I'm a diehard E fan but have several I's and like those as well. It's hard for me not to buy more I's when I can buy them for $120 brand new with free shipping. Tempted to order another one now. I bet the K is sweet
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I just got a I a couple weeks ago, its been excellent so I guess I will wait a while until I get the K, I wish I would have known they would have been available now and shipping.
But maybe its just the right hand that are coming out first????
IMO this new Curado K will be the best selling Curado ever.
Looks like a lot of pre-order reels already went out from TW.
I wonder will be a JDM scorpion version of this K model? Anybody see anything in that regard?
Well, got mine today. Haven't fished it yet, but out of the box I will say it is VERY smooth. Only thing I have to compare it to is a Citica I series I just bought from a BBCer. He put a couple extra bearings in it and had it cleaned. As nice as that reel is, the K is much smoother. Probably won't be able to fish until next Tuesday.
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K availability update.... RHands have shipped and are shipping, and I would not wait. They will go out quick with re-orders in late November. Lefties, most likely Mid November early December as of this week. Dan
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I haven't had a chance to compare it to the 70, but it is pretty small. Dying to try it out!
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Thinking about picking up one as well to try.. Keep us updated on reviews for those who get one!
I got mine a couple days ago. Seem quite a bit smaller than in the hand than the I series but not comparable to the 70. Feels like the perfect blend of the two. Plan on fishing it in the morning. Just playing with it, it's buttery smooth. Not as smooth as a Metanium like I've heard comparisons to, but it's really nice feeling. I love the bigger handle too.
Got to fish with it for about an hour today. VERY nice reel! Very smooth and super fast retrieve (I got the XG). It is a bit bigger than the 70. I couldn't find anything I didn't like about it, but like I said I only used it for an hour. A very solid feeling, super smooth reel.
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thanks guys for the feedback!