I want to know what’s the difference between the Shimano curado 71hg and the 71xg. Does one throw light lures farther than the other one ? What’s the gear ratios? Where is the cheapest to buy? 

The only difference between the two is the gear ratio. With the 71hg being 7.2:1(28" per turn) and the 71xg being 8.2:1(32" per turn). 

They cast exactly the same.   Best price would either be wait for a retailer sale or try checking out the bass resource flea market section.  

4 inches

8 hours ago, 21qdodge said:

Where is the cheapest to buy? 

https://www.ganderoutdoors.com/shimano-curado-k-low-profile-baitcast-reel-231582.html

 

hardly see good sales on these ... but theres one today