Shimano guys......
Shimano guys......
For those who have or had both, which do you prefer, Curado 100 D or Curado 50E? From some of the posts here, the 100D seems to be the better reel, but would you buy a used 100D or a new 50E if they were the same price?
Thanks AL
Thanks AL
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Re: Shimano guys......
curado d is the new chronarch e.
it really depends on the size of reel you need. i;d go chronarch e50.
it really depends on the size of reel you need. i;d go chronarch e50.
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Re: Shimano guys......
I find the 50 sized reels to be a perfect size for most LM fishing. They just feel so "handy". The Core 50 and Scorpion 1000XT are two of my favorites (same form factor as the Curado 50 -and the new Chronarch 50)
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Re: Shimano guys......
Curado 50 E and Chronarch 50 E are the same reel just different color. I would get the Curado 50 E which are still around. My reason for picking Curado 50 E is the handle that you can swap grip bushings to bearings. The Chronarch 50 E handles a machined to accept only one per grip.
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I have both and the 100D is smoother and has stayed smoother after considerable use. The 50E tends to have the same geary feeling that the 200E has.
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Re: Shimano guys......
The Curado E is the Chronarch E. The Curado D is a better beast than either.muskyhunter wrote:curado d is the new chronarch e.
it really depends on the size of reel you need. i;d go chronarch e50.
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I'd take the 50e over the d any day.
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Although both reels have similar line capacity, the curado 100D has a larger diameter spool. To me, it feels like it does a better job of fishing the 1/4 to 3/8 oz lures than the 50E. To me, the 50E really shines when fishing less than 1/4 oz. I'm not implying that the 50E is underpowered or anything like that, it's just that the smaller spool diameter gives it a more "ultralight" feel. I personally like to fish 8lb monofilament on the 100D and 4lb on the 50E.
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Re: Shimano guys......
It all depends on what kind of shape the 100D is in
Re: Shimano guys......
i have both
what are you looking to use it for?
what are you looking to use it for?
Re: Shimano guys......
goldrod wrote:i have both
what are you looking to use it for?
soft plastics mostly, no moving baits
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Re: Shimano guys......
He is talking about curados the D series and E seriesCrackerjack wrote:Curado 50 E and Chronarch 50 E are the same reel just different color. I would get the Curado 50 E which are still around. My reason for picking Curado 50 E is the handle that you can swap grip bushings to bearings. The Chronarch 50 E handles a machined to accept only one per grip.
I don't have much experience with the 100D but I have 2 50s and love them
Re: Shimano guys......
If it will be for soft plastics mostly, then I vote Curado D platform...in the guise of an CH MG50
Re: Shimano guys......
If your mostly fishing soft plastics I would go with the 50E, for moving baits I prefer the 100D
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I have both reels. I upgraded the 100D by putting a CH MG50 spool and brass gears in it. The 100D is super smooth and I would easily pick it over the 50E becasue it is smoother and more powerful. It is also a bigger reel that fits my hand better, but it is heavier.