[BigFishLittleBoat]

Can't decide between the two. Curado is 50 bucks more and is more appealing to me aesthetically. However, the lexa and extra 50 I can grab another bait or two.

What say you guys

 

[mrwigglestheworm]

If you have to ask, you're not ready for it...

Jokes aside, really, Shimano. No question. I have a Lexa, I use it all the time, I like it, but it's still no Shimano.

Now if it was about money (which it doesn't seem to be), and not really a choice between the two, the Lexa has been fine for me. I know of at least 3 people that have had problems with their Lexas, though.

 

[macman]

I have one of each and like them both. Seem to think I need one more swimbait set up. It will be another curado. The curado casts further and is better built imo.

 

[BigFishLittleBoat]

Curado it is then. I want this real to last me a bit and I like the curado more personally. I was just trying to be financially reasonable and weigh a cheaper option. Sounds like you get what you pay for in this instance so I'll grab the shimano.

 

[Oyey]

I know of 3-4 different lexas that have had to be repaired... Curados are bullet proof and fish excellent. I have 2 lexas, they are very good reels, so if you have to go with the lexa because of budget, you won't be sad... but if you can afford the curado, I prefer it hands down.

 

[boondock]

Ebay new
Should be able to find one for 200$ ish new
Also consider a 200 size reel if you are throwing baits under 3oz

 

[Oyey]

Ebay new
Should be able to find one for 200$ ish new
Also consider a 200 size reel if you are throwing baits under 3oz

Definitely should consider this... I use my curado 200 for smaller baits for sure.

 

[rivrunnr1]

My lexa **** the bed and had to be repaired. Curado if you dont wanna deal with that.

 

[BigFishLittleBoat]

Ebay new
Should be able to find one for 200$ ish new
Also consider a 200 size reel if you are throwing baits under 3oz

i owe you a beer!

 

[Oyey]

i owe you a beer!

Oh god, don't tell him that smh. You will live to regret this.

 

[chuckphlegm]

Oh god, don't tell him that smh. You will live to regret this.

I was thinking the same thing! I'm sure Krut has already messaged him! :rofl:

 

[Oyey]

"Hey man, when are we meeting so you can get me that beer? They have 2 fer 1 on Thursday nights. You realize that since technically you owe me the value of one whole beer, that that free one would be mine too, right?"

 

[golden rod]

"Hey man, when are we meeting so you can get me that beer? They have 2 fer 1 on Thursday nights. You realize that since technically you owe me the value of one whole beer, that that free one would be mine too, right?"

 

[chris]

And with my coupon I can get 3 for 1!

 

[aofisher]

The Daiwa Tatula HD I bought 2 years ago has served me well. They are cheap on Ebay. They are not "real" heavy duty reels according to some but it's actually what I needed: a lighter reel for a light duty swimbait combo.

 

[mrwigglestheworm]

The Daiwa Tatula HD I bought 2 years ago has served me well. They are cheap on Ebay. They are not "real" heavy duty reels according to some but it's actually what I needed: a lighter reel for a light duty swimbait combo.

I have two Tatulas, and sure wish they made a 300 series in them. I really like mine. I've had them for two seasons, and have had no issues with them, and they cast like butta.

 

[Neal/CO]

I have two of the Curado 300s and love them. I just unloaded my Tatula and replaced it with a Curado 200. Spend the extra money if you can! That said i have never had a Lexa, but I hated the Tatula.

 

[mrwigglestheworm]

I have two of the Curado 300s and love them. I just unloaded my Tatula and replaced it with a Curado 200. Spend the extra money if you can! That said i have never had a Lexa, but I hated the Tatula.

What was it about your Tatula you hated, if I may ask?

 

[Neal/CO]

What was it about your Tatula you hated, if I may ask?

It just wasn't the reel my Curado's were. Hard to adjust? I never mastered the brake on it. That may of just been me, but I am not going to waste time trying to make something work when I already have something that has been flawless.

 

[mrwigglestheworm]

It just wasn't the reel my Curado's were. Hard to adjust? I never mastered the brake on it. That may of just been me, but I am not going to waste time trying to make something work when I already have something that has been flawless.

I see. Wish I'd known you were selling!

I agree with you about adjusting them. They are TOUCHY to say the least. Still good reels though, IMO.