I think it is a blown out bearing, what about you guys. Jul 31, 2014 shimano curado 200 i series has taken the market by the storm over the past few months. A nice pair of shimano curado 201 e7 baitcasting reels. A longtime favorite among tournament anglers, the curado series is constantly setting the benchmark for reliability and the shimano curado 200k casting reel is no exception. Tutorial on how to supertune a shimano curado fishing reel. One shows some wear on the handlesee pics it also has some light surface marks and rubs on top and side. Ive been noticing that when i cast my curado 300ej, it randomly causes the freespool button to disengage. Lets take a look at what makes the curado a game changer. One of my first baitcast reels was the curado bantam. Please check out the condition of the reel in the high quality pics attached to this auction. The curado was the winner of best of show for the 2008 icast and theres a good reason for that.
As a proven winner to most anglers, the metal internals and the mean green look has been the benchmark in performance and durability. Lefthanded baitcasting fishing reels for sale ebay. Shimano curado i series casting brake setup guide youtube. Basically a hopped up caenan the introduction of the curado g was an effort to keep the reel series affordable as. The shimano curado 200201dhsv is an oldie, but goodie. Since 1991, the shimano curado has been king or queen depending on your gender of the baitcasting market. Shimano curado 201 bsf bantam left hand baitcast reel. Shimano curado lowprofile baitcasting reel cu201e7.
After fishing with the curado 201e7 for an entire year, i would have to. Shimano curado 200 201 reels are globally distributed bait caster with great performances. When palmimg the reel, the meat of my palm presses onto the bar and while it doesnt. The grips on my curado 200e7 have a little wobble on the handle, this is not the norm for shimano reels and it just bothers me a bit, is there a way to either replace the factory handle or get an aftermarket handle. Select model, cu200 k, cu200hg k, cu200xg k, cu201 k, cu201hg k, cu201xg k. Shimano curado ihg baitcasting reels feature shimanos high effeciency gearing heg.
Offering anglers the highest performance and durability, this reel can handle allday muskies, or casting big baits on the big blue. How to replace bearings in a shimano curado spool on vimeo. Brian and i use left handed reels, therefore i own the 201 model of this reel. Jul 09, 2010 the revamped version of the curado boasts some pretty impressive specifications. Quickguide to adjusting the casting brakes on a shimano curado i hg reel. Is this reel good enough that i should pay the money for new bearings. Roys bait and tackle outfitters were located in corpus christi, texas and were here for all your fishing needs saltwater, freshwater, fly fishing, plus kayaks, clothing, marine and more.
Shimano curado 200hg complete baitcasting fishing reel bearings bearing applications, fishing reel bearings bearing. Shimano curado k baitcast reel it may be hard to imagine, but the shimano curado k series baitcast reel offers enhanced performance over its highly regarded previous models. English technical documents dealers manual users manual. Shimano curado cu200 1992 mikes reel repair schematics. The caenan on the other hand felt burdened and lacked the sheer winding power to muscle in big fish with ease, this is mostly due to the complete. Its smaller and lighter than my older 201 reels though the brass gearing on this reel is a great improvement. This classic round reel will keep up with the fastest low profile reels for todays fishing styles and is suitable for almost any application whether in fresh or saltwater. Like all shimano reels, the curado is evaluated by the same standards as their top of theline models. Need to fix your cu201e7 curado lowprofile baitcasting reel.
The shimano curado 200e7 beats all reels in its class, hands down, in every aspect of our onthewater tests the shimano curado 200e7 was recently redesigned from the ground up in a groundbreaking effort to make it smoother, smaller, lighter, more comfortable to use and just plain better all around. This popular baitcaster now comes in a smaller, more palmfriendly footprint that carries the latest reel technology, with reconfigured internals that include shimanos. Shimano cu201i curado i baitcasting reel tackledirect. Shimano curado 200dhsv right handed baitcaster very rare curadohighly collectibleone of the most solid curados ever made by shimano in excellent conditionvery tough to find. With smoothness, durability and functionality inherent in the design, it gives you what you need and strips away everything else, leaving nothing in the equation but. Fishing reel, tolling motor and downrigger schematics. I use these reels for fresh and saltwatersurf fishing. The shimano curado 70 is the latest of the curado family and was introduced in the first quarter of 2016 at the bassmaster classic expo. I have had several generations of the curado, from the bfs super free when they first came out well over a decade ago, and through several disappointments in the curado, finally, a reel that can truly bare the curado name without it being just a facelift.
One of the most important features in a casting reel is the ability to control the spin. Shimano curado i series baitcast reel the shimano curado i series baitcast reel includes major improvements that will increase casting distance, braking performance, and hardfishing durability. Listed below are the reels specs, in addition to a little of my own feedback. Xship provides increased gear durability, improved performance with lighter lures, and longer casts.
The onepiece frame that incorporates the setplate and the onepiece stamped sideplate eliminates flex in the drivetrain that causes normal gears to bind under. Shimano curado 300 ej 360 tuna the leading sport fishing. As i mentioned in another thread, finally got back into fishing this summer. The curado i series is bundled with shimanos top features and offered in five models curado cu200pg, cu200, cu200hg, and lefthand retrieve cu201 and 201hg. Note that the 201i left handed version has left handed threads on the main handle retaining nut. Steffen demonstrates how to install shimano curado bearings. Id consider a trade for the same reel with higher gear ratio, or even to sell. Shimano curado 200201 reels are globally distributed bait caster with great performances. Find the perfect deal for lefthanded baitcasting fishing reels with free shipping on many items at ebay. Visit us in our retail store or shop online and well ship directly to you. I have a old bantam curado 200, and it is having some issues. Shimano curado cu201e7complete baitcaster fishing reel bearings bearing applications, shimano curado cu201e7. The salt wears the main aluminum gear on my old 201 dc reel though it still works so i jumped on this curado k with its brass micromodule gear. Ive got two low gear ratio reels i use for deep diving crankbaits, and am thinking i could get by with just one, or so it seems.
Its super durable aluminum alloy body holds precision mechanical solid, and combined with xship gearing system, it offers very long life. The revamped version of the curado boasts some pretty impressive specifications. Im not sure if it was me or just the store i was at, but i tried out the 50e instore and just wasnt impressed felt really cheap and was not smooth at all. Shimano curado cu200e7complete baitcaster fishing reel bearings bearing applications, fishing reel bearings bearing. There are currently 8 models in the lineup with 100, 200, and 300 sizes and a variety of left. The shimano curado series has been favored by both weekend warriors and tournament anglers for years and more recent versions like the curado d and e models both proved to be excellent workhorse reels that could do battle with fish day in and out 365 days a year. How to replace shimano curado 201 e7 fishing reel bearings. Shimano curado full reel cleaning part 1 taking the reel apart.
After reading these forums extensively, and fishing 56 times over the past few weeks, i think i may have made a mistake. Shimano cu201 curado baitcasting reel parts fast shipping. Shimanos curado lowprofile casting reel provides all the bang for just a few bucks. The next chapter in the curado legacy, the shimano curado 200k casting reel features the latest. The technology in the new entire shimano line is something i have come to love. Bnt3324 shimano calcutta 200, 300, 400 handle bin 443. The curado i features a much more aggressive profile and makes use of a brand new platform that was designed from the ground up. The new lineup includes the curado 70hg and lefthand 71hg with 7. I have 5 of the older curado 301s and love them all. Shimano curado 300 ej discussion in reels started by dansen, nov 29, 2011. Use our part lists, interactive diagrams, accessories and expert repair advice to make your repairs easy. Now i use 200e7 for all my light applications and is the best for light throwing imo and not to mention the smoothest. There are currently 8 models in the lineup with 100, 200, and 300 sizes and a variety of left handright hand options and retrieve ratios.
The next chapter in the curado legacy, the shimano curado 200k casting reel features the latest in shimanos cuttingedge. The reel is ready to fishreel was cleaned and serviced several months ago. The curado 300e and 301e, delivers large reel performance in a comfortable low profile reel. Shop from top brands such as shimano, abu garcia, lews. Shimano curado e7 reassembly problems ultimate bass. Shimano curado i series baitcast reel bass pro shops. Guess i will be matching the curado 300ej with a pe jigging rod. Shimano curado 200k casting reels tackle warehouse. The next chapter in the curado legacy, the shimano curado 200k casting reel features the latest in shimanos cuttingedge technology, like micromodule gearing for. Shimano jdm 15 curado 200201, global model 2015availability. Mar 04, 2014 the curado i series is bundled with shimanos top features and offered in five models curado cu200pg, cu200, cu200hg, and lefthand retrieve cu201 and 201hg. It makes a loud screech noise when i cast it and it is not very smooth on the retrieve.
I tried out just about every 50e they had on the shelf there and they were all the. I was at cabelas yesterday and the sales associate talked me out of buying this new reel. Make offer shimano curado 201 hg low profile baitcasting reel 7. The shimano curados are probably the most iconic low profile casting reel in the fishing world. The previous generation curado e delivered outstanding cranking power and when fishing either the e5 or e7 whenever there was a fish on the line the reels felt both powerful and stayed smooth. Use our part lists, interactive diagrams, accessories and expert repair advice to make your. The curado 200dhsv is the right handed version of the reel i.
All four of these reels feature a compact, lightweight durable hagane body design, and weigh in at only 6. The shimano 200ipg curado is a quality, well built casting reel. The scorpion 70 is one of the few reels that doesnt need to be tweeked out of the box. May 20, 2014 i think vs the curado 70, guys that like a beefy reel will prefer the k, guys like myself that want something smaller and lighter will like the 70. It seems very durable and should provide years of tough angling. Then came the most recent version, the curado g, a reel that left many anglers scratching their heads. Shimano curado 200dhsv right handed baitcaster very rare curado highly collectibleone of the most solid curado s ever made by shimano in excellent conditionvery tough to find. Shimano curado e baitcasting reels fishermans marine. The increased size of the drive gear and the pinion gear provides increased leverage and power. I just figured out what caused the problem on my reel. It happens more when i whip the rod when i cast with lures.