I am looking for a back-up Shimano Bantum Curado 201 left-handed. willing to pay top dollar for a lightly used or NIB reel- or would trade either my Shimano Bantum 100 w/ rosewood handles, right-handed (in original box, never used) or my Shimano Bantum 201 left-handed black plastic handles, stainless steel “professional” type. I can send pictures if you are interested. My 15 year old Curado 201 really needs to go into the shop…

you have a new unused bantam 100 in the box? if thats true I have a curado 201 for you. can you post a pic of it?

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mine is a vintage bantum curado 100, right handed w/ rose handles which I bought as never used in the original box. I have never used it myself. I think that these things are probably early 80's or 1970's- not "NEW", but unused. aluminum or stainless steel- not the green plastic. unfortunately, it does not include the paperwork or the wrench- just the box (for my early 90's curado I have all of the above still including my receipt). I will try to post a picture, but haven't tried that before... or I can email.

what condition is your 201? is it a bantum curado 201 or a newer model?

my vintage 201 is the next generation from the rosewood. it has the black plastic handles and is as shown in BH's COLOR GUIDE TO STEELHEAD. This is also unused, although I did just put line on it with the intent of having it be my back-up. it did not come with the original box.

here is a few images of the bantam 100. Please feel free to email me to get higher resolution images. I should also note that the 100 DOES have the original tuning wrench as well as the box, but no manual:

and the 201SG... shoot me a PM for/ with email info:

would u sell the 201 by chance?

PM sent.

your reels are bantams, not curados. the reel I have is a bantam curado 201, green. I bought it new used it less than 10 times, i think i still have the box and paperwork. it is the first generation style, maybe 5 or 6 years old i guess. you can call me at 425.308.9169 to talk about it or make arrangements

are you interested in selling the 100 also?

what the f*** I want that 201 if your not gonna sell it let me know so i can get on with my disapointing life.

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i've already got the 201 and you can't have it! waiting for reply on the 100