishes just like my curados. Quote
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