New Curado 70 mgl K
Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
Had one on backorder, it shipped earlier than I expected. Looks good on a GLX. (High-res links below each photo.)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/so2kc9is7bou2 ... 1.png?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifph2h9t8pmmc ... 2.png?dl=0
Haven't spooled or fished it yet, but hoping to do so this week. Out of the box, turning the handle doesn't feel as smooth as I expect from a factory reel. Might need to reoil and regrease it right away...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/so2kc9is7bou2 ... 1.png?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifph2h9t8pmmc ... 2.png?dl=0
Haven't spooled or fished it yet, but hoping to do so this week. Out of the box, turning the handle doesn't feel as smooth as I expect from a factory reel. Might need to reoil and regrease it right away...
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
Anyone know if there will be a new scorpion 70 available in Japan? Shimano japan website still doesn't show it, which is rare.
Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
I think it's a beautiful reel. How's it feel on the rod?
Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
I made a few casts on it today. With the GLX it's a nice combo; the colors work well together, and the green accents on the reel match green braided line very well, too. Easily palmable. I was throwing a light t-rig on it with a combined bait weight of 0.35oz (1/8 bullet weight + curly tail), and I was happy with the casting distance that I got. I feel that my Daiwa BFS reel would gotten me a bit more distance, but it's not in the same price class. Turning the handle and reeling feels smooth and has a connected feel to it. Some people like that, but it's not as "you can't even feel the gears at all!" like some of my other reels (which I like). Not sure how it compares to the old Curado 70 because I haven't used those since spring...
Overall it feels like a very solid reel. It's not the lightest, though, at 11.75oz (on a 7 foot GLX) the combo is actually remarkably heavy when compared to some of the other high-end combos that I have (I have a Phenix K2 + Daiwa SV Light and a Zbone + MGXtreme that both weigh 9oz, and it's a noticeable difference).
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Long time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
Agree 100% but find it hard to spend 230$ on the 70 mgl when you can get a 20 metainum from japan for 70$ moreAfrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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Hold onto it. Some reels are forever.Afrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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But u also have to pay for international shipping whereas reels here can always be had at a discount like black fridaybronzebacks wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:41 amAgree 100% but find it hard to spend 230$ on the 70 mgl when you can get a 20 metainum from japan for 70$ moreAfrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
+1LowRange wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:31 pmHold onto it. Some reels are forever.Afrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
Free shipping from asian fishing portal. I got a antares 70 for just over 400$ a couple months ago. The 20 met is 289$ now but they're out of stock on hg and xg models. Im sure the price will drop on the curado 70 mgl in a few months on sites like ebayChode wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:05 pmBut u also have to pay for international shipping whereas reels here can always be had at a discount like black fridaybronzebacks wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:41 amAgree 100% but find it hard to spend 230$ on the 70 mgl when you can get a 20 metainum from japan for 70$ moreAfrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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didn't know that. that's awesome! appreciate u sharingbronzebacks wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:25 amFree shipping from asian fishing portal. I got a antares 70 for just over 400$ a couple months ago. The 20 met is 289$ now but they're out of stock on hg and xg models. Im sure the price will drop on the curado 70 mgl in a few months on sites like ebayChode wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:05 pmBut u also have to pay for international shipping whereas reels here can always be had at a discount like black fridaybronzebacks wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:41 amAgree 100% but find it hard to spend 230$ on the 70 mgl when you can get a 20 metainum from japan for 70$ moreAfrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
They're legit usually ships from Japan to my house as fast as tackle warehouse ground shippingChode wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:57 amdidn't know that. that's awesome! appreciate u sharingbronzebacks wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:25 amFree shipping from asian fishing portal. I got a antares 70 for just over 400$ a couple months ago. The 20 met is 289$ now but they're out of stock on hg and xg models. Im sure the price will drop on the curado 70 mgl in a few months on sites like ebayChode wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:05 pmBut u also have to pay for international shipping whereas reels here can always be had at a discount like black fridaybronzebacks wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:41 amAgree 100% but find it hard to spend 230$ on the 70 mgl when you can get a 20 metainum from japan for 70$ moreAfrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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bookmarked their site. thx again!bronzebacks wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:46 amThey're legit usually ships from Japan to my house as fast as tackle warehouse ground shippingChode wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:57 amdidn't know that. that's awesome! appreciate u sharingbronzebacks wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:25 amFree shipping from asian fishing portal. I got a antares 70 for just over 400$ a couple months ago. The 20 met is 289$ now but they're out of stock on hg and xg models. Im sure the price will drop on the curado 70 mgl in a few months on sites like ebayChode wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:05 pmBut u also have to pay for international shipping whereas reels here can always be had at a discount like black fridaybronzebacks wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:41 am
Agree 100% but find it hard to spend 230$ on the 70 mgl when you can get a 20 metainum from japan for 70$ more
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
comparing this with the TATULA SV TW103 or the TATULA ELITE, which handles lure around 5g-14g better?
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Re: New Curado 70 mgl K
+2. Still havent found a better Shimano all around than the E series reels. Cu50E and CI200E are never going anywhere. I have enough parts to rebuild these 2 reels 3x over.Slazmo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:09 pm+1LowRange wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:31 pmHold onto it. Some reels are forever.Afrayedknot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:06 pmLong time shimano fan here and haven't posted on here for years... but after seeing this new curado, I had to come back on. All i can say is its an amazing time to be a shimano fan!
So impressed with the line up the last few years. Almost making me want to sell my green machine 51e. I don't know if I can part with it though, they are so rare nowadays
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