Shimano 201 E series?

Vince Borges · Post by **Vince Borges** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:42 pm

So recently I have switched all of my reels to Shimano Core's, nine of them,( except my flipping reels are all Chronarch 51MG's) I am in need of 3 more reels. So what I am thinking is taking the Core's I have off of my crank, rip, and blade rod and putting them to use on my other rods. I am thinking of replacing them with the new Curados. I have been totaly spoiled by the weight of the Cores and love them, But its hard to justify buying three more at $1,000.00 + for reaction type rods. So my question is how well does the new Curado work throwing light cranks, and does anybody use one on their frog rod, if so, how durable do you think it would be on a frog rod?

Thanks
Vince

Nor Cal Bassman · Post by **Nor Cal Bassman** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:49 pm

My bro uses his 200e7 just for his froggin rod, it works great! Its alot better then his "pt tour"

L Dub · Post by **L Dub** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:25 pm

The new curados cast like a dream. And I love the wider spool. They're pretty light, so you're not looking at that much of a change from the core. I think they're 7:1 reels though, so you might want to look at slower reels. The 200e5 is a 5:1 and the 300e is a 6.2:1.

They are worth every penny in my opinion.

ugly stick · Post by **ugly stick** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:34 pm

I will let you know how the curado handles frog fishing after this weekend.I love my 200E7 for jigs i just havent used it for topwater yet.

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:04 am

Vince, you will not be disappointed with the Curado. I retooled all of my reels and went with the Curado. 7.1 for everything other than deep crankin and I use a 5.1. I still use bigger calcuttas for swimbaits and the castaic super frees for flippin but I love the new curade e's.
Smitty

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:40 am

Why not stick to the MG51's for light cranking?
Tacklewarehouse has them on sale right now for $186+tax.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:45 am

If you are throwing light cranks cranks go with the E5. I dont like fishing smaller cranks on a 7:1, but thats me. It handles all the warts, and RC's and coffin bills no sweat. You can launch them on the right rod. You need to try the Core flipping reels. HEAVEN. Im beyond spoiled by these reels.

I have a 200 7:1 DHSV for the frog and havent had any problems with the braid folding the spool. I havent tried the new E7 but id imagine it would be better than the DHSV.

Jim Moulton · Post by **Jim Moulton** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:47 pm

Bust out the bucks and lets get you some new Core's. Jim

Vince Borges · Post by **Vince Borges** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:02 pm

I cant Jim now that you showed me the handles

. Now I have to sell the 10 Cores I have. LOL I would buy the Curados from you if you had them. But I did get the 301 from you. And thanks guys for your input. will pick up a couple to try this weekend.

Vince