Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

An area to discuss your Bassin' adventures.
Forum rules
Forum Post Guidelines: This Forum is rated “Family Friendly”. Civil discussions are encouraged and welcomed. Name calling, negative, harassing, or threatening comments will be removed and may result in suspension or IP Ban without notice. Please refer to the Terms of Service and Forum Guidelines post for more information. Thank you
Post Reply
AdsBot [Google]
Commodore
Posts: 1002
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:05 am

Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by AdsBot [Google] » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:31 pm

I recently purchased the Shimano Curado 201DPV reel and need to get a quality rod. I got luck and its a left-handed reel. I am looking for something to be able to use soft plastics up to small swim baits. Any ideas is much appreciated. All my gear was stolen last season and I am working on getting it built back up.

Thanks

User avatar
JWerner
Warrant Officer
Posts: 105
Joined: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:02 pm
Location: WWashington

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by JWerner » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:43 pm

What is your price range? Soft plastics and small swimbaits - be more specific. There is a wide range of lure weights in your post. Loomis 852 or 853 - 852 is good for plastics but would be stressed with the swimbaits. 853 will handle larger plastics - Senkos, worms, jigs as well as hollow body swimbaits.

AdsBot [Google]
Commodore
Posts: 1002
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:05 am

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by AdsBot [Google] » Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:00 pm

senkos, grubs up to spinners or 1oz swimbaits. obviously would like to get a great rod, $100 price range I can work with.
Last edited by Anonymous on Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
Nik
Lieutenant
Posts: 285
Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:08 pm
Location: Spokane

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by Nik » Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:20 pm

Generally speaking i would go with a 7 foot heavy action rod, or maybe 7'2" is you find one. throwing a 1oz is kind of a chore with a MH in my opinion. Bass Pro Shops released a new Carbonlite series of rods this year that are super nice and fit into your price range. Check 'em out.

User avatar
smoke14
Petty Officer
Posts: 79
Joined: Thu May 28, 2009 8:57 pm
Location: Fairchild

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by smoke14 » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:06 pm

I just picked up the St. Croix Mojo Bass MBC70MHF is perfect for what your asking it to do, and its not over priced like the GLoomis - Picked it up at Sportsmans Warehouse for $90.00 . Fished it this weekend has good sensitivity when pitching plastic.

User avatar
Teal101
Warrant Officer
Posts: 162
Joined: Mon May 11, 2009 9:19 am
Location: East Wenatchee WA

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by Teal101 » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:35 am

My 201DPV is hooked to a compre 7' M cranking stick for throwing all my cranks. It works great in that aspect.

AdsBot [Google]
Commodore
Posts: 1002
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:05 am

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by AdsBot [Google] » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:56 am

What about 2 piece rods? I only have a small car to get to my fishin' holes. Obviously it would work or they wouldnt make them but what are your thoughts for what I want to use it for?

User avatar
delyakguy
Warrant Officer
Posts: 174
Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 8:50 am
Location: Yakima

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by delyakguy » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:00 am

this is my screen name, it had been month since last on & couldnt remember my password. Got this username back up & i will delete delrahim69.

glad to be back
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway

Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. ~Paul Schullery

User avatar
JWerner
Warrant Officer
Posts: 105
Joined: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:02 pm
Location: WWashington

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by JWerner » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:02 am

For the $$$ I think the Crucial line of rods by Shimano is the best bang for the buck. However, Lamiglas came out with a new line of rods as well. I'd contact Nick Barr as he knows the Lami line very well - nickbarrfishing.com

User avatar
Teal101
Warrant Officer
Posts: 162
Joined: Mon May 11, 2009 9:19 am
Location: East Wenatchee WA

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by Teal101 » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:53 am

Look for a telescoping rod. I know Okuma makes some, but a quick search on TW didn't net any that meet your requirements for lure size.

User avatar
Nick_Barr
Sponsor
Sponsor
Posts: 44
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:10 am
Location: Lacey

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by Nick_Barr » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:34 am

Check out the new Lamiglas Excel 705. Its only $100, made in the USA, Lifetime warranty and is great for light pitching and flipping and smaller swimbaits.

-Nick
Nick Barr's Bass Fishing Guide Service
www.NickBarrFishing.com
Silver Lake, Riffe Lake, American Lake, Lake Stielacoom, South Sound Lakes (Long, Hicks, Patterson, etc.)
Also available in E. WA: Potholes, Moses, Banks
$50 off American Lake/Lake Stielacoom Bass Trips through May to WALAKES.com Members!
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
Legend Bass Boats
Mercury Marine
Outdoor Emporium

User avatar
delyakguy
Warrant Officer
Posts: 174
Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 8:50 am
Location: Yakima

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by delyakguy » Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:46 pm

thanks nick. i googled lamiglas excel 705 and on the lamiglas site they asking $150. have ya seen them for $100 at a nationwide store or online??

thanks
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway

Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. ~Paul Schullery

User avatar
ChrisB
Captain
Posts: 865
Joined: Sat May 05, 2007 11:48 pm
Location: Seattle WA

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by ChrisB » Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:09 pm

aka Powerworm

User avatar
delyakguy
Warrant Officer
Posts: 174
Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 8:50 am
Location: Yakima

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by delyakguy » Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:33 pm

just found the 705 Glass for $99 on tacklewarehouse.com

thanks
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. ~Ernest Hemingway

Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. ~Paul Schullery

User avatar
Bigbass Dez
Admiral
Posts: 1597
Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 9:16 am
Location: Bothell

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by Bigbass Dez » Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:57 am



Dobyns Rods
http://www.dobynsrods.com/

Panic Minnow
http://density-tackle.com/

3 Rivers marine
3riversmarine.com


B.A.S.S member
F.L.W. member
T.B.F member

Official WashingtonLakes.com Video Consultant

User avatar
ChrisB
Captain
Posts: 865
Joined: Sat May 05, 2007 11:48 pm
Location: Seattle WA

RE:Recommended rod for Shimano Curado 201DPV Baitcaster

Post by ChrisB » Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:13 am

I am thinking about getting one myself, nice looking rod. Have you ordered it yet, you can save 10% if you send me a PM.
aka Powerworm

Post Reply