Curado!!! I have 2. I used to like my calcutta a lot, but for $50 less you get a reel that picks up line quicker, has more room for your thumb (also easier to get to the occasional nest), warmer on cold days, easier to change the centifugal weights, and is equally smooth. The only thing the calcutta has is its traditional great looks. But I can't justify spending more on a less functional reel.