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 Curado vs citica
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04/28/13 03:24 AM
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Nicky P
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Do you go ahead and dole out the extra $30 for the curado? Is there a big difference in these 2 reals?
I've used curados, chronarchs, and calcuttas but never a citica. Thoughts
"optimism" is going after mobey dick in a row boat and bringing the tarter sauce
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 03:28 AM
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Thad Rains
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Are these E series or G series? If they are E series, go with the Curado, if they are G series, the Citica is the old E series Chronarch (not exact, but pretty close). So it depends on what your looking to use it for, both are good reels, but I have heard a LOT of negative about the G Curado. Haven't heard anything bad about the G Citica. Hope this helps.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
Last edited by Thad Rains; 04/28/13 08:02 PM.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 03:32 AM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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E series do it! G series just don't buy it
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 03:42 AM
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wacobassin
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citica and spend the 30 on boca bearings
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 05:22 AM
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Kens3313
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what is so bad about the G series curado, I have 3 curado 200e's and one 200G and I cant tell the differance, Just diffrent look and the star drag is plastic?
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 05:30 AM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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Gearing and internal parts are made of different materials and overall less quality. It will show down the road
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Thad Rains]
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04/28/13 03:53 PM
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The Netstretcher
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Are these E series or G series? If they are E series, go with the Curado, if they are G series, the Citica is the old E series Curado (not exact, but pretty close). So it depends on what your looking to use it for, both are good reels, but I have heard a LOT of negative about the G Curado. Haven't heard anything bad about the G Citica. Hope this helps.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains The Citica is not the old E series Curado. That would be the new Chronarch.
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 05:14 PM
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Big Red 12
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Go up to the Chronarch E's. Curado G's are junk compared to the E's.
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 05:45 PM
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Ted Dyer
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I have E series of both. I really think the Citica is the best value.
  Courage - knowing something will hurt and still doing it. Stupidity - knowing something will hurt and still doing it. That’s why life is difficult
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 08:01 PM
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Thad Rains
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Thanks for correcting me. I shouldn't be posting late at night, but more in the morning or afternoon. Sorry about the misinforation, I will correct it.
Thad Rains
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)]
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04/28/13 08:09 PM
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210amatuerangler
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Gearing and internal parts are made of different materials and overall less quality. It will show down the road The gearing is no different than the old B Curado. The ergonomics are the same as the Caenan.
You know the old saying
If it floats, flys, or f___s it is always cheaper to rent!
You have to decide which is more important.
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/28/13 08:12 PM
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Crawl
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Go with Lew's... Shimano's are not made like they used to be.
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)]
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04/28/13 11:40 PM
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Nicky P
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E series do it! G series just don't buy it I'm not sure I follow... My question was, should I pay the extra 30 for the curado or go with the citica. You said go with the e series. Is that with both reels? Can you even find the e series in retailers?
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Re: Curado vs citica
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04/28/13 11:44 PM
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Nicky P
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Go with Lew's... Shimano's are not made like they used to be. I'm thinking about trying a lews. What model should I try first? How's that $100 speed spool compare to Shimano?
"optimism" is going after mobey dick in a row boat and bringing the tarter sauce
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Re: Curado vs citica
[Re: Nicky P]
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04/29/13 12:10 AM
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ezbassin
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Get the E series in either reel. Which one depends on what gear ratio you want. The Curado comes in a 5-1 and a 7-1 and the
Citica comes in a 6-1. I think the Curado is a bit smoother than the Citica and it also comes with over sized handles. Either reel is a good choice. I have several of both and I choose them based on the gear ratio I want for the technique I am going to use.
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