Shimano Curado: K vs 70

[Quarry Man]

Any body have a chance to fish either one yet? My friend has a sponsorship card for 45% off. I was thinking of trying one out, not sure which one is better.

[deep]

[Quarry Man]

26 minutes ago, deep said:

What do you mean?

[npl_texas]

Yes.  K is obv larger.  It takes the body (minus 10%) of the I series and gives it the smoothness of the 70 (and Chronarch with Micro Module gearing).

 

I have decided after fishing the K's that I will not be purchasing any more Chronarch MGL's.  I also see no reason, other than size, to purchase a 70 over a K.

 

[deep]

10 threads about different reels from different manufacturers...

[CroakHunter]

Please just buy something! Tired of seeing 1057 threads from you asking about reels. 

[CTBassin860]

I had the K in my hand today. It's small and very comfortable. I'm buying it next week. I had the 70 for about a week and never got to fish it,but pitched into cups and stuff in the house. Both are very nice reels. Watching videos the K casts farther than the 200i. I'm stoked to pick up the K.

[OnthePotomac]

I do not have a K yet, but I do have two 70 XGs and based on what I have read about the K, it appears that the two reels are different but similar, if that makes any sense.  I would guess that at the same price point, go for either one, unless having the latest model is more important to you, then go for the K.

[3crows]

I own a 70XG. I have several Curado Is of various flavor. I have seen and handled the K, lol. To me, the 70 is a little (70 size) reel with big reel gearing and power. The new 200 K is a 200 size reel with 150 size feel. We may be splitting hairs but I do not see them occupying the same niche. I am not an expert on reels or anything else fishing.

[NorcalBassin]

21 hours ago, npl_texas said:

I have decided after fishing the K's that I will not be purchasing any more Chronarch MGL's.  I also see no reason, other than size, to purchase a 70 over a K.

 

Since I picked up a couple MGL's over the past 2-3 months I will now be sure to go out of my way to not get within 10 feet of a K...

[Can't Catch Bass]

Sorry to ressurect and old thread, but does the k series use the same knob as the 70 series?

[The Bassman]

No.  It's bigger.  I never cared for the smaller knobs.  I even switched out the knobs on my Ald.  for PG II grips. Looks a little big but feels great.