I love the Curado's (new and old) and Citica's - but if I had the money, I would have all Chronarch (mg's) or Cores. They are about half the weight of the curado. I used to think a few ounces did not make that much difference. But I was paired up with a guy who fished both of these on the Cumara and carrot sticks (both super light weight rods) - and what a difference in feel. That entire set-up weighed less than one of my reels. You really could feel a jig working it's magic. The chronarch Mg, would also cast an 1/8 ounce shakey head as good as my spinning gear. However, they are out of my budget - but I would have to say that they are worth the extra money. Just because they feel and cast better - that does not mean you will catch more fish - that has more to do with the one holding it.