Based on manufacturers stated specs, the Z has 100 yards of 10 lb mono and the 300E has 120 of the same. I can't imagine a scenario where those extra 20 yards would make a difference with such low capacities to begin with. Considering the stopping power both have, 65 lb braid should stop most fish these reels are intended for then line capacity. I subscribe to the theory that drags stop fish and not line capacity.Cal wrote:... keep in mind the Curado 300E has more line capacity than the Z200. The Z200 is still "only" a 200 sized reel.GARRIGA wrote: To be fair, most of this can be done with a Curado 300E
Based on what I've read about both reels that include the Pluton, the internals of the Z should be stronger then the 300E. My brief experience with the 300E suggest that Z is much smoother and refined. Is it worth the extra $400? To ms it is. I actually bought the 300E, again, because so many claimed it was just as good. I ultimately decided to take it back and save up for another Z. I won't make that mistake, 3 times. lol