Shimano new 2009 Curado

Curado E

Features

• The new 200′s are smaller than 100′s with the capacity of a 200
• Aluminum Frame
• Lightweight Graphite Sideplates (Aluminum Handle Side on 300 sizes)
• Recessed Reel Foot
• High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
• Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System (SF)
• A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite Spool
• Dartainium Drag
• 7 Bearings • 1 S A-RB BB • 5 Shielded Stainless Steel BB • 1 A-RB Roller Clutch Bearing
• Variable Brake System (VBS) with Reduced Mass Hub
• Super Stopper II
• Assist Stopper
• Drilled Handle Shank
• Septon PV Power Grips (SV on 300 sizes)
• Cold Forged AL Drag Star with Clicking Adjustment
• Titanium IP Line Guide
• 1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate
• Metal Cast Control Knob
• Double Anodized Spool and Handle
• Disengaging Levelwind System
• QuickFire II Clutch Bar
• Made in Japan

The new Shimano Curado Baitcasting Reelare nothing like the old ones. The new curado sports an enlarged gear and now sports an aluminum build. When I say all aluminum, I am talking about sideplates as well as the frame. Last years had plastic side plates. All the plastic on last years reel is now gone. The star drag is even alluminum. These are awesome reels.

Well guys, I was so pleased with this reel that I had to go out and purchase two of them. I started out with one and was trying to decide which other reel to get and came to the conclusion that there is not another reel in the price range or within 100 that is just as good. I did buy a chronarch but took it back, the chronarch was a little bit smaller(didnt hold as much line) and for the money, the curado is just a little bit better.

The stakes are high, the chips are set, and Shimano responds to the competition with a one two combination with the new meaner and greener Curado E, and the much enhanced Citica E. Shimano has always been known for their smooth and reliable reels but this season the company has also focused on refinement, weight reduction, and improved ergonomics. These new reels boast equal line capacities, drags, and HEG gearing of their predecessors, yet weigh in at over 2oz. less. Perhaps most exciting for anglers is that while Shimano has  increased the feature set of these two reels the price has remained the same or even been reduced in the case of the Curado 200E. We look forward to what else Shimano has in store at ICAST next month, but for now the 2009 season is shaping up to be a baitcaster brawl.

Written by BaliFishy on April 24th, 2009 with 1 comment.
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