Questions For Shimano Guys

[dcorp]

I'm looking at the Curado E's. Whats the differences between the 50, 200 and 300? Is it just size or are the higher numbers better in other ways?

Thanks,

Dan

[tomustang]

Size denomination.

Better hurry in a decision, 50's and 200's are being marked down everyone and in low quantities. The 300 is still holding its price though.

[NorcalBassin]

200 is a great all purpose reel, 50 is better for lighter weights, and 300 would be more for swimbaits.

[Packard]

Just picked up a Curado 200E7 from Gander Mtn for $130 in store yesterday. Still happy to say that the only reels I own are Shimanos.

[dcorp]

I was going to use it for plastics, mostly weightless stick baits and flukes. Should I go with the 50? Thanks for the quick answers so far.

Dan

[Packard]

I was going to use it for plastics, mostly weightless stick baits and flukes. Should I go with the 50? Thanks for the quick answers so far.

Dan

Yes, try to find it at a closeout price though.

[dcorp]

Yes, try to find it at a closeout price though.

I can get a 51 (I'm a lefty) for $119 plus tax. Seems like a really good deal.

[Sam]

dcorp, take the $119 deal and run like a bandit!!!!!

Merry Christmas and enjoy the reel.

[CHRGD]

We bought 4 of the 50 series this year, for as low as $109.00, and shipped free. These reels were $199.00 until they lowered them to make room for the new models. I throw baits from 1/2 oz spinnerbaits, to 1/8 oz jigs, with no trouble. For the money, I don't think they can be beat.

We bought ours from here, http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/

They also have a E5 which is 5 bearings, and a E7 which has 7 bearings. Good luck with your purchase.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The numbers are sizes. The biggest difference is line capacity.

[00 mod]

The difference in the e5 and e7 is the gear ratio, not the bearing count. The 200e5 is a 5:1 ratio and the e7 is a 7:1 ratio

Jeff

[roadwarrior]

I have both of the reels, 50E7 and 200E7. The performance is the same,

but I prefer the 50 size.

[CHRGD]

The difference in the e5 and e7 is the gear ratio, not the bearing count. The 200e5 is a 5:1 ratio and the e7 is a 7:1 ratio

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, seems I was given some bad info by the salesman, go figure. Thanks for the correction.

[00 mod]

no problem.....they are good reels! buy the 51(i have 3 50's)! You will love it!

Jeff

[A-Rob]

I fish the 200E7. Great real

You can't go wrong with the 50 for what you described

I flip/pitch with my 200e7 and it kicks ***

[Packard]

Get a 51e and spool it up with some nice flurocarbon and you won't be sorry!

[dcorp]

I went ahead and ordered the 51e. I have always used Daiwas for baitcasting and quantums for spinning so this should be interesting. Had some bad experience with Shimano back in the day but i am ready to give them another chance.

[jeb2]

I'm sure you'll be happy with the reel. But the bearings often come heavily greased in that reel, for some reason. I'd plan on either cleaning them well and light oil lubing (one drop, of course), or just replacing them right off the bat with Orange Seals. Really lets you realize the potential of the reel.