Curado

["W"]

Originally Posted by Choupique

I’ve sorta have a tackle problem! I seem to get carried away with reel and tackle purchases and I love to take my reels apart and baby them. (I know not quite what the post is about, throwing your reels on the boat and kicking them in the corner till the next day etc.) But for whatever its worth; IMO the round reels like the calcutta, TD luna, TD pluton, etc are the best reel for salt abuse as far as baitcasters go. Most have only 3 bearings to worry about, sturdy construction, and powerful; only downsides are that they are heavy and only available in a slow speeds (although thats perfect for suspending bait fishing!) If you have the mean$ to get one; the Calcutta DC is a really really great reel that casts like a champ and takes a licking and keeps on ticking (not worth the difference in cost between the regular model; but you can only cast one reel at a time anyway!). If you baby your reels and you want high performance the core is awesome; especially wading with its light weight and really seems to handle the salt pretty good in my experience. Another great option is the Daiwa Alphas (Japanese model of the TD Sol). It is very very lightweight, and NOT made of Mg! Now if you are crazy and want the best of both worlds of DC and lightweight there is the Metanium Mg DC! The Japanese version of the Core that is available in DC model. (Only problem japanese anglers have small hands apparently?? and the reels come with an 80mm handle vs. 90mm handles that are standard on US reels!)
Get off my back tackle monkey!!!

[Choupique]

[LaAngler]

now i want a metanium dc


curado sux w

[Salty]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

now i want a metanium dc


curado sux w

W sux, Bruce.

["W"]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

now i want a metanium dc


curado sux w

Here this is for you and Salty.....

[Salty]

Originally Posted by "W"

Here this is for you and Salty.....

And this is for you...W.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Salty

And this is for you...W.

that stuff was just on a commercial

["W"]

[Choupique]

haha, tackle monkey claims its next victim! sorry bro!

[bigdog]

Now i can see why you like curado so much "w".

[all star rod]

Salty, the Chronarch they make like 4 or 5 different models. Which one do you think is the best for light tackle fishing? I know on ebay you pick them up for a lot less then in the stores.

[Choupique]

When you say light tackle; do you mean light gigs / weightless lures? or are you looking for a general reel for use on your basic assortments of standard lures 2oz - 1/4oz with a range of application from slow sinkers to topwater?

[all star rod]

Choupique--yes light tackle fishing with 1/4 or 3/8 oz gig head.

["W"]

Originally Posted by all star rod

Choupique--yes light tackle fishing with 1/4 or 3/8 oz gig head.

All you need for trout.....The History of Curado reels.....I have everyone of these....

[Deadly D]

Originally Posted by "W"

All you need for trout.....The History of Curado reels.....I have everyone of these....

W why you want to lie to these people fess up you are the zebco king

["W"]

Originally Posted by Deadly D

W why you want to lie to these people fess up you are the zebco king

Dang...You got me....Just got in mail today!!

[Deadly D]

Originally Posted by "W"

Dang...You got me....Just got in mail today!!

trade you my old one for that new one

[Choupique]

If you are going with the new ChronarchD All Star I would say the best option is the CH100D7. 7:1 gear ratios are great for anything but fulltime crankbaits and twitch baits, and make walking a topwater quite easy. And like Capt. Ryan states it’s an aluminum Core! (You are only giving up around 1.5oz in weight between the two) Your other option is the CH100D5 in 5:1 but that seems to be more of a niche reel for deep cranks and large swimbaits.

If you are like me and look for casting distance first and foremost out of my reels when thinking of quality trout. You can also add upgraded spool bearings to almost any reel to get little extra distance out of them. Most Shimanos come standard with “ABEC 3” ARB bearings and you can upgrade to ABEC 7s and get more distance out of your reels with the upgrade.

ABEC 7 Upgrade: http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/produ...oducts_id=6348

[Jordan]

W, how much for the 200J ??

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Jfranovich

W, how much for the 200J ??

i was literally about to ask that, looks like a sweet reel!