I won 125 bucks in superbowl pot and I have been wanting a new reel. I have a few curados and citicas but not the new ones. Just was wondering peoples thoughts before I spend the money on one.

Comparable to the old Caenans. Better off finding a new E for the price.

It seems like they down graded. The new curados are more like a citica and the chronarchs are more like the old curados.

200E's work well, pretty smooth.

You should still be able to get a new E series curado for that price. Last time I checked ohya.com still had them in stock.

Look at the citrix from okuma. You also will get a 20 rebate on tackle warehouse.

I have always used Shimano, that's all I have in my arsenal of 6 reels. LOL! But, I also believe Shimano has been sacrificing quality lately. My next reel will be a Lews. I haven't heard anything bad about them and they are affordable and still have a quality feel about them.
Back on topic, I never have liked Citicas, only Curados. I'm still gong to give Lews a try!

Ken, go with the lews mg series. They are good reels I've had one about a month half so it's been used like 11 trips throwing a dd22 so I'm sure if it would've broke I would've tore it up already. I went to academy and held every single citica they had and everyone had a loose side plate, loose spool wobble, and over all junky feel. I could figure maybe one out of 9 but 9 out of 9 is ridiculous problems to me. I absolutely loved shimano But never again will I Buy one unless it's an old e series. From now on I'm using quantums. I love my lews but the smoke amd exo are amazing.

For that price I would get a brand new Curado E. If you like small framed reels ge a Curado E50. They were good reels at $250 but are unbeatable at $125-$140

Jason

Like said,get a new curado E instead.I would not waste the money on the new malasian made ones unless they were already clearanced which they probably will be after this season.

Thanks for all the good advise. All my reels are shimano citicas and curados, I got some of the older curados and a 2 old curado DHSV but I just like the smaller profile reels. I got about 10 total shimano's. Ive heard alot of good things about the lews reels, Ill have to check them out. How are they compared to the curados as far as casting and backlashing?

Curado...were on sale at Academy $119. That would be my pick, sir.

Yeah I haven't had a problem casting my lews mg one bit

Im thinking a new lews mg reel would look good on my falcon bucoo rod.

The johnny morris carbonlite is the best reel I have ever used and that's a huge statement!! it's only $129 but feels and handles more like a $250 or more reel it weighs only 5.9 ounces has 14lbs of drag and is super smooth I caught 6 to 10lb hybrids all day today with it.The casts were distant,the drag was amazing and it's just an all around awesome little reel!! well worth the money!! get one i'm tellin you it's the absolute best out there for the money! (NOTE)the next cheapest reel in the 5oz class is the EXO for $250!