OK, so I have all of the reels mentioned in this thread, and here is 100% accurate info.

 

Metanium - Mine came from Japan, before they released in US- comes with red on and white in package

 

Ci4- comes with red on and red in the box

 

Curado I - comes with red on and red in box

 

Jeff

My Curado I came with spare reds as well.

Bantam1 confirmed that the spare red brake blocks that comes with the Curado I are just spares, and not any different from the ones already on the spool

Yes Sir. That is a correct statement. I was never implying anything about the older generation Shimano reels, and was taken out of context by another poster. What I objected to, as was posted to my email address by this forums administrators, was this statement:

 

" No, not even close. The Metanium for example comes with the red blocks installed from Shimano, in the box there is a set of white replacement blocks. The white blocks are lighter, it's actually very easy to tell there's a size difference between them just by holding them side by side in your hand.

It's amazing to me how people will get on the internet a just say things without really knowing what they're talking about. Why would Shimano go to the trouble of making different colors if they're all the same?? Unbelievable."

 

I am a man of certain principles, and will be the first to acknowledge that I am wrong, if I need to. But I also have the right to post to this forum, just as other members have. Not one to hold grudges, and certainly not suffering from cabin fever, as I live in the southern hemisphere and bassing is just great 

I don't understand how you can say you didn't "imply anything about the older generation reels" when you clearly did. Also my statement you have taken offense to is correct, you did post and know nothing about what you were saying. If you're a man of certain principles and will be the first to acknowledge you're wrong then it seems to me this is the time.

 

I'd also like to take this time to say that maybe I worded my first reply to strongly and that's the reason I immediately edited it. I didn't want to seem as if I were attacking you specifically, I just see so many "inaccuracies" on these boards regarding Shimano equipment that it gets to me sometimes. I mean I just don't know where people come up with some of it. A little common sense and thought would go a long way in these matters usually.

 

Consider this matter settled on my end and I'm sorry for coming on so strong in the beginning.   

I had planned on answering this response with showing what I said, and what you read, but won't go there. I know more about Shimano than most, but am always willing to learn more.

 

I accept your apology, and apologise to you if you feel that I was misleading anyone...............which I was not.

 

 

There is a bridge ahead. Let's walk over it.