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I have once or twice! And am doing so today. Used to use a Bazooka tube. 7'6'' and could carry about 8 rods in there. Only problem I ever had was it getting lost one time. Was VERY nervous until it finally showed up 3 days later. The charge was an extra $50 for most airlines, but some charge even more. Have never done the shipping route. Now I have travel rods. All 3 piece and the longest piece is less than 32''. So my travel tube is 35'' by 4'' round pvc with caps. It is able to be carried on as the TSA and most airlines have a 45'' dimensional rule for carry on. My tube is 35"+4"=4" for a total of 43''. ALWAYS have my reels in my carry on. Close to 911 I had an instance where they made me strip my spools. Haven't had that problem since. If they do give you a problem ask to speak to the lead TSA agent. It is no different than shoe laces, belt, or earphone cords........ Just sayin! Jeff

Basically yes. No time for flushing, but at least this will give me a good idea. Only changes will be Hawg Tech handle hopefully! Will do flush/ supertune when I get back sometime..... Jeff

If the reel performs as well as I suspect, I will be getting more as well! Jeff

Hahahahaha. No lewser reel here! Jeff

The 50e and new I have a very similar palm feel. The bulk of the new I is on the crank side, making the palm side small and nice. Go back and look atthe pics after reading this and I think you will see what I mean. Jeff

OK, so from here until Sunday I will be phone only and only have the new Curado I and 2 Curado e series with me. So if you have any other questions I will do my best to answer, but will be limited on time until Sunday. When I get back, I will have 3 days of fishing with it, and hopefully will have at least tested the drag!!!! Jeff

Curado and Ci4 differences as far as I know: Weight- Curado 7.4 vs 6.5 Bearings- curado has 2 less Spool- Curado holds more line Ci4 has lighter spool Ci4 has HEG gears Ci4 is approved for saltwater use Basically in my opinon, $200ish is the best bang for your buck reel price. Over that and you are in enthusiast reels. I have many, but as far as actual usage, it is hard to beat a curado( hopefully this new I, but as of now e series), supertuned, with upgraded drag washers, flushed/upgraded bearings and a good aftermarket handle (hawg Tech) That is my opinion at least, and I have just about every series Shimano reel from Curado on up through Metanium. Only ones I haven't ventured into are the Calais and the Antares. Jeff

OK here we go: 1. Curado I is plastic. Metanium is metal 2. Metanium and ci4 are the same. Curado is different from them 3. Backplay issue has been fixed in both Curado I and Ci4+. Metanium is flawless here as well Jeff

I will be looking to join this club as well. And as long as it is 1 oz bigger, even have the hat to prove it!!!!! Jeff

Welcome to the forums! Jeff

Will give you answers to everything in just a little bit. Taking the wife out for dinner the night before I leave to go fishing. Gotta keep her happy!!! Jeff

No spare blocks. Just oil. Jeff

I already spooled it up in preparation to fish in 2 days. Sorry. Jeff

Curado I vs Curado 200e

Curado I vs Curado 50e

Curado I vs Chronarch Ci4+

OK, so here are my comparison photos. Much harder to get than I thought. Hope this helps: ( note some handles have been changed to Hawg Techs) Curado I vs Metanium

Pics to come this evening! Jeff

Made in Malaysia. I am at work. Will take comparisons of every size tonight. 50/200/300/ci4/metanium....any reel you want. Otger thoughts: 4 brakes instead of 6. Side plate stays attached. Needs a hawgtech handle!! Lol Jeff

Just unboxed my Curado I HG and the initial impression is good. Seems to be right back into the thick of things with sub $200 reels. It seems tight, no noise, smooth(even un-flushed) and reminds me of a little sister to my Metanium! Fishing Thurs-Saturday should put it through its paces and I will check back in on Sunday with an update! Jeff

Sounds like you were in a typical shad kill. VERY hard to catch anything when there are millions of dying shad to peovide easy meals. Give it a month and everything should be back to normal. Jedd

Back on topic. Good looking shirts Mike. I think you would sell lots to your loyal customers here!! Jeff

I have some of these and will be putting them to the Grande test in 3 weeks. Stay tuned! Jeff

Too bad your fish couldn't test those carbontex drags huh??? Jeff

It must have literally killed him to talk about another brand other than Lews/Dobyns! Jeff