dmac14 Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Other than the size and the line capacity, what are the major differences between the Curado 50 and the 200? I am looking for a reel that would do some weightless worms and topwaters, it will most likely be paired with a 7'mh or a 7'3"mh. And has anyone had any problems running out of line with the smaller reel? 105 yards of 10 lb. on the 50e; compared to 155 yards on the 200e. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Dylan Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 DMAC14, Hey, I have both a 50E and 200E5. If you are going weightless plastics go with the 50, or 51 in your case. I have my 50E sitting on a Powell Endurance 7'-2" MH w/ xtra fast tip. It is a great Senko combo!! I got 12# coploy on her now. I just ordered new bearings for her, just curious to see how much it upgrades the reel, the stock bearings are fine. The 50E/51E can throw lighter lures a little bit better then the 200s. Hope this helps, Wdy PS, line problem with line capacity on the 50E. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 PSS, I meant to say No line capacity problem with the 50E. Quote
WanderLust Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I have both... 201E is my topwater reel and 51E is my weightless plastic / light jig rod. I haven't found line capacity to be an issue... I normally jig in 15-30' of water and it hasn't been an issue. I was just cranking with it this morning and had some absolute monster casts with a 1/2 oz lure. I re-tie frequently as well using 12# fluoro. 51 throws smaller / lighter baits much better than the 201... Its also lighter so balance can be an issue. I have mine paired with a G Loomis BCR 803 GLX and its perfect. Quote
dmac14 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks fellas, I am ultimately leaning towards the 51e, it will most likely hold 10# mono so I am sure casting weightless worms should be a breeze. Wdy, let me know how the bearing swap goes I'm curious to see how much better you could make this reel. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 DMAC14, I'll let you know how it goes. There is a thread in the Rods and reels forum here that put me on to it. I think I searched Bearing upgrade (in the Rods, reels, line here) and found it that way. There was a youtube video in the thread of someone switching the bearing on a Curado. Try finding that, it should be a fairly recent thread, meaning about the first page. I posted to it a day or so ago. PM me if you can not find it, I'll find it and tell you where to look. Interesting reading the responses! I shot myself in the foot, because I should have order 2 bearings instead of one. Therefore, need to order another one tomorrow, live and learn! Quote
Georgia Jeff Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 the 200e's are on sale at *** and BPS for $139. Thats $60 BUCKS CHEAPER THAN THE 50. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 Yeah, I have heard rumors about a new Curado hitting at Icast. Oh-well, guess I am going to have to hit BPS or order on tacklewharehouse some Curados soon. Quote
21farms Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 i had two 200E's and recently got a 50E. lemme tell ya, the smaller curado is a zinger! it will throw pretty much any lure as far as you want to and it pitches like a dream. i would only change three things: 1) the knobs are too small...the 200-series' knobs are much beefier and feel better, 2) i wish it came in 5:1 and 7:1 gear ratios...there's a noticeable dropoff in retrieve inches-per-turn going from the 200E 7:1 to the 50E's 6:1, and 3) i wish it came in a different color. otherwise, it is sweet...fits my palm better, casts better and line capacity is more than adequate. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 i had two 200E's and recently got a 50E. lemme tell ya, the smaller curado is a zinger! it will throw pretty much any lure as far as you want to and it pitches like a dream. i would only change three things: 1) the knobs are too small...the 200-series' knobs are much beefier and feel better, 2) i wish it came in 5:1 and 7:1 gear ratios...there's a noticeable dropoff in retrieve inches-per-turn going from the 200E 7:1 to the 50E's 6:1, and 3) i wish it came in a different color. otherwise, it is sweet...fits my palm better, casts better and line capacity is more than adequate. Yeah, a 7-to-1 ratio would make a really nasty 50E! Quote
21farms Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 by the way, a certain online retailer with the initials TW has the curado's on sale right now...$140 for the 200e and $160 for the 50e. Quote
Super User webertime Posted June 1, 2011 Super User Posted June 1, 2011 I just got a 51E for $133.90 shipped. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 FYI fellows, I was looking in my Gander Mountain flyer and they are selling the Curado 200es for $130. letting you know. Have a great day everybody! Wdy Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 6, 2011 Global Moderator Posted June 6, 2011 I'd get the 51E for what you are wanting in the reel. I have a 50e,E5, and a couple E7's and I can't think of any reason I'd need to use one of the bigger reels for topwater or weightless plastics other than if I really thought I needed a faster reel. I use my 50e for topwater and jerkbaits and that little reel casts a mile! Quote
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