WanderLust Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Can someone offer some honest feedback on the 2010 model for me? I am looking for a new lefty baitcaster. Strongly considering another Shimano for my new setup. I have a Shimano Curado (love the reel, hate the color) and a Revo Winch (love the smooth feel and the drag) currently. Thanks for your time! Quote
0119 Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Well, your posting on the Shimano Curado forum so your not gonna get nothing but advise for it! Apples and oranges, comparing a $199 and a $269 reel. The Premier should be better. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted February 12, 2011 Super User Posted February 12, 2011 I love my 2010 Premiers. Light, comfortable to fish and perform great for me. Quote
Super User David P Posted February 12, 2011 Super User Posted February 12, 2011 I got rid of my Curados and got a few Premiers. Love the things. I got 3 lefties and with 7.1 high speed. Couldn't be happier. Quote
SDoolittle Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I don't have a 2010 Premier, but I have a 2009. I know that they're not exactly the same reel, but I like it better than the Curado. Quote
jeb2 Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Do some searching here and on other forums on the Premier. I think you'll find almost universal praise for them. Just be careful to understand if folks are talking about the older one or the newer, 10 bearing model. The older one was not a horrible reel, but the new one is a real home run for Abu with it's stronger drag, swept handle, more bearings and dual braking system. Anyway, I have both the new model Premier (4 of them, actually) and a Curado E7. The E7 is a good workhorse reel. Throws larger baits well and is pretty smooth for a reel in that price range. But the Premier is more versatile. It's very happy throwing anything from light baits to heavy baits, is super smooth, has a very strong drag, is easy to adjust for changing conditions/lures, etc. Just a very impressive reel. You can find good deals on them if you look around, too. Quote
Quillback Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I got my first Premier last year and now I have 4. I think they're a great reel. Quote
KSRonH Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I have 2 2010 Premiers and 1 2009. I love them both, and will be getting another. Mechanically they are a 10 out of 10. The only fault I find is they develop boat rash fairly easy. I haven't used Shimano reels in years, but have to agree with you on the color. LOL Quote
Loomis24 Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I bought the 2010 premier last summer and I could not be happier. Outstanding reel(light,nice drag, small profile), the handles are extremely nice. My dad owns a curado and personally i would chose my premier over that any day of the week no question about it. good luck Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Mmm, maybe I took the wrong turn the Premier highway. I have an 09 Preimer and a year old Curado E5. I havent had a problem with either, but I am thinking about getting rid of the preimier to get the new E50. Caught plenty of fish with each, but I just have more faith in the Curado day in and day out. Quote
adclem Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 The 2010 Premier is by far a superior reel in every category. I have both and have fished both extensively. The Premier just excels at everything much better then the Curado. Casting light baits, smoothness, drag, etc... and the dual braking system on the Premier is just superb. Later, Quote
WanderLust Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks gents! Not totally sold yet but working up to it. Quote
stanfan Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I have both. E5 and 2010 premier. Crank with the E5 and jig and carolina rig with the premier. Love them both. But the premier isn't worth $100 more. I bought mine at BPS last year with $50 reel trade in. If they were the same price the premier would be the way to go but use the extra cash to get a Dobyns rod and slap a Curado on there. Quote
jeb2 Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Mmm, maybe I took the wrong turn the Premier highway. I have an 09 Preimer and a year old Curado E5. The 09 he's talking about is the older model I was talking about above. The new style, 10 bearings ones came out as 2010 models. Quote
hike4steel Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I have both. E5 and 2010 premier. Crank with the E5 and jig and carolina rig with the premier. Love them both. But the premier isn't worth $100 more. I bought mine at BPS last year with $50 reel trade in. If they were the same price the premier would be the way to go but use the extra cash to get a Dobyns rod and slap a Curado on there. I agree with the thught process. I am going to pick up an STX soon. Can't wait for the water to thaw. Quote
gotarheelz14 Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 As far as I'm concerned, it's THE ONLY reel I really need anymore, especially now that they came out with the 7.1 version. Quote
Pantera61 Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 PERFORMANCE-WISE the Premier is turning out to be an excellent replacement for the Daiwa TD Z series. It falls a bit short cosmetically but I'll take smooth casting, smooth drag and smooth retrieve over eye candy. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 I have both. E5 and 2010 premier. Crank with the E5 and jig and carolina rig with the premier. Love them both. But the premier isn't worth $100 more. I bought mine at BPS last year with $50 reel trade in. If they were the same price the premier would be the way to go but use the extra cash to get a Dobyns rod and slap a Curado on there. In the end this won out. I grabbed a Curado 51E on sale to fill this need. Nothing against the Revo just like the feel of the Curado a touch better. Quote
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