Curado K PG

[matbellon3]

https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-curado-k-low-profile-casting-reels.html

 

Looks like they finally added a PG to Curado K line up.  

[Cityangler7]

2 hours ago, matbellon3 said:

https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-curado-k-low-profile-casting-reels.html

 

Looks like they finally added a PG to Curado K line up.  

It's been a while since I have seen a reel that fits the build for lefty cranking, I have been using a lefty Bantam PG that I really like. But with a 5:0:1 gear ratio I  can throw some really big deep divers , I assume the handle will something like 84mm, so that will need to be replaced. 

[fishballer06]

Finally something to replace the old Chronarch E's.

[JohnFromLisbon]

1 hour ago, fishballer06 said:

Finally something to replace the old Chronarch E's.

 

Still have my trusty 201E5 on a MH crankbait rod but I'll definitely be upgrading soon

[matbellon3]

6 hours ago, Cityangler7 said:

I assume the handle will something like 84mm, so that will need to be replaced. 

Most likely it will have the same 90mm handle as the regular Curado and the HG. 

[Cityangler7]

17 minutes ago, matbellon3 said:

Most likely it will have the same 90mm handle as the regular Curado and the HG. 

90mm is ok in my opinion,  given its 5:0:1 gear ratio, this will become a dedicated cranking reel, im thinking a 105mm avail handle,personally I like the longer handles when dealing with moving baits, especially crankbaits. I've been eyeing the new okuma crankbait select rods(graphite), I think this would pair very well with one.

[Hulkster]

They havent had a reel like this in the USA market since the Curado 200i PG which i have and love. But its gear ratio is slightly higher than this at 5.5:1. 

[pauldconyers]

What does the PG stand for? I see it offers a 5.0:1 gear ratio. Other than that I assume EVERYTHING else (weight, spool size, line capacity, handle type/size) is the same as the other Curado K models?

[matbellon3]

24 minutes ago, pauldconyers said:

What does the PG stand for? I see it offers a 5.0:1 gear ratio. Other than that I assume EVERYTHING else (weight, spool size, line capacity, handle type/size) is the same as the other Curado K models

The lower gear ratio is it. From what I have read and heard every thing else will be the same as the standard  Curado K.

[scbassin]

I still have 7 Bantam200 series reels (greenies) I have all 3 speeds & use my CU 201B38 (B.3.8:1) For deep running crankbaits & buzzbaits in the thicker grass. It gives the a bit more time to find it & get to it. I do own a Curado 201 K XG Which I use for bottom baits. I agree they are solid reels & was thinking of getting the mgl version. Until I found a deal on a Shimano Scorpion 201 mgl Xg which is pretty much the same as the mgl K. so I was told. I will find out though.

[iabass8]

49 minutes ago, pauldconyers said:

What does the PG stand for? I see it offers a 5.0:1 gear ratio. Other than that I assume EVERYTHING else (weight, spool size, line capacity, handle type/size) is the same as the other Curado K models?

PG stands for "power gear". It's the lettering they give to their 5x models.