IF you had a choice.... 2025
Megastink reply :
Which baitcaster would you rather choose for ALL of your rods:
-Abu Garcia Revo STX
-(new) Quantum Tour Edition PT
-(new) Quantum Energy PT
-Shimano Curado E
-Other (which reel?)
Chad. reply :
QuoteWhich baitcaster would you rather choose for ALL of your rods:-Abu Garcia Revo STX
-(new) Quantum Tour Edition PT
-(new) Quantum Energy PT
-Shimano Curado E
-Other (which reel?)
Daiwa steez nuff said in that price range something daiwa like zillions and fuegos. Out of that lot i would love to try the new quantum's and curado other than that what people say about the new reels a pure speculations for all we know the new curados could be absolutely garbage.
avid reply :
I use only daiwa reels. My TD-Z's are sweet. Feather light, smooth as silk, and they just keep going and going and going...
packman reply :
revo
mike bat reply :
anything daiwa zillion or up in the daiwa fam
Bassn Blvd reply :
I wouldn't waist my money on any of them. Has to be SHIMANO but not the Curado.
roadwarrior reply :
I suspect the new Curados will be the "hot reel" when they become available in the next few weeks. The introduction of the Revo line-up turned a lot of heads and has forced the other players to really scramble to replace some models. The current Curado is a fine reel, but bigger and heavier than the comparable Abu Garcia Revo STX.
I recently fished the Citica which is a great bargin at something less than $100. If that's a better pricing point for you, I highly recommend this Shimano baitcaster to you:
http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/reels/shimanocitaca.html
8-)
Megastink reply :
Ok, this is only my opinion. But Diawa within the last lear, released Denny Brauer, Gary Klein, and i believe Jay Yelas from their Pro-Staff. I heard from many sources that they couldn't afford to pay them their usual sum. Nothing had changed, they didn't ask for more. They had to make some budget cuts. For this reason, i have a hard time buying Diawas. I just dont feel comfortable buying from a company that is in a financial perdicament. Now, granted, perhaps the money they saved went toward better quality in their products. But from a business aspect, as a CONSUMER, I feel akward buying from a company tha needs to take budget cuts.
Again, just my opinion. Im not talking trash about Diawa.
billbrum reply :
It would be a Shimano Chronarch.
Aaron reply :
I have curados on my main bass rods. (Three D's and a Bantam SF)
Raul reply :
Team Daiwa TDZ or Shimano Chronarch Mg.
rondef reply :
I have a KVD Signature Series (Quantum) that I like. I am still getting used to a baitcaster and am not getting as many birds nests after learning how to adjust it. I also like the flippin switch on it.
Grey Wolf reply :
None of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The_Natural reply :
High-end....Daiwa TD-Z (These are the 'old Curados' of the high-end magnesium reels. Flawless performance...I wouldn't change a thing)
Midrange....'09 Shimano Citica (with an identical spool to the Curado...casting should be the same)
firefightn15 reply :
Revo sx, and waiting for the Curado e
Raul reply :
QuoteHigh-end....Daiwa TD-Z (These are the 'old Curados' of the high-end magnesium reels. Flawless performance...I wouldn't change a thing)
Oh yeah, I would change a couple of things in them,
1.- Drill some holes to the frame to shave some tenths of an ounce
2.- The dry drag for a wet drag
3.- The color scheme, something more eye catching and groovy, not that I don 't like silver but it 's too serious looking. 
KevO reply :
I like the curado's but I would probably go with a chronarch or core.
Megastink reply :
QuoteQuoteHigh-end....Daiwa TD-Z (These are the 'old Curados' of the high-end magnesium reels. Flawless performance...I wouldn't change a thing)Oh yeah, I would change a couple of things in them,
1.- Drill some holes to the frame to shave some tenths of an ounce
2.- The dry drag for a wet drag
3.- The color scheme, something more eye catching and groovy, not that I don 't like silver but it 's too serious looking.
What is a wet drag and a dry drag?
.RM. reply :
Really self explanatoryQuoteQuoteQuoteHigh-end....Daiwa TD-Z (These are the 'old Curados' of the high-end magnesium reels. Flawless performance...I wouldn't change a thing)Oh yeah, I would change a couple of things in them,
1.- Drill some holes to the frame to shave some tenths of an ounce
2.- The dry drag for a wet drag
3.- The color scheme, something more eye catching and groovy, not that I don 't like silver but it 's too serious looking.
What is a wet drag and a dry drag?
Wet Drag = any drag system that requires lubrication of the drag pads in the stack.
Dry Drag = The opposite
Tight Lines!!!
Muddy reply :
Nothing like a little dry humor around here
Raul reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteHigh-end....Daiwa TD-Z (These are the 'old Curados' of the high-end magnesium reels. Flawless performance...I wouldn't change a thing)Oh yeah, I would change a couple of things in them,
1.- Drill some holes to the frame to shave some tenths of an ounce
2.- The dry drag for a wet drag
3.- The color scheme, something more eye catching and groovy, not that I don 't like silver but it 's too serious looking.
What is a wet drag and a dry drag?
Read RMs post, to add, the difference with wet drags vs dry drags is that dry drags can be very finicky, lubricant and or water contamination of the drag pads can make the drag system to malfunction and loose smoothness causing studdering while under pressure, at moments you have an operational drag others you have the opposite.
fishinfiend reply :
Revo STX all day.
shorefisher reply :
Shimano Calais DC...maybe next year I will have enough saved...also I have a feeling it might make me lazy and not improve my baitcasting skills.
Megastink reply :
QuoteShimano Calais DC...maybe next year I will have enough saved...also I have a feeling it might make me lazy and not improve my baitcasting skills.
Its not the reel, its the Fisherman that has the skill...
MALTESE FALCON reply :
Revo STX. Nuff said.
Falcon
Jeff H reply :
At this point I'd take a Revo over anything else. Mine (SX and 2 SC's) have been fantastic performers so far.
brittlab reply :
never used any of those fancy reels, but I really like my revo s. so I'll say the revo stx.
PondHunter reply :
I like the Abu-Garcia 5500 and 6000 Round reels. For some reason, they just fit my hand better, and I am able to cast them much easier. They are also easy to clean and service, and have bearing, drag, and worm gear upgrades available that make them work great.
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