SLX 70mgl on a 6'10" med light Zodias throws 4" and smaller swimbaits perfectly on 15lb test braid to leader. Already landed a couple 100 smallies and largemouth including catfish and Slab crappies and it's one of my favorite fun combos.
Yea, fantastic reel, I have since switched to the curado BFS for that, but both very capable. I would argue if you wanted one reel to do most bass fishing techniques at the best price then the slx mgl is it, able to power fish or finesse fish!!
@@CasuallyCasting definitely handled 4lb cats and a few 5lb largest and under perfectly fine. Most the times I'm throwing light wire 2/0 hooks anyway so the rod bends more than the reel gives.
@@CasuallyCasting definitely handled 4lb cats and a few 5lb largest and under perfectly fine. Most the times I'm throwing light wire 2/0 hooks anyway so the rod bends more than the reel gives.
I use my Curado XG 70 size on light crank baits and it can cast them probably better than the Curado K or the DC. I just slow down my retrieve since it is fast for cranks. The light weight makes it perfect for cranking as you don’t feel any fatigue.
agreed, the only other argument I would make against your strategy is the fact that the 70 size spool wont hold much line if you are loading it with flouro, and if your constantly cutting your line and having to re-tie due to abrasion and nicks from shallow rocks and cover then you would have to re-spool far too often. Just food for thought though!!
About your video, it is all about personal feelings. According to Shimano catalog, Curado is the above category level to SLX with more technologies & Curado is also the well known model for many years but not for SLX. By the way, Curado is smoother than SLX cause it has X-Ship technology which mean there is one more ball bearing support the spool to bring more power & stable work for the reel when having heavy load.
Thank's for the video Casually Casting. I recently purchased the Curado 70mgl XG but the side plate is stuck and will not come off. I've tried the normal procedure's but I don't want to force the issue and destroy my reel. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
@@CasuallyCasting Thank's Casually, I got it off with a little wiggling but thank's for the tips on decreasing the tension knob and drag. I didn't know those tricks. This 70 is a sweet reel! I haven't tried it yet but it feels a little smother and smaller in hand than my Curado 150mgl's.
I own the slx dc, I love it, I use it for my lipless rod as I do not want to over run or birds nest and get the lipless so far down in the weeds I can't rip it out without taking a core sample of the bottom. DC really only helps in the wind and if you forget to change your settings for different lures on other reels the DC helps there also That being said I only own one, because I never have any issues, plus I love how much smoother the mgl series is.
I have never had a side plate pop off. I know if you have the spool tension set when you open the side plate on the curados then you are unable to close the side plate properly. maybe that was the issue? or do you mean that it actually comes off?
@@CasuallyCasting when I'm not bass fishing I go wading in saltwater for redfish & trout and sometimes I have to open the side plates on my reels to adjust the brakes when I cast against the wind. That's why I prefer the slx cuz the plate stays attached and prevents you from dropping the side plate into the water. I also never had an issue with a side plate coming off on any of my shimano reels.
You cannot go wrong, the curado mgl is a little smaller in the palm and a tiny bit smoother on the cast, but just the other day, i through a chatterbait on my slx mgl and I couldnt believe how well it casted!
I would say its worth it yes, is it needed maybe not. they are both great, If its going on a rod for a technique that you use often I would say curado, if its a seasonal rod or a occasional use, then the slx. this is just because of smoothness and weight. But both reels are great workhorses and you will love them
SLX 70mgl on a 6'10" med light Zodias throws 4" and smaller swimbaits perfectly on 15lb test braid to leader. Already landed a couple 100 smallies and largemouth including catfish and Slab crappies and it's one of my favorite fun combos.
Yea, fantastic reel, I have since switched to the curado BFS for that, but both very capable. I would argue if you wanted one reel to do most bass fishing techniques at the best price then the slx mgl is it, able to power fish or finesse fish!!
@@CasuallyCasting definitely handled 4lb cats and a few 5lb largest and under perfectly fine. Most the times I'm throwing light wire 2/0 hooks anyway so the rod bends more than the reel gives.
@@CasuallyCasting definitely handled 4lb cats and a few 5lb largest and under perfectly fine. Most the times I'm throwing light wire 2/0 hooks anyway so the rod bends more than the reel gives.
Curado mgl for pitching and flipping and drag a jig and t rig
Slx mgl for topwater, spinners bait/buzzbait , small swimbait
I use my Curado XG 70 size on light crank baits and it can cast them probably better than the Curado K or the DC. I just slow down my retrieve since it is fast for cranks. The light weight makes it perfect for cranking as you don’t feel any fatigue.
agreed, the only other argument I would make against your strategy is the fact that the 70 size spool wont hold much line if you are loading it with flouro, and if your constantly cutting your line and having to re-tie due to abrasion and nicks from shallow rocks and cover then you would have to re-spool far too often. Just food for thought though!!
About your video, it is all about personal feelings. According to Shimano catalog, Curado is the above category level to SLX with more technologies & Curado is also the well known model for many years but not for SLX. By the way, Curado is smoother than SLX cause it has X-Ship technology which mean there is one more ball bearing support the spool to bring more power & stable work for the reel when having heavy load.
yes indeed
Nice reel
Sure is
Thank's for the video Casually Casting. I recently purchased the Curado 70mgl XG but the side plate is stuck and will not come off. I've tried the normal procedure's but I don't want to force the issue and destroy my reel. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
decrease your tension knob and your drag, for whatever reason the side plate does not come off when they are not loose
@@CasuallyCasting Thank's Casually, I got it off with a little wiggling but thank's for the tips on decreasing the tension knob and drag. I didn't know those tricks. This 70 is a sweet reel! I haven't tried it yet but it feels a little smother and smaller in hand than my Curado 150mgl's.
with the spool tension backed off it will come off easier! glad you were able to get it off
Would you say the 70 size MGL spool would skip as well as the Lew's Pro SP spool which is even more shallow?
I have never used the Lew's Pro SP but I can tell you the 70mgl handles skipping very well.
How do feel about the dc reel in the Curado and slx reels?
I own the slx dc, I love it, I use it for my lipless rod as I do not want to over run or birds nest and get the lipless so far down in the weeds I can't rip it out without taking a core sample of the bottom. DC really only helps in the wind and if you forget to change your settings for different lures on other reels the DC helps there also
That being said I only own one, because I never have any issues, plus I love how much smoother the mgl series is.
I only throw Shimano and I have a Curado 151 MGL. Is the reel spool lighter?
Yes, i love it for pitching and flipping
Hi, can you try to use the curando with light lures? 3-5 g?
I am sure it will handle them with that spool, but also remember that Shimano offers the BFS serries for super light weight baits
Line capacity of each??
They are both the same capacity at a 70 size spool, mono 10-105 and braid 20-115
I would buy the Slx cuz the side plate stays attached.
I have never had a side plate pop off. I know if you have the spool tension set when you open the side plate on the curados then you are unable to close the side plate properly. maybe that was the issue? or do you mean that it actually comes off?
@@CasuallyCasting when I'm not bass fishing I go wading in saltwater for redfish & trout and sometimes I have to open the side plates on my reels to adjust the brakes when I cast against the wind. That's why I prefer the slx cuz the plate stays attached and prevents you from dropping the side plate into the water. I also never had an issue with a side plate coming off on any of my shimano reels.
curado mgl or slx mgl is better to buy..?
You cannot go wrong, the curado mgl is a little smaller in the palm and a tiny bit smoother on the cast, but just the other day, i through a chatterbait on my slx mgl and I couldnt believe how well it casted!
@@CasuallyCasting is the advantage of curado mgl on bearing more than slx mgl. and is it worth buying curado mgl compared to slx mgl
I would say its worth it yes, is it needed maybe not. they are both great, If its going on a rod for a technique that you use often I would say curado, if its a seasonal rod or a occasional use, then the slx. this is just because of smoothness and weight. But both reels are great workhorses and you will love them
It’s the same reel but the only thing is different is the color
It almost seems like that, the slx mgl is a 4+1 bearing and the curado is a 8+1 there is a difference, But i have to tell you I love them both.