shimano curado green reel 2024
lonnie g reply :
does anyone know anything about shimano curado cu200 green color reel? how old are they? quality of? thanks lonnie
rippin-lips reply :
It's an older reel but still a good one. There's a ton of folks who love the green curado 50 reels.
lonnie g reply :
On 1/11/2017 at 5:50 AM, rippin-lips said:It's an older reel but still a good one. There's a ton of folks who love the green curado 50 reels.
guy wants $79 he has 4 what would be a good buy
Bluebasser86 reply :
CU 200 should be the old school greenies. If they're in good shape that's not a bad price imo.
Kevinator1 reply :
Yeah they are great reels but parts for the older greenies are getting harder to find....
lonnie g reply :
thanks guys appreciate it. tight lines my friends
KP Duty reply :
They seem to be indestructible. Dudes I use to run around with ran these reels...and they didn't take care of their stuff. At all. Just beat them up.
IndianaFinesse reply :
They are built to last forever, and cast fairly well. They are good reels, the only downside is they are a little bigger than newer baitcasters. This bothers some people more than others, so either you love them or you hate them. $79 is a decent price, about what most people sell them for. That being said I have yet to find someone who isn't willing to negotiate a little, so you could probably talk him down to around $70-$75.
NorcalBassin reply :
Curado e was great and I'd definitely pull the trigger on them at $79 assuming they're in good shape. The next generation Curado g's were not as well regarded and I wouldn't be as excited for that deal (still a solid deal if you like the reel).
greentrout reply :
Back in the nineties these were the reels. Sold for right around 120.00 and were tanks. Even a good one is not current technology but each to his own.
Poolshark reply :
I'm assuming you are talking about the old b series? They are solid reels. Built like tanks. Simple, durable, bulky, no frills. These reels were once the benchmark for durability. Not pretty or super comfortable, but just did what it was supposed to do reliably.
I personally favor the super free model over the others.
keep in mid that shimano does not support these reels with parts anymore
Raul reply :
On 1/11/2017 at 12:20 PM, Poolshark said:I'm assuming you are talking about the old b series? They are solid reels. Built like tanks. Simple, durable, bulky, no frills. These reels were once the benchmark for durability. Not pretty or super comfortable, but just did what it was supposed to do reliably.
I personally favor the super free model over the others.
keep in mid that shimano does not support these reels with parts anymore
Excuse me, they were not once the benchmark, they are still the benchmark, got my first one since 1995 ..... I bet I can squeeze 10 years more out of it.
edfitzvb reply :
I have 2 of the G series, a G5 and a G7. They have been fine serviceable reels for me, but I bought them second hand for about $50 apiece at a pawn shop. Because these are used reels, I would offer no more than $60 each, unless this is a friend of yours, in which case they might be offended. If I were going to offer to buy all 4, I would offer $200. Maybe I'm a skinflint. It all comes down to what you want and feel comfortable spending. Tight lines
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Poolshark reply :
On 1/11/2017 at 6:33 PM, Raul said:
Excuse me, they were not once the benchmark, they are still the benchmark, got my first one since 1995 ..... I bet I can squeeze 10 years more out of it.
Yes! I own 4 of them and I've done nothing but upgrade bearings and drags. I find it cool that I spent 120 on them 15 years ago and could probably get at least 60 for them now. I wish I could find reels built like that in today's market.
J Francho reply :
The original came out in 1994. It was $89.99, and the original Citica was $79.99. I recall agonizing over the $10 difference. Bought a Curado, wasn't really my cup of tea (still a very nice reel), settled on a Daiwa Procaster for $99.99. It had a braking system that better suited my casting style. It's funny how close these price points were back then. The top end reels were all under $125. Shortly after, Shimano debuted the Calcutta, and I think I marveled at it's $199.99 price tag, thinking I'd never spend that much on a reel.
I know a couple of Elite pros that still use the Curado B series, which to me is when that reel came into it's own.
bagofdonuts reply :
I have two of the originals. Paid 89 for them. There good reels. I'd check the drag, make sure it comes off smoothly. I've had to replace drag washers on both of mine. Not a big deal but could cost you a few more bucks if they haven't been replaced recently. I like them for flipping and frogging on bigger rods they feel better.
J Francho reply :
On 1/11/2017 at 11:06 PM, bagofdonuts said:I've had to replace drag washers on both of mine.
Get a Carbontex replacement drag washer from Smooth Drags, and you'll never have to replace one again.
DaveT63 reply :
They are still good reels. I've had several and liked them, though all are now gone. I've actually considered picking up another recently. Like someone else said, if you are interested enough, try to get all four as a package deal for some decent savings.
chattooga_ basser reply :
I've seen a few of these for sale, this thread has convinced me to look into the next one I find.
fishballer06 reply :
There are 3 generations of Curado's that have been green in color. The B (bantam) series was the original "greenie" and was highly considered the reel that really put Shimano at the top of the heap as far as quality casting reels went in the mid 90's.
The E and G series are both green as well. The E series are still highly sought after and still bring upwards of $150 easily.
Regardless of which generation Curado you're looking at, they're all quality reels that will treat you will if maintained properly.
J Francho reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 1:54 AM, fishballer06 said:There are 3 generations of Curado's that have been green in colo
There are four. The B series was after the original Curado Bantam 200.
fishballer06 reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 2:04 AM, J Francho said:
There are four. The B series was after the original Curado Bantam 200.
I thought the original Bantam Curado was the technically the "A" series? I've never seen a green colored reel in that series, but perhaps I am wrong? I was born in 88 and I started with baitcasting with the classic green B series Curado in the late 90's, so maybe I'm just not familiar with the earlier reels. 
J Francho reply :
Yep, and it was green. I'll take a pic of the BPS catalog I have from 1994.
lonnie g reply :
seen 4 of them on Louisville craigslist just encase anyone else interested I know nothing about them or seller
Raul reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 4:28 AM, fishballer06 said:
I thought the original Bantam Curado was the technically the "A" series? I've never seen a green colored reel in that series, but perhaps I am wrong? I was born in 88 and I started with baitcasting with the classic green B series Curado in the late 90's, so maybe I'm just not familiar with the earlier reels.
That ain't the first Curado, that's the second one. The first Curado was silver and had a flipping switch on the top.
KP Duty reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 12:11 PM, Raul said:
That ain't the first Curado, that's the second one. The first Curado was silver and had a flipping switch on the top.
Yeah...they carried that silver curado at Walmart in the late 80's when I was a kid, and I remember thinking it wasn't that smooth for the price, which was like $48 I think. I was really proud of my quantum 1310mg for only $25.
iceintheveins reply :
My Curado 200E is still my favorite casting reel. I wish they still made them. I should have bought more of them before they were discontinued. They just are super smooth and cast like a dream. The I series Curado is good, but not QUITE as good as the E series, and a little harder to dial in at times braking system wise.
Mike L reply :
On 4/28/2017 at 7:57 PM, iceintheveins said:My Curado 200E is still my favorite casting reel. I wish they still made them. I should have bought more of them before they were discontinued. They just are super smooth and cast like a dream. The I series Curado is good, but not QUITE as good as the E series, and a little harder to dial in at times braking system wise.
Completely agree!
Mike
BobP reply :
I bought several Cu200's about 1999 and they're still going strong. The original retail was $119. I'd be looking in the $60-70 price range for a decent used Cu200. Reel technology has improved since then and honestly, I'd rather pay $100 or so for a Daiwa Tatula 100h for the better performance. But the Cu200B5 with 5:1 gears is still a great reel for big crankbaits
conceptmachine reply :
I have 3 of the greenies, still in service. first year greenies at that. Also have the first year citica, still working, but retired.
My first shimano was a Bantam and well..i still have it too and it works but I retired that one as well. those were a bit more easily worn, especially the pinion.
Bankbeater reply :
I had a chance to pick up a couple of the E series a few years back, and I didn't do it. It really bums me out now to think about it.
tinner66 reply :
1992 black/gray
1993 "A" red or tomato
1994-2005 "B". 1st green one
2006-2007 "D"
2008-2010 "E" 2nd green one
2011-2013 "G" 3rd green one
2014-2017 "I"
2018- "K"
OnthePotomac reply :
If this will help, I sold one of my 14 years old Curado 100B's for $85 but it had ABEC 7 bearings, up graded drag washers, polished internal components and not a mark on it with the original box and papers. My reels lay on a sponge rubber mat in the boat, so no boat rash. The buyer is begging me for another one, but I love those little jewels and will keep the rest.
drew4779 reply :
On 4/28/2017 at 7:57 PM, iceintheveins said:My Curado 200E is still my favorite casting reel. I wish they still made them. I should have bought more of them before they were discontinued. They just are super smooth and cast like a dream. The I series Curado is good, but not QUITE as good as the E series, and a little harder to dial in at times braking system wise.
On 4/29/2017 at 1:38 AM, Mike L said:
Completely agree!
Mike
X2!
Raul reply :
AMAZING !
Nov 2nd is "Santos Difuntos" ( All souls ( ? ) ) in my neck of the woods, the day after Día de los Muertos ( Day of the Dead ), timing for this thread to resurrect from the after life is absolutely perfect.
BaitFinesse reply :
On 11/3/2019 at 3:11 AM, Raul said:AMAZING !
Nov 2nd is "Santos Difuntos" ( All souls ( ? ) ) in my neck of the woods, the day after Día de los Muertos ( Day of the Dead ), timing for this thread to resurrect from the after life is absolutely perfect.
Is that the weird Mexican dead people Christmas? That looks so cool compared to our Halloween.
onenutinthewater reply :
After reading this I dug out a CU-201 Greenie and spooled it up- other than the huge size it feels great! Mint condition and smooth... Going to see how it does againest salmon tomorrow........
Raul reply :
On 11/4/2019 at 12:20 PM, BaitFinesse said:Is that the weird Mexican dead people Christmas? That looks so cool compared to our Halloween.
We have 2 days to celebrate the departed:
Nov 1st.- Día de Muertos ( Day of the Dead )
Nov 2nd.- Santos Difuntos ( All Souls )
We do not celebrate Halloween since it's a pagan festivity and most of Mexico's population is Catholic.
However because of vecinity with the US some of the elements of Halloween celebration have melted into the celebrations of Día de Muertos, like trick or treating, but kids don't trick or treat on Halloween ( Oct 31st ), they do it on Nov 1st.
Yumeya reply :
I have a 301e I use for muskie fishing, if I'm correct its the last Curado series that was made in Japan..
Hammer 4 reply :
On 11/12/2019 at 1:30 PM, Yumeya said:I have a 301e I use for muskie fishing, if I'm correct its the last Curado series that was made in Japan..
Yes it was..Wanna sell it..? 
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