Of these two reels which one would you prefer.  I'm looking to buy one so any help would be appreciated.

i have 6 shimano curado  100 d and love them.  they dont make them anymore.  you can find a few used.  shimano this year  i mean  2011 the 50-e  reel  that is suppose to take the place of the 100d.  i dont have one yet  but i will

Curado 100D would be my choice.

Citica E

Citica E

x2 or get a Curado E, I wouldn't get a D

Citica E

x3

no guys I'm not looking for a 200 size d shimano reel.  I'm looking at getting either the citica 100dsv or a curado 100D reel.  My question is only pertaining to these two reels and that's it.  I have the citica and curado e reels but I'm just interested in the d reels, that's all.

i have two citica 201ds and love them. couple abec5's and carbontex washers make them really shine.

The citica e looks better on paper fo sho'. But as an owner of a 101D curado, I would find it hard to depart.

Things the 101D won't have:

1) No 1/4 or 1/8 side plate turning. You have to twist it off like the curado bsf.  The 201D does. On a 101D you have to twist off completely to access the brakes. No big deal but just thought I'd point it out.

2) No HE gearing. I thought this was a show stopper but shoot, I haven't missed it on the 101D and mine has effortlessly landed large fish.

Best of luck on your final decision.

Curado 100d hands down

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