Shimano Curado 200 E Casting Reels - $179.99
Shimano not only redesigned the entire frame size of the Curado E they also made sure to reduce the overall weight by 2.2 ounces. As with the D Series the Curado E Series is equipped with Super Free casting technology and a Magnumlite Spool. Shimano has continued with HEG gearing and a Dartanium Drag for fish moving power and fighting strength.
Key Features
- Aluminum Frame
- Lightweight Graphite Sideplates
- Variable Brake System with Reduced Mass Hub
- Super Stopper II
Click the "Video" link to the right to see the Curado E product video with Larry Dahlberg fishing at El Salto. We also have two more videos from, "The Hunt For Big Fish" with Mr. Dahlberg fishing for Red Fish in Louisiana and Sailfish in Guatemala.
Click here to see some video on Shimano reels with Jeremy Sweet at ICAST '08.
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| Reel Specs |
| CU200E7/CU201E7/CU200E5 |
| Bearings: 1S A-RB, 5+1 Line Cap: 8/180, 10/155, 14/110 |
Comments: Own two of these and they really are as great as everyone says they are. The improvements I noticed over the D series is more drag power, slightly better casting, improved gear ratio, and even easier brake adjustment system. Can't go wrong with this reel for the price.
From: Brant: San Diego, CA
Comments: A great reel, better than all but the revo stx 2010. I must say that this reel has too much plastic and not enough drag for me and has proved worth the money but not as worth the money as the 20 dollar more abu revo stx.
From: Manny: Felton, CA
Comments: Comments:Hands down the best reel on the market for under 200 bucks!
From: Tim: Bethlehem, GA
Comments: Ordered one for fishing frogs in the mats, im fifteen and have been using baitcasts for 2 years now. have revos, quantums and shimanos. at this point my favorite is this reel. i fish frogs alot and this reel allows me to skip the frog and also get them out of cover. BUT this reel has shown some fatique when trying to get the fish out of the cover. Looking to get a CORE. GREAT REEL!!!!!
From: Gunnar: Viroqua, WI
Comments: Buy one. they are the best reel for the money hands down, i love mine and throw everything from 1/4 drop shots to hudds on it and couldnt be happier, i own 2 and plan on getting the new 50 model as soon as i can.
From: Miles: Oregon, USA
Comments: This is the like idk maybe 3rd or fourth best... the abu garcia revo stx is better in every way. more line better drag more bearings smoother... but what really sets them apart is the brakes... the infini brake system is about 10 times better. I mean it has better cetrifugal brake AND mag brakes... Spring loaded ABu garcia revo stx is almost a perfect reel id say spend the extra 20.
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Comments: Great baitcaster, this is my second reel. My first was the revo s, but i found my curado to be much more smooth then the revo s, even though the revo s has more bearings. I caught three bass on the first day out, these amistad bass were getting caught left and right. Great reel when paired with e21 carrot stix rod. I would perfer this reel to anyone.
From: John: Del Rio, TX
Comments:Got this reel the other day and took it out, it is one of my favorite reels. I got the Curado 200E5 and I love it. I was throwing anything from a bandit square bill to a strike king series five and it handled them both very well. I used to throw Revos, but I think I will be switching to Curados. I had two backlashes all day and that was when I just put it on my crankin rod. will be buying more.
From:Jeremy: Glenpool, OK
Comments:Great reel! This is point blank the GREATEST reel I have ever owned!!!!!! can cast in the wind no problem. Easy to use, works with any type of line. just great!!!!!!
From:Shane: Massachusetts, USA
Comments:I own nothing but Shimano reels. Some of the old Citica's I have are over 10 years old and I still use them all of the time. I purchased one of these new Citica's and I am so impressed with it that I am going to order me a couple more of these reels. This is the lightest and most ergonomic reel that I have ever owned. Shimano builds the best reels in the world and I will never own any other brand. If you want to get the best and not have to pay a fortune for it, get you a Citica and I promise you that you will never own any other reel.
From:William: Hohenwald, TN
Comments:I recently purchased a left hand model to flip and pitch with, This reel is amazing! I would recommend it for flipping pitching specifically but it will work for just about any application. My order at tackle warehouse was shipped fast and the product was just as described and at the best price on the web!
From:Cole: Montgomery, AL
Comments:I have the 200E7 and work part time at a tackle shop which allows be to try the other quality reels. The 200E7 has no match, period.
From:Leonard: Florence, SC
Comments:Awesome reel! Couldn't be happier. I have both the 7:1 and 5:1 and have no complaints from either!
From:Tyler: Virginia, USA
Comments:This reel is a major improvement from the Curado D series. I love my two Curados D but this is simply better. Also, if you are left handed and you are looking for a lower gear ratio, the Citica makes a good choice since the Curado, as far as I know, does not come in the E5 version for left handed.
From:Francisco: Venezuela
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