Shimano Curado E Baitcasting Reel (7.0:1)

by Shimano

Product Features

• Line Capacity: 8/180, 10/155, 14/110
• Maxium Drag: 11 Pounds
• Ball Bearings: 1 S A-RB Ball Bearing/5 S SUS Ball Bearings/ 1 Roller Bearing
• Gear Ratio: 7.0:1
• Weight: 7.6 Ounces

Product Description

Winner of the 2008 ICAST New Product Showcase Awards for Best of Show and Best Freshwater Reel! The high performance Curado reel is ultra smooth, makes effortless casts, and is available in a 7.0:1 high speed, 5.0:1 power versions. New 200 size is smaller than the previous Curado 100D but holds the same amount of line as the previous 200DHSV. Compact and lightweight with the heart and power of a large reel. The Curado 300 reel will change the way you think about low-profile baitcasting reels. Now you can expect large reel performace in a sleek, comfortable design that offers all of these benefits: High Speed and Power, Excellent Casting Performace, Comfort and Maneuverability, High Line Capacity and Ability to Handle Large Plugs and Swimbaits. Additional features include: The new 200's are smaller than 100's with the capacity of a 200, Aluminum Frame, Lightweight Graphite Sideplates (Aluminum Handle Side on 300 sizes), Recessed Reel Foot, High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System (SF), A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite Spool, Dartainium Drag, 7 Bearings • 1 S A-RB BB • 5 Shielded Stainless Steel BB • 1 A-RB Roller Clutch Bearing, Variable Brake System (VBS) with Reduced Mass Hub, Super Stopper II, Assist Stopper, Drilled Handle Shank, Septon PV Power Grips (SV on 300 sizes), Cold Forged AL Drag Star with Clicking Adjustment, Titanium IP Line Guide, 1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate, Metal Cast Control Knob, Double Anodized Spool and Handle, Disengaging Levelwind System, QuickFire II Clutch bar, and is Made in Japan. Approved for use in Saltwater and rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.9 x 3.3 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005CSYVVE
• Item model number: 109925-Parent
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,421 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #69 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Fishing > Reels > Baitcasting Reels

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners Luck!, September 12, 2009

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N. Shepherd "Research to death before buying" (Bloomington, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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I am by no means a professional fisherman, but if you have the money, this reel is awesome. I am learning to use a baitcasting reel, but after about 30 mins in the yard, I felt like a pro. Adjusting the reel is key and is very easy. I have had very few tangles in the line and have taught other family members to cast using this reel. Newbies to baitcasting... just keep practicing, smart thumbs do exist, and this is an excellent reel to learn on. The fit and quality seem excellent. This may be a great reel for avid fishermen, but it is also great for beginners. I love this reel and will definitely buy another, and I encourage others to try it too.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, October 21, 2010

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Clint - See all my reviews

This is my 2nd Curado. They are the best. Smooth, comfortable and cast a mile! There are very few "birds nests" the only time I seem to get any is when it's my mistake. The best baitcast reel out there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PHENOMENAL, September 10, 2010

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D. Agnone ""bassist"" (Wayne, NJ - USA) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Shimano Curado E Baitcasting Reel (7.0:1) (Sports)

I purchased this reel to replace a lower quality Shimano that started failing on me miserably. Not sure what the problem was but the reel was only 6 months old and it started getting very loud and would lock up every time I caught a big fish. So I replaced it with the Curado CU201E7 lefty model. So far, this thing is a DREAM to cast and it's as smooth as silk!

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