- Reels that I recommend, 2025 Edition | Michigan Sportsman Forum
The Shimano SLX is essentially a Curado with a different color scheme and a few less bearings Functionally, they are the same and come with the same gear ratios and line capacity As for the Fuego CT, that too is a stripped down upmarket model; a Tatula CT without the T-Wing and short a couple of handle bearings
- Shimano Expride Owners. . . your favorite model? - Fishing Rods, Reels . . .
It's been great paired with a Shimano Curado 70, EXTREMELY light and plenty sensitive been doing a lot of bank fishing, lots of trees and obstacles, so have been favoring my shorter 6' IMX-Pro which I love, but any time the longer rod makes sense, I choose the Expride As another user said, excellent T-Rig rod, great feel for the bottom
- 2025 Baitcast Reel Buyers Guide - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
Explore the best baitcasting reels for bass fishing across three price ranges—under $150, mid-tier, and premium—featuring Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia, and more
- Curado DC 150 vs 200 - Frame size? - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
Does anyone know if the frame from the Curado 200 DC is identical to the 150, with just a deeper spool? Or is it an overall slightly larger reel? Thanks
- Shimano Vanford 2024 - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
I've noticed there has yet to be a discussion about the new Shimano Vanford 2024 If any of the shimano heads out there have an opinion on the upgrades that have been made to this new version, please share Additionally, what use cases would you reccomend this reel for and in what size gear ratio
- 2023 Shimano Vanquish Review and Initial Thoughts
All the Shimano '18-22 worm drive (except New Stella) interchange parts - and are the same reel design using different MOC and number of ball bearings - '18 Stella, '19 Stradic, '19 Vanquish, '20 Vanford, '21 Twin Power, etc ) Stella has the stainles gears and forged magnesium body and rotor
- Sooo. . . . Whats the difference with the Curado 200 M Vs the Curado 150 . . .
I think Shimano did the right thing by basically offering us swimbait fisherman a Curado that is the perfect marriage of the 150 MGL and 200K 200K lacked the beefiness gears and versatility, while the 150 MGL lacked the line capacity
- Shimano Expands Flagship MGL Spinning Reel Lineup with the Exsence . . .
June 2, 2025—Charleston, SC— Shimano North America Fishing announces the debut of its Exsence B spinning reel lineup with a new 2500-size option, tailored for light-tackle anglers targeting freshwater species with techniques
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