New Reel: Shimano Curado or Abu Revo? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

B Slate · 11-14-2009, 07:59 PM

I use the curado 300 a lot and yes it cast very well. It the old style not the new one. I had it a few years now and I had to replace a bearing but other then that its held up fine. Works great in the harbor and inshore. Never tried the revo though so I can't compare.

Afran · 11-14-2009, 09:44 PM

I use the Curado series for a lot of my inshore work. I prefer the 300 over the 200, but the 200 (E) is small and strong.

For what ever reason the 300 is a beast. It's hard to find one used, so you almost have to my a new one.

I'm 2 years in on the 300 and it is in pretty good shape, without breaking it open and fully cleaning and greasing drags. The 200 is feeling the grind after 1 year of work. It needs to be worked on.

I have a few friends that run the REVO. You have to get the saltwater version. I heard that the Revo Torque is the shit. 22lbs of drag.

DESTROYER · 11-15-2009, 09:32 AM

You can't go wrong with either one!

Ohana · 11-15-2009, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the recommendations.

Kevin

Siebler · 11-16-2009, 01:06 PM

Im a huge fan of Daiwa Coastal reels. I have 5 and really abuse them yet they have worked fine for 5 years. I have caught tons of bass, a few nice halibut to 20lbs, smaller yt and Dorado on mine while I was working on sportboats.

If you were against that for some reason though id go Revo.

Iparker · 11-16-2009, 05:44 PM

I have both the 200e and 300e. While the 300e has yet to see use, I love the 200e. It is small and fits perfectly in your hand but has lots of power. Casts good with a smooth drag. I'm expecting the same from the 300e. Repair in Irvine is nearby if needed. Revo's get good reviews as well but I'm sticking with Shimano. I sent you a PM on a local seller.

Ian

FARRIER · 11-16-2009, 05:54 PM

I have used and have owned the sx, the shimano, and the coastal. Shimano ohh they cast really well and have a extremely reliable track record with a good warranty. The abu my favorite has awesome drag and great casting. However you will need to be diligent about cleaning it with the exposed spool. Nothing a little electrical tape cant help. And the coastal at a tad over a buck casts well has decent drag and good line cap. Plus it really puts up to the abuse. Imo abu, daiwa, shimano based on cost. But i money is no object the smimano is the shizz indeed with the revo almost equal.

11-14-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
Afran fishy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 219	I use the Curado series for a lot of my inshore work. I prefer the 300 over the 200, but the 200 (E) is small and strong. For what ever reason the 300 is a beast. It's hard to find one used, so you almost have to my a new one. I'm 2 years in on the 300 and it is in pretty good shape, without breaking it open and fully cleaning and greasing drags. The 200 is feeling the grind after 1 year of work. It needs to be worked on. I have a few friends that run the REVO. You have to get the saltwater version. I heard that the Revo Torque is the shit. 22lbs of drag. __________________ warbaits.com Instagram @warbaits

11-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Im a huge fan of Daiwa Coastal reels. I have 5 and really abuse them yet they have worked fine for 5 years. I have caught tons of bass, a few nice halibut to 20lbs, smaller yt and Dorado on mine while I was working on sportboats. If you were against that for some reason though id go Revo. __________________ CJ Siebler

11-14-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
B Slate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Verne Posts: 92	I use the curado 300 a lot and yes it cast very well. It the old style not the new one. I had it a few years now and I had to replace a bearing but other then that its held up fine. Works great in the harbor and inshore. Never tried the revo though so I can't compare.

11-15-2009, 09:32 AM	#3
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	You can't go wrong with either one!

11-15-2009, 02:26 PM	#4
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Thanks for the recommendations. Kevin

11-16-2009, 05:44 PM	#6
Iparker Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23	I have both the 200e and 300e. While the 300e has yet to see use, I love the 200e. It is small and fits perfectly in your hand but has lots of power. Casts good with a smooth drag. I'm expecting the same from the 300e. Repair in Irvine is nearby if needed. Revo's get good reviews as well but I'm sticking with Shimano. I sent you a PM on a local seller. Ian

11-16-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I have used and have owned the sx, the shimano, and the coastal. Shimano ohh they cast really well and have a extremely reliable track record with a good warranty. The abu my favorite has awesome drag and great casting. However you will need to be diligent about cleaning it with the exposed spool. Nothing a little electrical tape cant help. And the coastal at a tad over a buck casts well has decent drag and good line cap. Plus it really puts up to the abuse. Imo abu, daiwa, shimano based on cost. But i money is no object the smimano is the shizz indeed with the revo almost equal.