Shimano Curado 200 M vs Curado 150 MGL

[Mojo Bass]

Other than the spool size what’re the differences between the two reels if any? Anyone own 1 or both of these reels and have any opinions on them? The braking system is different between the 2 I think the mgl has 6 paddle arms and the 200 m has 4 paddle arms on the centrifugal brake? I could be wrong though. I would like to buy one, just curious if there’s any real differences other than line capacity? 

[Rockhopper]

The 200 is bigger overall and can get fatiguing over long periods of time.  Have not fished the M, only the K, so cannot comment on how it compares to the 150 mgl.

[r83srock]

I have had the K, and own the DC, 200M and 150mgl. I regret selling my K reels as I really liked them. I feel like Shimano reels have always palmed well, the best to me. The 200 M is as awesome as the K was, but it is a touch wider. To me it’s a non issue. The 200M hold plant of 50 lb braid for frogging or bomb casting big baits, however it will throw lighter lures well too, a bit better than the K did and less fussy to get dialed in, but maybe a bit harder to tune than the 150, hard to say on that really . 
 

The 150 is a sweet reel, and may be my all time favorite. It’s on the same level as the 200K and 200M in terms of ruggedness and smoothness. It’s a small framed reel that palms really well, sits lower on the reel seat. The only reel I have used that palms better is the SLX. It casts with very little effort and is super simple to dial in.
 

The 150 mgl and 200M are almost interchangeable. If you need a deep crank,flip/punch, frog, a rig reel, the 200M is made for it. If you need an all purpose workhorse that can do most things really well, the 150 is it.

[Mojo Bass]

Thank you that’s a very helpful and informative answer. That helps a lot 

[r83srock]

2 hours ago, Mojo Bass said:

Thank you that’s a very helpful and informative answer. That helps a lot 

You bet! One other thing. The 150 is a bit lighter than the 200. I think it’s even lighter than the 70. I choose a 200 for a flippin stick to help balance that long rod. The 150 balances great on a 7’1”-7’3” St. Croix jig and worm rod.

[jejenkyns]

Never used a 200 but from the specs on paper, and from first hand experience with the 150,which is absolutely fantastic for it's price point, I just don't see any advantage in the 200 unless you plan on fishing big fluoro 100% of the time. Even then, I still think there is a good case for the 150 and I'd be putting my money there still.