Curado G series info- I'm not trying to step on toes

Down4ttown · January 26, 2013, 08:41:46 PM

I do love the chronarch.

Pro Reel · January 26, 2013, 09:50:49 PM

Quote from: BB on January 26, 2013, 05:44:37 PM
I think the new Chronarch is much better than the curado E,I have them both right now brand new the chronarch is much more refined,no slop, tight reel.I would not trade my chronarch for a curado e no way no how

BB, It's the same exact reel, just painted white and black instead of green. The reel that is now called the Chronarch is made with the same tooling on the same line and all the same parts as the Curado E was. The exception is that they used slightly different handle knobs and changed one drag washer to carbon fiber instead of dartainium. They are also now offering it in an E6 version which is something they should have done all along. If you have a like New Curado E thats not as refined or has more slop than your new Chronarch, then you somehow got a bad reel that should not have made it through the inspection process.
I personally prefer the Curado E over the Chronarch E because i think the white and black is bland looking. I wish they would have went with a more pearl looking color similar to the Chronarch B and used brushed aluminum accents instead of black. I prefer the deep Green of the Curado E over this bland looking white and black, but they are still basically the same reel.

BB · January 26, 2013, 11:19:19 PM

You maybe right that I got a bad one,I broke both of the reels down cleaned all the excess grease out flushed the bearings,relubed it lightly and with the chronarch it's like silk,the curado is good but there's some slack in the reel hard to explain not bad but not like the chronarch

-Shawn- · January 27, 2013, 02:25:43 PM

That would probably be that the Curado E is older and has more wear.

Like pro reel said they are identical mechanically

bass78 · February 13, 2013, 07:21:45 AM

I have the e series and g series. I love them both... not much difference... just one less bearing.

HunterFB · February 21, 2013, 06:59:13 AM

I love my E series, I went out and bought another right before they decided to make the change, and I honestly have not tried the G series, I was waiting for everyon'es blood to boil about it good or bad before I did. Still, it is Shimano, they are not going to make a crummy product in that range and up. I would not think so, at least. I do have other reels from various manufacturers, and they are all the same with regards to the quality vs price line. Once you get into reels that are from $140 and up price range, you get better stuff. Try it with 99% of the products out there, you will cast them and just feel violated with some of the entry level reels. Then, with the more expensive reels, you get what you pay for. I stand by Shimano, even if I haven't thrown a G series yet. Hell, even if you bust it, send it back for a refund. Too easy.

BB · February 21, 2013, 11:01:51 PM

Well I guess my Curado just wasn't broken in because now I can't tell any difference between the chronarch e or curado e.But I ain't crazy it was a little rough at first.On a side note I have been testing a citica G for just over a year now and I mean harshly.Throwing spinnerbaits in the salt for 30" plus redfish using and abusing it and it's held up very well,so if the Curado G is better than that well,it's a fine reel as much as I hate to say it

rockchalk06 · March 04, 2013, 04:12:50 AM

I know this is an old thread, but wanted to chime in as well. LMG got me thinking about buying a Shimano reel for awhile. I got a good deal on a NIB Curado G7. Until I picked it up, I knew nothing about shimano reels. I have been die hard Abu for years.

I never got to use an E series reel so I had nothing to compare it too. I fished it hard for 4 days. On the 5th day, I bought another G7

I was that impressed. I love my Revo S to death but nothing I had, at the time, compared to how smooth this G7 was. Don't get me started on the distance. 1/4 oz tube and weight was launched further than I have ever launched a tube before.

I had, in two weeks time, two different Gen 2 Revo STX's go tits up on me. I traded one in for a NIB Chronarch and the other for another Revo S and some gear. I'm seriously wanting a Revo Winch, but after using my Chronarch now for a week, I will honestly say, I may never buy another reel in my life than the Chronarch.

My experiences with it are amazing. I kinda feel spoiled using it. I can tell a difference in it over the Curado G, but not much. It's lower in profile and feels a tad more solid. Same gear set up, I can get 15-20 feet more out of the Chronarch.

LMG is on my hit list lol

hootiebenji · March 04, 2013, 05:15:55 AM

Quote from: Rockchak06 on March 04, 2013, 04:12:50 AM
I know this is an old thread, but wanted to chime in as well. LMG got me thinking about buying a Shimano reel for awhile. I got a good deal on a NIB Curado G7. Until I picked it up, I knew nothing about shimano reels. I have been die hard Abu for years.

I never got to use an E series reel so I had nothing to compare it too. I fished it hard for 4 days. On the 5th day, I bought another G7 I was that impressed. I love my Revo S to death but nothing I had, at the time, compared to how smooth this G7 was. Don't get me started on the distance. 1/4 oz tube and weight was launched further than I have ever launched a tube before.

I had, in two weeks time, two different Gen 2 Revo STX's go tits up on me. I traded one in for a NIB Chronarch and the other for another Revo S and some gear. I'm seriously wanting a Revo Winch, but after using my Chronarch now for a week, I will honestly say, I may never buy another reel in my life than the Chronarch.

My experiences with it are amazing. I kinda feel spoiled using it. I can tell a difference in it over the Curado G, but not much. It's lower in profile and feels a tad more solid. Same gear set up, I can get 15-20 feet more out of the Chronarch.

LMG is on my hit list lol

Hey Rockchalk, another bassresource guy jumping ship? LMG is quite a preacher isn't he. I've been on this site for quite a while. Didn't visit it much because of lack of activity, but now that we are getting some talkers over here, gonna have to hang around here more.

Hootie

rockchalk06 · March 04, 2013, 06:15:52 AM

Quote from: hootiebenji on March 04, 2013, 05:15:55 AM
Hey Rockchalk, another bassresource guy jumping ship? LMG is quite a preacher isn't he. I've been on this site for quite a while. Didn't visit it much because of lack of activity, but now that we are getting some talkers over here, gonna have to hang around here more.

Hootie

Hey yo!

Not jumping ship yet lol just wanted another place to play. Ya he's a preacher and a tad on the bat shit crazy side, but he made some good points on them that I used to make my decision.

If I could just find a used premo 200 e7 Curado, I'd be happy!

LgMouthGambler · March 04, 2013, 07:25:09 AM

Hey RC, I have said mint used CuradoE7, but it will cost you a Chronarch, lol.

rockchalk06 · March 04, 2013, 07:29:08 AM

I need to let the bank roll cool down first lol. Get me my rods sold, ill buy you a brand new........

LgMouthGambler · March 04, 2013, 07:51:46 AM

Quote from: Rockchak06 on March 04, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
I need to let the bank roll cool down first lol. Get me my rods sold, ill buy you a brand new........

.............., lol. Your such a tease.

LgMouthGambler · March 04, 2013, 08:03:29 AM

Quote from: hootiebenji on March 04, 2013, 05:15:55 AM
Hey Rockchalk, another bassresource guy jumping ship? LMG is quite a preacher isn't he. I've been on this site for quite a while. Didn't visit it much because of lack of activity, but now that we are getting some talkers over here, gonna have to hang around here more.

Hootie

^this guy!^

rockchalk06 · March 04, 2013, 09:04:20 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 04, 2013, 07:51:46 AM
.............., lol. Your such a tease.

I almost said yes