On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:38:03 GMT, Todd Copeland
wrote:

Need recommendations on a bait casting reel.

I have a few older Shimano Corioiis's and really like them. I'd love
to own a Curado but they are not in my price range (I'm looking at a
few used ones, though).

Wants (in order):
Very low profile (comfortable feel in hand)
No back-up on reel handle
Price Range: $40-$80 (would like to be as close to $60 as possible)


After careful consideration I think I'm going to look for some used
Curado's. Two questions, though:

1) Is the Bantum Curando the same as a Curado? (both have the same 100
or 200 model number)

2) I see some reviews showing that the spool has holes in it to reduce
weight but other photos (and the one's I've seen locally) don't have
these holes. Are they different models?

Thanks!