Held the new Curado 200I (HG) today...

[Big-Bass]

I was able to get my hands on a new Curado today and must say that I really was truly impressed. The ergonomics are spot on for my hands and the gearbox hangs no where near as low at the generation 3 Revo reels (love my gen. 1 and 2's). I actually like the reel better than the ci4 Chronarch after my initial impression. The color is awesome, the star drag is a clicking type and the reel just feels solid with virtually no play in the handle. If I needed another reel, I would be buying the Curado and that is after Shimano lost me a bit with the last few Curado variations. Shimano by far has their best version in this series with these new I (HG) models. I bet with the new IMX, Shimano-Loomis will sell quite a few...

I still may find a reason in the near future to buy another reel...I am sure I can find an excuse!

[StarTzar]

I was able to get my hands on a new Curado today and must say that I really was truly impressed. The ergonomics are spot on for my hands and the gearbox hangs no where near as low at the generation 3 Revo reels (love my gen. 1 and 2's). I actually like the reel better than the ci4 Chronarch after my initial impression. The color is awesome, the star drag is a clicking type and the reel just feels solid with virtually no play in the handle. If I needed another reel, I would be buying the Curado and that is after Shimano lost me a bit with the last few Curado variations. Shimano by far has their best version in this series with these new I (HG) models. I bet with the new IMX, Shimano-Loomis will sell quite a few...

I still may find a reason in the near future to buy another reel...I am sure I can find an excuse!

How does it compare to the ergonomics of the Revo Premier Gen 2.
Does it palm similarly to the Revo Gen 2 ?

[Afrayedknot]

So many ci4+'s are going to be on sale in the classifieds after the curado I starts spreading.

What's not to love about the curado?
It has a new spool design, aluminum frame, and swinging sideplate/escape hatch. It also has the same sideplate release switch and brake adjustment dial as the met and antares.

The ci4+ has a detaching sideplate, old spool design (probably not much different anyway), carbon/graphite frame + sideplates (some don't like this), and a sideplate with a dial that is an easy entrance for water and other things. It also has a little bump where the dial is.

For me, it is a no brainer between the 2 -- curado I. I don't care about the extra weight. I care about the $$$ savings and the Al frame feel that I prefer.

[tywithay]

So many ci4+'s are going to be on sale in the classifieds after the curado I starts spreading.

What's not to love about the curado?
It has a new spool design, aluminum frame, and swinging sideplate/escape hatch. It also has the same sideplate release switch and brake adjustment dial as the met and antares.

The ci4+ has a detaching sideplate, old spool design (probably not much different anyway), carbon/graphite frame + sideplates (some don't like this), and a sideplate with a dial that is an easy entrance for water and other things. It also has a little bump where the dial is.

For me, it is a no brainer between the 2 -- curado I. I don't care about the extra weight. I care about the $$$ savings and the Al frame feel that I prefer.

I think the CI4+ still has its place. It will likely perform much better with the lighter baits than the Curado. The spool is lighter and shallower. I still like the idea of a made in Japan reel too. I will definitely pick up a Curado or two, but I won't be getting rid of my CI4+ anytime soon. It's slowly becoming one of my favorite reels (until I get my SS SV, then who knows).

[Big-Bass]

I was able to get my hands on a new Curado today and must say that I really was truly impressed. The ergonomics are spot on for my hands and the gearbox hangs no where near as low at the generation 3 Revo reels (love my gen. 1 and 2's). I actually like the reel better than the ci4 Chronarch after my initial impression. The color is awesome, the star drag is a clicking type and the reel just feels solid with virtually no play in the handle. If I needed another reel, I would be buying the Curado and that is after Shimano lost me a bit with the last few Curado variations. Shimano by far has their best version in this series with these new I (HG) models. I bet with the new IMX, Shimano-Loomis will sell quite a few...

I still may find a reason in the near future to buy another reel...I am sure I can find an excuse!

How does it compare to the ergonomics of the Revo Premier Gen 2.
Does it palm similarly to the Revo Gen 2 ?

To be honest, the palmability is unique and I like it. It definitely feels comfortable like the gen 2 revo's, but has a flatter profile up top if that makes sense. Again, that is for my hands so to each their own. I should have bought the reel yesterday but I have some cabelas credit I may use on one when they come back in stock.

[dragon1]

Ahhh, finally, the true CU B/D prodigy has come to us....

[StarTzar]

To be honest, the palmability is unique and I like it. It definitely feels comfortable like the gen 2 revo's, but has a flatter profile up top if that makes sense. Again, that is for my hands so to each their own. I should have bought the reel yesterday but I have some cabelas credit I may use on one when they come back in stock.

I get what you are saying about the flatter profile and it does make sense to me.
I'll give it a closer look next time I'm in my favorite tackle store.

[Jeffbro999]

So many ci4+'s are going to be on sale in the classifieds after the curado I starts spreading.

What's not to love about the curado?
It has a new spool design, aluminum frame, and swinging sideplate/escape hatch. It also has the same sideplate release switch and brake adjustment dial as the met and antares.

The ci4+ has a detaching sideplate, old spool design (probably not much different anyway), carbon/graphite frame + sideplates (some don't like this), and a sideplate with a dial that is an easy entrance for water and other things. It also has a little bump where the dial is.

For me, it is a no brainer between the 2 -- curado I. I don't care about the extra weight. I care about the $$$ savings and the Al frame feel that I prefer.

I think the CI4+ still has its place. It will likely perform much better with the lighter baits than the Curado. The spool is lighter and shallower. I still like the idea of a made in Japan reel too. I will definitely pick up a Curado or two, but I won't be getting rid of my CI4+ anytime soon. It's slowly becoming one of my favorite reels (until I get my SS SV, then who knows).

I agree, CI4+ will not be going anywhere. Will be adding a few Curado I but also more CI4. These "problems" being speculated on are no issue, haven't felt a bump around the dial and no water seems to get through there, even if it did it wouldnt cause problems.
New Curado looks very nice in all categories so far, especially price. Hope to see some reviews soon.

[Bootytrain]

So many ci4+'s are going to be on sale in the classifieds after the curado I starts spreading.

What's not to love about the curado?
It has a new spool design, aluminum frame, and swinging sideplate/escape hatch. It also has the same sideplate release switch and brake adjustment dial as the met and antares.

The ci4+ has a detaching sideplate, old spool design (probably not much different anyway), carbon/graphite frame + sideplates (some don't like this), and a sideplate with a dial that is an easy entrance for water and other things. It also has a little bump where the dial is.

For me, it is a no brainer between the 2 -- curado I. I don't care about the extra weight. I care about the $$$ savings and the Al frame feel that I prefer.

The JDM chronarch says it has the S3D spool design but it looks the same to me.

[tywithay]

So many ci4+'s are going to be on sale in the classifieds after the curado I starts spreading.

What's not to love about the curado?
It has a new spool design, aluminum frame, and swinging sideplate/escape hatch. It also has the same sideplate release switch and brake adjustment dial as the met and antares.

The ci4+ has a detaching sideplate, old spool design (probably not much different anyway), carbon/graphite frame + sideplates (some don't like this), and a sideplate with a dial that is an easy entrance for water and other things. It also has a little bump where the dial is.

For me, it is a no brainer between the 2 -- curado I. I don't care about the extra weight. I care about the $$$ savings and the Al frame feel that I prefer.

I think the CI4+ still has its place. It will likely perform much better with the lighter baits than the Curado. The spool is lighter and shallower. I still like the idea of a made in Japan reel too. I will definitely pick up a Curado or two, but I won't be getting rid of my CI4+ anytime soon. It's slowly becoming one of my favorite reels (until I get my SS SV, then who knows).

I agree, CI4+ will not be going anywhere. Will be adding a few Curado I but also more CI4. These "problems" being speculated on are no issue, haven't felt a bump around the dial and no water seems to get through there, even if it did it wouldnt cause problems.
New Curado looks very nice in all categories so far, especially price. Hope to see some reviews soon.

I agree. I can't feel the dial at all when I am palming the reel. After fishing a while, I forget it's even there. I have casted several different baits and haven't adjusted it at all yet.

[Afrayedknot]

I agree, CI4+ will not be going anywhere. Will be adding a few Curado I but also more CI4. These "problems" being speculated on are no issue, haven't felt a bump around the dial and no water seems to get through there, even if it did it wouldnt cause problems.
New Curado looks very nice in all categories so far, especially price. Hope to see some reviews soon.

I didn't call them problems and I agree, the ci4+ wont be going anywhere. Just minor design differences. I prefer a smooth sideplate with nothing extruding, so I like the curado's sideplate design more. I will be going for curado I's instead of ci4+ because I like the feel of Al and the escape hatch. Oh, and it costs 100 dollars less.

[MondayMonkey]

The Curado E is still my favorite. Love the sideplate access and and the reel in general. When they improve on that model I'll buy a couple.

[REW]

Ahhh, finally, the true CU B/D prodigy has come to us....

Not to sound like a smart-ass, but do you mean "progeny"?

I haven't fished either of those models, but I am still intrigued by this reel as a multitasking workhorse.

[Bartek]

Does anybody know where the new Curado is made?

[tywithay]

Does anybody know where the new Curado is made?

Malaysia