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« on: April 09, 2025, 06:52:03 PM »
Well, got some nice weather and some backyard casting practice with the Curado 6'8" Light casting rod. As expected for a lower price tier rod, it's not exactly finesse but not exactly dull either. It has the feel of a utility workhorse tool. Overall, it does cast with good distance. However, the line flow isn't spectacular when compared to the more expensive Expride 6'8" casting rod. Switching between the two rods, I did have to adjust my casting release point ever so slightly. The EVA foam handle of the Curado rods totally reminds me of Ugly Stick rods EVA foam feel. That directly affects the casting feel overall on the rod too. This brings back memories of the older Zodias rods, that I attributed to like a high-end Ugly Stick in its best refinement form.
In price point comparison to the equivalent Phenix Feather light casting rod, the Curado has a better feel overall. Although I would say that the Phenix may look better overall with its assembly and components. The Curado rod has better form and function from its design overall. Akin to these Curado rods is that rough feel of the blank from it's cross wraps. They really should just smooth sand it, even if it is a bad sanding job, better than none at all. Or just flex coat it, even if it's a cheap job, still better than none either.
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