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It may be hard to imagine, but the Shimano® Curado® K Series Baitcast Reel offers enhanced performance over its highly regarded previous models. This popular baitcaster now comes in a smaller, more palm-friendly footprint that carries the latest reel technology, with reconfigured internals that include Shimano's advanced MicroModule gearing. Extremely smooth and durable, this system increases the number of hard gear teeth for seamless power transfer with every movement of the handle. In addition, its externally-adjustable SVS Infinity braking system has been upgraded to deliver an even wider range of adjustment, covering all lure sizes. Higher gear ratios (up to 8.5:1), an ergonomic CI4 sideplate, and a longer, stronger handle design provide superb handling all around. Meanwhile, all the features that make the Curado baitcaster a favorite with the pros are still here: X-Ship for gear durability and longer casts; Super Free Spool with Shimano Stable Spool Design for rotational smoothness; Power AL aluminum frame; 6 ball bearings + 1 Super Stopper Anti Reverse roller bearing; and Cross Carbon Drag with up to 11 lbs. of max drag. This reel can be fished in both freshwater and saltwater.
The standard for reliable baitcast performance
Compact, ergonomic body design
Power AL aluminum frame
Light, rigid CI4 sideplate
Super Free Spool
Shimano Stable Spool Design
Smooth. Durable MicroModule gearing
X-Ship for enhanced gear durability
6 shielded A-RB stainless steel ball bearings
1 Super Stopper Anti Reverse roller bearing
Enhanced, wide-ranging SVS Infinity Brake System
Cross Carbon Drag
Longer, stronger handle design
Significantly higher gear ratios
Web ID: 100039964
Rated 5 out of
5 by
fishyfishy098 from
Best reel I haveWhile this reel took a trip or two to get used to, once I got it dialed in it was amazing. By far the best reel I have ever used. Perfect for throwing senkos and other plastics
Date published: 2018-06-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Twister1981 from
Solid reel.Got this reel, along with a Tatula SV. Both are very different, cannot really compare. This Curado started out my worst enemy, made me feel like I'd never used a casting reel, backlashes galore. But once I finally got it dialed in it has been very good. Smooth, great handle, and it launches large bass lures like a bat out of you know where. Comfy reel too. So, if you can stand to play around until settings are good for you give it a go, it is very sweet once set up. Otherwise, if you prefer simple and easy go with an SV.
Date published: 2018-05-29
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Doggie494 from
very good reelI bought a Curado and a Diawa Tatula. Loved the Shimano. Made efforless cast all day long. The Tatula on the other hand, I spent more time clearing backlash than fishing.
Date published: 2018-04-23
Rated 1 out of
5 by
bfiske from
Keep LookingJust spent the day untangling MASSIVE back lashes, where the line got inside the break and spool. Could never get the cover fully back on so the cover would pop open on a cast and the line would wrap around every thing. HOURS messing with it.... It turns out if you loosen the cast control all the way the latch will fully close - but then you have to re-adjust. This is a problem with the silver and the black Curados - Shame on you Shimano! VERY POOR DESIGN
Date published: 2018-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BassSlayer2 from
Buy it!I have bass fished tournaments for over 20 years and have 40 combos, mostly Revos. I no longer own a Revo. I sold every single Revo I own. These are the nicest smoothest casting reel I have ever fished. The people that say they feel cheap, don't know what a Ci4 carbon side plate is. This reel out casts the Revo Premier with very little effort. I do a lot of punching into busk brush and matted grass, with 50lb test. This is a very strong, very smooth, high quality reel. I am no longer a loyal Garcia fan, I will only fish Curado K's period. It didn't win best in show at icast for no reason. Bye Bye Revo!
Date published: 2018-04-11
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BadAsh from
Perfect all around reel!I picked this reel up a few months ago and have been very IMPRESSED. The gear ratio improvement was the first thing I noticed, I can move line out of the water QUICKLY! The reel is strong, and looks great on my IMX rod.
I’d highly recommend this reel.
Date published: 2018-03-23
Rated 2 out of
5 by
JerryB from
Curado does not live up to standards expectedI bought two of these reels with Christmas Gift cards and could not wait to try. Very disappointed in the performance. Should have bought the Citica. The adjustments on both reels do not work especially the brake adjustment . One reel was so bad that BP replaced it and the new one at least works but not as good as the old Curados that were made in Japan All I have are Shimano reels 8 total but their replacements will be other brands. Sorry Shimano but you are where Garcia was about ten years ago
Date published: 2018-03-09
Rated 1 out of
5 by
cmang from
Very dissapointingCheap junk. Feels like a toy in hand. And Black really?? Shimano needs to revert back to the days of E and D models. These newer versions are just simply embarrassing.
How does this reel compare with the previous Chronarch MG 50?
Asked by: Robert1056
Chronarch MG 50 will be a lighter reel as it is on a smaller frame. Hard to compare two reels designed for two different sizes.
Answered by: DCC - Jake
Date published: 2018-06-22
I want know the weight of this reel? Tks a lot
Asked by: Caldas
Thank you for your inquiry:
These will range from 7.6 to 7.8 ounces.
Answered by: BPSResource15
Date published: 2018-02-26
Does this type of real work with spinners like Panther Marten?
Asked by: Jeff123
Depending on the rod and weight of spinner you should be able to make this work.
Answered by: DCC - Jake
Date published: 2018-03-28
Is xgk available in left hand retrieve?
Asked by: Billeff
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. This reel will have left handed models available. When we receive them, models CU201K, CU201HGK, and CU201XGK will be left hand retrieve.
