Shimano Curado vs Lews Tournament MB

[connorwallin]

I'm in the market for a new reel and have only used Lews before but I have heard so many things about the curado. Honestly, both have me hard to beat. Does anyone have experience with both? Any noticeable pros or cons of either of them? Also, I hear the older curados are better than the new ones? (excuse my lack of knowledge with shimano reels) Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

[Bluebasser86]

Ford vs Chevy.

 

Best thing is to get somewhere you can handle both and figure out which feels best to you. Both make great reels, but it doesn't matter how great a reel is if it doesn't feel good in your hands. 

[Master Bait'r]

Two great reels.  No wrong answer really, and to each their own.  

 

If it was my money I'd do the Shimano shimmy tho.  

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

On paper the Shimano is the better design due mainly  to bearing supported pinion. On the water performance is pretty comparable. Longevity wise Shimano probably has an edge especially if maintenance is marginal. Neither is junk by any means. 

[MDbassin]

They both perform almost identical and are great reels. I tend to pick up my curado more tho because it feels better in my hand but that's personal preference there you might like the way the lews fits in your hand better.

[connorwallin]

1 hour ago, MDbassin said:

They both perform almost identical and are great reels. I tend to pick up my curado more tho because it feels better in my hand but that's personal preference there you might like the way the lews fits in your hand better.

 

This is the one your talking about correct? I get confused over people talking about the older ones and different number ones. 

 

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Curado-I-Series-Baitcast-Reel/product/13112808013242/?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions

[connorwallin]

Update: ended up going with the curado 

[lmbfisherman]

Congrats on the new reel.

[BrianSnat]

I have both and both are excellent reels.   I give the edge to the Curado though.  The only downside is that it is more expensive than he MB, so if money is an issue I would go with the Lews.

[connorwallin]

4 hours ago, lmbfisherman said:

Congrats on the new reel.

Thank you, can't wait! 

[david in va]

6 hours ago, connorwallin said:

 

This is the one your talking about correct? I get confused over people talking about the older ones and different number ones. 

 

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Curado-I-Series-Baitcast-Reel/product/13112808013242/?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions

 

 Try here if you have not ordered

http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-curado-i-low-profile-reels.html

They give great service and you will like the reel , lock down 2 brakes , Adjust the spool, 40 lb braid and it is fool proof

I may just get another

[RoLo]

 

During the 1970s and 80s I was heavy into saltwater fishing

and was using both Daiwa and Shimano reels (plus Penn & Newell).

I started out totally unbiased, but now it's many years and many reels later,

and now I'm biased in favor of Shimano  (after the fact, not before the fact).

 

 

Roger

[Dramer77]

im in love with my new curado 70, i think its much nicer than my curade i 200

 

[david in va]

1 hour ago, Dramer77 said:

im in love with my new curado 70, i think its much nicer than my curade i 200

 

 I have both, the 70 and the I 200 what do you like better

[iceintheveins]

Another vote for the Curado, but I hear good things about the Lew's MB. As the others have said, if you are a little shorter on money, go with the Lew's.

[RMax]

1. Should I wait for the probable new Curado's?

2. What is better, the 200 or the 70? For bottom contact lures. (I know the 70 is primarily a jerkbait reel)

[lmbfisherman]

31 minutes ago, RMax said:

1. Should I wait for the probable new Curado's?

2. What is better, the 200 or the 70? For bottom contact lures. (I know the 70 is primarily a jerkbait reel)

1. I'd wait to see yes.

2. I have a 70xg, I use it for bottom contact.  Awesome reel.

[Bluebasser86]

39 minutes ago, RMax said:

1. Should I wait for the probable new Curado's?

2. What is better, the 200 or the 70? For bottom contact lures. (I know the 70 is primarily a jerkbait reel)

What about the 70 makes it a jerkbait reel? I have a 70XG I've never used for jerkbaits. It does fish a finesse jig and T rig great though.

 

I agree with @Dramer77, I had some 200 I's, but I like the 70 much better. I've sold all my 200's but kept the 70. 

[Dramer77]

On 5/14/2017 at 11:06 PM, RMax said:

1. Should I wait for the probable new Curado's?

2. What is better, the 200 or the 70? For bottom contact lures. (I know the 70 is primarily a jerkbait reel)

I love my 70XG for bottom contact.. the 8.2:1 is a great ratio for that.. i dont think youll see another curado for a while.. tyhe 70 hasnt been out to long.. 

On 5/14/2017 at 11:47 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

What about the 70 makes it a jerkbait reel? I have a 70XG I've never used for jerkbaits. It does fish a finesse jig and T rig great though.

 

I agree with @Dramer77, I had some 200 I's, but I like the 70 much better. I've sold all my 200's but kept the 70. 

hell i sold 2 of my chronarch CI4+'s for 70's and dont regret it.. the braking system works much better and they are smoother

[Yudo1]

On 05/13/2017 at 2:45 PM, connorwallin said:

Update: ended up going with the curado 

Good choice.

[new2BC4bass]

On 5/13/2017 at 2:45 PM, connorwallin said:

Update: ended up going with the curado 

 

Have you had a chance to use it yet?  If so, what is your opinion of it?  My newest Curados are the E series.  I do have a new MB.  It is a nice looking reel and so far a good performing reel.

[connorwallin]

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

 

Have you had a chance to use it yet?  If so, what is your opinion of it?  My newest Curados are the E series.  I do have a new MB.  It is a nice looking reel and so far a good performing reel.

I absolutely love it, used it last weekend for the first time. Very smooth, my casting and accuracy seem to be much better (even though that might just be in my head) but it's a fantastic reel. Coming from a $70 Lews reel. It fits perfect in my hand and the build quality feels very good. Overall, I'm very happy with purchase. 

[new2BC4bass]

21 hours ago, connorwallin said:

I absolutely love it, used it last weekend for the first time. Very smooth, my casting and accuracy seem to be much better (even though that might just be in my head) but it's a fantastic reel. Coming from a $70 Lews reel. It fits perfect in my hand and the build quality feels very good. Overall, I'm very happy with purchase. 

[Oregon Native]

I have used Shimano baitcasters for years....mostly the older white colored Chronarch's and the original green Curado's.  OH....I do have a couple Chronarch mags   that are amazing too.  Most would be considered antiques but with Reel X out west and I try to keep some cleaning and oil and lube on them.  They still all work and are dependable.  

Enjoy