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Customer Reviews for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
High efficiency gearing eliminates flex in the drivetrain Super Free technology eliminates friction on the spool shaft when casting QuickFire II® clutch bar for quick easy casting Super Stopper® and Assist Stopper Recessed reel foot Considered by many to be a bass angler's closest friend, the G-series Shimano Curado Baitcast Reel sports a low-profile aluminum frame, lightweight graphite sideplates, an aluminum spool, and 5 bearings including 4 shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus a roller clutch bearing. Anglers endorse its Septon PV power grips, metal cast control knob and anodized spool and handle. Add to this a disengaging LevelWind system and Quickfire II clutch bar for superior performance wherever the spirit takes you. Other features include a Super Free bearing supported pinion gear system and 1/8-turn, easy-access attached sideplate.
Average Customer Rating:
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12 of 14(86%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Review 1 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
Awesome Reel
,May 8, 2012
By azbassman
from Gilbert, AZ
"I bought this as a combo with the Carbonlite Rod and I am in love with this reel. It casts extremely far and smooth and once you have it dialed in the thing will rarely flare up and birdnest on you. Great reel for the money and I would definitely buy 10 more of these reels. I love the weight and how simple it is as well."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 2 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
Not as bad as everyone thinks
,April 14, 2012
By Pabmusky
from Ontario
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"This curado does not compare to the old curado because shimano has completely redesigned their lineup. This curado is now much less expensive and when something costs less it is bound to perform worse. If you like the old curado then go for the chronarch. If you are looking to make an upgrade from a caenan or citica then the 200g is worth the money and you will be happy with the performance just like I am."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 3 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
Absolutely awesome reel
,April 6, 2012
By Tdr76
from Jacksonville, fl
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"My wife purchased this reel for me two years ago. Within the last month I have caught a 9lb, and a 8lb bass on this reel. The reel throws a mile, and is smooth as silk in the retrieve. I plan on buying a second reel soon."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 4 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
great so far
,April 6, 2012
By wildbill1969
from Hampton, VA
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"i just bought this reel, it is my first quality reel, thanks to the guy at Bass Pro Shop in Hampton for taking the time and showing me the difference in the reels and showing me how to use the reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Other
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 5 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
Money well spent!
,March 5, 2012
By Dewz
from Central Illinois
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"I purchased my Curado this winter and didn't expect to use it until spring, but due to the extremely mild Illinois winter I've been able to catch Bass during every month of the winter season on open water (first time ever!).
Before using the Curado my primary reel was a Johnny Morris Carbon lite with a Pinnacle Matrix XLT as a secondary reel (both great reels).
Since I started using the Curado in December my other casting reels have sat idly by gathering dust. I have yet to backlash (birdnest) the Curado which I can cast farther with much lighter lures then with my other bait-casters. Paired with a med action Bass Pro Tourney graphite 6'6" rod and 10lb Seaguar Fluorocarbon line I can cast this combo all day long without getting tired.
I also own a Shimano Sahara and Sedona spinning reels which have been trouble free and dependable. I've fished for 50 years and tried every brand of reel on the market, there are lots of quality brands making great reels but IMO Shimano makes the best quality reels for the money."
Before using the Curado my primary reel was a Johnny Morris Carbon lite with a Pinnacle Matrix XLT as a secondary reel (both great reels).
Since I started using the Curado in December my other casting reels have sat idly by gathering dust. I have yet to backlash (birdnest) the Curado which I can cast farther with much lighter lures then with my other bait-casters. Paired with a med action Bass Pro Tourney graphite 6'6" rod and 10lb Seaguar Fluorocarbon line I can cast this combo all day long without getting tired.
I also own a Shimano Sahara and Sedona spinning reels which have been trouble free and dependable. I've fished for 50 years and tried every brand of reel on the market, there are lots of quality brands making great reels but IMO Shimano makes the best quality reels for the money."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
5 starts
,February 22, 2012
By troopy
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Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"This reel is Flat out awesome.... smooth casting and HUGE distance!!! i use 20lb power pro on a 6'6" MH Tourney Special and when the reel brakes are set up (very Simple) there are no backlashes... prob the best reel for $159.99. Dont be cheap like i used to be and buy in the $39.99-$59.99 range trust me you wont have any regrets with this purchase"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 7 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
why???
,February 17, 2012
By Tater81
from Alabama
Disadvantages: Performance, Durability
"I have 4 of the 200E series and could not be happier. When Shimano changed the way it was made and slapped a new name/letter on it they messed up. My tournament partner and I have about 12 of the old 200Es between us and we tried out the new one. They totally jacked up a perfectly good reel. 2nd cast the sideplate @ame off also happened on the 3rd and 4th. Took it back picked up every one in the place and all had a grinding noise. I will be on ebay hunting the E series. If it is not broke don't try and fix it..."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
great reel
,January 27, 2012
By TXfisherman7
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality
"i don't know what this other guy is talking about, i dont think he does either. (This reel was released in early winter) its a lot like the caenan and even looks like it. Not saying that Is a bad thing because i liked my caenan better than my old curado e casts far and smooth, i think that this is definitely better than the revo sx over all a great reel and worth every penny"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? No
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 9 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
E51
,January 25, 2012
By JRZFishing
from Somerset, New Jersey
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Quality
"I have this in the E51 and I havent had any problems with it, its light and super smooth, this made me a fan of shimano, I'm looking into getting a 200 but I havent heard good things about the new G series."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 10 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
Don't Believe All the Hype
,January 16, 2012
By Clarkir
from Clark County, Indiana
Disadvantages: Durability, company customer service
"I got this reel last April (E Series) and it didn't even last one year. Something went bad in the handle and started turning in the wrong direction!
Sent it in to shimano, paid 45 dollars to have it fixed, got it back and it was WORSE!
Was really disappointed with the durability in this product.
For half the price you might suffer more backlashes and less distance, but at least it wasnt $160 dollars if it goes bad in a years time!"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 5+
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 11 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
one of the best
,January 12, 2012
By NickG57
from Toronto, ON
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality, casts great
Disadvantages: none
"i got this reel just before christmas. i realized it wasn't really snowing up here in canada so i decided to give it a shot before it got too cold. after hours of casting i finally got a bite! hauling in this 4 lb bass was no problem whatsoever it even casts great! after reeling her in i realized, the curado is the "go to" reel. its a must get!"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 12 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
shimano 200g6 and rod
,January 9, 2012
By GWILLI
from New Richmon, Ohio
Advantages: Performs well, Quality
"I want to compliment the sales guys at the Cincinnati store especially Scott. I informed Scott that I was going to buy either a Shimano Curado or a Pfleuger Patriarch baitcaster but needed help in selecting a good rod. He took the time to show me several rods around $100 {my limit} that would be a good matchup along with explanations.
I then had another sales guy give me further details on the pros and cons of each reel. I selected the Shimano with the Basspro Extreme rod. I could not be happier with the choice. Both feel great in my hand and work as smooth as silk.
I have done this before with purchases. Thanks again for taking the time to help me make a good decison."
What is your favorite type of fishing? Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 4
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
its a beast
,December 18, 2011
By sharkeybait
from tallahassee FL
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Performs well, Value for money, Quality, castablity
"i love this real put it on a carrot stick some 17 pound mono great crankin rod also have a e7 it is the best frog reel made love it im 13 years old and this things idoit proof for i bought mine for 140but i would have paid 200 for it and itll last forever ive dropped it abused it grab one youll love it"
What is your favorite type of fishing? Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average? 3
Do you own a boat? Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 14 for Shimano® Curado® Baitcast Reels
Overall Rating:
Smoothest reel ever!!
,November 3, 2011
By jward123
from VA
Advantages: Ease of use, durabilaty, smooth, for the money
"This is the best reel for the money. it is the smoothest reel i own. this could be used for all types of fishing and has fantastic centrifical breaking system. i would recomend this product to everyone. this is the best shimano product ever made!"
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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