Curado K

[HookingDreams]

Is the Curado K worth the hype? Is it actually that good? i am now thinking of getting one over a Daiwa.

[optimator]

I sold a Tatula to buy one. Best gear decision I've made in awhile.

[Tywithay]

It's a personal preference thing, really. I prefer the magZ braking over SVS Infinity, so I like my Daiwa's better. Others prefer the Shimano. Can't really go wrong either way. There's an ebay code right now that you can get a good deal on either one.

[HookingDreams]

7 minutes ago, Tywithay said:

It's a personal preference thing, really. I prefer the magZ braking over SVS Infinity, so I like my Daiwa's better. Others prefer the Shimano. Can't really go wrong either way. There's an ebay code right now that you can get a good deal on either one.

Code?

[Zibass]

Only for certain dealers. 

Code : prep4summer

[Boomstick]

Definitely not a bad reel. I like the Tatula SV a lot and it's certainly a better value seeing that I can get them from $135 - 155 on ebay, or if budget is a concern, the Tatula CT but better yet a Pflueger Supreme XT which I got mine for around $110 and it's roughly on par with the Curado K and just as smooth. Either way you go, you're getting a good reel.

[burrows]

For question one, yes

for question two,yes

[NorthernBasser]

I have Curados and Tats. Can't go wrong either way IMO.

 

If you go Curado, Academysports.com has 20% off. So you can get one for $145.

 

Here's the promo code. CC201820PCT

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I was tetering between the tatsv and k. Chose the tatsv cause I have 2curado 70's and the chronarch mgl. I regret that decision haven't been all that impressed with the tatsv. I have sv105 that is ok and a t3 that I like also the original tat but the tatsv does nothing for me.  

[CroakHunter]

I'd take a fuego ct, tatula ct, or tatula sv over a curado all day. Not to say the curado isn't a great reel just prefer daiwa

[LonnieP]

5 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

If you fish from the bank the Tat SV has nothing to offer IMO.

Why do you say that? 

[TylerT123]

I can cast a 1/2 or 5/8 oz weight without any brakes on my Curado K, no complaints here.

[JustJames]

Okay I went out to test my 200K for the first time this morning. I like it, it cast very good and very controllable, also very smooth even when fighting with fish.

Now the bad part, as I've seen in you tube about water can get into maingear side plate. I can confirm that. I only fish for an hour casting about 1oz topwater lure caught two fish.

This reel is not suitable for saltwater at all, for fresh water you might be able to get away with more frequently maintenance. 

Decision, decision, decision.. if I wanna keep this one. I really plan to replace my steez ex100 with this reel for all topwater and chatterbait.

 

 

[dgkasper58]

20 minutes ago, JustJames said:

Okay I went out to test my 200K for the first time this morning. I like it, it cast very good and very controllable, also very smooth even when fighting with fish.

Now the bad part, as I've seen in you tube about water can get into maingear side plate. I can confirm that. I only fish for an hour casting about 1oz topwater lure caught two fish.

This reel is not suitable for saltwater at all, for fresh water you might be able to get away with more frequently maintenance. 

Decision, decision, decision.. if I wanna keep this one. I really plan to replace my steez ex100 with this reel for all topwater and chatterbait.

 

 

Is this uncommon?  I am new to taking my reels apart but would imagine that this is terrible for the longevity of the reel.  

 

Does is come in from the bottom of the reel or somewhere else?

[JustJames]

I'm not sure where the water get in. I will check it out after I have more time, but the guy from YouTube said something like from thumb bar when click.

Is this uncommon, I'm not sure but some of the old reels water can get in, that why they make holes to drain water out from inside. It is not really major problem in fresh water world but you would need to open your reel more often, the first this that will show sign is your drag where the smoothness is compromised.

Too bad I did not open the main gear when I flushed the bearing, I cannot compare but today all my drag washer was soaking wet.

[Dieselguy416]

The tat sv is a great reel but I think it is designed best to use with light baits. It' has pretty aggressive braking which help prevent backlashes . Distance is not where it shines. 

[burrows]

4 hours ago, JustJames said:

Okay I went out to test my 200K for the first time this morning. I like it, it cast very good and very controllable, also very smooth even when fighting with fish.

Now the bad part, as I've seen in you tube about water can get into maingear side plate. I can confirm that. I only fish for an hour casting about 1oz topwater lure caught two fish.

This reel is not suitable for saltwater at all, for fresh water you might be able to get away with more frequently maintenance. 

Decision, decision, decision.. if I wanna keep this one. I really plan to replace my steez ex100 with this reel for all topwater and chatterbait.

 

 

? wow. Not good not good at all. 

[LonnieP]

19 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Those who are bank bound typically value casting distance above all else.  None of the SV reels offer additional casting distance over their regular Magforce Z or V variants.  They do allow you to run a super loose spool tension and still have a ton of control.  This combination allows you to skip baits easily, cast effortlessly and allow baits to fall horizontally like a spinning reel.  The cost is that they don't cast super far.

Oh OK. My 2 SV's seem to cast just as far as my CT's and my chronarch ci4. I never throw anything over 5/8 ounce. Maybe that's why I see no difference? 

[Gilly Gals]

19 hours ago, Zibass said:

Only for certain dealers. 

Code : prep4summer

I tried this on all left hand models and it didnt work. Is it over now?

[optimator]

15 minutes ago, Gilly Gals said:

I tried this on all left hand models and it didnt work. Is it over now?

It's only for certain sellers. Go into the offer details and they'll have them listed. The coupon is good until 4/30. 

 

EDIT: Check ALFC. With the code the Curado K is 119.96 shipped!

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

There are numerous ways for water to get into a casting reel. That's why they often have a drain vent. If properly cared for nothing to worry about. 

[optimator]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

There are numerous ways for water to get into a casting reel. That's why they often have a drain vent. If properly cared for nothing to worry about. 

Thanks 

[Riazuli]

I recently started using a curado k and tatula sv - Love both of the reels and glad I have both.  The curado k has a smoother more natural feeling cast, seems to cast longer, and feels better to me than the sv, but the sv has its own perks.  It does really well to not backlash, even while using a spinnerbait in windy conditions.  It does have a more of a mushy feel when casting, due to magnetic braking vs the curado k's centrifugal brakes.  Both have a very smooth retrieve.  If I didn't have my other shimanos, and could only pick one, I would pick the curado.  Given that I do own other shimanos, if I had to pick one, I'd pick the sv just to have a different kind of reel with different tech - also to have a reel that is so well suited for casting spinnerbaits in windy conditions.  

[JustinJ]

i have fished tatula ct and daiwa fuegot ct and shimano curados. id say the daiwas cast smoother but not sure if i am gaining much more distance versus the curado k. overall i prefer the curado k. just a better feeling reel overall

[Gilly Gals]

On 4/26/2018 at 3:51 PM, optimator said:

It's only for certain sellers. Go into the offer details and they'll have them listed. The coupon is good until 4/30. 

 

EDIT: Check ALFC. With the code the Curado K is 119.96 shipped!

Whats alfc?