There is a new i model coming in February! Instead of a 50 model they're calling it a 70 size. Here's a picture. If it doesn't come up pm me and I can tell you the website.

It's nice to see them listen to their customers, can't wait to get my hands on one.

This is gonna cost me more money.  

I was hoping also for a 300 series 

I have thoroughly enjoyed curado I all summer into winter. 

So, so, so hype! 

I was going to get the new I but now I will probably just wait for this one. Guessing it would probably be about $20 more than the starndard size I. As I recall the Curado 50E was more than the 200E when it released.

Well shoot it looks my reel to rod ratio is going to be even more unbalanced than it already is

7 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

I was going to get the new I but now I will probably just wait for this one. Guessing it would probably be about $20 more than the starndard size I. As I recall the Curado 50E was more than the 200E when it released.

You're right, I'm seeing $199.

http://www.*.com/Shimano-Curado-70-Reels-p/shimano-cu70.htm

7 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

I was going to get the new I but now I will probably just wait for this one. Guessing it would probably be about $20 more than the starndard size I. As I recall the Curado 50E was more than the 200E when it released.

It has the price in the site. $20 more. Retail is $199.99.

Great,have to spend more money now!Looks like the line cap is about the same as their 50 size reels.

6 minutes ago, DesertBass said:

Great,have to spend more money now!Looks like the line cap is about the same as their 50 size reels.

 

The only thing I wish was possible is putting the 50 size aftermarket spools in it. It will be awhile before we get a good amount of aftermarket parts for this one.

2 minutes ago, PitchinJigz said:

 

The only thing I wish was possible is putting the 50 size aftermarket spools in it. It will be awhile before we get a good amount of aftermarket parts for this one.

Haha that's the first thing I thought when I saw this!Still waiting for a spool to come out for the aldebaran...

Sweet!!! I was gonna pick up a 200I but I think im gonna hold out..

 

On that website it shows that theres going to be a HG model and XG model. Would it be same to assume that the XG model would he in the 8:x:1 range?

YESSSSSS!!!!

Soooo...Scorpion 70 too?? 

d**n that is sweet!  A must buy and the JDM version too! lol

4 hours ago, DesertBass said:

Haha that's the first thing I thought when I saw this!Still waiting for a spool to come out for the aldebaran...

KTF makes one.

3 hours ago, GoCougs14 said:

Sweet!!! I was gonna pick up a 200I but I think im gonna hold out..

 

On that website it shows that theres going to be a HG model and XG model. Would it be same to assume that the XG model would he in the 8:x:1 range?

The XG is going to be a 8.2:1 ratio.

Charge your phone bro..

Got to hold this rascal, it's sure to be sweet though.

Glad they announced before Christmas. I still have time to take the wife and kids' presents back so I have cash to put a  couple pre-orders in. 

Great news for fans of the smaller capacity Shimanos!  Although, my first thought was that instead of paying $200 for this new reel, I'd if at all possible kick in another $70 and get another JDM 2015 Aldebaran...

For those that are patient, perhaps waiting for a while after release will yield some savings if that $200 retail prices ends up getting discounted eventually.

9 hours ago, Jrob78 said:

You're right, I'm seeing $199.

http://www.*.com/Shimano-Curado-70-Reels-p/shimano-cu70.htm

That 150 of 10 lb has to be wrong. That's what the 200s hold. Then it reads 70 of 14 lb. Think it's supposed to read 105 of 10 lb. Looks like a nice little reel that should make a lot of folks happy. 

Can someone please tell whats the advantage and difference of this new curado I over the curado 200I ?

1 hour ago, Weld's Largemouth said:

Can someone please tell whats the advantage and difference of this new curado I over the curado 200I ?

It isn't the "new curado I". It's a smaller framed version of the current Curado 200I. Same idea as the Curado/Chronarch 200e vs Curado/Chronarch 50e. Smaller frame, less line capacity, lighter spool, (now) faster gear ratio in the XG. 

I'm curious why it is the "70" instead of the normal "50". Wonder if the frame isn't quite as small as the curado/chronarch 50. 

Either way, high gear ratio is the only thing that peaks my interest on these. Otherwise..eh. 

So this will be the best curado until next christmas ,,Shimano plays the game perfect and adds 20$  

16 minutes ago, Maxximus Redneckus said:

So this will be the best curado until next christmas ,,Shimano plays the game perfect and adds 20$  

And still give ya a short handle.  Keeps Hawgtech Happy.

Looking forward to picking up another 51e... for $100

 

 

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Perhaps  this reel will hold its value better than the 200i.

Just like the 50e normally  holds better resale  value  than the 200e.