opinion on a new steelhead reel

[eastcoastguy]

I'm looking to pick up a new baitcaster reel for steelhead.i was thinking a low profile one.i already have the abu garcia c4. I love it but it's a liitle big and id like to keep it as my salmon reel. There are great reviews but id like to hear from people who actually  put in the time. Oh and im bank fishing...


thanks

[RadSav]

I started using a Curado 301 about 15 years ago.  Still have the first two I ever bought.  They have been fantastic!  I'm sure there has been improvements from Shimano since then, but I'd expect the Curado is still hard to beat for the money.  Holds up well to saltwater too.  My only concern is if a guy wants to use it in a hard pole holder.  I like metal bodied reels for use in holders...never broken a plastic bodied reel but I feel better using a Penn Intl. or Calcutta in that situation.

I will be interested in see what the "state of the art" guys are pushing these days.  Will be watching this thread closely.  Should be a good thread

[huntnnw]

Shimano Curado...proven reels on the river. Lotta guys use them including myself

[Band]

Same here.  The Curado is my favorite reel.

[PolarBear]

 

[WSU]

I've heard the newer curados aren't as well made as the old ones.  I've not bought one for a few years and can't comment.  I do have a newer revo and really like it.

[Dhoey07]

Quantum 1310. 

That's the reel I used when started steelhead/salmon fishing 20 some years ago and it's the reel I'll stick with.  You can get them on ebay for about 40$. 

[KopperBuck]

I had some of the older Curado's - those were awesome. Not a fan of the new ones. I'm sure they're probably a good product, I just don't like the new design. Too bulky for me. I went to Abu for pretty much everything. I own some of the Revo STXs, SX, and an S now. Also have some 10 yr old Pfleugers that I've retired from bass to steelhead. For me anymore, it's all about low profile and weight, especially if doing a lot of casting. Makes a huge difference.

[MtnMuley]

Shimano Core's are pretty to beat.  The Shimano Scorpion is still my favorite.  Boca bearings in any Shimano make a world of difference.

[fish vacuum]

I've also heard the newer shimano curados aren't as good as the older ones. The classic green curado 200/201's are still available second hand. I'm not alone in calling them my favorite steelhead reel.

[WCTaxidermy]

ABU Revo's stx's all the way!  Excellent reels!

[M_ray]

older green Curado

[SkookumHntr]

I would go on eBay and try to find an old shimano bantam! There my fav!

[Bullkllr]

I would go on eBay and try to find an old shimano bantam! There my fav!

 

I have a few of the 250 & 350 mags. Still my favorites esp. for lighter weights. Always wanted a 200, but I stick with the 250s because I've got parts.

Other than that it's all Abu for me. The round ones. The real ones

[rasbo]

I've also heard the newer shimano curados aren't as good as the older ones. The classic green curado 200/201's are still available second hand. I'm not alone in calling them my favorite steelhead reel.

ye old green curado still my favorite