The Shimano Curado the most popular baitcasting reel among bass anglers is now offered in an allnew, next generation Curado I Series that promises to make casting smoother, easier and more trouble free.
Curado I Series Baitcasting ReelThe Curado I is offered at select retailers beginning today. Locally, Clear H2o Tackle near Edwardsburg, Mich. (www.clearh2otackle.com) is one of those.
In addition to offering multiple gear ratios in the reels 200PG (5.5:1), 200/201 (6.3:1) and 200HG/ 201HG (7.2:1) - the new series offers Shimanos latest technology, including SVS Infinity Braking System, S3D Stabile Spool Design and X-Ship.
Relying on inner friction to provide consistent brake force, the SVS Infinity braking system provides easy-to-manage, consistent spool control and brake force on the new Curado I series baitcasting reels. With brake weights using inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed especially when using lighter lures, plus the external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments for either the conditions or when you switch baits.
The Stabile Spool Design (S3D) helps reduce spool vibration dramatically and enables Shimano to utilize a thin wall aluminum spool to provide better balance.
X-Ship is all about gear durability and enhances casting performance for longer casts, even with lighter lures. X-Ship supports the pinion gear with bearings on both ends, keeping it in precise alignment with the drive gear under heavy loads. Its a technology the company borrowed from its Tranx and Calcutta D series reels that are primarily used with big baits to target big fish.
The Curado 200PG retrieves 23 inches of line per crank. The CU200 and 201 can provide more versatile use (jigs, small crankbaits, lipless cranks, jerkbaits and swimbaits) while retrieving 26 inches of line per handle turn. Anglers can expect 30-inches of line retrieved per crank when with CU200HG and 201HG. All five Curado I reels handles from 190 yards of 30-pound test to 80 yards of 65-pound PowerPro braid (or up to 110 yards of 14-pound mono).
With five S-ARB anti-rust ball bearings, and a one-way roller bearing for absolutely no handle backplay, the Curado I also includes other proven Shimano features like Super Free and Super Stopper, a Cross Carbon Drag, and an Offset Handle Design.
Each of the five models of the Curado I will carry a suggested retail price of $179.99.