I wonder when they get their next shipment. Did they give any idea?

When they call me for mine I will post, they said they will have 42 more

BPS in Orlando still has both ratios. I just picked up another HG with the trade in, and saw them on the shelf. Maybe 2 of each?

I'm getting really impatient to get the shipping confirmation on my HG from TW. Nowhere near open water up here, but I need something to tinker with while I'm house-bound due to crap weather.

I wonder when they get their next shipment. Did they give any idea?

The Shimano rep working the counter at the Manteca store said they wouldn't be getting any more til June. Hopefully that's not accurate.

When they call me for mine I will post, they said they will have 42 more

I didn't really answer your question he said soon he said this week.. They had a 5 but I wanted the 7

BPS has all right handed models In Stock on their website as of this post. Left hand models are backordered.

BPS has all right handed models In Stock on their website as of this post. Left hand models are backordered.

The report is that the lefties are stuck in customs, or at least a good portion of them.

Just got back from putting my I through the paces.  And I am impressed. Spooled with braid, which I hate, it was a bit more challenging to get dialed in with all of the wind that was blowing in Florida, but after being hard headed, and switching the brakes, it was trouble free from there on.  Tight, smooth and silent.  I will be getting another.

 

Now with the bad.  My Metanium is used as a bottom contact reel, and this one will have to be as well. I used this reel for jerkbaits, topwater frogs and poppers while down there.  The "switch" that opens the side plate rides right below the upper knuckle on my left pointer finger, causing a blister when popping and moving all day.  Might just be me, but it will have to be on a rod that I hold the reel differently.  So a different reel for those techniques, but other than that it is solid.  Even stuck this pig on it!

 

Jeff

 

Nice fish! As far as brakes... All on or ? How was the power on it? I am ready to use mine too..

I started with 1 on, and no spool tension.  I fish my reels pretty loose.  Ended up with 2 on and dial on 1 and no spool tension.  Probably without braid, and my normal lines, and not as much wind,  I could have stayed with 1 on.  Reel had no issues reeling in over 50 fish this trip!

 

Jeff

WHOAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

STOP THE PRESSES>>>>

 

 

did I just hear 00 mod say he ACTUALLY USED magnetic brakes????????????

The brakes are not magnetic.  The dial is an additional adjustment for the centrifugal brakes to dial them in more!
 

Jeff

Wow... Thanks for that info! That is a big help!

Sounds like you caught em good...

Sounds like you're reel is the proto...for a hawgtech handle.. That's neat too

Thanks again!

Tight, smooth and silent.

What do you mean by tight?

how's the casting ability?

Thanks for sharing your impression!

What I really want to know is which reel is better. Curado I or Curado E in these categories.

Casting

Retrieve smoothness

Can you really tell if Xship helps under load.

Thanks. I already got one on order. Want to order a few more but waiting to see more reviews from other anglers.

By tight I mean the tolerances. No play in anything. Casting ability is excellent.

I can't tell really about x ship, but it was plenty powerful to reel in that big girl on the buzzbait. I think x ship is a great feature that will aid, but go un-noticed. I don't know how you would really tell it was helping or not. Know what I mean?

Jeff

Yeah I know, that's what I figures. Similar to the marketing hype of Daiwas TWS. Does it help? Sure it could help somewhat. Is it as big of a gain as their marketing, probably not.

The more I read and look at this reel I'm wanting to try it whenever I upgrade my Lews Tournament... Before it was a unanimous upgrade to the Tournament Pro, now I'm, at the very least, intrigued by the new Curado.

I stopped by a local shop today to see if they had any new Curado I's in stock. They did!

In hand, it felt really smooth and quite refined. I also liked the aesthetics.

Now, if they were lefties, I'd have a couple already. I really like the feel of this new Curado!

The more I read and look at this reel I'm wanting to try it whenever I upgrade my Lews Tournament... Before it was a unanimous upgrade to the Tournament Pro, now I'm, at the very least, intrigued by the new Curado.

C'mon now Arv. You don't need any new reels, remember?

Hootie

C'mon now Arv. You don't need any new reels, remember?

Hootie

Lol! I don't NEEED a lot of things, but that doesn't always matter. You know how persuasive the bait monkey can be though.

The more I read and look at this reel I'm wanting to try it whenever I upgrade my Lews Tournament... Before it was a unanimous upgrade to the Tournament Pro, now I'm, at the very least, intrigued by the new Curado.

Who knew we might be forming a new posse round these parts!  LOL  

 

I used a buddy's Curado last year for a while.  I loved the reel.  I could not however get past the UGLY green.  I'm glad now they went with a different color.  I will be purchasing my first Shimano bait caster soon!

I wonder if this new curado I will be worth the extra $80 over the curado that will be selling for $99 at bps?

I wonder if this new curado I will be worth the extra $80 over the curado that will be selling for $99 at bps?

I don't think you can go wrong with either choice!

Skippy

I fished with two Curado I's today and was really, really impressed.  With two breaks on, and the dial set to 1, it was ideal.  I tried to use only one break, but couldn't make it work without issues.  I enjoy the feel of this reel more than my CI4+, and it is just as smooth.  

 

Setup 1) MH *** Rod, 3/8 Jig Head, 5" Easy Shiner.  12# Yozuri Hybrid

Setup 2) H *** Rod, 6/0 Owner Beast, Air Frog.  65# Smackdown

 

I could throw these baits a mile.  The reel feel like it is indestructible, but really light.  Perfect for me to palm, and has SERIOUS power.  

 

Love this reel.  Will be in the market for more.  I'll be using my CI4 for lighter lures...and my I's for anything 3/8 or higher.