The New Shimano Curado I, Back to the Future

IMG_2641There are lots of reels out there that have gone through more than one or a few incarnations with as many if not more opinions on which is or was the best version.

The Shimano Curado 200 I Casting Reel is the latest version of a storied name in casting reels. [Read more…]

The New Shimano Curado I

One of the coolest things about going to the Classic is seeing the new products that are debuted there. Of course you’ve heard of the Shimano Curado if you’ve been around bass fishing for any time at all.

I remember when the first incarnation of this reel came out under the moniker, “Bantam Curado”. While this reel didn’t set the bass fishing world on fire, it did provide a solid base for what was to come. [Read more…]