27 replies to this topic

[Cody0707]

If you could only have 1 of these to do all of your fishing to include some light saltwater which would it be?

[j.bruno]

Probably the stradic, but if it was a 200e curado, Than the 200e

[J Francho]

The decision is pretty simple. The Curado is NOT rated for saltwater use and the Stradic is.

[Hooligan]

The decision is pretty simple. The Curado is NOT rated for saltwater use and the Stradic is.

DingDingDingDing We have a winner.

[0119]

Texas inshore guys swear by the Curados even the new ones. Bantam advises it is saltwater safe. That being said, theres good reason why low profile baitcasters arent the norm in most coastal areas. Wind. Its pure misery trying to throw a under 1/4 DOA Shrimp into a 15 or 20mph wind on the flats. You'll even see that wind on the jetty or in plain old bay fishing.

[J Francho]

Bantam advises it is saltwater safe.

You realize the warranty DOES NOT cover corrosion, and Curados do not have ARB bearings. I wouldn't call that "saltwater safe."

Yes, you can use any reel in saltwater, and never have a problem, if you properly maintain your gear, and rinse gently after every use. But there are better tools designed specifically for the task. You want a baitcaster for salt, then get a Calcutta.

[Chris at Tech]

Stradic

[0119]

All the ARB bearing is...is the same bearing with the shield removed. Aint no difference in its ability to thwart salt. Just a gimic I was using those Calcuttas in the salt before they thought up ARB bearings with no difficulty.

[SirSnookalot]

Personally I wouldn't pick either reel, but for the once in a while saltwater trip it's the 2500 stradic. Light saltwater, IMO, does not always mean fishing from the beach or fishing in areas that are very low to the water, which is my preference. Fishing from a pier or jettie I'd use a 4000 size minimum, most here in my part of Florida use even bigger, you just never know what's swimming by on any given day. Fishermen here than use bait casters use bait, live or cut, for lures spinning is almost exclusive, a low profile b/c is a rare sight. Depending on the time of year 15-20+ mph wind is the rule not the exception.

[Cody0707]

I guess I should sell my nib curado 51e and get a stradic then. I don't think I would need larger than a 2500 as I will be fishing flats in a kayak. If I hook on to something bigger I'll just hang on and go for a ride. Thanks for the help.

[Capt.Bob]

No doubt, the Stradic FJ 3000 would be my choice, same frame and size as the 2500, holds more line, but has a better handle (my preference, wish the 4000 used the same one), and the new FJ's are ssssssoooooo ssssmmmmmooooooottthhhhh on bigger fish!!

[baluga]

I'll go for the 50E, a lot of fun for inshore fishing, load it with 20# S8S braid. It can withstand the saltwater. I use mine in saltwater. Just grease the inside walls and gears the first time you use it, plus always wash it after using. I even use my CORE 100 in saltwater fishing.

[Capt.Bob]

The Stradic definatly has better specks and power for big Snook and Reds, permit Bones???

* Model: ST-3000FJ Spinning Reel
* Line retrieve per crank (in): 35
* Line capacity (# Test/ yd): 6/230, 8/170, 10/140
* Max drag (lb): 15
* Gear ratio: 6.0:1
* Weight (oz): 9.3


Curado 50E Specs. are a little light for salt water.

• Model - CU50E
• Line Capacity (Power Pro) - 20/115, 30/105, 40/80
• Line Capacity (mono) - 10/105, 12/85, 14/70
• Bearings - 5+1
• Gear Ratio - 6.4:1
• Line Recovery - 25" Per Turn
• Max Drag - 10 lbs
• Weight - 6.9 oz
• Retrieve - Right Hand

This is why I would suggest the Stradic, you get better line recovery, 35" compared to the Curado's 25" per handle turn, the 15 pound max drag for stopping bigger fish with limited line capacity, which by the way the Stradic holds 140 yards of 10lb mono compared to 105yards for the 50E.

I would prefer the Stradic for these conditions, to choose the Curado I would have to go to the 200 size. This was why I made my recommendations, because of specs. But Reel type preference is personal and another mater, just don't make it more suited.

[Cody0707]

I went fishing today using my cheap Shimano Syncopate 2500. I had it correctly spooled up with 10lb power pro. I was fishing texas rig, poppers, and a Rapala. About half way through fishing I got a huge knot in the line discovered while I was casting and hung up on the rod. Cut the knot out. ABout 2 cast later I had to do the same thing all over again.

Is this do to a cheap reel, rod, or both? If this is something I continuously have to deal with then I will take the baitcaster and just get really use to what it can do in saltwater.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Im being respectful when mentioning this I feel it is operator error when this happens not equipment.
That happens from too much line on spool and/or not pulling slack out of line after flipping bail closed by hand or just useing handle to close bail. A little loop forms over the spool and next time you throw out the line catches the loop and twists it off tangle/knot ensues. You trade that off for backlashes in a baitcaster.