Bait Caster Recommendation

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!

"Todd Copeland" wrote in message
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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)

***Yep, same reel.

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?

***Different models entirely. One is the standard Curado, the other, with
the whiffle holes is the Curado SF (Super Free). It's supposed to have
reduced spool weight and cast further. Will you notice the difference?
Probably not.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com
Thanks!

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"Todd Copeland" wrote in message
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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)

***Yep, same reel.

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?

***Different models entirely. One is the standard Curado, the other, with
the whiffle holes is the Curado SF (Super Free). It's supposed to have
reduced spool weight and cast further. Will you notice the difference?
Probably not.

I have noriced a slight difference on light crankbaits.


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Bob La Londe
http://www.YumaBassMan.com