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 Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 05:44 PM
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Frank the Tank
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Do you really see a big difference between a shimano SLX XT vs a curado K? I’m
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 05:50 PM
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ChanceHuiet
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Yes. Major difference.
The Curado is a lot smoother and more rigid reel. The SLX has flex in its frame where the Curado doesn't have near as much. The TranX has even less. I could never throw a frog with a SLX due to the amount of flex the frame has under heavy heavy load.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 05:59 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Yes. Major difference.
The Curado is a lot smoother and more rigid reel. The SLX has flex in its frame where the Curado doesn't have near as much. The TranX has even less. I could never throw a frog with a SLX due to the amount of flex the frame has under heavy heavy load. For sure! The SLX feels like it’s made out of plastic.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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02/21/25 06:04 PM
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tmd11111
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I know there's a lot of praise for the SLX but compared to the Curado it feels cheap.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 06:23 PM
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Yes. Major difference.
The Curado is a lot smoother and more rigid reel. The SLX has flex in its frame where the Curado doesn't have near as much. The TranX has even less. I could never throw a frog with a SLX due to the amount of flex the frame has under heavy heavy load. For sure! The SLX feels like it’s made out of plastic. 100% feels like it is a little play toy when you fish with it.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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02/21/25 07:06 PM
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goodman_fishing
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I have a couple of Curados and a couple SLX. There is definitely a difference between the two. Just depends on what you are after.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 07:12 PM
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Frank the Tank
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Thanks men. I appreciate the feedback.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 07:14 PM
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I like the SLX, I have several but I am a neophyte at the game. They work for me. I was given an old Curado bantam that I fixed up and I do like it but I kinda like the low profile of the SLX. The Curado will definitely throw some line.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 07:40 PM
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Just for clarification, the SLX and SLX XT are two very different reels. The XT has a beefed-up frame and does not flex. The regular SLX will if you are using it for high shock applications. I have quite a few XT's and Curado K's. About the only thing I haven't done with the XT is punch or frog mats. The only thing I use the Curado for is braid applications, throwing an A-rig, and C-rig. SLX XT gets the nod on everything else.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 07:46 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Just for clarification, the SLX and SLX XT are two very different reels. The XT has a beefed-up frame and does not flex. The regular SLX will if you are using it for high shock applications. I have quite a few XT's and Curado K's. About the only thing I haven't done with the XT is punch or frog mats. The only thing I use the Curado for is braid applications, throwing an A-rig, and C-rig. SLX XT gets the nod on everything else. Good to know. I’m much more of a Daiwa guy. I do have an SLX DC. It’s quite a POS….but I use it for C-rig…any reel can chunk a mile with a 1oz tungsten.  I also have two “tuned” Curado DC reels. Ceramic bearings and carbon handles. Those feel A LOT more connected to the rod and line. Casts about the same as the SLX DC. One thing I’ve never liked about the Shimano’s….they will cast 50 times perfectly, then BLOW UP for no reason. Not very confidence inspiring. My Steez and Tatula reels are very consistent and almost impossible to backlash when setup correctly.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 07:52 PM
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RedRaider3933
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Just for clarification, the SLX and SLX XT are two very different reels. The XT has a beefed-up frame and does not flex. The regular SLX will if you are using it for high shock applications. I have quite a few XT's and Curado K's. About the only thing I haven't done with the XT is punch or frog mats. The only thing I use the Curado for is braid applications, throwing an A-rig, and C-rig. SLX XT gets the nod on everything else. Good to know. I’m much more of a Daiwa guy. I do have an SLX DC. It’s quite a POS….but I use it for C-rig…any reel can chunk a mile with a 1oz tungsten. I also have two “tuned” Curado DC reels. Ceramic bearings and carbon handles. Those feel A LOT more connected to the rod and line. Casts about the same as the SLX DC. One thing I’ve never liked about the Shimano’s….they will cast 50 times perfectly, then BLOW UP for no reason. Not very confidence inspiring. My Steez and Tatula reels are very consistent and almost impossible to backlash when setup correctly. The SLX DC is garbage. I owned a Curado DC for one trip. Sold it. Could not stand the sound it made. Like nails on a chalk board to me for some reason. I usually set the wind dial on the SLX XT's between 2-3 and have no backlash issues regardless of what I am throwing. Except for 1 of them that is 6-7 years old. It can get temperamental from time to time if I am throwing something too light in the wind. It squeals a little bit too. Hasn't kicked the bucket yet though.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 08:20 PM
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ChanceHuiet
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Just for clarification, the SLX and SLX XT are two very different reels. The XT has a beefed-up frame and does not flex. The regular SLX will if you are using it for high shock applications. I have quite a few XT's and Curado K's. About the only thing I haven't done with the XT is punch or frog mats. The only thing I use the Curado for is braid applications, throwing an A-rig, and C-rig. SLX XT gets the nod on everything else. The 3 XTs i have all flex a ton. I honestly can't tell the difference in a regular vs an XT. Well I can but it's MINISCULE.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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02/21/25 08:54 PM
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dk2429
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I’ve owned Curados and really like my SLX XT. Super nice reel.
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 09:28 PM
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tmd11111
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Just for clarification, the SLX and SLX XT are two very different reels. The XT has a beefed-up frame and does not flex. The regular SLX will if you are using it for high shock applications. I have quite a few XT's and Curado K's. About the only thing I haven't done with the XT is punch or frog mats. The only thing I use the Curado for is braid applications, throwing an A-rig, and C-rig. SLX XT gets the nod on everything else. Good to know. I’m much more of a Daiwa guy. I do have an SLX DC. It’s quite a POS….but I use it for C-rig…any reel can chunk a mile with a 1oz tungsten. I also have two “tuned” Curado DC reels. Ceramic bearings and carbon handles. Those feel A LOT more connected to the rod and line. Casts about the same as the SLX DC. One thing I’ve never liked about the Shimano’s….they will cast 50 times perfectly, then BLOW UP for no reason. Not very confidence inspiring. My Steez and Tatula reels are very consistent and almost impossible to backlash when setup correctly. Step up to a JDM Antares DC MD. Can toss a rigs into a 20 mph headwind and not backlash
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Re: Question for the shimano guys
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02/21/25 10:27 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Just for clarification, the SLX and SLX XT are two very different reels. The XT has a beefed-up frame and does not flex. The regular SLX will if you are using it for high shock applications. I have quite a few XT's and Curado K's. About the only thing I haven't done with the XT is punch or frog mats. The only thing I use the Curado for is braid applications, throwing an A-rig, and C-rig. SLX XT gets the nod on everything else. Good to know. I’m much more of a Daiwa guy. I do have an SLX DC. It’s quite a POS….but I use it for C-rig…any reel can chunk a mile with a 1oz tungsten. I also have two “tuned” Curado DC reels. Ceramic bearings and carbon handles. Those feel A LOT more connected to the rod and line. Casts about the same as the SLX DC. One thing I’ve never liked about the Shimano’s….they will cast 50 times perfectly, then BLOW UP for no reason. Not very confidence inspiring. My Steez and Tatula reels are very consistent and almost impossible to backlash when setup correctly. Step up to a JDM Antares DC MD. Can toss a rigs into a 20 mph headwind and not backlash I already own better. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-93588-260643-img_2835.jpeg)
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