Check out Abu Garcia next generation reels. They're lighter, strong, and improved. Not that anything was needed to be improved. They again took a great reel and made it even better. You can pre order at Tackle Warehouse... Great for the fresh and saltwater fisherman..
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searchres...en&x=0&y=0
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that family of reels looks sick, hyper speed 8 to 1 gears holy crap.... i want one
Naw screw those Mikey. for the bigger baitcasters u cant beat the curado's. saltwater bass thinks he knows what hes talking about
oh boy here we go with the smack talk, this should be fun today...
i need more reels like i need a bigger boat right now, oh wait ok i need both. haha
REVO TORO 50-HS 6+1 Bearings, 6.4:1, 30.9” Recovery, High speed, /14 lbs. / 200 yds, 10.3 weight, Max Drag 22 lbs
Shimano CU 300 EJ 5+1 Bearings, 6.9:1, 32” Recovery, 14/190, 11.5 weight, Max Drag 15 lbs
So Choodak with numbers this close, both reels are great. Ya shimano recovery is better but Abu drag, line cap, bearings, and weight show better numbers. But the numbers are really to close to call. Both great reels, but thats the only thing Shimano can compare to Abu in the baitcaster class. Shimano reels that are smaller than the EJ cant compare to Abu at all. On the bigger reel side, EJ and Toro 50 are a close race. Anything else Abu all the way
I cant wait for Fisherofmen to chime in on this one..... LOL
Numbers are just numbers. #1. I throw the drag numbers out the window. 15# of drag is more than enough to stop any fish your going to chase using either of those reels. If your chasing big tuna, yellowtail, or white seabass Im sorry but any person in they're right mind is not looking at their gear saying "ok im gonna hunt 25-50 pound fish using my curado or revo toro". If you are your a moron.
#2, gear ratio. those are close enough. Not worth bringing it up.
#3, line capacity. Same thing. With braid, all things are possible.
#4, weight. ok i'll give the Abu the edge cause a lighter reel is always better. EXCEPT that the curado 300ej comes stock with a power handle. theres your extra weight. I'll take a power handle over a baitcaster handle any day of the week. More torque, better for bringing fish out of kelp or rocks. And if you do end up hooking a big fish, easier to bring it in with the power handle.
#5 and most importantly. Name, Reputation, Durability. Shimano is the leader in fishing. they're reels are put together well, stand up well, and servicing is a breeze. and durable. I've had the reel over a year now, and have put about 2 drops of oil and works as good as when i bought it. and i've put a yellowtail and a 30lb sting ray on it. as well as probably a couple of hundred calico's. Swapping out drag washers is also a breeze.
Well said, exactly, Toro 50 and The EJ are exactly what you and i said. To close to call. Yes the power handle is an issue for me but come this Sept, the issue will be solved. Shimano reels are easy to service, good for you. Abu is just as easy, so at the moment its a company battle. I love Abu, you love shimano, sweet. Just like the typical Usc-Ucla battle.
Now back to the Title of this post, "Abu Garcia Next Generation Revos." I will again repeat ourselves by saying the Toro 50 and EJ are to close to call. Now there isnt another reel that shimano has in the baitcasting field that can compare to the carftmensship of Abu Garcia. The Abu Inshore alone can also compare to the EJ, but a smaller reel with the same amount of balls. The Premier, SX, MGX, and the new Salty series will have shimano pinned against the wall for a while. There isnt one reel that Shimano can compete with in the Abu line up. The Engineering and precision designs of the Abu line up can take both to Salt and fresh water, and enough power to do what it is that you do. You said it yourself, the curado 200 is only a bass reel. Shimano cant compete with abu in the bait caster game.
I will put myself in your "MORON" class. With the design of todays markets to do the impossible, lets make it possible. I dream of using my inshore or toro 50 and go after school size tuna. Why not? With today technology in Braid, grearing, drags, and reel power, well do the impossible become a MORON..
So i will save my best point for last...
So have you ever heard of Shimano Calais DC? The reel that has a digital cast control that is sealed so it can be used in the salt? And the fact that 90% of the baitcasters they offer have anti-rust bearings? yes daiwa has corrosion-resistent bearings, but they are not sealed the same way shimano's are. At some Abu's bearings will go. Personally, i update reels like i change my underwear so i wont ever have to worry about that, but still. I would look into shimano and see what they have and offer before making such bold, bold statements. I re-read over your post again and all i saw were claims and statements. nothing backed up by facts or hard evidence.
Now i will definitely give props on the fact that Abu Garcia ( who over the past 10 years has taken a seat behind the likes of shimano, Daiwa, Accurate, Avet....) has come a long way and is now heading in a positive direction. all of their stuff looks good, i've just never fished it. But i will be purchasing one pretty soon just to test it out.
And on to the last point. You yourself saltwater bass, said it yourself. Its like comparing USC to UCLA. i just looked it up and WIKI Answers is telling me that UCLA has 101 NCAA Championships, While USC has just 84. So your right Saltwater bass i agree with you. Shimano (representing UCLA) is clearly the superior here. Abu is on the rise, as USC has been doing the last 10 years, but they're still not in the same class as a whole compared to Shimano.
And with that, lady's and gentlemen, i take my leave. Good day to all.
O man Hang on, im gonna pop some popcorn before responding