what line to spool on shimano curado???

[Hoffer]

Would appreciate any advice on what line to spool on a shimano bantum curado?? I will be mainly using for casting for largemouth and for topwaters like a scumfrog. I have used the reel in the past with varying success as far as "nests". I had just used standard 12 pound mono - but had a lot of nests. I was thinking of powerpro with a line diamater that would match say 10 pound test. Also, do i put mono "backing" on first?? If so, how much , what pound test, any good mono lines for this??? I very much appreciate any helpful hints - I really like the reel when I can get it to cast without the hassle of the nest. FYI, I have a nice 6.5ft rod from Galyans that is I believe medium heavy - it was matched to my reel from the guy who sold it to me at galyans..Thanks!!!

[Ralph Wiggum]

I really like 20 and 30 pound Power Pro. Yes, you'll need some mono backing. It doesn't really matter what you use. I just use approximately the saem diameter as the Power Pro and buy a spool of cheap line. You're never going to see the backing anyways. I spool on enough to cover the spool and then tie it to the Power Pro (there's instructions in the PP package) and finish spooling.

[Deitz Dittrich]

RW nailed it... 20-30 power pro and yes on the backing.. However, not sure you will be pleased with its casting over your normal 12 lb mono. Give it a try, however I think you would do better with the mono as far as casting is the bigger part of your question.

[Ole the Guide]

I have one Curado set up with Power Pro (above mentioned) and then I have another one, which I use mainly for crankbaits, etc., spooled with 12lb. low stretch mono. For me, 17lb. is too thick in the mono. The 12 lb. works just fine and I never have a problem with it. Great Reel!

Everybody needs at least two of them!

BTW: Hey Deitz, How many do you have???

Ole

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yeah, the trick to minimizing the backlashes is really just practicing a lot so that your thumb gets very conditioned. Have you tried playing with the centrifugal weights? If you're having problems, use 4 or even all 6 of the weights to help out.

[Hoffer]

Thanks all!! I have one other question - am I doing something wrong with the reel - as far as getting the "nests"?? If I do stick with mono - does it matter what kind or what pound?? If anyone is an expert with the curado - I know there is a "magnet" set up on the left hand side that has 6 small deals that you can adjust - you can either push these little "toggles" out or in. Do any of you curado experts adjust these little toggles in a certain way?? or is it all just a matter of personal testing and experimenting?? Thanks again.

[Banger]

On the "toggles" those are the centrifigal brakes that Ralph mentioned. I usually have three waits out and then adjust the spool tension cap to match the lure. Also as mentioned before pratice with reel and you will become comfortable with it, and the "overruns" will become less. As for the line I would stick with the mono until you feel comfortable with casting, as power pro costs alot more and you hate to have to cut the mess out.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yes, they're not magnets, but just little weights. If I were having many backlash problems, I'd move all six to the "out" position. You'll lose a little casting distance, but it will help. Then, as you get more comfortable, move some "in". Also, make sure that your spool tension knob (the one by your handle) is adjusted correctly for your lure weight. Once you get better, you can back off of it a bit, but until then, I'd keep it tight enough so that when you release the spool with your rod horizontal, the lure falls and the spool stops right when the lure hits the ground.

[Deitz Dittrich]

As stated, those toggles work with centrifugal force. The more you have out the less chance you have that you will back lash. However, you sacrifice casting distance. Depending on what I am throwing and how much wind I will have as few as zero out, to as many as all of them in. It really has to do with your casting technique. Best of all is to practice. The curado if you are planning on sticking with mono will work best with 10-12 lb line. Brand will matter very little.

Ole- to be honest, I have sold off many of my curados.. I think I might only have 3-4? Yet they are a great reel.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Depending on what I am throwing and how much wind I will have as few as zero out, to as many as all of them in.

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Uhh, Deitz, zero out and all in is the same

[Deitz Dittrich]

Those that cant do... Teach.. those that cant teach.. teach PE.. LOL..

Uhhhh what I meant to say was.. from all in to all out!..

[Ole the Guide]

Well, I'm all in just reading this!! Musicians can only count to 4..

Ole

[DTro]

LOL that's funny. Basically what he was trying to say was that he never uses the weights

Now, perhaps you all should ask Deitz about his Bass Net

[Hookmaster]

Deitz,

What low stretch mono do you use?

[Deitz Dittrich]

Hookmaster- Up untill this year I have used P-line and have been fairly pleased with it. At the sport show I got caught up in the Gamma booth and listened to thier sales pitch. I bought a few spools to try on a few rods to see how it would cast... I think I will be running Gamma on pretty much all of my mono rods this year. I'm pretty impressed with the stuff so far! My only complaint with the p-line was that it was so stiff.. Gamma seem quite a bit limper without giving up any strength.