Curado 300

Its A Keeper · Nov-29-2007, 11:34 PM

I just posted on the Rod Section about the Rod that I built for this Reel.

The purpose of this is a very heavy Calico Set up in the 12-15lb class. The Reel is capable of handling 190yds of 14lb test and 15lbs of Drag Pressure.

I spooled it up with PLine 15lb and I guess I have about 175 yds on it.

As you can see the Curado 300 is about 20-25% Larger than the Castiac. For those of you who are not familiar with the Castiac. In the past is basically the exact same reel as the Curado, but has a Thumb Engage bar on it...Which I love... I wished that Shimano offered the Castiac 300.

I am no Alan Tani, but I thought lets take this sucker apart, make sure that its Oiled and Greased Properly.

Put a couple of drops of Reel X in the bearings, Re greased the drags and slapped it back together.

Not sure if its gonna help or not, but in the event I hook into something larger than a Calico, I stand a better chance of landing it with the added line capacity and the greatly improved drags.

At least thats what I tell my self to justify buying it. Merry Christmas to me.

fishpainter · Nov-29-2007, 11:47 PM

I fish mine with 30#spectra and a 2' topshot..buttoned down.Great reel.

Its A Keeper · Nov-29-2007, 11:56 PM

Matt,

What Knot are you tieing?

The reason I ask, I was considering this, but thought the knot would restrict casting..I havent been able to find any who makes 30lb hollow spectra?

hucklongfin · Nov-30-2007, 07:58 AM

15-20 is not a "very heavy" Calico Setup. Load it with straight 65# spectra and then you're talking heavy.

fishpainter · Nov-30-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Its A Keeper

Matt,

What Knot are you tieing?

The reason I ask, I was considering this, but thought the know would restrict casting..I havent been able to find any who makes 30lb hollow spectra?

I use an 8 turn uni to uni 8 on each side..I have not had this fail..2 ' of leader and it stays out of the guides..I was told this reel was made to fish with spectra..its a tough little deal.

dennykrb · Nov-30-2007, 11:21 AM

The Curado 300 has 15#s of drag....you can fish 50# spectra, which casts great, and 30# floro topshot. I ordered one and will fish it with a Seeker Inshore 809 rod. I use the Tony Pena knot for connectting the spectrs to floro, it has no knot on the outgoing end of the knot.......less restiction. Denny

whammy · Nov-30-2007, 01:34 PM

i caught 3 albies and a yellow on it this yr my fav reel for sure

chunks · Nov-30-2007, 06:45 PM

shimano just announced a 50dollar rebate on these reels form 12/1 until 4/1

GUERO67 · Nov-30-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishpainter

I fish mine with 30#spectra and a 2' topshot..buttoned down.Great reel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Its A Keeper

Matt,

What Knot are you tieing?

The reason I ask, I was considering this, but thought the knot would restrict casting..I havent been able to find any who makes 30lb hollow spectra?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishpainter

I use an 8 turn uni to uni 8 on each side..I have not had this fail..2 ' of leader and it stays out of the guides..I was told this reel was made to fish with spectra..its a tough little deal.

DONE, DONE and DONE!!!!!! perfect boys, end of discussion.....

alantani · Dec-02-2007, 12:43 AM

brian, more pics!

birdman · Dec-02-2007, 10:08 AM

Jealous. Nice reel. I heard they have a 301 now for the lefties. Sweet.

Its A Keeper · Dec-02-2007, 10:12 AM

Alan,

What pics do you want?

Also, Should I upgrade the drag. I did grease them a bit.