I'm looking for a new reel and was wondering how these two compared. I can get the Ctica for $120 and the Curado for about $100.

Curado. Is it new or used?

Both are new.

Then yeah, get the Curado. That's a pretty good deal IMO.

I've heard that they are heavy and kind of bulky

I was never a fan of the D series, they just were not a comfortable reel to fish with IMHO.

I've heard that they are heavy and kind of bulky

 

$120 is too much for the Citica E. You can get one around $70-80 new/mint condition if you look around so I would pass on it.

 

The Curado D series is bigger and heavier, but they do palm nicely unless you have small hands. They are built like tanks and will last you forever if you take care of it. For $100, you could always give it a shot then list it for $80 easy sell. BTW, they are heavier, but if you can find a rod that balances well, you won't notice a difference other than the size of it.

The D series reel are a little larger profile and heavier, but they are super smooth and cast well. They have a fan base but more than a few agree with Aavery2. $100 is a good deal. Nothing wrong with the Citica especially if you want a profile more in line with current offerings but $120 is no real deal.

My friend just told me that the Curado is actually $85 and it's NIB. Hope I can get it!

In MHO that's a steal! The DHSV is the best Curado to date to me. Yes they're a little heavier than some guys like but man are they solid and they just flat out fish well. Wish I had 4 or 5 more myself. Although I do love my Citica E's as well.