Curado E, whats the deal?

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03-29-2009, 09:48 PM
Lightline

Curado E, whats the deal?

I seen many guys selling their curado E's. Is there something not desirable about that reel?

I remember when the curado D came out and it was all about the D and not that many people were getting rid of them.

But now that there is the E series it seems that people are getting ride of it.

Whats the deal?

Any one own one and care to give a comparison on the pros and cons?
03-29-2009, 10:19 PM
camman

I know a couple guys who got rid of their Curado E's. The main culprit for them was the gear ratio....I think people want the generic 6.3:1 ratio which is common.

I own a 7:1 and IMO its better than the D series...
03-29-2009, 11:23 PM
That Dang Guy

Well the gear set can be replaced by the Citica gear set...and vice versa. Unfortuantely new drags are required in this change. But comparing the Curado E and D series is like night and day. The new E series outcasts and feels smoother than the D series. It's smaller and ligher as well. If there are any doubts, connect with someone who has an E series and cast with it.
03-30-2009, 12:20 AM
HEMAN

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Originally Posted by That Dang Guy

Well the gear set can be replaced by the Citica gear set...and vice versa. Unfortuantely new drags are required in this change. But comparing the Curado E and D series is like night and day. The new E series outcasts and feels smoother than the D series. It's smaller and ligher as well. If there are any doubts, connect with someone who has an E series and cast with it.

i agree.. i love my curado e's... although i need to start using that e7 more..
03-30-2009, 12:45 AM
a biley

i already own two, the only problem I have with it is sometimes the line gets caught between the frame and the spool when i get minor backlashes and pull it out.

other than that, it's a great reel!

but from what I hear, the older ones were great!
03-30-2009, 08:48 AM
DarkShadow

Of the guys that I've heard selling it, I know most of them were doing it because their tackle whoredom finally caught up to them, thanks to the economy.

As they said, "I wouldn't sell it if i didn't REALLY need the money."

(Great time to pick up some deals, btw)
03-30-2009, 09:10 AM
newster

I have owned the Bantams, the D, and now an e7. The e7 is tops. I sold both my 201d and Calcutta 401 TE and now just use a 301 e7. If I could describe it, it has the power of the Calcutta and the size and smoothness of the Curado.
03-30-2009, 11:24 AM
samgann93

i just sold my curado. nothing wrong with it, its an awesome reel.
03-30-2009, 07:13 PM
lurk 182

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkShadow

Of the guys that I've heard selling it, I know most of them were doing it because their tackle whoredom finally caught up to them, thanks to the economy.

As they said, "I wouldn't sell it if i didn't REALLY need the money."

(Great time to pick up some deals, btw)

exactly. i've got 2e7's and they're such strong reels for the size. if they'd make the e5 in a left retrieve, i'd have some of those too.
03-30-2009, 08:19 PM
HEMAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by a biley

i already own two, the only problem I have with it is sometimes the line gets caught between the frame and the spool when i get minor backlashes and pull it out.

other than that, it's a great reel!

but from what I hear, the older ones were great!

i had the 08 Curado 100.. and i loved the way it casted.. but i gotta admit.. these new ones are better.. and smaller.. color is eh. but otherwise.. awesome reels.
03-30-2009, 10:33 PM
a biley

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Originally Posted by HEMAN

color is eh.

pair it with the new dobyns champion extreme rod with the reel seat nearly the same color, then it won't be eh!

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...ROD-DCECT.html

lol that's gonna be my rod I swear. I'm aiming by Summer
04-01-2009, 03:57 PM
HEMAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by a biley

pair it with the new dobyns champion extreme rod with the reel seat nearly the same color, then it won't be eh!

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...ROD-DCECT.html

lol that's gonna be my rod I swear. I'm aiming by Summer

nice.... i am kind of in the market to find a nice cranking stick for my e5, but i also need a jerkbait rod for my e7... BUT i wanna save up for the Aldeberan too... (PM me if you are serious bout it, got a pretty good deal so far and maybe we can get a group buy discount)
04-01-2009, 06:49 PM
a biley

Quote:

Originally Posted by HEMAN

nice.... i am kind of in the market to find a nice cranking stick for my e5, but i also need a jerkbait rod for my e7... BUT i wanna save up for the Aldeberan too... (PM me if you are serious bout it, got a pretty good deal so far and maybe we can get a group buy discount)

new gear sucks.... sucks as in you always want more that is! I'll let you know how my wallet feels in a couple months lol. I still want that MG you have