Used Core 100mg VS new Curado I

[lape0019]

I had this conversation with a friend of mine today and he thinks I am off my rocker for wanting to buy a used Core over the new Curado.

My question to the TT community is what would you choose? A used Shimano Core 100MG for $20-30 more or a new Curado I.

I am looking forward to this debate!

[Afrayedknot]

IMO, it depends on what you would be using it for.. 200 sized spool vs 100 sized spool.

[LgMouthGambler]

I would buy the Core. For that price if its mint, jump on it. The Curadi will be around a while Im sure, lol.

[tywithay]

Buy the Core. If you're not completely satisfied, you can easily get your money back out of it.

[lape0019]

IMO, it depends on what you would be using it for.. 200 sized spool vs 100 sized spool.

I was contemplating this as well but seeing as I cannot for the life of me think of any reason why I need another 200 size reel, let's just say the 100 size is all I need.

[fishingandfords]

I would go with the curado. If it was a core 50 or 100mg7 then It would be different

[kegger37]

Depends, if the core is mint then probably go with that. Otherwise go with the Curado, no use buying someone else's problems

[USA-RET]

Minty Core if it were me.

[MTBF]

Buy the Core. If you're not completely satisfied, you can easily get your money back out of it.

x2 The feel is nice with the 50's and 100's. I have never fished the 6.2:1 Core 100Mg but for cranking, spinnerbaits, plastics it should be a good all around reel. Those spools cast a mile and the reel palms perfect IMO….Japan vs Malaysisa..I wouldn't spend over $220 on the Core 100Mg look around.

[jmudd]

If you are talking the core 100 mg7 there should be no debate. It is without a doubt one of my favorite reels. The casting performance is amazing without being super touchy like a lot of high end reels that are known to be long casters. The reel is super smooth and the ergonomics and feel of the reel is awesome. I own several metanium mg7's and I prefer the core because of the brass gears. In fact I have put the core mg7 brass gears in one of my metanium's. Just my opinion.

[brokeneye]

I would go with the curado. If it was a core 50 or 100mg7 then It would be different

this.

in my hands, the original core was a disappointment.

[lape0019]

I am talking as out a 100mg. The 6.2:1 gear ratio with aluminum gears.

The 100mgfv is essentially the same reel as the 100mg7 and I agree with everything you wrote but see more of a need for a lower gear ratio in my arsenal. I am getting the sense that I am not the crazy one in my debate.

The Core is a great reel. I hadn't even thrown in the fact that I could probably sell it and not lose money should I want to go another route which is a great point in itself.

X-ship may be worth it to some, but it is not a feature that will make me overlook a good used Core ...

[MaxZmus]

Minty Core as well for me. One of the most comfortable reels I've ever fished and is a pleasure to cast. You can always get the CU-I later.