Shimano Curado vs. Diawa Zillion 2024

zbigbadaaron reply :

Which reel do you think is a better bang for the buck? As in smoothness, cast distance, and weight?

The_Natural reply :

I'd go with the Curado; I'm not a fan of the Zillion's magforce Z. Both are smooth, well built reels.

Uncle Leo reply :

I owned both currently have a 200E, 100DSV and 200DHSV sold the Zillion. I like the Curado.

pk reply :

I fished a tournament last weekend and my boat partner had a Zillion and I have all Curados. I asked to try his Zillion and it wasn't 80-100 bucks better than my Curados. I like the brakes on the Curado, so that casted better for me and the Zillion wasn't any smoother on the retrieve than the Curado. The Curado is also noticeably lighter.

Kenny418 reply :

Very interested in this thread also. I have not tried a newer curado in years. I'm a big zillion fan,but there has been alot of good things said about the curado. So please keep up the info.

fishinflip415 reply :

Here we go again......! Ur gonna get plenty of responses for both. It comes down to there's daiwa guys and shimano guys and they are gonna say one is better than the other. It's all about personal preference. I have used both and i sold the zillion to get another curado. So I am a shimano guy. 8-)

Bass Pro reply :

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I'd go with the Curado; I'm not a fan of the Zillion's magforce Z. Both are smooth, well built reels.

I agree.. Plus, the Zillions are just too heavy and don't palm near as good as the Curado.

sweet daddy reply :

I like both, but if I had to choose one it would be the zillion. I know the curado is an icon for many, and I cant say anything bad about it. I just prefer the daiwa.

roadwarrior reply :

I recently purchased the new Curado 200E7. This reel

compares favorably with other higher priced Shimano

models. I think this is a great reel at a very good price.

8-)

TheMightyQuinn reply :

I have a new Curado and a new Energy. They are at the same price point, but I must say the Curado will out perform the Energy any day of the week. I have also owned and used a few 50mg's, Sols and STX's. I must say the Curado is EVERY BIT AS GOOD! It cast's smooth, and effortlessly. It is by far one of the best reels I have owned.

central_fl_fishin reply :

I have Daiwa's and the Curado 200E7, I really like the Daiwa's, but..I think the Curado is a bit smoother. I find myself using it a bit more. But both are great reels. That's a tough decision. Use a magic 8 ball.

Micro reply :

The Curado is the be-all end-all reel! Not only is it the smoothest, slickest, prettiest, furthest casting, light bait handlingest reel ever created by man, using it cures impotence, warts, hair loss and smelly feet. Why anyone would consider a Curado over any other reels is beyond me.

looking4structure reply :

I prefer the curado.It has nice brakes and is perfect for many different rods and #line.I recently won the long cast contest at a tourney me and my work buddys do every year.

my set up is an old bantam bsf 200 curado - 6'6" castaway MH worm rod with 12# big game-i won the cast contest with a 1/2 oz. rattletrap.

burleytog reply :

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The Curado is the be-all end-all reel! using it cures...hair loss

No, it doesn't. :'(

coryjames reply :

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The Curado is the be-all end-all reel! using it cures...hair loss

No, it doesn't. :'(

take a look,this guy was bald before he picked up his first curado ;Dbut his feet do stink still.....strange :-/

Kenny418 reply :

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The Curado is the be-all end-all reel! Not only is it the smoothest, slickest, prettiest, furthest casting, light bait handlingest reel ever created by man, using it cures impotence, warts, hair loss and smelly feet. Why anyone would consider a Curado over any other reels is beyond me.

It sounds like your kinda on the fence about which one you prefer. ;D

Micro reply :

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The Curado is the be-all end-all reel! using it cures...impotence

No, it doesn't. :'(

wagn reply :

I've got the both the Curado and the Zillion. Both are beautiful reels. But the Curado is the best bang for the buck.

J Francho reply :

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Which reel do you think is a better bang for the buck?

Curado.

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As in smoothness, cast distance,

Zillion, by a lot.

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and weight?

Curado.

Keep in mind, the Zillion is available in four retrieve speeds and in both left and right hand models.

Steve A. reply :

Im a newbie here but not to fishing. I bought my first curado when I was 15. Saved up and got it after getting some advice from a local tackle shop here in Tulsa (Okie Bug for those locals). Thats been 13 years ago and the reel is still going strong. 8 of those years were bank fishing which has taken a toll on the finish but it still functions great! That reel and my Stradic that I bought a few years later are still in my kit. I have tried some other stuff but really like the way the Curado feels. The newer ones are even better. A lot has changed but the quality of Shimano is still top shelf. Good luck!

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

There's no question that the Curado is the better ''VALUE'' as it should be, it's $100 less than the Zillion.

Chris at Tech reply :

2 pages and not a single vote for the Zillion? Wow...

Well here's my vote: Zillion

Strong, smooth, EXTREMELY well put together, very ergonomic and comfortable, all versions available in both R and L retrieve

I tried the Curado and it was no great shakes for me...

Micro reply :

My vote was tongue in cheek. The Curado better than the Zillion???

DINK WHISPERER reply :

For the $ the Curado but if you have $ to blow than the Zillion!

Chris at Tech reply :

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My vote was tongue in cheek. The Curado better than the Zillion???

Yep, I realized that. I just thought I'd give the first non-incognito vote for the better reel

UBA reply :

Three reasons why I love the Zillion

#1 It's way over priced.

#2 It will only cast lures 3/8 oz. and above.

#3 It weighs enough it can be used as an anchor if needed.

Now if it only cured impotence.

Micro reply :

And, It doesn't have its gearing set in plastic. It doesn't have paper thin gearing. It doesn't look like it got painted by some kid with a paintbrush and some green metallic model paint. It doesn't feel like a coffee gringer when you crank it. And it doesn't have a mile and a half of back play "designed into it."

Jeff H reply :

Well, it's $100 cheaper!!!!! What'd you expect? :

C'mon, even you have to admit it's a better value.

UBA reply :

If the Curado cranks like a coffe grinder I'd hate to see what the Zillion compares to.

As far as the gearing goes it's as thick as any of their other models which has been proven to be very durable. I guess for $90 more they could have added an aluminum side plate to the reel since the beefed up graphite side plate has contributed to many gear failures so far (NOT).

The back play issue is such a problem that it's always costing me fish (NOT). I would have to agree the paint does suck but each to their own.

burleytog reply :

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since the beefed up graphite side plate has contributed to many gear failures so far.

Do tell.

sweet daddy reply :

I didn't want to pick one, but after the negativity for anything non shimano I have to. If you want a green six pin reel that costs at retail with tax over $200 bucks by all means get a new curado. I have nothing against shimano, but when I hear that a daiwa cant cast anything under 3/8 I call BS.

skunked_again reply :

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I didn't want to pick one, but after the negativity for anything non shimano I have to. If you want a green six pin reel that costs at retail with tax over $200 bucks by all means get a new curado. I have nothing against shimano, but when I hear that a daiwa cant cast anything under 3/8 I call BS.

you have to take every post with a grain of salt.

some posters say Mojo rods are as good as Steez rods.

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