NEW Shimano Curado Rod Review! - 2021 Curado vs Zodias

[@bruno076809]

*Wow. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I must say this rod has exceeded my expectations. Nice quality, budget friendly rod. May have to buy another one in the near future!*

[@FishingParrot]

The new Curado is an older Zodias with some new colors and cosmetics. Reusing old materials is very common and saves a lot of money in manufacturing costs. So you can efficiently and cheaply rebrand several generation and keep the cycles alive.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

When I saw this model come out after being a zodias and expride only user I was super excited. The fact we have the same technology as the old zodias for 30$ cheaper and a better color IMO has me ready to buy a few. Definitely bang for the buck.

[@chadyoung7711]

I only fish st.croix rods, love my shimano reels but go st. Croix rods all day long... Great review LB....

[@fishermanfloyd]

Same. I buy American made when I can.

[@fourwheelerjock]

I mean thats fine if thats what you like. But St Croix, Shimano, G Loomis are all great rods

[@justin2955]

My buddy has the zodias I have the curado last year. This video was excellent thank you . 😊

[@woosa42]

The only thing I don't like about the Zodias rods is that I don't like the thin handles. Thank you for the review.

[@maximumgod999]

Can’t wait to buy one of these🔥

[@andizgarta6773]

Awesome! Thanks for the review!

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Thanks for the update on the new curado, have the last generation 7’1”M, like the cork grips and balance great with Stradic FL. Great review thanks!

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

I have the exact same combo, probably my favorite combo I own and I even have higher end stuff. 15lb braid and it’s the best wacky rig setup I’ve ever had.

[@LadyBass]

I use the 7’4M for lakers and tubes, great rod!👍🏼

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

@@LadyBass I’m sad they didn’t bring back the 7’1 model, I’m wondering if the gcx MH is similar.

[@basskicking4532]

I’m very very very excited about this rod! And I thank you very very very much for the video 😂🤣🤛🏼

[@blackbirdrc8348]

I’m really thinking about pairing one of the new curado rods with the new 150 curado 😍

[@rugerguy1679]

St Croix all day for me also!

[@ddm62571]

So glad they got rid of the old-school cork handles and went with the gripper EVA grips. I will be grabbing one very soon!

[@fourwheelerjock]

Right? I can't STAND cork handles... They just feel so work and awkward. Worst part is most all the great mid to high end rods have cork handles.... Wish companies would give the options to choose handles

[@smoovefishing]

It sure did get a big upgrades and it looks better also! With the Xpower and the new reel seat going to a big huge upgrade because it the same price as the 18

[@bigbulls6562]

ST. Croix does make some good rods, but not all their series rods are made in America so just know that unlike some of the comments below. Kistler rods are America made and are sweet rods for the money and their customer service is top notch. Check out the helium and the KLX series rods. I own all of their series rods and the magnesium is a turd and the z bone is over rated for the price even though it’s a great rod it’s not worth the price, but the helium and KLX definitely are. I throw ST Croix - kistler and g Loomis all make good and garbage rods like every manufacturer. Thanks for your review I’m always looking to try something different

[@TheOnlyDzk]

Picked up a Zodias casting rod yesterday

[@mikehauck5832]

Thanks lb,awesome breakdown ☮😎

[@Twangtown7]

Looks-wise at least, the previous model looks SOOO much better.

[@rickvann3489]

Sharp cookie, good review

[@PurplePatchFishing]

Great review, very informative 💜🎣

[@jeffng7004]

Great review Isabella, l gotta get me paws on this rod. I'm still using an old 6.6 ft Compre rod with a Stratic FH reel. I reckon it's time for an upgrade. Looking forward for your next video. Happy fishing Isabella 🎣🎣🎣

[@dalestevens7734]

i still have a few sensilite rods when they were the spinning version of the compre casting rods with shimano symetre reels from the 1990's

[@thomasosteen6027]

Great video . I just ordered one.

[@samtyszko8769]

nice!!! my nxt spinner setup i believe

[@scottolsen3814]

Very informative. Thank you

[@d10dozerman2]

Ladybass out of curiosity is your mom Wanda Taylor? You resemble her a lot. I really enjoy fishing my Zodias rods and they are a great $200 rod. Great rod review.

[@brianlee677]

The expride B took the place of my Zodias rods much better rods but great review.

[@arocosadventures724]

Great video👍

[@drunknnirish]

Just to be clear the guides got downgraded on this newer model. I really wish Shimano would put the VSS reel seat on some of the rods its much more comfortable to me than any of the in house reel seats that they use.

[@Hyokano]

Super not a fan of foam. How’s hit holding up after 2 years?

[@ifs_fishing]

That's a good looking rod 👌

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey ladybass thanks for the great video I'm going to be switching over to all schimino gear. I've seen some of your videos your very talented young lady I wish you success in the coming years with your u tube channel. I wish I lived in Canada. To tell you the truth I've been seriously thinking about becoming a Canadian citizen and moving out of the United States. I've been there a few times in my life and it's so beautiful up there. Anyway God bless you and your family.

[@LadyBass]

Thank you! Enjoy!

[@Nisr_Caster]

I hope I can buy this device later 😎😃

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Like the xpower design but I dig the black and cork look better, just bought a used curado 7'2 mh glass from American legacy, should be here Sunday. Throwing a curado k on that girl

[@LadyBass]

Im a cork fan too, and awesome 👍🏼

[@blongyang5547]

👍

[@MrTrapper991]

So would you say they are similar?

[@LadyBass]

No, the new curado is more like the zodias

[@Mark.13.]

Ładna wędka.

[@fishingnorfolk]

All look great upgrades apart from the handle I'm old, skool. Give, me, a Cork handle, any day, better, quality

[@steve4628]

I'm a fan of the Curado reel, but a bigger fan of the Berkley Lightning rods. I have tried many brands including St. Croix.. I always end up going back to the Lightning rod... Best bang for the $$ , just my opinion.

[@lumpkinangler3613]

Hot do you feel about the jerk bait rod in the curado series

[@Willford23]

For sure cop

[@Вадим777-ч5з]

Hi, your opinion is better than Kurada or Zodias??? Or are they two identical spins???

[@LadyBass]

Comparing the new zodias and curado rods, the zodias has the new monocoque handle and i find the zodias’ more crisp or sharp compared to the curado rods - I do prefer them

[@Вадим777-ч5з]

@@LadyBass Toist I understand correctly that the rod itself is better at Kurado than at Zodias?

[@Вадим777-ч5з]

@@LadyBass I don't have bass on the reservoirs but I have huge pikes, zodias does them very well, I think to try kurado, but I thought that there is a long handle in kurado and it is not convenient for catching a wobbler

[@mikedaley2882]

That's messed up girl. I ordered 4 different models and still havent got them. (Tackle wharehouse)....what the hell? Great video. Tho now I'm jealous

[@LadyBass]

Yea man it has been difficult to find gear this year!

[@bassinbilliards6279]

You should've realized they aren't even being released from tackle warehouse until December this year. Tackle warehouse doesn't even have them ready yet lol.

[@rmoneill4545]

super

[@solaydbak]

The new curado and zodias are so similar to the expride I don't understand the price jumps....

[@drunknnirish]

The biggest difference is the guide trains (which can easily add $75-100 to the cost of a rod): Expride is SiC Zodias is Alconite Curado is Fazlite

[@bzi9935]

Sad thing none of them guides cost more than $4 each. Alconite for about $3.50 and fazlite for about $2.75 each. Might have them backwards but you guys get it

[@chachifeere]

the old curado were shit, honestly buying a shimano isn't a great idea, for the price you only get a one year warranty. i own a zodias and love it but only paid 169 on sale, it would be stupid to pay 300 plus for a rod with one year warranty. compared a a legend tournament or even the high end fenwicks

[@Saad3431]

Give me one of your old rods lol 😅 my Salmon rod broke

[@LadyBass]

Dont have any salmon rods unfortunately!