The new Curado BFS (Bait Finesse System) expands the Curado lineup of low-profile reels while redefining finesse fishing for tournament anglers. Inspired by the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), the new Curado BFS utilises an ultralightweight shallow spool designed for thinner diameter lines to allow anglers to cast lightweight lures more effectively than traditional low-profile models. The Curado BFS incorporates Shimano's Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) system to reduce the spool's weight by moving the braking unit from the spool to the palming side-plate. The result: the spool takes minimal force to turn and allows anglers to effectively cast lightweight tackle. Unlike traditional magnetic brake systems that maintain the same drag on the spool throughout the cast, Shimano's FTB capitalizes on the cast's centrifugal force and the magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow down the spool only when braking is needed. Fully adjustable, anglers can fine-tune the FTB with the external dial or by adding or removing individual magnets as needed. The perfect antidote for picky fish, the Curado BFS is the ideal tool for anglers to downsize baits to increase their success on the water.
Features
Technology
X-Ship
Larger diameter drive gear, optimal placement of both pinion and drive gear, and two-point support with pinion gear bearings. The meshing of these robust gears maintains light reeling that is resistant to loads.
Hagane Body
The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power,
Silent Tune
By applying slight pressure to the bearing holding the spool, Silent Tune reduces the vibration of the bearing during high-speed rotation. This improves the quietness while casting and the rise of the spool rotation becomes even smoother.
Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) System
Shimano's original brake mechanism. Pursuing the lightest spool for bait finesse. Reducing the weight of the spool is a major issue in improving the pitching performance of lightweight lures. Conventionally, we tried to reduce weight by blanking the spool, but as long as the brake unit was included, there was a limit. The FTB, which Shimano independently developed, has succeeded in developing the lightest spool in the history of Shimano bait finesse reels by eliminating the brake unit from the spool. This is an unprecedented brake system that applies a magnetic brake directly to the spool.
Exciting Drag Sound
During the fight with the fish, the light "exciting drag sound" creates a blissful game.
S3D
By completely reviewing the cutting method, the spool accuracy has been greatly improved. As a result, the quietness when casting is improved. (Compared to our company)
S A-RB
By applying a special anti-rust treatment to the bearing itself, the durability against rust has been greatly improved. The S A-RB is also sealed with rust-proof material on the sides, which greatly reduces salt corrosion due to salt recrystallization inside the bearing.
Super Free Spool
When the clutch is released, only two bearings support the spool. It is a system that suppresses rattling and has the lightest spool-free performance.
Line Up
CURADO BFS RIGHT HAND WIND
CURADO BFS LEFT HAND WIND
Specification
| MODEL | GEAR RATIO | DRAG (KG) | WEIGHT (G) | FLUORO LINE (LB/M) | RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) | HANDLE LENGTH (MM) | BEARINGS |
| CUBFSXGR (Right) | 8.2 | 3.5 | 175 | 8-45 | 82 | 42 | 7/1 |
| CUBFSXGL (Left) | 8.2 | 3.5 | 175 | 8-45 | 82 | 42 | 7/1 |