Based on customer feedback found across the internet, from actual users of this product, we have given this product the following rating: 
Shimano Curado 300EJ Review
Ultimate castability; compact and lightweight, the Shimano Curado 300EJ Low-Profile Baitcast Reel features High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), Deep Magnumlite spool, Super Free (SF) bearing-supported pinion gear system, TI line guide, Dartainium drag, and SV Power Paddles. Safe in saltwater. With its higher gear ratio, the 300EJ is exactly right for the Terez Waxwing (sold separately).
Shimano Curado 300EJ Reviews
Actual Customer Feedback:
"I paired my Curado with a Carbon Fiber Lite Micro-Guide Rod and headed for the Ocean. My first strike was a Barracuda; it fought, bent the rod and provided me with a lot of fun. After landing the Barracuda, I caught many Sculpin, Rock Bass and other bottom fish. I got a good strike from a Yellow Tail, but it let loose before the hook set. Bottom line, the Curado 300 EJ performed extremely well and provided maximum fun with frisky Barracuda."
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
Our research on the Shimano Curado 300EJ Low-Profile Baitcast Reel Suggests:
According to the general online consensus, where our research is based on unbiased customer comments and user feedback, this is an outstanding reel and outstanding value for the money. There were few, if any, negative reports on this reel.