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Actual Customer Feedback:

“I was able to take my CuradoE7 out on Saturday…I acutally had to use more brakes than I normally do on shimano reels because It casts so well…Very comfortable to fish with. Feels somewhat similar to the Revo series but a little better ergonomics plus a ounce lighter…Overall, I will say that the Curado’s will be as good or maybe better than some of the higher priced reels out of the box. You get a lot of bang for your buck with the Curado.”
-Scuba Scott from Tackle Tour

“Nothing but good from me!  I own 4 of them and they are great reels!”
- L Smith from Tackle Tour

“I switched from the Revo SX to the Curado 200E7.  I tried one & liked the cast control system better…I can cast a little bit harder than normal without worrying about a backlash.  It makes sense since the pins apply more braking the faster the spool turns. “
-civicrr from fishsniffer.com

“I have lots of bass reels. This is the best. I now have 7. It is smooth and reliable. It works well for heavy baits and very light baits.”
-0204 from Bassproshops.com user review

Summary:

All in all this reel comes highly recommended. Everywhere I turned someone is raving about this reel. The only negative thing I could dig up was one users mentioned a side to side movement in the reel when casting, but others where quick to reply that they had never experienced that, so there may have been a problem with that particular reel. Otherwise, seems like a wise buy.

*This Reel won the 2008 ICAST New Product Showcase Award for Best Freshwater Reel & Best of Show.

 Go to Shimano Curado E Website

Company Info:

Product Specifications:

• 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

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