My Curoado 50 E arrived today

[smbrule]

My Curado 50E arrived today. Quick shipment as I ordered it last Friday.

It is sweet. Spooled it and put a 5 "Yamamoto Senko on the hook and cast it in my yard. Can't tell any difference in casting ability compared to my 50 MG's. Of course the Senko weighs about 0.4 oz. so perhaps not a good test. However, since the spool weights are very similar (see below) I would assume it would be difficult to tell.

The 50 E spool empty weighs 11.4 grams. The 50 MG spools weighs 12.3 grams. (Correct)

The 50 E inside spool length is slightly more than the 50 MG and the 50E has more spool depth. The 50 MG spool's outside diameter is more than the 50 E.

All-in-all the comparative weights of the spools filled with 14 # Stren mono are very close. The 50 E spool weighs 17.9 grams and the 50 MG spool 17.7.

The 50 E's outside dimensions are marginally smaller by 2-3 millimeters (or so) compared to the 200 E. The right and left side plates are definitely not interchangeable.

[Hook Set]

Very cool, lets us know how it fishes!

[Hook Set]

What rod are you gonna fish it on?

[Gone_Phishin]

Pics, pics, pics. 

[smbrule]

Dawn and not yet arrived in Iowa.  I'm heading out shortly to fish.  Will post pictures later today.

[I.rar]

Pics, pics, pics.

x2.

with something in the pic for size comparison. 

i need a 50 size BC in my life.

[hitchhiker]

Pics, pics, pics.

x2.

with something in the pic for size comparison.

i need a 50 size BC in my life.

x3  if it is much smaller, I really may break down and try Shimano.

[roadwarrior]

http://www.***.com/Shimano_Curado_50_E_Series_Casting_Reels/descpage-SCE5.html

[CWilliams]

Mine showed up today. Hoping to test it out this evening.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Once I decide to start upgrading my reels, the Curado is right on the top of the list.  Everything I've heard or read about them is positive.

[smbrule]

Fished today with my new 50 E (it got the most work), also 50 MG's and a 200 E.

For casting could tell no difference between the 50E and the 50 MG's. Retrieve on the 50E was a little smoother. The 50 E palms much better the the 50 MG. I can comfortably palm with three fingers in front of the trigger grip. With the 50 MG I palm with two fingers ahead of the grip. Advantage to 50E as I can switch between 2 or 3 fingers ahead if the grip when fingers become sore.

The ~one ounce difference between the 50 E and 50 MG is evident. But the 50 E does not feel clunky after casting with my 50 mg'S. Whereas my 200 E does.

In contrast to some others I would prefer a 7:1 retrieve ratio.

The 50E is a little lighter green than the 200 E.

I sold my new 50 MG to a fishing friend to rationalize buying the 50E. Very satisfied. I had also sold one of my 200 E's and it was a good decision for my reel needs. Most likely when the price of the 50E drops I will pick up another one. I do *not* plan on selling my 50 MG's.

[smbrule]

Forgot to mention that the handles on the 50 MG and 50 E are identical. Smaller than the 200E handles.

[barroncooper]

i know that this is purely aesthetic but i wish the drag star wasn't painted

[Ern]

Looks great.  But the size difference isn't what I thought it would be.  A good thing.  I think for me and my oversided hands the 200E7 is a better fit.  And I like the high speed.  Just me.  I think it's great though that the option is available now.

[rubba bubba]

It looks nice but I hope they change the color of that line soon.  One thing for sure, that reel is going to be a big hit for a long time.

[northern basser]

smbrule,

   I'm assuming your talking about a chronarch 50mg.  So besides the weight difference are you saying you like the new curado better?

  I have a chr. 50mg and a cur. 200e.  Love both,  but just wondering.

[smbrule]

smbrule,

I'm assuming your talking about a chronarch 50mg. So besides the weight difference are you saying you like the new curado better?

I have a chr. 50mg and a cur. 200e. Love both, but just wondering.

Yes, I'm talking about a Chronarch 50 MG. I can't yet say that I prefer the 50 E over the Chr 50 MG. In my hands the 50 E is more comfortable to palm. It is very smooth on the retrieve. If it were an ounce lighter I no doubt would prefer the 50 E to the Chr 50 MG.

I've fished with stable of 5 Chr 50 MG's for four years and am on the water with the reels about 75 days of the year. I'm used to their weight so when I pick up an ounce heavier reel I notice it immediately. However, after fishing with it for about 15 minutes I don't notice its' increased weight.

As aside, I don't care for the weight of the 200 E and I never have become used to its weight. It just feels clunky. And, it does not cast/pitch lighter weights nearly as well as my Crh 50 MG or 50 E. I use my Curado 200 E and Citica 200e when I need line capacity. The Chr 50 MG when throwing buzz baits and traps a long ways comes close to clearing the line off the spool. Then because of the decrease in the spool diameter I have to crank like h*ll. Of course the 50 E will have the same issue.

Do know that if *both*the Chr 50 MG and the 50 E just now entered the market I would buy the 50E even if both were the same price.. It seems to be a more sophisticated reel. And, I would not be used to the lighter weight of the Chr 50 MG.

[burleytog]

Got two in today, not really all that impressed.  Disappointed that Shimano did not stick with what made the Curado different, the handle knobs.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Got two in today, not really all that impressed. Disappointed that Shimano did not stick with what made the Curado different, the handle knobs.

Should I bother with them or what?

[northern basser]

Thanks for the detailed reply smbrule.

I'm also interested in new stuff.

[rubba bubba]

Got two in today, not really all that impressed. Disappointed that Shimano did not stick with what made the Curado different, the handle knobs.

Can you take some pics of them next to your Core?

[barroncooper]

I'm not gonna bother with them. I think it's a downgrade from the 200e. One reason is the size of my hands. I have huge hands and i think that the 200e is perfect in size. I also as stated above don't like the fact that the 50 e doesn't come withe the 200e handle. I like the 200e7 retrieve rate too. The 200e is a hit and there's not enough positive difference for me to buy a 50e especially when you can get a 200 for 60-70 dollars cheaper.  oh yeah I don't like the plastic drag star on the 50 either.  I know it's probably just as functional,  it's just one of those things

[burleytog]

Got two in today, not really all that impressed. Disappointed that Shimano did not stick with what made the Curado different, the handle knobs.

Can you take some pics of them next to your Core?

Why?  They're identical reels.  There are minor differences, but one is aluminum, one is magnesium.

[rubba bubba]

Got two in today, not really all that impressed. Disappointed that Shimano did not stick with what made the Curado different, the handle knobs.

Can you take some pics of them next to your Core?

Why? They're identical reels. There are minor differences, but one is aluminum, one is magnesium.

Why not? Without seeing them side by side how would I have known they are identical?

[CWilliams]

Cell phone pics, but you get the idea.