It's body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing. The result transforms the actions directly into cranking power with efficient strength. The reel never requires maintenance just an occasionally drop of oil in the worm gear and spool axle. .A little harder to dial in than other models, but once done is absolutely amazing. The casting distance is insane, this is my furthest casting reel, then I replaced the bearings... casts even further now. I highly recommend this reel for the money and performance! This is another outstanding reel. It cast great, smooth drag, smooth retrieving and casting, great breaking system, and the thumbar is great I don't think it feels cheap yea it is different than previous models..
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I have at least 10 of these reels in different gear ratios and they are reliable work horses on my cranking and bladed rods. Which the drag was heavier for my heavier jig, punching and frog rods. Overall a great all around reel.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Have bought many brands and models of reels. All are good, some better. In my 45 years of buying, the shimano curado is the best of all. I now only use the curado on all my baitcasting rods. I wish I found them years earlier.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I am a every day fisherman I have many Shimano reels some costing 750.00 but this is hands down my ew favorite. It cast as far as my dc reels and has more cranking power for deep diving cranking and flipping. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice reel.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Got the reel very quickly in new condition. Only used it once & it worked well. Super smooth in all regards. Like the size and feel. Didn't get the cast control set just right yet but didn't force on that during first use. Hey, it's a Shimano - good quality, good ergonomics, expect it to be a solid performer and last a long time.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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