
The reel's line guide is coated with a titanium finish for added durability with braided line These aren’t just straight holes drilled out for weight either, the wholes on the Scorpion XT’s drag star are beveled in a tear drop shape that accentuates the lines of this component overall. Shimano Japan Scorpion 1500 1501 XT Curado E Reel ReviewĪ Burgundy with a Compact Body : Shimano Japan's Scorpion 1500/1501 XTĭrag: The Scorpion 1501 XT comes equipped with the same retro shaped, micro-click adjustable drag star as the Curado E only the Scorpion XT’s is painted to match the reel and ported for that extra “ooh” and “ahh” factor.
