What to choose...

[lunker-lander]

After getting the new, 2008 Cabela's Spring Master Catalog(375 pgs.), I started looking at reels and am now highly confused. I want the Shimano Curado, I know this much, but I don't know if I want the 100, or 200 series. The 100 series, specifically the CU101D, the left-handed model, holds 85 yds of 12LB, but I want equal to 10LB braid, so no deal here. It has a 6.2:1 GR, and weighs 7.4 Ounces, with 4+1 bearing for $199.99. The next reel I'm looking at is the CU201DHSV, once agian, the left-handed model, holds 155 yds. of 10LB, and I will put 10LB equal braid, again, no deals. It weighs 9.8 Ounces, has 5+1 bearings, and is also $199.99. The second reel has 12LB of drag; the first, 10LB. So, my problem...

Should I buy the first one and sacrifice GR for weight and line capacity, or should I buy the second one, sacrifice weight and get more bearings and speed(7.0:1)? This is a frog rod, what do you think? Fast reel/heavy reel or slower reel/lighter reel?

-Lunk-

[Marty]

I'm hardly an expert, but I'd get the lower gear ratio for a frog rod. The reason I say that is that with frogs you're often fighting the fish through heavy vegetation and a lower gear ratio has more cranking power.

[pig n jig]

If you read,the CU100's does not have the HEG system.In my opinion, you want the HEG system, it is worth the extra weight.I have seen them advertised for $149.99, but I cannot remember where.I think it applies everywhere they honor the rebate.Otherwise, you have to copy the rebate off the internet and send it in, if I remember correctly ? P N J

[lunker-lander]

OK, two different answers, and I like the theories behind both. Is the weight really worth the speed? Is cranking power worth th weight?

-Lunk-

[BigBassin144]

LL, I'd go with the lower speed for froggin.

I better go and order that catalog

BB

[jooleyen]

Go with a Revo, Shimano sucks.

[Bender]

Originally Posted by jooleyen

Go with a Revo, Shimano sucks.

Traded my Revo SX for an old green Curado. Hated it.
Lower gear ratio might be better for a frog rod, if you want stop by my shop and check them out let me know. I've got Shimanos in 50, 100, and 200. I like them all, but the smaller the better for me. I never even thought of line capacity since I never cast that far, 100 yards is a awful long way!
I'm not sure I would get a new Curado; it is either a Chronarch or a Citica for me.
Edited for spelling.

[pig n jig]

Originally Posted by jooleyen

Go with a Revo, Shimano sucks.

I traded my Revo for a Shimano Calcutta. P N J

[jooleyen]

Thank You Bender!

[islandbass]

Originally Posted by pig n jig

If you read,the CU100's does not have the HEG system.In my opinion, you want the HEG system, it is worth the extra weight.I have seen them advertised for $149.99, but I cannot remember where.I think it applies everywhere they honor the rebate.Otherwise, you have to copy the rebate off the internet and send it in, if I remember correctly ? P N J

I agree. I believe it was delos. There 149 price takes the rebate into account if I am not mistaken.

LL,

If you have small hands the 101 might be better. I do not think that there is enough of a difference between the line recovery of the lower and higher geared curados. I would choose the 201 given your scenario. Not for its line capacity but for the HE gearing. I have a 201 and I have used it with mid and deep diving cranks and it does not struggle, even though it is a 7:1 reel. It made me realize that the HE gearing does make a difference.

At first I was concerned about the reel's weight until I fished with it. I can tell you this... Unless one is a weight weenie, the weight of reel was not an issue at all. It will probably better balance a tip heavy rod anyway.

Small hands - 101
Other - 201

Line cap is not an issue for your intended scenario. I'd even spool the first 50% of the reel with mono and use braid on top. You would keep your spool much closer to optimum capacity (and therefore keep casting excellent).

I have small hands but I do not have a problem wielding my 201D.

As much as I love my Shimano reels, I am not loyal to any one company. I would not object to having a Revo in my stable. If they're half as decent as a Curado (the STX and I bet they're great reels) then I'd win anyway.

[lunker-lander]

Oh Boy, I think I've changed my mind again. This time I was looking at the Chronarch MG. Bender had one, and boy it was light. It may be a little pricey, but it's definitely worth the weight; plus, it has all the features I want.

>A medium, 6.2:1 GR
>4+1 bearings
>Holds a moderate, 85 YDS. of 12LB line; I will be using 40LB(10) Sufix Braid
>Comes in Left-Hand Model
>Within my price range

What do you Guys think about this?

-Lunk-