Has anyone tried them? I had to take an E7 back yesterday to Academy. I did not have my receipt, so they only gave me store credit at the close-out price of the E7, $119.88. I traded up for a new G6 @ $159. I sure like the way they feel in hand but haven't thrown it yet. Wondered if anyone has tried one yet?

Okie

From talking to different reps more like a Calais less like a curado....Overpriced in my opinion...Shimano has made some bad decisions with their reels this year...

I just got the G5 (I'm assuming you mean the 200G series and the 5,6,7 reflects gear ratio) and I love it. I'm using it as my crank setup and after fishing with it saturday I thought about coming home and buying another. I have a t-rig abu garcia revo-x and I gotta tell you as of right now I can't feel a whole lot of difference. Shimano just makes good reels.

I have read this as well and was hesitant about picking one up, but I was happy with my purchase. I've never had a shimano reel though and they said last years model was a better built reel (or previous model w/e year that was).

I don't own one, but I picked some up, there is something about them that doesn't feel as good as they used to be. Maybe I'm wrong. I bought a Lew's tournament speed spool instead. Super nice reels.

Your right Carlos. Their going backwards. Have a guy that does reel repair here that broke a new one down and their made cheaper. Lews is the one that will be taking their market.

I guess I may need to save my receipt....

Lews is a Phlueger nock-off, no way they surpass Shimano in quality.

I got one for Xmas this year from a family member who knew I had several of the E7s, so they got me the latest and greatest. After using a few times, I would say that it is no where near the overal quality of the E7. With that said, I do think the drag is a little better. But the overall feel is down for me.

If you compare the curado G to the curado E, you will be disapointed. It wasnt made to be an improvement over the E series, that's why it retails for less then the E's did. Whether it's worth the price I have no idea, haven't used one.

Then how do you know he will be disappointed?

Well, after further studying and getting people's opinions, I decided to upgrade a little and I went and traded the G6 for the new ChronarchE7 7:0:1 reel. It has a lot of plastic, too. I have 7 other E7 and E5 Curado's and like them. The one I exchanged I did not have my receipt so got a store credit. I had to buy something at Academy. Otherwise, I would have got a refund and bought a used Core on Ebay for the same amount I paid for the ChronarchE7. Anybody have the new ChronarchE7?

I don't have one but from my distributors info directly from Shimano almost the same as the old curado....sad case for the chronarchs....sweet reel If u can still find them in good condition....

After seeing that video, I think I'll go back to the G6......thanks Cammie!