SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Anyone here running a DC reel ?Just wanted to know what's the lightest lure you are throwing on what light braid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I'd be interested in this too. Been eyeing off a BC to cast 90mm -120mm HBs. SurfcaztR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Any bait caster will throw 90mm -120mm,its when you start getting down to 10-15g lures.I was just wondering if the computer chip can work with out issues,i just don't want to re spool just to find out they're no good for that low weight .And what sort of run have people gotten from the reel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 CURADO are the bee knees in the fresh water scene up the river from what i've seen. Get on to one i reckon they look the goods SurfcaztR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, SurfcaztR said: Any bait caster will throw 90mm -120mm,its when you start getting down to 10-15g lures.I was just wondering if the computer chip can work with out issues,i just don't want to re spool just to find out they're no good for that low weight .And what sort of run have people gotten from the reel. Thats the weight of the 90-120mm HBs I was referring to. I spoke to the guys at SFS a month or so about it and they were adamant the Curado's would easily handle that weight range, even a little lighter if you had the right rod. The guys at T/world had the same view. Unfortunately I don't have any 1st hand experience with the reels though. SurfcaztR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I haven't tried anything under 1/4 once but if i did i'd have to drop from 14lb to 4lb braid,really got a felling the computer won't allow this,and this is why i was looking for the feed back.I was thinking of adding a LH but then i have read that LH and RH sometimes don't work the same being the same model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I've had mixed advice on the braid, in relation to the Curado (and BCs in general) from the tackle shops. One said 15lb no issues - not sure if they were referring to a thicker braid like Power Pro, or thinner one like Siglon though. The other mentioned the thinner the braid you go, the more issues you run into - something to do with the way the line is laid on a BC spool vs a Spin spool. One suggestion around this was to use straight through FC of say 12lb. I have heard of some who chase Cod using straight through on their BCs. Hopefully you find someone with 1st hand experience and no vested interest in you buying the product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Territory Lad said: Thats the weight of the 90-120mm HBs I was referring to. I spoke to the guys at SFS a month or so about it and they were adamant the Curado's would easily handle that weight range, even a little lighter if you had the right rod. The guys at T/world had the same view. Unfortunately I don't have any 1st hand experience with the reels though. What you need is a BFS bait caster reel usually all have a low profile spool and there's some really good Chinese copies out there and with the correct rod you'd be fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Geeze.. i run 20LB and 50LB thru my SLX.. What he hell are you going to target with 14-4lb on a bait caster? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Softy said: Geeze.. i run 20LB and 50LB thru my SLX.. What he hell are you going to target with 14-4lb on a bait caster? 14lb Coorong mulloway. 4lb flats fishing.These braids usually break near double rated strength Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I've got my 2500 sienna with 15lb ready for the rong mullies. lol SurfcaztR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Softy said: I've got my 2500 sienna with 15lb ready for the rong mullies. lol Sienna 2500.. Caution for some on language Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 That is awesome dude!! I only run Sienna 2500 on the yak with different light weights. I learnt the hard way about using expensive reels. SurfcaztR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Same here sold off the more expensive reels and cut right back to basic,only the DC Curado @$300 remains at the highest price.Also switched over to low profile bait casters as they are more entertaining. 6 in total..LOL Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Territory Lad said: I've had mixed advice on the braid, in relation to the Curado (and BCs in general) from the tackle shops. One said 15lb no issues - not sure if they were referring to a thicker braid like Power Pro, or thinner one like Siglon though. The other mentioned the thinner the braid you go, the more issues you run into - something to do with the way the line is laid on a BC spool vs a Spin spool. One suggestion around this was to use straight through FC of say 12lb. I have heard of some who chase Cod using straight through on their BCs. Hopefully you find someone with 1st hand experience and no vested interest in you buying the product. Currently using the Quantum KVD BCaster for 3.2g lures 4lb fireline,one thing i learnt was to use a 100 size reel or less.The reel needs to only run on magnetic braking without centrifugal brakes installed this gives me usually averaging 3 casts a minute,light weight and easy on the wrist Territory Lad and Squid Inc. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 36 minutes ago, SurfcaztR said: Currently using the Quantum KVD BCaster for 3.2g lures 4lb fireline Interesting, I was recommended the Quantum Smoke in the smaller size when enquiring about the Curado - how do you find the Quantum in terms of reliability/ usability etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Territory Lad said: Interesting, I was recommended the Quantum Smoke in the smaller size when enquiring about the Curado - how do you find the Quantum in terms of reliability/ usability etc? Quantum never had any problems,i got the Smoke S3 PT and that thing is just so easy to cast .Got 3 BC Quantums,2 Kastkings and the shimano DC all up.Did give the Daiwas a go but we don't seem to get along for some reason.If you want to try we can meet up at the water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Oops for got to mention the smoke runs 8lb braid and centrifugal brakes not really the best choice for the weights you want to throw,it can be done but there are easier reels to use.Minimum i'm throwing with the smoke is 5g.i'll weigh my lures and mark them with a sharpie so i know what i'm taking with me for the day and if i'm going to be casting into head wind all day then i'll take a spin reel instead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Appreciate the offer SurfcatzR, I'll keep it in mind and may just take you up on it when I'm closer to pulling the trigger on a BC outfit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackmac 307 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have owned a Curado 200G7 for many years now. On a trip over to Edithburgh a few years back I lost it over board about halfway between Tapleys shoal and Troubridge island.As we were cruising at night and rods and reels are known to sink to the bottom we continued on and I was resided in the fact that I will never see it again.The next day some 20 hours later we were trolling for snook around marion reef just off of Troubridge island when I noticed something in the water.We turned around for a look only to be blown away to see my Curado and cork handled rod bopping away on the surface.I know this is not going to help you with your question about lure sizes and what not,but the fact that I took it home washed it and put it back together and have never had a problem with it since should convince anyone to buy a shimano, and a cork handled rod ,the bloody things float. Squid Inc., Territory Lad, Softy and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Territory Lad and keenfisho 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 @TL This guy uses a Curado i usually follow his channel where lures are always getting used some on spin gear and BCasters on a variety of lures.This guy should have his own TV show. Territory Lad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Yeah I'm a fan of him too and he loves his Curado's - I believe he has had them for a while and actually had their drags upgraded specifically to cope with the Jacks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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