View Full Version : Reels. Daiwa or shimano
I have a shimano calcutta 100. Its been a great reel for 8 years. Im looking for a new reel and can get a Daiwa Zillion for $208, A dAIWA PLUTON 200S and H for $292, and the Shimano Curado 200e7 for $125. What do you guys think of those prices? Which one would you get?
DropShotMan
10-07-2009, 05:47 PM
depends what you want to fish
pluton swimbaits...
zillion worms...
curado jigs...
calico killer kevin
10-07-2009, 05:52 PM
Personally, I hate the USDM Zillions. They weigh like a brick and don't cast light lures very well. I can't recommend the Curado or the Pluton because they are in totally different ends of the fishing spectrum and I have no idea what you want out of them.
goseango
10-07-2009, 06:32 PM
I would buy 2 Curados for the price of one of the others....:Wink:
im looking for an all around reel. I love my calcutta. I use it for jugs, worms, cranks, trout bait fishing and catfish. Also which one would cast the farthest? So something very versatile. How do those prices look?
vanillagurilla
10-07-2009, 07:26 PM
curado. although i like my corvalus more but its heavy.
hook1fred
10-07-2009, 08:13 PM
curado would be my choice...... one of the best all around reels out there
For the $300 you'd spend Pluton you could pick up a Chronarch 100. I'd go with that, but out of the reels on your list choose the Curado E, and $125 is an incredible price. Plutons are awesome reels, but definitely are geared towards heavy line, big baits, and big fish. Less of an all around reel, and won't perform as well as the Curado E if you want to toss lighther weights.
how does a curado compare to a calcutta?
eddie33081
10-07-2009, 09:59 PM
If you want something cheap you might want to look at the Pflueger president. Its a great reel for the price. Otherwise I would say the shimano out of the ones you posted. The zillion is pretty heavy and the one on sale is a super fast retrieve.
GeordyBass
10-07-2009, 10:07 PM
Curado Is your best value, especially at that price. It has an awesome line capacity for a low profile reel and is super light.... It's more of an all arounder reel.... g'luck!
kaneo
10-08-2009, 06:12 AM
where are you getting the curado e7 for $125 ?? i would buy 2 if i were you
whate
10-08-2009, 09:42 AM
I have the curado e5, basically the same reel with lower gear ratio, not exactly what you're asking about but i like it aaaaloot. it's light, and casts/retrieves really smooth. can't go wrong especially at 125$. I don't have the other reels you posted so can't be any helpful about them.
where are you getting the curado e7 for $125 ?? i would buy 2 if i were you
Im a retail Hardware store and have recently opened an account with a fishing supplier!:Big Grin: So that is actually my cost! I was hoping they carried the Calcutta but no luck!
calico killer kevin
10-08-2009, 05:20 PM
The E5 is the most versatile on your list and can handle all of your techniques other than trout fishing. None of those reels will be able to handle 2 or 4lb line.
When you want a Curado/Calcutta comparison, I assume you want to compare the B and the E because they are similar in price. If so, I would definitely choose the Curado. If you can though, I would recommend the CT 100TE. Great reels, but a bit pricier than those mentioned other than the Pluton. If you want the absolute best, go with the Conquest 100. OMG, one of the best reels EVER.
IMO, for 6-10lb line I'd get a Daiwa Sol, anything above would be a Calcutta TE(unless high speed is necessary). Curado E for the price of a Citica is a steal though.
I'd buy a cheap setup for cat fishing. No need for anything fancy to backlash at night. I've seen too many setups pulled into the drink by cats to even consider using higher end gear for them.
spooks
10-17-2009, 10:44 PM
PLUTON one bad a** reel, I love mines.