Finally this weekend I broke my first curado k after 6 years of use. The last 2-3 years I only use it in the winter fishing a power plant on the Mississippi. Tried to ignore it freezing and keep using it and finally gave out. I’m a musky guy and run all 4-500 tranx, but those curado k’s are the best value per dollar in the game, just like the bigger tranx. I’ve even used a 200 curado k with light braid to a leader and thrown little trout baits on it and still worked pretty well
Just got to this video and I want to say I 100% agree I’ve used mine for heavy frogging big soft swimbaits and glides it does it all very good video breaking it down
The okuma Komodo SS and the Abu Garcia turo S in my opinion or some of the most bulletproof reels I've ever used. My Abu in the 50 size I've thrown my manifold spec 550 over 100 hours reel still functioning perfectly fine. I wish I bought those toro S instead of the cardoff blew through five of them in 3 years between my buddy and I and we weren't even throwing Bates over 10 oz. 115 bucks MSRP when they came out. I'm interested in trying some of the newer 13 fishing concepts they're basically copies of the Komodo SS. Just with brass gearing and pin though they claim higher drag pressures.
The tatula and cardoff are my least favorite reels. Like I don't understand why so many people recommend the daiwa tatula 200 size for frogging and swim baiting. Like I'm heavy frogging 65 lb plus braid trying to catch a giant Bass in the back of Lily's with timber mixed in and I got a pull them out on a 35-ft cast with barely 13 lb of drag.
How about the (Abu Garcia revo5 X "Winch"), for budget option. about 100 bucks.🤔, have also the 260 bucks (Abu Garcia revo5 winch) in black and red, but not sure if i could recomend them have only tested for 2024 season. Good informativ video 👍🏼👍🏼
I think the budget reel scene has blown up. We have so many reels from companies out now, it’s crazy to see, I think majority of them will work fine. But after a year or two of abuse they may start to burn out. But I can’t say for sure.
The reason the shimano are smoother. Is because they are over greased when they are brand new. Diawa reels are under greased. I own both. I'll take Diawa over shimano. Their braking system is a lot better.
@@rogerrios9539 I have been using a conventional Tat CT and really really really love it. I haven’t messed with anything for swimbaits, but I know people love them. Maybe I’ll get a tat 300 and a 300K and do a review of them both over the course of next season
@ScalesnTales_Media ill be waiting for that review. I have a tatula 300. That thing is built like a tank! Like I mentioned before, their braking system is way better. Since you don't have to open up the reel to adjust the brakes.
I prefer the Curado 200 with the centrifugal and magnetic brakes versus the Daiwa Tatula 200 with magnetic brakes. I get longer distance with the Curado and opening the side plate doesn't bother me. The 200s have beetle wing side plates too.
The reel opinions aside please don’t tell people to play with the fish once he’s hooked up like what.. if that bass has any freaking size to it like if you even might think it’s a big one just put ur rod tip down and crank and don’t stop until you flip it or net it!!!I can’t tell u how many giants get lost because the guy did anything but freaking rod tip down and winedonem bubba!!😤
I had always grinded my fish in but always seemed to lose them at the board or my feet. Always from something silly like not having enough line up when they do that last big run straight down by the boat etc. I had good success this year with still obviously fighting them but letting them use more energy then the first method. Had a sense of less rushing and freaking out and a little more time to play out the situation. Obviously everyone has their way to deal with hooking up to fish, I’m sure there are some crazy statistics we could try and keep track of to determine the best way. But I think it really all comes down to how the person is comfortable fighting them.
@ absolutely brother it’s all just opinion I just strongly feel that you can’t argue the fact that the longer the fish is out there swimming around in the water your chances of losing it are increasing dramatically every second she’s out there jumping and thrashing the only thing on ur mind needs to be get this big girl landed stat!! Maybe I’m wrong who knows but regardless hopefully ur method works for you brother!!
Can always upgrade if needed, but I’ve always enjoyed my 200k and haven’t had issues. Not saying you’d never want to get a 300 but I don’t always think it’s necessary
Finally this weekend I broke my first curado k after 6 years of use. The last 2-3 years I only use it in the winter fishing a power plant on the Mississippi. Tried to ignore it freezing and keep using it and finally gave out. I’m a musky guy and run all 4-500 tranx, but those curado k’s are the best value per dollar in the game, just like the bigger tranx. I’ve even used a 200 curado k with light braid to a leader and thrown little trout baits on it and still worked pretty well
The new Curado 200M outcasts the K. I did the upgrade and happy with the M's.
I had my 201K for almost 2 years. I love it! I still like it over my 201M! Both with Gomexus handles! Big baits all day!
ive had one for 6 years and haven't cleaned it, still going strong. Great vid
K the Tank!
Just got to this video and I want to say I 100% agree I’ve used mine for heavy frogging big soft swimbaits and glides it does it all very good video breaking it down
Appreciate it man
The okuma Komodo SS and the Abu Garcia turo S in my opinion or some of the most bulletproof reels I've ever used. My Abu in the 50 size I've thrown my manifold spec 550 over 100 hours reel still functioning perfectly fine. I wish I bought those toro S instead of the cardoff blew through five of them in 3 years between my buddy and I and we weren't even throwing Bates over 10 oz. 115 bucks MSRP when they came out. I'm interested in trying some of the newer 13 fishing concepts they're basically copies of the Komodo SS. Just with brass gearing and pin though they claim higher drag pressures.
The tatula and cardoff are my least favorite reels. Like I don't understand why so many people recommend the daiwa tatula 200 size for frogging and swim baiting. Like I'm heavy frogging 65 lb plus braid trying to catch a giant Bass in the back of Lily's with timber mixed in and I got a pull them out on a 35-ft cast with barely 13 lb of drag.
The toro is a damn beast.
The Shimano Curado K is basically the AK of fishing reels. It’s a reliable workhorse.
Crazy great analogy
I haven’t fished the 200 yet. But i dont think you need anything more than a 200 for most baits. I think 200 is the perfect reel
How about the (Abu Garcia revo5 X "Winch"), for budget option. about 100 bucks.🤔, have also the 260 bucks (Abu Garcia revo5 winch) in black and red, but not sure if i could recomend them have only tested for 2024 season. Good informativ video 👍🏼👍🏼
I think the budget reel scene has blown up. We have so many reels from companies out now, it’s crazy to see, I think majority of them will work fine. But after a year or two of abuse they may start to burn out. But I can’t say for sure.
What line do you have on that curado k
@@ogjmcnutt9756 I run 15 pound Pline
@ScalesnTales_Media nice and throwing the big baits on it not bad at all
🔥
Good video!
Get the Washington guys back on the pod
@@fishing4reel_247 noted!
Komodo 300, tranx 300, revo toro beast. My faves for big baits
I really love my revo toro. It’s BUILT to last
Good stuff! I absolutely love my curado Ks! 🔥
The reason the shimano are smoother. Is because they are over greased when they are brand new. Diawa reels are under greased. I own both. I'll take Diawa over shimano. Their braking system is a lot better.
@@rogerrios9539 I have been using a conventional Tat CT and really really really love it. I haven’t messed with anything for swimbaits, but I know people love them. Maybe I’ll get a tat 300 and a 300K and do a review of them both over the course of next season
@ScalesnTales_Media ill be waiting for that review. I have a tatula 300. That thing is built like a tank! Like I mentioned before, their braking system is way better. Since you don't have to open up the reel to adjust the brakes.
I prefer the Curado 200 with the centrifugal and magnetic brakes versus the Daiwa Tatula 200 with magnetic brakes. I get longer distance with the Curado and opening the side plate doesn't bother me. The 200s have beetle wing side plates too.
The reel opinions aside please don’t tell people to play with the fish once he’s hooked up like what.. if that bass has any freaking size to it like if you even might think it’s a big one just put ur rod tip down and crank and don’t stop until you flip it or net it!!!I can’t tell u how many giants get lost because the guy did anything but freaking rod tip down and winedonem bubba!!😤
I had always grinded my fish in but always seemed to lose them at the board or my feet. Always from something silly like not having enough line up when they do that last big run straight down by the boat etc. I had good success this year with still obviously fighting them but letting them use more energy then the first method. Had a sense of less rushing and freaking out and a little more time to play out the situation.
Obviously everyone has their way to deal with hooking up to fish, I’m sure there are some crazy statistics we could try and keep track of to determine the best way. But I think it really all comes down to how the person is comfortable fighting them.
@ absolutely brother it’s all just opinion I just strongly feel that you can’t argue the fact that the longer the fish is out there swimming around in the water your chances of losing it are increasing dramatically every second she’s out there jumping and thrashing the only thing on ur mind needs to be get this big girl landed stat!! Maybe I’m wrong who knows but regardless hopefully ur method works for you brother!!
300k is hardcore slept on
Love that reel
Perfect timing. I was stuck debating if i should pick up the 300k or jus use my 200k now i have my answer.
Can always upgrade if needed, but I’ve always enjoyed my 200k and haven’t had issues. Not saying you’d never want to get a 300 but I don’t always think it’s necessary