You know what WOULD be great? A high end Shimano LP reel that has a decent amount of line capacity.

How much line do you need?

More than 90 yards of 12lb test. I want something I can put a lot of 15-17lb test on.

I've never needed more line than what I can fit on my Core 50. And I use 17 lb. fluorocarbon on it.

What are you using it for?

What aren't I using it for?  I've used it for everything from pitching jigs to throwing crankbaits.  In one night I might use it to pitch a jig to a close brushpile, then use it to make a 25 yard cast along a bluff wall.

IMO it's the perfect sized spool.

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You know what WOULD be great? A high end Shimano LP reel that has a decent amount of line capacity.

How much line do you need?

More than 90 yards of 12lb test. I want something I can put a lot of 15-17lb test on.

I've never needed more line than what I can fit on my Core 50. And I use 17 lb. fluorocarbon on it.

What are you using it for?

What aren't I using it for? I've used it for everything from pitching jigs to throwing crankbaits. In one night I might use it to pitch a jig to a close brushpile, then use it to make a 25 yard cast along a bluff wall.

IMO it's the perfect sized spool.

So I won't regret buying one and using it for soft plastics, jigs, etc...? I want a sweet reel for my upcoming all purpose DELUXE combo but I was skeptical if a small spool like that could really be all purpose. Was also considering a Chronarch D but the line capacity is pretty much the same as the core.

You know what WOULD be great? A high end Shimano LP reel that has a decent amount of line capacity.

How much line do you need?

More than 90 yards of 12lb test. I want something I can put a lot of 15-17lb test on.

I've never needed more line than what I can fit on my Core 50. And I use 17 lb. fluorocarbon on it.

What are you using it for?

What aren't I using it for? I've used it for everything from pitching jigs to throwing crankbaits. In one night I might use it to pitch a jig to a close brushpile, then use it to make a 25 yard cast along a bluff wall.

IMO it's the perfect sized spool.

So I won't regret buying one and using it for soft plastics, jigs, etc...? I want a sweet reel for my upcoming all purpose DELUXE combo but I was skeptical if a small spool like that could really be all purpose. Was also considering a Chronarch D but the line capacity is pretty much the same as the core.

I haven't regretted the purchase of the Core at all.  I've done everything with the reel and have never wanted/needed more line.

I ran 15 lb. fluoro last year, stepped up to 17 lb. this year.  No, it doesn't hold a lot of line (wouldn't even wager a guess as to how much), but I don't need 100 yards of line for anything I do.

I love my 50MG7 and will probably pick up a new Curado 50 to try out when they become available.   80-90 yards of line is plenty for anything I need to do while bass fishing.    Cranks, spinners, jigs, buzzbaits...you name it.

The Core 50MG7 is my favorite reel...PERIOD!

However, I really like the Curado 200E7 and suspect

the new 50E will be another "everybody's favorite".

8-)

The Core 50MG7 is my favorite reel...PERIOD!

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Sorry,  I screwed that quote up somehow.

Ok, thanks BL. You just talked me back into wanting the Core...

Ok, thanks BL. You just talked me back into wanting the Core...

That was easy  ;D

I trust his opinion on gear, even if it means I'm probably going to spend a lot of money.

I trust his opinion on gear, even if it means I'm probably going to spend a lot of money.

You won't regret it Danny boy.  It is a fine fine fine reel.  If I could afford it, I would have nothing but Core 50's.

Hmm this Curado 50E may spark me to try a nice finesse baitcast set up. As many on here know I hate spinning gear for the most part. I've been looking or rather wanting to have pinpoint pitching and flipping with finesse lures, but I just can't  do it well on spinning yet.

The Core 50 is my favorite reel too. But for 200 bucks that Curado 50 is going to sell like hotcakes. But if you can afford it, the Core 50 is awesome, and you certainly won't regret the purchase. This reel throws light baits better than anything else I have, and I've got Daiwa's Sol, and a Shimano Chronarch 50, which both do really well too, but the Core 50 is awesome.