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Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 01:23 AM
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Topwater2
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I got a new rod and now I need a reel. Its going on a 7' 2" H. Which one should I get?
Curado K Curado DC SLX DC
Open for suggestion.
Thanks!!
Last edited by Topwater2; 03/21/20 01:25 AM.
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 01:33 AM
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Douglas J
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I bought a few of the Curado DC's when they came out and I love them
I bought 4 more of the SLX DC's and they perform as good as the Curados for a little less money
#MFGA
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 01:49 AM
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Chronarch. Same price as the CuradoDC....but better.
My reasoning? A 7’2” H is great for flipping, pitching, and punching. Those are close combat fishing. I have all of the reels you listed, as well as almost every other current Shimano. The DC is NOT a good choice for close combat style stuff. The Curado K is a decent choice, but the extra bearings, slightly better gearing, and better drag of the Chronarch make it a little more durable and a better match for a heavy action rod.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 02:07 AM
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senko9S
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^^^ he's got a good point
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 03:07 AM
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CB-52
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or just go with a daiwa
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 03:14 AM
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Medinalakeguy
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Anyone try the new scorpion dc yet?
Falcon Rods > G.Loomis 2004 Skeeter ZX250 JIMBO WINBO
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 08:29 PM
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jacksonmj
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I have the scorpion dc and love it so far wasn’t that much more than the Curado DC either.
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 08:53 PM
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Topwater2
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FishKen
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/21/20 08:55 PM
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trust me go with a tatula elite or tatula sv
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/22/20 12:20 AM
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senko9S
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just noticed a couple Chronarcs in the trading post section
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/22/20 06:24 AM
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Top Waters
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Go with a Ford.......
GO -------> "Spit in his mouth, Son. It will make him grow bigger faster" My late grandfather Bill Chapman (and former lake patrolman at Lake Tyler, TX) I have spent the past 50 years spitting in their mouths...increasing the size of Texas fish with every spit! P.B. 9.4 lbs - Lake Fork 2018 Skeeter ZX250 Yamaha 250 SHO
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/22/20 11:48 AM
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JacksonBean
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Chronarch. Same price as the CuradoDC....but better.
My reasoning? A 7’2” H is great for flipping, pitching, and punching. Those are close combat fishing. I have all of the reels you listed, as well as almost every other current Shimano. The DC is NOT a good choice for close combat style stuff. The Curado K is a decent choice, but the extra bearings, slightly better gearing, and better drag of the Chronarch make it a little more durable and a better match for a heavy action rod. Excellent advice IMO. The “DC” is braking immediately, even when you don’t want it to. The Chronarchs that I have are older but they are built like a tank and just don’t have to be babied the way some others do. That being said... I really like my new Curado Ks. You can really dial in a Shimano reel to each specific bait, line and lure type. For combat fishing, Curado K or Chronarch will get you there.
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/22/20 02:20 PM
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davisxx
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In keeping with the combat fishing thought and this may be off topic a bit... What Shimano would be best for throwing a Carolina rig with a 3/4 oz weight??
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/22/20 02:50 PM
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senko9S
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Re: Shimano Reels
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03/22/20 03:56 PM
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davisxx
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Low profile first, then overall what would be the better selection?
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