I've really enjoyed mine, I've got a 6:3:1 and a 7:2:1 LH models. I caught a fish on my second cast with the 6:3:1. They have great smoothness/handling that may not be apparent when holding one in a store but once you put some line on and start casting you'll feel it right away. I really like the new braking system and use the small dial almost exclusively after getting the internal brakes set. I like how its concealed and placed in the same spot as the metanium. I feel like you really can't go wrong for the quality and features you get at that price point. Great reels

I have 3 of them, and in my opinion, they are awesome! These reels have so impressed me that I haven't gotten around to using my still brand new ci4's yet. They were silky smooth right out of the box. Like RoadWarrior says, just set em' and forget em'.

Hootie

I bought a LH model today on the auction site. I almost don't believe it's true until I get tracking. Hopefully everywhere has them soon because gander now says June 12th for LH models.

I'm going to see how low it can throw tomorrow.

I bought a LH model today on the auction site. I almost don't believe it's true until I get tracking. Hopefully everywhere has them soon because gander now says June 12th for LH models.

order was canceled...actually was RH model in stock

 

search/wait continues

order was canceled...actually was RH model in stock

 

search/wait continues

 

Bummer.... 

Bummer.... 

I dropped kicked my steering wheel when I read the email at the light. I yelled WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY ME WHYYYYYYYYYY

 

I might have to buy a chronarch ci4 or core and NRX to take away the pain

I dropped kicked my steering wheel when I read the email at the light. I yelled WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY ME WHYYYYYYYYYY

 

I might have to buy a chronarch ci4 or core and NRX to take away the pain

 

 

I know the feeling, I too am waiting on the lefties. I'm used to it though because this has always been the way Shimano conducts business, lefties 2 to 3 months after the righties. To tell the truth it hasn't been that hard for me waiting, I have all the gear I could possibly ever need now. In fact I have a Metanium XG that I received for my birthday last Oct that's never been spooled or put on a rod. I'll eventually get around to it, and maybe by then the Curado's will be available.

 

Good luck in your search to find one of the first available lefties!

I know the feeling, I too am waiting on the lefties. I'm used to it though because this has always been the way Shimano conducts business, lefties 2 to 3 months after the righties. To tell the truth it hasn't been that hard for me waiting, I have all the gear I could possibly ever need now. In fact I have a Metanium XG that I received for my birthday last Oct that's never been spooled or put on a rod. I'll eventually get around to it, and maybe by then the Curado's will be available.

 

Good luck in your search to find one of the first available lefties!

If you use the Metanium, you won't want a Curado anymore.

For those looking for the Curado I, Kruegerfarms.com should still have RH models in stock. 

For those looking for the Curado I, Kruegerfarms.com should still have RH models in stock. 

RH seem to be rampant now

 

I think I may have found a lucky break, shall see tomorrow if Im going to be disappointed like when they discontinued the shanghai streetside dumplings from PF Chang's menu 

 

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ordered another one off of a popular site, normally said backorder so Ill see tomorrow if it works 

If you use the Metanium, you won't want a Curado anymore.

 

 

This is far from the case. Although I have more expensive and "better" gear, eg. Calais DC, Calcutta TE DC, Stella FD, Metanium, most of my fishing is done with Citica E's and a Chronarch B. I enjoy fishing with them all equally. I'm very excited to try the new Curado I and add it to my growing list of Curado models which include a 51E, 301E, and 201DHSV. My first Curado was a 201B SF but I stupidly sold it some years ago, really wish I hadn't.     

If you use the Metanium, you won't want a Curado anymore.

This is pretty true in my case. The curado got put on the shelf after I rediscovered my metanium xg on my expride rod. But I did use the curado the past couple of weekends and couldn't tell the difference casting wise from 3\8ths up. Now the Metanium is going to stay at home for awhile.

Sfttackle.com had a bunch of right hand I's in stock last week.. Give them a call

Early bird gets the worm. HI's has very few lefties in 6 ratio only

Jeff

I just picked up my 2nd Curado I,over at Ron's Valley Sports. He gave me a heck of a deal on the reel and a Dobyns rod. Now I know why so many of us on here really enjoy doing business with him. I still can't believe how he hooked me up. Thanks Ron!! 

I just picked up my 2nd Curado I,over at Ron's Valley Sports. He gave me a heck of a deal on the reel and a Dobyns rod. Now I know why so many of us on here really enjoy doing business with him. I still can't believe how he hooked me up. Thanks Ron!! 

Which model dobyns did you get?

Which model dobyns did you get?

I got a Savvy 703. 

I got a Savvy 703. 

I may try one of the DX rods out eventually

 

Finally got the 1st 6.3:1 LH Curado the other day and the 7 ratio should be here tomorrow.I don't know what to do with myself now that the chase is over.

Pics or they dont exist diggy!

Pics or they dont exist diggy!

Heres the one I have

 

Been using my 201HG for almost a week now and I'm loving it. Have a second reel that I don't have a rod for yet so it's just sitting pretty for a week or two.

 

Very pretty!

I may try one of the DX rods out eventually

 

Finally got the 1st 6.3:1 LH Curado the other day and the 7 ratio should be here tomorrow.I don't know what to do with myself now that the chase is over.

The Savvy arrived yesterday. Fished with it for a little bit and its exactly what I wanted for finesse and light applications rod. Paired with the TTpro its a very nice setup. I can only begin to imagine how it must feel with a DX. That's out of my range. My 2nd curado is being delivered today. Enjoy your new toys, you are going to really like them. 

The Savvy arrived yesterday. Fished with it for a little bit and its exactly what I wanted for finesse and light applications rod. Paired with the TTpro its a very nice setup. I can only begin to imagine how it must feel with a DX. That's out of my range. My 2nd curado is being delivered today. Enjoy your new toys, you are going to really like them. 

Awesome. Enjoy the rod.  I got the the office and the HG was waiting. We may need to by holsters for the reels. If I was righty I may have a PG also =(