Good stuff, but the oil has to be reapplied often due to its very thin. The dye in it is so you can see where it has been applied in case you miss a spot. Performance wise I liked it, but have recently switched to Reel Butter products by Ardent due to I just couldnt keep spending the money to have t...

I love my Curado and Chronarch50Es. No issues. As a matter of fact I was at BPS last night for the Classic event, and held the Lexa100 on a nice Daiwa rod, but just didnt like the feel of it. The Daiwa rep asked me what I use, and I told him the 50Es, and he said they are a different animal. The Lex...

It all comes down to what you feel comfortable with. I have alot of faith in Shimanos build. I also like centrif brakes over may brakes. Some Abu and Lews have centrif brakes, but they are more of a pin type spring mechanism, and I'm not a fan. I like the feel of the Shimano reels better as well. Ho...

It does give it a subtle difference that makes for a great look. Nicely done

Thanks guys. I love this reel.

fishingandfords wrote:

LgMouthGambler wrote:

fishingandfords wrote:

LgMouthGambler wrote:I put Hawg Handles on my 50s. Makes a hell of a difference.

To bad they look so bulky

I dont mind the bulk, makes them look tough. Down here, we need tough, lol.

Not on a little reel

Sure why not? It may be small, but I use them to do big things, lol.

My Curado50E. Aluminum drag star, Boca Abec 5 SS bearings, Hawg Tech Hawg Handle, and Carbontex drag washer. Spooled with 15lb green YoZuri, and mounted on a 6'8 MH F Shimano Compre rod.

I use a pick from my automotive set.

fishingandfords wrote:

LgMouthGambler wrote:I put Hawg Handles on my 50s. Makes a hell of a difference.

To bad they look so bulky

I dont mind the bulk, makes them look tough. Down here, we need tough, lol.

I still love throwing my Chug Bugs every chance I get.

I put Hawg Handles on my 50s. Makes a hell of a difference.

Reeltor wrote:Core 50/51 and Core100/101 come with an aluminum main gear.

Well, that would explain why I didn't like the feel of that reel.

Try putting them in a bag of plastics that are already that color.

The 50 series will hold plenty of line. I have a Curado50E with 15# YoZuri, and have no worries of line cap.

Thanks everyone! It seems both are very highly regarded reels. The pics are great! Thanks! The 100d isnt really much bigger then the 50e. I really wasnt sure about that. It looks as if it may sit just a tad higher on the rod but thats all i can really see. As for "light lures" i mean pitching 1/16o...