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The dirty little secret in baitcasters is that standard reels really don't handle lighter lines and smaller lures very well. For those who'd rather not switch to spinning gear when downsizing your presentation, the Shimano® Curado® 70 Baitcast Reel will be a more-than-welcome addition to your arsenal. This ultra-compact, smooth-running reel offers the high performance the Curado series is known for, with all the Shimano refinements anglers have come to rely on, to make pitching, flipping and casting light lures a breeze—even in a breeze. Palmable comfort. A rigid Hagane body for ultimate strength and durability. Shimano Stable Spool Design (S3D) vibration-reducing technology for smooth casting performance. A new, externally adjustable SVS Infinity brake system that provides specific support for casting small baits, with consistent cast control at all settings. Advanced X-Ship Technology for fluid, friction-free winding, supported by a quality 5+1 ball-bearing system. A solid drag system that provides up to 10 lbs. of drag pressure for handling double-digit bass, walleye, or redfish.
Curado performance for fishing smaller, lighter lures
Great for finesse-type pitching, flipping and casting
X-Ship Technology for fluid, friction-free winding
Quality 5+1 ball-bearing system
Up to 10 lbs. of drag pressure
Web ID: 2296905
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Admiral from
Really smooth!I have all spinning tackle because that's what I grew up with and am used to but I had a hard time casting 1oz crankbaits like a DT10 for example. The line would come off my forefinger and tear it up. I like the size of this as it's easy to hold in your hand. It's a shallow spool but will hold plenty of line for long casts. Once I got it dialed in I could cast long distances with ease. Seems to work well with other types of lures as well.
Date published: 2017-11-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bodycamp13 from
Great ReelExtremely comfortable to fish for long periods of time. Pair with a Zodias rod of the appropriate action for your presentation. I use 30lb braid on both of mine. Prefer the 7 gear ratio but the 8 is great too. I can bomb baits with this reel and have not spooled it yet.
Date published: 2017-08-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
fish catcher from
GREAT FOR MONEYThis reel is great for anything from saltwater stripers to finesse drop shot for bass, if its in your budget buy it.
Date published: 2017-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bikegeek from
A.M.A.Z.I.N.GThis reel is amazing! I originally purchased the Johnny Morris Titanium 8 baitcast combo. After the palm side reel cover came off and flew into the pond, I returned it and spent the extra money and got the Shimano. That reel flying into the water is the BEST thing that could have happened. This reel is so far superior and worth every penny. For a high speed reel it has quite a bit of cranking power even when pulling larger bait. Give it a try, you WILL NOT be disappointed.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Guamfish from
71xgThis reel is flat out amazing. I seem to be using this more than my Core51 when fishing, whether it be fishing for bass, or redfish, trout and flounder. I use 15 and 20lb braid for my medium applications and as time goes on, these will most likely replace my 200's for MH, keeping my 200's for 40, 50, 65lb braids. They cast amazing, silky smooth, powerful carbon drags.
Date published: 2016-07-31
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bodycamp13 from
Great SizeSo far this is the nicest Shimano I've owned. Extremely comfortable and casts outstanding. Nothing has tested the drag yet...unfortunately.
Date published: 2016-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JoeGGG from
Awesome To Fish WithFor the price, you would think there would be some comprimises that Shimano made to justify the lower price point compared to other reels it makes such as the Ci4 but instead I felt no discernable difference between those two. Moreover, this outclasses the 200 curado by a wide margin because of its lighter weight, better drag, and overall ease of palming. Definitely recommend!
Thank you for your question! This is a smaller reel than the 100 model.
Answered by: BPSResource19
Date published: 2018-02-27
What is the warranty on this reel?
Asked by: Rob T
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The manufacturer’s warranty information is listed below.
WARRANTY
Shimano warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from non-conformities in material or workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt for all warranty claims. To request warranty repairs (or non-warranty service) send your reel, postage pre-paid, to the Shimano Warranty Service Center nearest you. Retailers and wholesale outlets are not required or authorized to perform warranty repairs or exchanges on behalf of Shimano, nor are they authorized to modify this warranty in any way. In the case of warranty repair requests (within 1 year of purchase date). A dated sales receipt must accompany the warranty claim. Please follow the shipping instructions outlined in the REPAIR section of this document.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2018-01-19
What is the line recovery on these reels.
Asked by: Jackrabbit
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. You can click on the arrow next to gear ratio for more information on each model.
SKU: 2296906 Model: CU70HG Recovery: 28” Per Turn
SKU: 2296907 Model: CU71HG Recovery: 28” Per Turn
SKU: 2296908 Model: CU70XG Recovery: 32” Per Turn
SKU: 2296909 Model: CU71XG Recovery: 32” Per Turn
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-10-09
Want to put 17lb mono on, how many yards will it hold?
Asked by: Raymond
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The manufacturer’s website does not show it at 17lb test. The line capacity on their website shows shows 10/105, 12/85, 14/70.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-08-16
Made where?
Where is this model made?
Asked by: ShallowWaterAngler
Thank you for your inquiry:
This is made in MALAYSIA
Answered by: BPSResource15
Date published: 2018-04-17
Light lures
This advertises light lures. What is the lightest weight recommended?
Asked by: Chris3111
Per the Manufacturer - "That will depend on the lb line he uses as well as the rod used and his ability to use this type of reel. I know I can throw a 1/4 oz lure but that is me. It will depend on his ability and what he is using to throw it "
Answered by: BPSResource8
Date published: 2017-06-01
Saltwater use
Are you able to use these in saltwater aplications?
Asked by: Chris3111
Thank you for your question! While this is not a saltwater reel that does not mean it can't be used in saltwater. However, if it is used in saltwater the metal will corrode faster, and will need to be thoroughly clean after use.
