Baitcasting Reels
I’ve been fishing for a lot of years. I started fishing small streams for trout when I was a kid growing up in Northwestern Massachusetts. We had lots of small streams that were stocked with trout and other small streams that were loaded with native brook trout.
We even had the Deerfield River running through our town. The Deerfield is known far and wide for its great trout fishing. People travel from great distances to fly-fish on the Deerfield River. I remember seeing people standing in the middle of the river with their fly rods when I was riding my bike through town.
As time went by, we moved far away from my hometown. The area where we moved to had plenty of small streams and it also had some lakes, but I kind of lost interest in fishing once we moved away from my hometown. It wasn’t that I didn’t like fishing anymore, but now I didn’t know anything about any of the streams or lakes. The only real fishing I did after I moved was ice fishing.
A friend of mine who lived down the road would come over during the Winter and we would head out onto the frozen lake behind my house and fish through the ice, using dead minnows that other people had left behind, for our bait. It was pretty amazing how well this worked!
Pretty soon we moved again and I pretty much gave up the idea of fishing altogether. We were in another strange town and there were no streams or lakes near our house this time, so I just gave up. We did have the ocean nearby, but I wasn’t familiar with ocean fishing, so I never got interested in it.
Lots of years went by and a person who started working where I was working asked me if I ever did any fishing. I told him that I used to, but hadn’t done it in many years now.
He told me all about bass fishing and encouraged me to go with him during the coming Spring or Summer. I told him I would probably enjoy it and would think about it.
Before I knew it, I was out with him in his small jon boat, fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass! It didn’t take me long to get hooked on fishing all over again. It brought back a lot of memories from when I was a kid.
Now that I was back into fishing, I had to buy some new equipment, since all of my old stuff had gotten lost during all of the moves to various places over the years. So where should I start, seeing as how I knew nothing at all about bass fishing?
I started out with a cheap spinning rod and reel and this outfit lasted me a season or two. Once I started getting further into it, though, I realized that I would soon need more than one rod and reel if I was going to fish on a more serious level that what I had been doing.
Before I knew it, I had multiple outfits and ended up buying baitcasting setups, in addition to the spinning gear I already had. I found that the baitcasting gear was better for handling heavier line and for fishing in heavier cover, such as weeds and stumps.
Fast forward about 20 years and now I have more rods and reels than I can count! Of all these rods and reels, the Shimano Curado 200E7 is my absolute favorite baitcasting reel.
The Curado 200E7 is the smoothest, lightest reel I own. All of my other reels pale in comparison to the Curado. I like this reel so much, in fact, that I have bought more than one of them.
This reel is versatile and I can use it for many different baitcasting applications, whether it’s fishing with spinnerbaits or dragging a plastic worm in deep water, the Curado handles all of these tasks.
So if you’re in the market for a great baitcasting reel, be sure to check out the Shimano Curado 200E7. You won’t regret it.
Curt Snow is an avid bass angler. He’s been pursuing bass for over 20 years and has won many local and regional tournaments during that time. Being a versatile angler has played a major role in many of those victories. The recent redesign of the Shimano Curado 200e7 has made it his favorite reel to use when fishing for bass.
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rare abu garcia ambassadeur morrum mm gold $4,000.00 |
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Abu garcia Simon Shmomura Classic 5500CDL Pearl White [Limited Product] $2,100.00 |
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Rare Megabass IS79 Ultimate Copetition Very Limited Right Handle Reel NIB $1,899.99 |
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Megabass IS63 LARIAT fishing reel No.N1499 $1,900.00 |
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Megabass ITO Racing ConditionHG 68 Right Hand Model $1,602.93 |
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Megabass ITO Racing ConditionHG 68 Left Hand Model $1,602.93 |
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Megabass ITO Racing Milano Right Hand Model $1,535.00 |
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Rare Megabass LIN 10 BNIB Right Hand 25th Anniversary Model Collectible $1,499.00 |
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ito ENGINEERING Jaggler 10L Baitcasting Reel Megabass $1,389.00 |
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2010 Megabass Racing Milano NIB Left Baitcasting Reel $1,359.99 |
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Megabass LIN Black Jungle Left Hand $1,334.39 |
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Megabass LIN Black Jungle Right Hand $1,334.39 |
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Megabass ito MONOBLOCK RACING CONDITION Left Handle NIB!! $1,289.95 |
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MEGABASS MONOBLOCK CARROZZERIA RACING MILANO -RIGHT NEW $1,268.00 |
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Megabass MONOBLOCK CARROZZERIA RACING MILANO (RIGHT) $1,269.00 |
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Megabass ito MONOBLOCK BESPOKE TOPAZ Left Handle NIB!! $1,249.95 |
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SHIMANO Tiagra TI130A Conventional BigGame Fishing Reel $1,249.99 |
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Shimano Tiagra 130A Conventional Saltwater Reel $1,249.90 |
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Megabass IS79UC Ultimate Competition [Right Hand Model] $1,056.59 |
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New Left Hand 11 ball bearing High Speed 6.3:1 Baitcasting Fishing Reel x 36 pcs $799.99 |
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New Right Hand 11 ball bearing High Speed 6.3:1 Baitcasting Fishing Reel x36 pcs $799.99 |
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Megabass LIN 258 HM Spinning Reel 2011 Brand New Japanese Japan Mega Bass NIB $898.98 |
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Shimano Cardiff 51S DC Digital Ctl Baitcasting Reel NIB $899.99 |
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Shimano Cardiff 50S DC Digital Ctl Baitcasting Reel NIB $899.99 |
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SHIMANO Tiagra TI80WA Conventional BigGame Fishing Reel $869.99 |
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DAIWA T3 1016HL-TW Left Handle Baitcasting fishing Reel $872.00 |
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CARROZZERIA F4-63XSY YAMANBA STICK fishing Reel megabass $872.00 |
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Shimano Tiagra 80W Conventional Saltwater Reel $869.90 |
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Daiwa Tanacom Bull 750 FE Electric Reel $810.00 |
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Megabass Baitcasting Reel IS73C COMPETITION Right handle From Japan $799.99 |
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Megabass x Daiwa ito MONOBLOCK 100XR Baitcasting ito Enginering Excellent $799.00 |
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SHIMANO 12 ANTARES HG LEFT HIGH GEAR 2012 NEW MODEL $790.00 |
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SHIMANO 12 ANTARES HG HIGH GEAR 2012 NEW MODEL $790.00 |
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SHIMANO 12 ANTARES 2012 NEW MODEL $790.00 |
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DAIWA Z 2020SH BAITCASTING REEL $792.00 |
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DAIWA Z 2020H BAITCASTING REEL $792.00 |
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SHIMANO Torsa TS40 Conventional Lever Drag Fishing Reel $789.99 |
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Abu Ambassadeur 2500 CDL Baitcasting Reel *** $770.00 |
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Daiwa Exist 3000 Spinning Reel $776.00 |
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2012 Megabass Baitcasting Reel IS79UC Ultimate Competition Right handle Gear 7.9 $730.00 |
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SHIMANO Torsa TS30 Conventional Lever Drag Fishing Reel $739.99 |
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SHIMANO CARDIFF 51S DC (LEFT) BAITCASTING REEL ( NEW IN BOX) MADE IN JAPAN $729.90 |
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2011 DAIWA Z200H BAITCASTING REEL ( LATEST ) Z 200 H $729.00 |
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2011 DAIWA Z200HS BAITCASTING REEL ( LATEST ) Z 200 HS $729.00 |
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DAIWA RYOGA BAY JIGGING C1012PE-HWL BAITCASTING REEL $724.90 |
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SHIMANO Torsa TS20 Conventional Lever Drag Fishing Reel $729.99 |
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2011 Brand New Shimano Calcutta Conquest 50DC NIB $719.99 |
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Daiwa Z 200HS Baitcasting reel NEW 200 HS $727.00 |
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Daiwa Millionaire ICV 100L 50TH Edition Baitcast Reel $722.00 |
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Daiwa Z 2020H Baitcasting reel NEW 2020 H $719.00 |
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Daiwa Z 2020SH Baitcasting reel NEW 2020 SH $719.00 |
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SHIMANO Torsa TS16 Conventional Lever Drag Fishing Reel $719.99 |
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Shimano Stella 2500FE – SHSTL2500FE – Spinning Reel $729.99 |
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Megabass x Daiwa ito MONOBLOCK 100XR Baitcasting ito Enginering Excellent $699.00 |
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2012 Brand New Shimano Antares HG JDM Calais left Handle Baitcasting Reel NIB $699.99 |
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2012 Brand New Shimano Antares HG JDM Calais Right Handle Baitcasting Reel NIB $699.99 |
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2011 Brand New Shimano Calcutta Conquest 51DC NIB $699.99 |
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SHIMANO Torsa TS16N Conv. Lever Drag Fishing Reel NEW $709.99 |
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Shimano NEW CALCUTTA CONQUEST 100-DC Baitcasting Reel NEW Original Japanese $693.18 |
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Megabass PAGANI P300 ito Gambler Left Hand $714.00 |
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Pflueger Asaro 8BB 6.4 Baitcasting Reel … |
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Shimano Cardiff 4BB 5.8 Baitcasting Reel – 8.9 oz … |
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SPORTCRAFT LTD. (3-1-05-412 ) Athletic Miscellaneous EX300 PEDOMETER $9.95 STOPWATCH 400… |
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Shakespeare Cars Spincast Fishing Kit $9.99 Shakespeare Cars Spincast Combo revs up the fishing fun! It’s the perfect “first pole” for your little one! Simple, kid-sized combo includes a 2’6″ all-in-one rod and reel with line. Includes casting plug for backyard practice. What a fun way to get a youngster into fishing! Order Today! Shakespeare Cars Spincast Combo… |
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Elliptic Bait casting reel cover (BC15) $3.99 only reel cover will be shipped, the rods and reel in the picture not included… |
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TIDEWATER CONVENTIONAL BAITCASTING FISHING REEL TW30LAC $33.99 AUTO ENGAGE SPOOL RELEASE LEVER ON/OFF BAIT CLICKER LINE CAPACITY YDS/LBS 350/17 330/20 190/30 GEAR RATIO 4.2:1 WEIGHT 22.7OZ… |
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Scotty Baitcaster/ Spinning Rod Holder Black with 244 Flush Deck Mount $15.95 281 Bait Caster / Spinning Rod HolderHolds a bait caster reel in a cushioned cradle.A slot in the front of the rod holder allows for a spinning reel to be securely held in position. The rod holder design has a side mounted flange which leaves the bottom open. This allows for the rod holder to acmodate trigger grips. Pistol grip rod butts easily clear the sides of the rod holder for quick rod retri… |
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Berkley Portable Line Spooling Station $20.99 Fill your reels, anytime, anywhere! This convenient portable line winding station lets you fill your spinning and baitcasting reels with constant tension Easy to use, just load up a spool of line, attach your reel, tie a knot and go. It’s that easy. Comes complete with a FREE ($14.99 value) line stripper for removing old line from your reels…. |
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Quantum Code Left-handed Baitcasting Reel $65.99 This Quantum Code Left-handed Baitcasting Reel features 8 stainless steel ball bearings for ultra smooth performance. This left-handed reel features a heavy duty one piece aluminum frame and continuous anti-reverse. |
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Shimano Corvalus 300 Round Baitcasting Reel $72.99 This Shimano Corvalus 300 Round Baitcasting Reel features a one-piece diecast aluminum frame that will stand up in battle. This Shimano fishing reel has super stopper anti-reverse for solid hooksets, and a variable braking system for easy casts. |
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Quantum Catalyst CT101HPTS Left-handed Baitcasting Reel $92.99 This Quantum Catalyst CT101HPTS Left-handed Baitcasting Reel features the power and speed of a much larger reel. This saltwater casting reel features seven stainless steel ball bearings and weighs less than eight ounces. |
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Okuma V100LX Low Profile Baitcasting Reel $79.99 This Vsystem fishing reel from Okuma contains nine (9) high-performance stainless steel ball bearings. The reel features a one-piece aluminum frame, brass-cut gears and a smooth multi-drag system. |