Hypothetically. If we compare apples to apples. 
 

curado 150 vs curado 200. Does the 200 have more power or torque?  Or is it mostly line capacity?

 

im going overseas fishing and considering buying a new reel.  Maybe the Curado 150 DC or the 200 version.  

I may be wrong but the way I think of it is like a rear end on a sports car. If the bigger reel has a bigger gear set with the right material and design it can handle more abuse. But the torque and power is in the ratio. Like a shorter gear like the 5 to 1's have more torque 

Shimano Tranx 150 is extremely strong.

Tom

i think its a matter of line capacity between the 150 and 200 curado dc

I have the 5.8 gear ratio Tranx 400A and it is very powerful. 

I can retrieve big high resistant musky baits no problem.

 

they made a 300 size and also a 300 size Curado as well. 

 

these might be better choices if you need something beefy 

 

I don't think the normal sized bass reels will cut it ??

I have a 200 size Curado and a 150 size Curado DC and I don't see any difference in power between them. 

 

I like the above idea of the Tranx. You might also consider a Tatula 300 or a Zillion HD. 

5 hours ago, WRB said:

Shimano Tranx 150 is extremely strong.

Tom

This is third on the list.  Thx

I don’t believe there is any direct correlation between  size and power within a model.  For example the shimano E50 and E200 had identical internals. 

thanks everyone.  i may reach across the ocean and order a Bantam. 

 

but the Tranx 150 is a great idea as well.  

9 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

thanks everyone.  i may reach across the ocean and order a Bantam. 

best thing you can do

On 4/21/2023 at 11:08 AM, WRB said:

Shimano Tranx 150 is extremely strong.

Tom

I am second in TranX you can do any size depending on the fishing you going to do.

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