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[bentrod]

I'm thinking of adding to my arsenal.  I usually fish the Vedder and other similar flows for steelhead, springs, coho, and chum with either the calcutta 401 or the Abu Garcia 6501 C4.  I have a couple older curado's for bass/trout/steelhead and love them.  Now that they are making the larger version, I'm debating switching over to this.  Anyone know what kind of drag pressure the C4 puts out?   The new curado puts out 15#.   I'm hoping that is enough for the reduced line capacity.  Let the debate begin. 

[hotrod]

The new Abu Toro puts out 20lbs of drag pressure! I'm thinking of this one myself!

[speycaster]

How much brake you apply has a direct bearing on the connection between your thumb and your brain. Poor connection and you can tear the reel apart. Good connection and you squeal like a 4 year old kid seeing their first spider, if this is the case you will never break 5 lb leader. Your thumb is your brake in all cases. Never needed a mechanical brake on a reel.

[bentrod]

I'm not talking about a cp reel.  I'd love to see you try to thumb brake only (without any mechanical brake), a large spring in any current.  Maybe you can.  Clearly I'm not man enough to do it.  So with that said, I need a smooth, strong brake to keep from getting spooled.  But, don't want a large, heavy reel either.

[bbronswyk2000]

How much brake you apply has a direct bearing on the connection between your thumb and your brain. Poor connection and you can tear the reel apart. Good connection and you squeal like a 4 year old kid seeing their first spider, if this is the case you will never break 5 lb leader. Your thumb is your brake in all cases. Never needed a mechanical brake on a reel.

I agree with Mel. I use my thumb as well as it allows better control. Even with reels with a brake. Just because its not a centerpin or mooching reel does not mean not using your thumb. I will be in the market for a couple new baitcasters as well when I move back home. Going to try and get a couple used ones as budget is super tight.

[hue-nut]

I've got a close to brand new Shimano Curarado 200E7 2009 model if anyone is interested? With box, warranty papers and all. Using a center pin now so I've got no need for it. I landed a few steelies with it, one of them being a 20+ buck. Never had a problem with the drag or reel capacity. Super sick reel for bass as well. I'll list it in buy & sell if there is interest.

[troutbreath]

Your thumbs good to about 40 lbs on Chinook. After that your looking for a walk in clinic.

[Verdi]

I have a curado 300, it is my go to vedder reel in salmon and steelhead. I will pack around 120 yards of 17 lb mono more if you go braided.

in the vedder if you run out of 120 yard of line the fish is a few runs down and it is gone anyway.

I use it because it will chuck light spoons and spinners easier than my calcutta.

It is a great float/spoon fishing reel.  It is expensive but smooth.....

[yamadirt 426]

what is the larger version model #. Does it just hold more line or is the internals different ?

[bentrod]

Thanks Verdi, that's what I was waiting to hear.  I'm going to buy a new curado 301 along with a new Lami rod.   

[steelhead]

Rod ............The 300 is a huge reel for the Vedder...I have 2 of them  and that's what we use on the Thompson. Look at the ones I use ,,,,,plenty big enough. Let me order a Chronarch mg or that new Calai like Davids .....PLENTY  REEL AND DRAG. The one I use a re MG's and are about 3-4 yrs old and have landed 30-40 fish each with the drags still like silk. About the rod ,,,,check out the 106ml certified pro Lami.  You will never regret either. Call me if I can help..........
Jerry
 

[bentrod]

larger version of the Curado has more capacity and a stronger brake.  15# of pressure.  I just picked up my Lamiglas to day and can't wait till next month for my new Curado.