Hey guys. I got one of these sick little reels for Christmas and was wondering what I can do to trick it out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is gonna be my new jerkbait/light T-rig reel if that helps. Thanks and tight lines.
#2341, "RE: Curado 100...Tricking It Out" In response to Reply # 5 Sun Jan-16-05 07:54 PM by swimbait
no need for trick drags on a tiny reel, you're not gonna get a sailfish on any Curado- they cast great out of the box, a little Speed X goes a long way, don't ever waste you're hard earned cash on noisy ceramic bearings for light line freahwater applications- ABEC 3 will work fine, if you get 5's, that's icing on the cake but not important- 7's are a nightmare for an everyday reel
#2342, "RE: Curado 100...Tricking It Out" In response to Reply # 6
Bassnet hit the nail on the head. Abec 5's are a good upgrade but not really needed. I'll check to see if the new Chronarch 50 Mg spool fits but something tells me that it's a little different. It's a small reel that I like to use with 8# test so the stock drag is just fine.If you want to use the Calais handle then you will need to grind the handle shaft down to make it fit (Voids warranty) and then you need some other parts to go with it. If I were you I would degrease the spool shaft and the center of the pinion gear and make sure the spool raceways are clean as well as the out side edges of the spool.