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| Hi guys, my brother is looking for a low profile reel. He is trying to decide between the Curado and the Diawa Lexa 400. Does anyone have any input on either of these? Personally I like the Lexa but I would like to hear what others have to say. Also, what gear ratio would be the best to get? He will be throwing a little bit of everything. Small blades, big blades, jerk baits, and big rubber. Thanks for the help! |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Look at the ABU TORO 60 in the 5 gear
One of the best low profile reel made for Musky fishing, I should know LOL. |
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Posts: 295
| Revo toro 5.4:1 hands down. get em on ebay new for $200. |
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Posts: 309
| Curado 300s 6.3:1 have been my go-to reels for several years, and have never let me down. I have a righty and a lefty, and they'll throw 90% of the lures in my box. |
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Posts: 1283
| Im on the NACL train as well. Our Curados dont get used anymore and sold off the LEXAs for more NACLs! |
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| I started using the LEXA 400 H last year and I couldn't be happier, it's a great reel, you can throw almost anything with it, you can find them for $178 shipped on ebay if you do paypal...just my two cents |
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Posts: 251
| I have gone through two Toro's in two years. I keep having a problem with the cast bar becoming almost impossible to engage. I've had a Curado for four years with zero problems. I tend to stick with Shimano for this reason. |
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Posts: 63
| kdebell - 5/27/2015 10:56 AM
I have gone through two Toro's in two years. I keep having a problem with the cast bar becoming almost impossible to engage. I've had a Curado for four years with zero problems. I tend to stick with Shimano for this reason.
I'm having the same problem with one of mine. Cast bar is very stiff. |
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Posts: 925
| I've got several Revo Toro winch and haven't had any problems. Hands down the best reels I have ever used. |
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Posts: 246
| I like my Revo NACL as well. Very comfortable to hold all day.
achotrod - 5/26/2015 7:16 PM
Im on the NACL train as well. Our Curados dont get used anymore and sold off the LEXAs for more NACLs! |
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| i have the NACL, had a problem with it but cabbalas swapped mine for a new one.. idk what was wrong with it but the new one is great, would tell anyone to get it |
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Location: St. Lawrence River | NACL 50 or 60 5.4 |
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Posts: 323
Location: Elk River, MN | I've got a Curado 300EJ and a Lexa 400 PWR-P and I enjoy both of them. The Lexa is on a heavier rod that I use for bigger blades and big rubber and it works great. If you're looking for something that can do it all the Lexa 400H 6.3 gear would be a decent all around reel. |
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Posts: 1283
| I will say the Toro thumb bar is stiffer then the Curados from the get go, but it has not been a issue. It is really stiff if you reel the line up to the point the leader is pressing against the tip top. Leave it a few inches away and it presses much easier. |
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Posts: 1283
| Its only a issue at night when you cant see the swivel until it hits the tip top. Like I said its a bit harder to press from the get go but its a fantastic reel. Curados are great for light stuff but for anything bigish they are a chore to use. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Clean, lubricate, and maintain your reel properly, regardless of brand, and they will hold up great.
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