Hey yall,

Just wondering if the newer curados are better than the older ones.  If so, how?

The newer ones are technically a better reel much smoother and alot lighter spool than the original curado but to many they dont feel as well in your hand because the reel is a little bit bigger, the reel is set up similarly to the old Curado SF (green and gold reel), the Citica seems to however replaced the Curado at the $119.99 range and to many feels similar to it as the Curado got upgraded to almost a cross between the old curado and a chronarch. The 100 series in the reels however are built on the same frame as the old 100 curado and the citica and curado are very comparable in this size with the newer curado just having an extra bearing and lighter spool.

So what is the new work horse reel now?

The 200 series in both the Citica and Curado are work horse reels the gears have been beefed up from the old curado and there are 7:1, 6.2:1, and 5:1 gear ratios to choose from between the 3 there is also a new 300 series curado if your looking for a really beefed up reel that holds alot of line

I like my newer model curados over the old ones but there are still both awsome reels. I used to get the older models on after season sales for $90 and the new ones are priced more around the $200 mark so it better be a better reel for the money. But after saying that there are still both great reels.

I guess I have to go buy a new Curado.  I LOVE all my old ones.  Hopefully Reel Mechanic can keep them operating for years to come.

i never owned an old curado, but have fished with one.  and i would have to say the new curado is definitely better.  the 200 size is bigger than the old, but it sits low on a rod so it doesn't feel that big.  it casts forever and is super smooth.

the citica is about on the same level as the old curado's i believe.....which are great reels as well