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Mobsan · 03-23-2012, 07:19 AM

I loved my Shimano Curado 200E and Clarus. Unfortunately I lost it when I dumped coming in. The new Curado 200G is getting a lot of mixed reviews and the major complaint is that it just seems cheaper and lighter. Shimano is able to sell the new G series for about $20 less then the E, which leads me to believe lower production costs d/t cheaper materials. On the upswing, the new bearings are supposed to be a little better and more corrosion resistant. The Shimanos are now being made in Malaysia opposed to Japan. I think Shimanos are still nice reels though. Just pick a reel you like and then match it to a nice 7' stick that feels balanced with it. I just started ocean fishing last year though, so my experience and knowledge base is rather limited. Hopefully some of the old pros will chime in before you take off to the show and steer you in the right direction. Have fun today and happy shopping.

03-23-2012, 07:19 AM	#2
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Setup I loved my Shimano Curado 200E and Clarus. Unfortunately I lost it when I dumped coming in. The new Curado 200G is getting a lot of mixed reviews and the major complaint is that it just seems cheaper and lighter. Shimano is able to sell the new G series for about $20 less then the E, which leads me to believe lower production costs d/t cheaper materials. On the upswing, the new bearings are supposed to be a little better and more corrosion resistant. The Shimanos are now being made in Malaysia opposed to Japan. I think Shimanos are still nice reels though. Just pick a reel you like and then match it to a nice 7' stick that feels balanced with it. I just started ocean fishing last year though, so my experience and knowledge base is rather limited. Hopefully some of the old pros will chime in before you take off to the show and steer you in the right direction. Have fun today and happy shopping. Last edited by Mobsan; 03-23-2012 at 08:36 AM.