hey guys. i'm looking into purchasing either the citica or curado. wondering if the curado is worth the extra $. thanks

Both are fine reels.  More than anything it comes down to whether or not you would rather have the 7:1 or 5:1 gears of the Curado or the 6.3:1 gears in the Citica.  Either way, you'll enjoy using the reel you select.

Both are fine reels. More than anything it comes down to whether or not you would rather have the 7:1 or 5:1 gears of the Curado or the 6.3:1 gears in the Citica. Either way, you'll enjoy using the reel you select.

2X ,But I prefer the Curado

You can find them online for $95 and $145. I would pay the extra 50 personally and go with the Curado E7.

Hmm, 2 gear ratios from where to choose ( if you fish righty reels ), bigger knobs, propietary knob plastic vs Septon grips , lighter spool .... yup, I would get the Curado if I had to choose between both and had the extra 50 dollars to spend.

Both reels are excellent, I prefer the Curados just because they handle the lighter baits better.

Later,

thanks guys I appreciate it! Ended up going with the curado

You'll love the Curado. I have both. The Citica is fine for cranks and spinnerbaits, but I prefer the smoothness of the Curado for soft plastics and jigs.

yes go with the majority rule: CURADO.  You're going to love that reel. 

good choice i have both but perfer the curado  ... the spools lighter and the grips are awsome 

I bought a Curado E7 this year and have been VERY impressed with it. It is sitting on a BCR803GLX(Thanks Bronzefly).

I wish it had a clickable cast control and a little better drag but all in all, I really like it for the money. It's a solid performer and palms well.

Casting is really really nice as well.

I think the next one will be one of those 50MG reels.

The citica is great but the curado even better.

I have both. To be honest, the Curado does feel a little better, but when it comes to cost, I'm more impressed with the Citica. It's an amazing bang for the buck reel for sure.

I don't have a Curado but do have a Citica and I absolutely love it. My fishing buddy has the Curado and I guess I am frugal but not worth the extra $ "for me"

I think until the new E models came out, the Curado (even the old greenies) was head and shoulders above the Citica. Now that the E's are out, I don't think that's true anymore.

I have a Citica now and am planning on getting a Curado next.  But that's just me, I'm that way.  The Citica has been a wonderful reel and even casts things that previously I was only able to throw with a spinning rod.  Either one will be a fantastic reel to own.