I'm looking to buy a new reel for swimbaits and would rather go with the low profile over the round reel.  That said, I'm looking for opinions on 2 models.  Abu Garcia Revo Toro or the Shimano Curado 300 series?  They're fairly similar in prices so for me it boils down to performance.  This would be for baits in the 1-5 oz range mostly thrown on 20lb line.

 

I use a Curado 300 DSV.  It's a tank and has a huge spool for maximum line capacity. I use it for musky fishing and swimbaiting. I'm a shimano guy, so my vote would sway that way.  I have no experience with a Toro so I can't comment there.  Either one will probably suit your needs just fine.

Between those two, the Curado.

 

It's probably the tops as far as low pro SB reels are concerned. The Lexa is also a quality reel in the 300 size.

Between those two, the Curado.

 

It's probably the tops as far as low pro SB reels are concerned. The Lexa is also a quality reel in the 300 size.

 

heard a lot about the lexa 300 as well, now i may have to broaden my search....

Love my old 400 calcutta - used it for tarpon now it's a swimbait reel just keeps casting smooth as butter

Love my old 400 calcutta - used it for tarpon now it's a swimbait reel just keeps casting smooth as butter

 

i know, and i have a calcutta 100 but i just cant get used to the round reel.... actually looking to get rid of mine now.....

From those two the Curado in an eyeblink.

ok, looks like the curado is a good bet....  I'm seeing them on the auction site around $200 thinking of just pulling the trigger on one....  would that pair nicely with a 7'6" MH Okuma Guide Select?

Isn´t MH a little bit too lite for them up to 5 oz swimbaits you wanna throw ?

The 7'6 mh okuma gs has a rating of 1/2-5oz.

If you are going to throw 1-5, get the 7'6" H.

 

The MH ratings (and okuma ratings in general) are over estimated.