#519849 - 07/13/09 08:32 PM
Favorite Curado?
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Spawner
Registered: 04/10/99
Posts: 889
Loc: Tenino, wa U.S.A.
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I'm looking for a good used Curado for a buddy. I have 3 of the first ones. I think they were. About 10 years old.
I'm woundering if the newer models are better. How are they for durability? That is the big thing. I thought I remember reading about some problems with some of the newer ones when getting wet? What do you think is the best model in a Left hand. He only wants to spend $100.00 or less. I'm watching e-bay for him. When we get it we want to have it tricked out with good drag washers. I might even send mine in as well and have them done right after 10 years. Might send them to The Brewer.
Kris
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#519857 - 07/13/09 09:10 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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#519868 - 07/13/09 09:41 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Spawner
Registered: 04/10/99
Posts: 889
Loc: Tenino, wa U.S.A.
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that is the what I have the greenish purple reels.
I did not know Daiwa was a Curado model? LOL
Kris
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#519869 - 07/13/09 09:48 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Spawner
Registered: 05/10/09
Posts: 761
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I'm looking for a good used Curado for a buddy. I have 3 of the first ones. I think they were. About 10 years old.
i used mine for everything. had 5 of them at the time and used them from trout to keeper sturgeon. never had one issue with any of them. after about 7 years with them i sold them all and baught newer ones. wish i never did
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#519879 - 07/13/09 10:03 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Spawner
Registered: 10/13/08
Posts: 843
Loc: where the fish swim
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I have old green ones that still work well and a few new ones that are broke and retired after being completely rebuilt after 4 months of use only to all have the same problems 6 months later.
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#520010 - 07/14/09 12:15 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Spawner
Registered: 01/28/05
Posts: 730
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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I am probably in the minority, but I really like the D series. It's the high speed gear ratio that makes this one my favorite, and the beefier drag. I fished the old green ones, and the drag was too light. Have not fished the E series. Oh...and I don't fish in the rain much and never dunk my reels, so can't comment on how they perform when wet, but have heard things on this board about it...
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#520013 - 07/14/09 12:22 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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Loc: Tuleville
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I've got nothing against the 2 D-series 200 model Curado's I have. They are perfectly fine with new carbontec drag washers in them. The 7:1 on them makes them a nice reel.
I wouldn't buy the e-series and as others have stated, if I had to buy new all over again, it would be Revo, Revo, and more Revo.
Save your money and do it right the first time. Buy a Revo. STX if you want a smaller profile Revo, or the 50 if you need more line capacity.
I need to get me a 50......
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#520307 - 07/15/09 06:28 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Spawner
Registered: 04/10/99
Posts: 889
Loc: Tenino, wa U.S.A.
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I might try one of those new fangled Revo with all the cheering I hear. I am just an old school Shimano guy but am allways willing to try something new.
I think I found a 201 BSF for $80.00 that we will get the new drags put in and give it a try. My buddy is set at not wanting to spend over $100.00 and really don't fish alot so I think this reel will do just fine.
thanks for the help
Kris
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#520309 - 07/15/09 06:30 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Registered: 08/22/06
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Loc: Around the way
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#520321 - 07/15/09 06:54 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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The Renegade White Man
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I love the old Curado's !!! I have Ollie damon rebuild my ones that need it every couple years or so, can't gop wrong there. The reels Parker is referring to are crap, I have had a couple of buddies buy them and chuck em after a few big kings smoke em !!! Parker, Dont be afraid of using old gear that does not look cool, its okay, medication and counciling can fix that.
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#520323 - 07/15/09 06:59 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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Loc: Tuleville
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Parker, Dont be afraid of using old gear that does not look cool, its okay, medication and counciling can fix that. Pshaw! Old gear is for the unemployed or those on wellfare and foodstamps. Which one are you?
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#520333 - 07/15/09 07:27 PM
Re: Favorite Curado?
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Manchego Curado Goes excellent with Coors Light, in a can. Salmo G. can tell us which wine it pairs with.
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