Definitely don't get a slow retrieve reel like a E5 for weightless plastics and such. Look for a high speed reel. Revo SX has high speed or STX, both solid reels. I've had awful experiences with the Curado E7s so I wouldn't recommend those.

STXs I had 12 of them at one point and was very satisfied with them, built solid, and never had an issue.

In my box (which i'm looking at now) i have the following:

-Plastics, from worms to toads, and a topwater basspro mouse

-Normal Size jitterbugs

-Slightly heavy spinners

-Light to heavy spinner baits

-A few buzzbaits, small to 4 inch long

-rapalas, cranks and spooks

-i sometimes throw worms, for sunnies :-)

So, my accurist i can cast my whole box plus some lighter stuff. I only freespool when flipping, other than that i have the minimum amount of weights on and a slightly light spool tension. So, is the curado going to be able to handle that? I know shimano is top quality.

In my box (which i'm looking at now) i have the following:

-Plastics, from worms to toads, and a topwater basspro mouse

-Normal Size jitterbugs

-Slightly heavy spinners

-Light to heavy spinner baits

-A few buzzbaits, small to 4 inch long

-rapalas, cranks and spooks

-i sometimes throw worms, for sunnies :-)

So, my accurist i can cast my whole box plus some lighter stuff. I only freespool when flipping, other than that i have the minimum amount of weights on and a slightly light spool tension. So, is the curado going to be able to handle that? I know shimano is top quality.

You'll be fine casting lighter baits with an E7, the higher retrieve speed really helps. BUT, I've had awful experiences lately with the quality of Shimano. I prefer the STX's and can cast just as well if not better with them. If price is the main thing though, I'd still take the E7 over an SX and cross my fingers that I don't have problems with it. But if you can get an STX even an 09, I'd go that route.

How is shimano at making things right if i get a faulty reel?

out of your list revo sx for sure of the old stx for 119 at TW which would by far be the best bang for the money

I can find the STX for 180 and the curado for 144, both in left hand retrieve, both 2010 models. I won't be getting it until christmas, so i'm looking at my options now.

If you can hold out I would, I bought my STX for 99 bucks last year two days before Christmas at Gander Mountain. 

Which reel do you guys recommend out of this list for both performance and money. I have an older quantum Accurist PT right now, i'm looking for a new reel. I fish lefty retrieve. So here's my list:

-Shimano Curado E 200 (E5)

-Wright & McGill Skeet Reese Victory

-Abu Garcia Revo SX

-Quantum Energy PT

I want a solid reel, it will only be used for bass, pickerel and other similar sized fish. I'll be fishing anything from weightless worms to heavier spinner baits, probably using power pro.

I highlighted the two that would be decent choices.  The W&M is unproven, and I haven't even seen one.  The Quantum, ehhh....  Quantum guys love them, but I've seen my fair share of early deaths.

What do you guys think of this as a set-up?

-Shimano Curado 201E7

-St. Croix 6'6" Medium casting rod 1 piece

-Power pro braid in #50

Is there a BPS or cabelas reel that's better (literally) than the curado and less money?

What do you guys think of this as a set-up?

-Shimano Curado 201E7

-St. Croix 6'6" Medium casting rod 1 piece

-Power pro braid in #50

Which model St Croix you going with?  Triumph?  Mojo?  Premier?  Avid?  I personally would recommend the Avid if you can swing it.  There are a couple in the flea market right now for sale.

oops! haha i included everything but the name. yes, the triumph.

oops! haha i included everything but the name. yes, the triumph.

The triumph isn't a bad rod for the money, you should be happy with it. 

Is there a BPS or cabelas reel that's better (literally) than the curado and less money?

The Cabelas Prodigy (Daiwa reel) is a nice reel and cheaper than the Curado. Normally they are $100 but you can catch them on sale for $70 and they come in a lefty model. I haven't tried anything lighter than a 1/4 oz crank but they work well with those.

From the reels listed in the OP, I'd have to go with the Revo. Are any of the other reels mag?