Shimano Curado I Baitcaster
Shimano wonders how the Curado baitcaster can get any better...Shimano says the latest Curado release, the I Series, sees this evergreen reel tricked up even further, taking its design and performance to the next level.
We're told that the company's new X-Ship is a big inclusion. Supporting the pinion gear at both ends with two of the five SA-RB bearings the reel comes with, a bigger drive gear and increased gearing efficiency results in ultra light rotation of the handle -- even when hooked up.
Another new feature is the Stable Spool Design or S3D, whereby balanced and uniformly thin wall construction throughout significantly reduces spool vibration. This delivers an incredibly smooth feeling when casting or retrieving.
Like its predecessors, this is a sweet casting reel. An Escape Hatch side-plate grants easy access to the SVS Infinity Braking System for making adjustments when lure sizes and fishing conditions change.
The coapany says its Cross Carbon drag is easily adjustable via the star drag wheel and remains smooth under a range of settings. The drag can be pushed as high as 5.5 kilos, which is a lot of stopping power for a small baitcaster.
Additionally, there is a choice of high or performance gearing in right or left-hand wind to keep everyone happy.
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