06-04-2008, 04:04 AM
I can get my hands on a brand new Shimano Curado for around $150 (the model that holds 120 yds of 12# test and has a 6.2:1 gear ratio) at my local fishing tackle store. That seems like a good deal since they were $200 and are on sale for $170 at Cabela's. Judging from the 4.9/5.0 rating based on 38 reviews, I think I should be getting a good reel.
Actually, to add to this post and pose another question I am editing said post.
They have a 100 series model that holds 120 yards of 12# line (plenty for me) and a 6.2:1 G.R. They also have a 300 series that weighs 3 oz more. It holds around twice as much line (which I won't really need), but has a high efficiency gear system and a 7.0:1 G.R. The high efficiency gear system isn't available on the 100 series.
Which one should I get? Like I said, I primarily want to use this rig for throwing spinnerbaits since they seem to be a bread and butter set-up for bass. I wonder if I got the bigger reel if I could double this rigs uses and take it for big fish, too (pair it with a medium/heavy rod so I could throw spinnerbaits for bass or 1 oz lures for muskies). Could I be just as versatile with the smaller reel?
By the way, thanks a million for the answers and advice. You guys have been great to me, very friendly and a big help!
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Actually, to add to this post and pose another question I am editing said post.
They have a 100 series model that holds 120 yards of 12# line (plenty for me) and a 6.2:1 G.R. They also have a 300 series that weighs 3 oz more. It holds around twice as much line (which I won't really need), but has a high efficiency gear system and a 7.0:1 G.R. The high efficiency gear system isn't available on the 100 series.
Which one should I get? Like I said, I primarily want to use this rig for throwing spinnerbaits since they seem to be a bread and butter set-up for bass. I wonder if I got the bigger reel if I could double this rigs uses and take it for big fish, too (pair it with a medium/heavy rod so I could throw spinnerbaits for bass or 1 oz lures for muskies). Could I be just as versatile with the smaller reel?
By the way, thanks a million for the answers and advice. You guys have been great to me, very friendly and a big help!
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