Shimano Curado BFS (Bait Finesse System) is designed for lightweight finesse fishing, utilizing FTB (Finesse Tune Brake) technology and an ultralight shallow spool designed to cast lightweight lures more efficiently than traditional Low-profile models. If you've tried fishing with very small lures on a traditional Low-profile reel, you'll understand the limitations. Often the reel simply isn't sensitive enough to cast lures at 5g and below effectively, that's where the Curado BFS comes into play.
If finesse fishing is your passion and you prefer the precision of using a Low-profile reel, the Curado BFS will suit you perfectly. Ideal for targeting trout, perch, or even tempting cautious larger fish that ignore bigger lures, the lightweight approach has much to offer, and with the Curado BFS, you have the perfect reel to maximize your success.
The lightweight casting performance of the Curado BFS is provided by the FTB (Finesse Tune Braking) system. This consists of a set of magnets placed inside the non-handle side, which apply force to the inner surface of the reel's spool. Turning the brake adjustment dial moves the magnets either closer to the spool (more braking force) or away from it, but there are no moving parts on the spool itself, which is why it can spin so freely with so little force. The addition of S3D spool design and Super Free Spool technology further enhances performance. Internally, precision gears, bearings, and X-SHIP deliver smooth, efficient winding power, and the overall weight is reduced by utilizing an aluminum Hagane body.
Shimano Curado BFS XG low profile reel
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Shimano Curado BFS (Bait Finesse System) is designed for lightweight finesse fishing, utilizing FTB (Finesse Tune Brake) technology and an ultralight shallow spool designed to cast lightweight lures more efficiently than traditional Low-profile models. If you've tried fishing with very small lures on a traditional Low-profile reel, you'll understand the limitations. Often the reel simply isn't sensitive enough to cast lures at 5g and below effectively, that's where the Curado BFS comes into play.
If finesse fishing is your passion and you prefer the precision of using a Low-profile reel, the Curado BFS will suit you perfectly. Ideal for targeting trout, perch, or even tempting cautious larger fish that ignore bigger lures, the lightweight approach has much to offer, and with the Curado BFS, you have the perfect reel to maximize your success.
The lightweight casting performance of the Curado BFS is provided by the FTB (Finesse Tune Braking) system. This consists of a set of magnets placed inside the non-handle side, which apply force to the inner surface of the reel's spool. Turning the brake adjustment dial moves the magnets either closer to the spool (more braking force) or away from it, but there are no moving parts on the spool itself, which is why it can spin so freely with so little force. The addition of S3D spool design and Super Free Spool technology further enhances performance. Internally, precision gears, bearings, and X-SHIP deliver smooth, efficient winding power, and the overall weight is reduced by utilizing an aluminum Hagane body.
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Braided, Mono
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Casted alu
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Baitcast fishing
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