"SuperTUNING" old Curado Reels.

[GeoFisher]

Years ago, I found an article about hopping up your old curado and citica reels.

After a few years, I lost the article and have not been able to find it.

Well.......today, I FOUND it again.

If you still have Curado Green and older Citica reels, you definitely need to check this out. My Curado's and Citica reels are 15 years old and still performing pretty good.

Here is the link:

http://www.ultimatebass.com/-how-tos...ing-reels.html

Later,

Geo

[GeoFisher]

I fixed the link to point to one that works.......

http://www.ultimatebass.com/-how-tos...ing-reels.html

[Shimano4Life]

Good article, Geo. For all those who are attempting to do this -- DO SO WITH CARE. It is possible to ruin a perfectly good reel by trying to do this in a sloppy and untimely manner. Make sure that all polish and abrasive particles are removed, or you'll know it when you assemble your reel and try to fish with it. It will feel very, very "geary" and it will sound like you dug it out of a sandbox. Make sure all moving parts that have had the polish used on them are cleaned thoroughly. Also, be sure to flush and and relube your bearings after doing so. Yes, FLUSH them and relube -- don't just drop in some oil and go.

Also, with the Shimano VBS system you will have to replace your brake weights more often since spools are moving ever so more fast after supertuning and it is harder on the VBS brake weights.

I supertuned all of my old Bantam Curado CU-200 BSFs and used them for about a year before I got rid of them. They could cast a country mile, but setting the brakes and cast control knobs are a little different after the supertuning has been performed. I took extreme care when doing the procedure, and mine came out great. However, I have heard horror stories about other guys' experiences.

I wish I had left mine alone. For the average tournament fisherman or weekend angler, a stock reel is fine unless you want to upgrade bearings. Otherwise, supertuning is for throwing extremely light baits (1/8oz) and using 10lb or smaller line on a baitcaster. On the other hand, it is great for throwing lures a greater distance (especially smaller and weightless) but supertuning should be performed for casting contests and other long distance applications. Also, I would strongly suggest that you only do it to one or two of your reels, not all of them.

Also, for some reason, Daiwas really excel in the SuperTuning department (better than Shimanos in my opinion).

PS. If you're going to try and do this, make sure you have the right materials........

[12VoltMan]

Thanks for the article. I've got lots of the old Curado 200-SF and several of the newer Curados as well. I've thought about trying this on one or two of my older Curados but couldn't remember how to do it. Think I'll give it a try; I'll let you know if I'm susccessful.

[DJD]

I have done several of my reels in the past and they perform great!

[thebassman30]

I see he loves my big ol'round Calcuttas. To bad Shimano has gotten so greedy and has zero customer service. Try calling either of the customer service numbers that come with your reel.

For the non-automated attendant one, I parked it (on their nickel), for over 2 hours...on speaker while I did other work. Then I did the same for another 1.5 on the "Quote" automated attendant one that really just takes you to the same on-hold circle.

So I called one of the authorized service centers listed on their site (Nutter Rod & Reel?) and they nailed it for me. They don't even have a website and the lady was incredibly helpful. I had the part in three days. BPS in Springfield wanted to take my money and then back order till July because Shimano is that bad on parts.

Their slide'n boys...I'm just giving you the heads up.

Mark Bell
502-722-2260

137 Citizens Boulevard
Simpsonville, KY 40067