Based on customer feedback found across the internet, from actual users of this product, we have given this product the following rating: 
Shimano Curado 200 Review
- Cast Further
The Curado 200 has 5 bearings - Forget about backlashes
Curado’s advanced braking system eliminates 99.9% of them - Fish all day (or all night) without fatigue
The Curado is smaller and lighter for greater comfort - Forget about repairs
The Curado has Brass Gears for long-lasting durability
Shimano Curado 200 Reviews from Actual Customers
Actual Customer Feedback:
"I did an on-the-water comparison between the Curado 200 and a comparably-priced Abu Garcia baitcasting reel. Although the Abu Garcia was a great reel with more bearings than the Curado, the Curado won my comparison and is now my favorite reel. The Curado weighs less and just handles better than the Abu Garcia did. Count me as a satisfied Curado user!"
Actual testimonial from ReelReporter.com customer
"I picked up the Curado in the 300 series and I have to say this reel is a beast. It seems a little smaller than the D series but still packs a punch. I have mine spooled with 50 lb spectra and have a short topshot or leader which I change out."
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"I have been using shimano reels for the last 5 years, along with quantum energy pt, johnny morris signature series reel, and some others. The Curado is the best reel, by far! The other reels are nice but the curado is just better."
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"I bought the Curado 200 and the first thing I noticed while using it was the performance and size. It casts much the same as previous Curados. The drag is butter."
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"The reel is light, smooth and extremely comfortable to use. I can cast just as far as last years model and the drag is just as good or better. What I really noticed was how comfortable this reel is to use. Its great for wormin"
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
Our research on the Shimano Curado 200 Baitcasting Reels 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.