Shimano curado

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thunderpole
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2012/05/16 12:57:45 (permalink)

Shimano curado

I bought one 2 weeks ago now and I freaking love it first baitcast iv baught and boy can you tell the difference between a good and cheap reel I got the new smaller( cheaper ) version still 160 bones paired up wit a st.Croix but I'm amazed on Wat ill. Baits I can huck out there with 12 pound line





Just wondering if anyone else got one and your opinions on it I recommend it to anyone

I'd rather be lucky then good,but im to good to be lucky
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    eyesandgillz
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    RE: Shimano curado 2012/05/16 20:33:55 (permalink)
    Love mine and it held up real well in saltwater wadefishing.
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    wade alexander
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    Re: RE: Shimano curado 2012/05/20 22:39:11 (permalink)
    i beat the crap out of a 301 musky fishing... still runs good but needs cleaned lol
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    Re: RE: Shimano curado 2012/07/26 07:00:51 (permalink)
    I bought one of the D Series in each size when the D Series got replaced by the E Series.    It was not unusual to find the 300DSV amd the 200DHSV selling at $90-$120 at Gander Mountain.  The 100D's were even less.   The D Series was 2006 technology but so far as I know the only difference besides color between the D and E Series was a portion of the E frame was made out of a synthetic material instead of aluminum making it a little lighter.   Personally I never went with the planned obsolescence by buying an E model (2009 technology) .     If you can still see some D Series reels floating around, jump on them if the price is right if they are in anywhere near new condition.    They are easy to adjust, cast as well as any baitcaster and the 300 model is indeed a good saltwater reel.   I use the 300DSV in Florida alot throwing spoons and using braided line.   I think I saw where they have come out with a 300G Curado already.  There's a 6 year old video on Youtube of Larry Dahlberg testing out the 300DSV.   Check it out.
     
    post edited by Dim Mak - 2012/07/26 07:06:40
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    Re: RE: Shimano curado 2012/07/27 22:08:56 (permalink)
    The Curados rock!  Ihavethe 201E andthe 301 DSV.  The Citica is nothing tosneezeateither.  OfcoursetheCalcuttas are the bestof their breed as well.  It is nothing to throw a weightless "senko bait" as far as I can effectively set the hook.
     
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    Re: RE: Shimano curado 2012/07/30 08:55:24 (permalink)
    I've been able to cast a lightweight banjo minnow quite well using my 100D and also a 25 year old Shimano B-Mag1000  but I can't say I'm all that sold on the banjo minnow.    But no reason I couldn't toss a med-large live minnow with either reel.  Having a longer rod with a flexible tip sure helps with casting distance.   I took my dad's old 7 1/2 wt Shakespeare glass flyrod and had it converted into a baitcasting rod that I use with my 200DHSV to toss 2/5oz spoons for steelhead.   Works nice.
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