jjconnaire Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I am looking at purchasing a new Shimano bait caster somewhere in the curado-chronarch price range. I know the curado K is 2 years old. When will they release a new reel in this price range? Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 The 200 sized Curado K likely won't be replaced for at least another year. However, you will likely see a new smaller 70 sized one very soon. If you're comfortable ordering from Japan, the Scorpion MGL is a nice upgrade over the Curado K. They're currently sitting at $179 on JapanLureShop. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, fishballer06 said: The 200 sized Curado K likely won't be replaced for at least another year. However, you will likely see a new smaller 70 sized one very soon. If you're comfortable ordering from Japan, the Scorpion MGL is a nice upgrade over the Curado K. They're currently sitting at $179 on JapanLureShop. I ordered one (Scorpion MGL) for $155 about 3 weeks ago from a different site. Not sure what the current exchange rate is currently, but at $155 that's a tough reel to beat. I can't check it right now, the site is blocked at work. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I was just about to make a thread asking this very question. The K is too heavy for my taste but I am keeping my fingers crossed for something new in the 70 size. In the meantime I couldn't resist and broke down and bought a 71hg yesterday. Quote
jjconnaire Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 Do you find the 70 size reel to hold enough line? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 13, 2020 Super User Posted February 13, 2020 7 hours ago, jjconnaire said: Do you find the 70 size reel to hold enough line? For pitching to brush or bombing swim baits? Gonna spool it up with 30lb braid, 12lb mono or 20lb fluoro? Quote
jjconnaire Posted February 13, 2020 Author Posted February 13, 2020 @jbsoonerfan I wouldn’t be cranking with it but would still like to make a full cast if necessary Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 13, 2020 Super User Posted February 13, 2020 I have thrown a POP Max on a Scorpion 70 with 40 lb Sufix 832 and it was about as much as I would want to do with it. I'm not a world class caster like some of the guys on here who could obviously spool it, but I would say it is good enough to throw most baits. I prefer the 70 size reels for pitching to cover or making short casts to specific targets. Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted February 13, 2020 Super User Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, jjconnaire said: @jbsoonerfan I wouldn’t be cranking with it Why not? Use this : https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=898_792_793&products_id=11370 jj 1 Quote
CountryboyinDC Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 41 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said: 2 hours ago, jjconnaire said: I wouldn’t be cranking with it Why not? Use this : https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=898_792_793&products_id=11370 jj That's pretty nifty. I like that little reel, not sure that it would be my first choice for cranking, but for those that want to, there's a solution. I would add a Metanium handle too. I know some guys just put bearings in the handle, but I think I've just gotten spoiled by the longer handles that come with reels these days. https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5395 Quote
BassCats Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Shimano is releasing a new real at the classic in that price range. Quote
newyorktoiowa57 Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 3 hours ago, BassCats said: Shimano is releasing a new real at the classic in that price range. do u have any more info lol? Quote
TBAG Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 3 hours ago, BassCats said: Shimano is releasing a new real at the classic in that price range. Nice! Anymore info? 1 Quote
Manifestgtr Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 I’m expecting a new 70 this year as well. Not only is this about the right time in the “cycle”...apparently, dealers have been dumping their 70s. Although, the latter is a bit less convincing since I feel like we would have SOME information at this point if the dealers knew something. The only evidence “against” a new curado 70 is the sheer number of slx models that have been released. I have an slx, an slx xt and an slx mgl....they’re very, very curado 70-like. The mgl and (to a lesser extent) the xt cut into that market a little bit. All of that aside, a k series curado 70 would be mind-blowing for me. The only reels that rival my aldebarans in comfort and general usability are the curado 70s...to my hands at least. Quote
ResoKP Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 3:32 PM, BassCats said: Shimano is releasing a new real at the classic in that price range. 56 minutes ago, BassCats said: https://youtu.be/aZS1zKPxdQU Is this a troll post? 2020 Metanium is $420. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 18, 2020 Super User Posted February 18, 2020 50 minutes ago, ResoKP said: Is this a troll post? 2020 Metanium is $420. More like uninformed. 3 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted February 18, 2020 Super User Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 10:23 PM, jimmyjoe said: Why not? Use this : https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=898_792_793&products_id=11370 jj I have this gear set in one of my 70's I like the low ratio. The reel holds 200' of 16# sniper fc plenty for my use. 1 Quote
BassCats Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 According to a recent podcast I heard that the new one will be under $200 Quote
mrpao Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 I have not heard of any new shimano reels being released in the $200 price range. It would be awesome to have a 70 series curado I though. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 why is the scorp mcl better than the k? Quote
browne762 Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 14 hours ago, BassCats said: According to a recent podcast I heard that the new one will be under $200 It's already being sold and it is $420. Quote
TBAG Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 15 hours ago, BassCats said: According to a recent podcast I heard that the new one will be under $200 What podcast? Not saying I don't believe you but your facts are foggy..... Quote
ResoKP Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 16 hours ago, BassCats said: According to a recent podcast I heard that the new one will be under $200 I better cancel my preorder then if you think the 2020 Metanium will be under $200 ? Retail price is $420. Stop spreading false info. 1 Quote
OnthePotomac Posted February 20, 2020 Posted February 20, 2020 On 2/18/2020 at 12:31 PM, Manifestgtr said: I’m expecting a new 70 this year as well. Not only is this about the right time in the “cycle”...apparently, dealers have been dumping their 70s. Although, the latter is a bit less convincing since I feel like we would have SOME information at this point if the dealers knew something. The only evidence “against” a new curado 70 is the sheer number of slx models that have been released. I have an slx, an slx xt and an slx mgl....they’re very, very curado 70-like. The mgl and (to a lesser extent) the xt cut into that market a little bit. All of that aside, a k series curado 70 would be mind-blowing for me. The only reels that rival my aldebarans in comfort and general usability are the curado 70s...to my hands at least. Bamtam1 at Shimano says no new 70 is coming. Same reel. Also curious, since the SLX MGL is a JDM reel, did you order it from Japan? Quote
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