Reel for big swimmies? Curado, Toro, or? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CheapPelican · 05-03-2012, 05:46 AM

Cedros cj max drag 14lbs
Curado 300e 15lbs max drag
Toro 20/22lbs max drag
Orra inshore 15lbs max drag
REVO inshore max drag 24lbs

oneyedeer · 05-03-2012, 08:22 AM

if you have the money....tranX but if not then it depends on the size of your hands.....abu revo if you have large hands the shimano ej if you have medium to small hands. both are silky smooth casters

oneyedeer · 05-03-2012, 08:26 AM

"but also haven't read about the Curado being able to land yellowtail" shimano claims its capable. I haven't had the chance to yet but i figured if it doesn't i will personally drop it off at shimano headquarter and demand a reel that could

tranX

andrewtp · 05-03-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

Cedros cj max drag 14lbs
Curado 300e 15lbs max drag
Toro 20/22lbs max drag
Orra inshore 15lbs max drag
REVO inshore max drag 24lbs

I don't think it's the drag power that matters so much, but the quality of the gears but correct me if I'm wrong? My Revo s is supposed to have 24 lbs of drag( dont know if i believe that but it is a nice reel so far for spotties and Lmb) I would rather be pullin on yt with a beefier reel.

Curado seems like the safest bet with shimanos great service if the reel should fail.... But for some reason the Toro seems like a more beefy reel to me.

All these great reels make buying complicated! Ha

JeffB · 05-03-2012, 09:57 AM

I had a big sandbass bass pull drag out of my Revo inshore and there is no way it has 24lbs of drag. Not a huge fan of my Revo, so if you decide you want one, mine is for sale. The Curado 200-300e are all nice, another reel you may think about that I love fishing out in the kelp is the Calcutta 400. If you use light braid with a top shot, then you could even use a Citica or Chronarch in the kelp. I throw my Cedros, Chronarch 200, Calcutta 400, and Curado 300 in the kelp. Another thing you can do as well is upgrade your bearings and drag discs.

robmandel · 05-03-2012, 08:11 PM

1) Daiwa Luna 253 or 2) record 60 (high cap model).

I have both. Love them. Luna is heavier and more solid. Record is a bit lighter but plenty strong. I know some guys love bicycle parts

but I'd take those two over anything they make.

Load with 50# spectra and top shot with 3-4' of flouro. you'll be happier than a pig in shit

05-03-2012, 09:57 AM	#5
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I had a big sandbass bass pull drag out of my Revo inshore and there is no way it has 24lbs of drag. Not a huge fan of my Revo, so if you decide you want one, mine is for sale. The Curado 200-300e are all nice, another reel you may think about that I love fishing out in the kelp is the Calcutta 400. If you use light braid with a top shot, then you could even use a Citica or Chronarch in the kelp. I throw my Cedros, Chronarch 200, Calcutta 400, and Curado 300 in the kelp. Another thing you can do as well is upgrade your bearings and drag discs. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-03-2012, 08:11 PM	#6
robmandel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 186	1) Daiwa Luna 253 or 2) record 60 (high cap model). I have both. Love them. Luna is heavier and more solid. Record is a bit lighter but plenty strong. I know some guys love bicycle parts but I'd take those two over anything they make. Load with 50# spectra and top shot with 3-4' of flouro. you'll be happier than a pig in shit __________________

05-03-2012, 05:46 AM	#1
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Cedros cj max drag 14lbs Curado 300e 15lbs max drag Toro 20/22lbs max drag Orra inshore 15lbs max drag REVO inshore max drag 24lbs

05-03-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	if you have the money....tranX but if not then it depends on the size of your hands.....abu revo if you have large hands the shimano ej if you have medium to small hands. both are silky smooth casters

05-03-2012, 08:26 AM	#3
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	"but also haven't read about the Curado being able to land yellowtail" shimano claims its capable. I haven't had the chance to yet but i figured if it doesn't i will personally drop it off at shimano headquarter and demand a reel that could tranX