Have a Ambassadeur 6500C3 and the Pfleuger Trion...never had the Curado.

Bought the Trion to go with the 10' Cert. Pro. Lami...what a combination!

Casts spoons/plugs like dream...but the rod is rated a 1/4 oz - 5/8 oz., and anything under 1/4 oz. doesn't properly load the rod and a HUGE backlash in soon in the works. Once the weight reaches 1/4 oz. its superb.

The Trion comes in both left and right hand models...but sadly the Pfleuger President (the next model up in Pfleuger baitcasting reels for 2004) only comes in a RH model at this time..I got to have a LH. The President is smoother than the Trion, if you can believe this possible.

My other problem with the Trion is anytime I try to cast a jig/float or float/worm combination...it's backlash city every time, no matter the weight. Most likely my lack of experience and thumb control...so I'll stick with the Inspira spinning reel for jigging and worming.

Mike