My first quality bass setup. Rod arrived today, reel a few days ago. I didn't waste any time checking it out. Casts like a dream! Farther and smoother than anything I've ever thrown.

 

St. Croix Avid 7' MH/F

Curado I 5.5:1

Yo-Zuri Hybrid 12lb

 

 

 

Nice setup, I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on one of those curados myself

Good looking outfit man, I think you'll really enjoy it for many years. I'm planning to pick up a new Curado I just as soon as they're available.

Edit: By "they're" I of course mean the lefties.

Nice setup, I also have the 5.5 Curado and its got super smooth cranking power. I could feel a huge difference vs a 6:4 ratio Revo SX when reeling in a big double willow spinnerbait. The Revo labored and tired out my forearms but the Curado I could barely feel the blades turning

Nice setup, I also have the 5.5 Curado and its got super smooth cranking power. I could feel a huge difference vs a 6:4 ratio Revo SX when reeling in a big double willow spinnerbait. The Revo labored and tired out my forearms but the Curado I could barely feel the blades turning

Is that bc of the gear ratio?

That's a nice combo. I own both the rod and reel, but they are not paired together. Enjoy!! The new Curado's are something else. 

Nice combo 

Congrats on your new combo.....enjoy.

Is that bc of the gear ratio?

Probably that, the x ship, and the smaller teeth on the gear.

Sweeeet! Real nice combo!!

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Probably that, the x ship, and the smaller teeth on the gear.

So you think XShip isn't so good?

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So you think XShip isn't so good?

No, he was saying that the X-Ship aided the smoothness of the retrieve.

Nice combo, enjoy!

Got two curado I's and I love them, enjoy brother

Looks good! Also I love the enthusiasm you have for your new equipment because I noticed its your avatar pic even, sounds like something I would do!