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

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	#2
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	#3
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 __________________