Certain fishing reels leave a mark on the the annals of fishing tackle. Their popularity seems to transcend the recreation fishing industry. And they come to be known by little monikers. Shimano hit it big when they created the first series of Curado reels in 1991. Or as they came to be known in 1994, “the green reels.” Those green reels were staples among many serious anglers.

Fast forward to 2014, and they are now on the “I” series of the line. I bought one of the Shimano Curado I Series reels as it was the entry fee to fish a Shimano tournament on Kentucky Lake this past spring. I picked up the Curado 200 IHG from my local retailer Fast Eddies and took it to the water during practice. Here are a few of the adjectives I would use to describe this reel:

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