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Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Thad Rains] #12982765 12/02/18 10:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 54,559 Pineywoods, Tx R RayBob Super Freak
RayBob Super Freak R Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 54,559 Pineywoods, Tx	Originally Posted by Thad Rains I never upgraded from my B series reels, which seem to be almost bullet proof. I have a few E's and a K. Allgood reels, but fail to live up to the Bs I hvae. The newer reels have moreoptions in gear ratios and a little line capacity, but I keep my B's for cranking and SB and T/C rigs. GREAT old reels. HOpe this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Thad Rains I still have a bunch of B's. Really like my 200 BSF's. Also have 2 of the Scorpions that are the same size as the 100 B's � 1000 is the model # I think. I bought a K this summer after drifting over toward the Lew's Dark Side for a couple of years. Like the K pretty well, it's smooth and quiet and handles the lighter stuff real well. Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.

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Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12982811 12/02/18 11:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,891 Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin TFF Guru
ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,891 Mansfield, Tx.	I have 3 of the Shimano K reels and they are nice and smooth and cast very well but unless you are a die hard Shimano fan, you should check out the Daiwa Tatula CT. They are very good reels also, long casting and smooth and you can get them on ebay for $89.95 shipped. They are fantastic reels, especially for the price. I have 6 of them in various gear ratio's.

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Thad Rains] #12982812 12/02/18 11:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,891 Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin TFF Guru
ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,891 Mansfield, Tx.	Originally Posted by Thad Rains I never upgraded from my B series reels, which seem to be almost bullet proof. I have a few E's and a K. Allgood reels, but fail to live up to the Bs I hvae. The newer reels have moreoptions in gear ratios and a little line capacity, but I keep my B's for cranking and SB and T/C rigs. GREAT old reels. HOpe this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Thad Rains Did you ever get any of the B super free models? Those were really nice.

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983106 12/03/18 03:56 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 386 N. Richland Hills, TX G G Rod Angler
G Rod Angler G Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 386 N. Richland Hills, TX	Fished most of the Shimano Curado models and the new K has smoother gears, better drag, better cast control and higher speed options. The E models are solid but the improvements brought in by the K are huge, especially for contact baits. 2016 Basscat Cougar FTD, 250 Mercury www.bcfw.org Bass Club of Fort Worth

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983155 12/03/18 05:31 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,562 Lubbock, Texas. T Thad Rains TFF Team Angler
Thad Rains TFF Team Angler T Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,562 Lubbock, Texas.	exbassin, I have 3 of the Super Frees and LOVE them to death. Casts so well it is SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT a DREAM to use them. I keep them only for Tournament days, nothing more. WONDERFUL REELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best they have made, in my opinion. Thanks for mentioning them. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Thad Rains Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Thad Rains

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983396 12/03/18 02:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,986 Frisco, TX C Chris G Extreme Angler
Chris G Extreme Angler C Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,986 Frisco, TX	I have 18 of the Curado E7's. Got lucky and found a stash of brand new ones about a year ago. For me, they are the best reel for the money I have ever seen. I won't be buying anything new for a long time.but instead will have them serviced by Shimano every couple of years.

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983477 12/03/18 04:04 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,211 shotgunwilly Extreme Angler
shotgunwilly Extreme Angler Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,211	I tried the K after sticking with the E's for years and years. I would trade K's for used E's all day long. The E's are machines.

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983505 12/03/18 04:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,203 Weatherford Fishinfellow TFF Celebrity
Fishinfellow TFF Celebrity Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,203 Weatherford	K's are more adjustable than the E's. I have kept all my E series and don't plan to unload them but I would much rather buy a new Curado K than a used E series. Thats my money fish Kris Winhold

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983759 12/03/18 08:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 60 G grumpyoldman Outdoorsman
grumpyoldman Outdoorsman G Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 60	I have several Es and Ks. I honestly prefer the Ks. I'd say they are equal in quality/value to an E. Gs were trash and Is are ok. Everyone will have their preferences. I really like the K brake system and how they fit my hand. I'd definitely buy a new K before I went looking for used Es.

Re: Shimano �E� series vs The New ones [Re: Number 1] #12983767 12/03/18 08:11 PM
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,843 Pearland, TX D dk2429 Extreme Angler
dk2429 Extreme Angler D Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,843 Pearland, TX	I'm not big on Shimano, however, the new K reels are a machine. I never did like the old greenies. I have some CU-200's and they just sat on the shelf. Didn't like them at all. Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax

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