This reel seems very well made thru use so far.

This reel seems very well made thru use so far.  Read Less

The reel feels and is off pretty nice construction, sturdy.

The reel feels and is off pretty nice construction, sturdy.  Read Less

Spooled up the curado with 8lb stren florocast line and paired it with a 7' ugly stik ultralight casting rod.

Spooled up the curado with 8lb stren florocast line and paired it with a 7' ugly stik ultralight casting rod.  Read Less

After a few tentative casts and adjusting the braking system, the reel was flawless.

After a few tentative casts and adjusting the braking system, the reel was flawless.  Read Less

I recommend this reel as a starter for someone ready to graduate from a very inexpensive baitcaster reel, such as those found o...  Read More

I recommend this reel as a starter for someone ready to graduate from a very inexpensive baitcaster reel, such as those found on store bought combos.  Read Less

It casts like my $200 lew's reels, and feels just as smooth on the retrieve.

It casts like my $200 lew's reels, and feels just as smooth on the retrieve.  Read Less

For the price, it's a quality reel.

For the price, it's a quality reel.  Read Less

The reel looks pretty good too, black that will look alright on most any rod if that matters to you.

The reel looks pretty good too, black that will look alright on most any rod if that matters to you.  Read Less

The reel comes in a nice green shimano box with packing protection and the reel diagram literature.

The reel comes in a nice green shimano box with packing protection and the reel diagram literature.  Read Less

Went out first day with this reel, caught two five pounder pigs no problems at all, shimano is a superior brand in all aspects ...  Read More

Went out first day with this reel, caught two five pounder pigs no problems at all, shimano is a superior brand in all aspects of their products.  Read Less

Ive tried other brands, but shimano keeps me coming back with quality, smoothness, and ergonomics.

Ive tried other brands, but shimano keeps me coming back with quality, smoothness, and ergonomics.  Read Less

I've used the earlier reels that don't have x-ship and can tell a slight difference tolerances are noticeably better with x-ship.

I've used the earlier reels that don't have x-ship and can tell a slight difference tolerances are noticeably better with x-ship.  Read Less

It's rated for only 70yds of 14#, and i use 17#, so i'm sure i have much less line than the 70 yds.

It's rated for only 70yds of 14#, and i use 17#, so i'm sure i have much less line than the 70 yds.  Read Less