bass.slayer69 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 I’ve been looking to find a reel that can serve as an inshore reel here in the Northeast for stripers bluefish black sea bass stuff like that while also being a solid bass reel. I’m on somewhat of a budget ~$100ish. Found a lightly used Curado 200K for $100 on eBay. Should I go with that or go for a new Penn Squall 200, designed specifically for saltwater? Any thoughts? Quote
Super User ATA Posted October 12, 2021 Super User Posted October 12, 2021 Curado 200 is good, you cant find better option. Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted October 12, 2021 Super User Posted October 12, 2021 Lew's still has a sale price of $144 shipped for Super Duty G. I've been fishing one in the salt for four years and added a second. Spool capacity on the Super Duty G is between capacity of Penn Squall 200 and 300. Super Duty G has 6 more ball bearings, the main difference will be double worm gear BB and better pinion support with a spindle cap BB (plus double handle bearings). Squall has a very Doyo look about it, so I would say they're very similar reels - the schematics look nearly identical. Lew's website even has a FAQ about saltwater, and they rate the reel salt suitable. Slight difference in the drag rating, but not enough to matter. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 12, 2021 Super User Posted October 12, 2021 #1 inshore reel down here is Shimano's Citica. Quote
spokey9 Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 1st generation revo inshores are solid and easy on the wallet these days Quote
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