13 Concept A vs Curado

Probably a personal preference deal but I sold all my Concept As and replaced them with Curado K models and have been very happy so far. The A was a little lighter but the Curado has more line capacity.

ETA: Amazon has the Concept Z for $91 right now, I've never tried them but a few friends that own them preferred them over their As.

I’m not telling you to get the a over the curado but I have multiple concepts in different models and have not had a problem with my a. Throw it in saltwater/brackish exclusively also. Casts a mile and is smooth. Super strong drag also.

I think either way you’ll be happy. I have six 13 reels and love them all. Fishing padnuh has several K series Curados and he likes them also... both are solid reels, it’ll come down to personal preference.

i walked in a local tackle shop that also does reel repair. the guy behind the counter was working on a reel, he looked up at me with a disgusted look and said, "don't ever buy a fricking 13 fishing reel. And i probably shouldn't say that bc i sell them." that is my only experience with a 13, i have curado k's and love them

I have a Concept C, Concept Z, and Concept A. Been having them for a while without any issues. Get the Z over the A, especially for the price.

Hot take but I used to be a 100% shimano guy and I just don’t like them any more. I don’t think they are what they used to be. For baitcasters I’ve switched to 13 and Lews and I think there reels are way better. I’m a $150ish price point guy and at that point, shimano isn’t very good. The Curado DC might be incredible but I’ve never spent $250 on a reel.