Finally tested the Curado 70 2025
Outdoors reply :
No complaints from me. It's honestly probably the best reel I've ever owned. I was using a spinner bait, but I didn't mess around with the brakes, though (hopefully I'll get a chance to try that tomorrow). It was windy out, and this is my first baitcaster with a brake-type system...
Unfortunately I didn't catch anything, but a few small basses. But hey, that's better than nothing.
For anyone with the Infinity brake system, what do you generally use? 2 on and 2 off? Don't quote me on this, but I think I've seen somewhere that most people use 2 on and 2 off.
Preytorien reply :
I have the 71XHG and I typically use 2 on - 2 off with the "dial" set about 2-2.5 and I cast quite a ways with it having no backlash
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Since you are pretty new to casting, If you cast a quite heavy weight lure then 2 on 2 off might work. If you are going to use the reel with lite weight let's say 1/4 or lower, I'd recommend 4 on and adjust dial from max down to whatever number you dont have any backlash problem. Now another thing you should be worried is tension knob, adjust the knob until you feel the lure drop freely when you free spool but not to loose that you can feel the spool move side to side.
The reason I recommened 4 on becuz I've read somewhere with curado 70 the 4 on and dial to 1 equal 2 on for older shimano without SVS infinite brake system. I've tried that and I dont see a big lost on distance compare to 2 on 2 off when casting light weight but easier to control.
Outdoors reply :
On 2/25/2017 at 7:36 AM, Preytorien said:I have the 71XHG and I typically use 2 on - 2 off with the "dial" set about 2-2.5 and I cast quite a ways with it having no backlash
I was using my dial the highest it'd go -- I didn't want to take any chances, ha ha ha.
I'm gonna have to try your settings for my next go. Usually I fish the high numbers with a spinner bait, but this also my first baitcaster like this. Do you also use 2 for spinnerbaits?
Outdoors reply :
On 2/25/2017 at 8:04 AM, JustJames said:Since you are pretty new to casting, If you cast a quite heavy weight reel then 2 on 2 off might work. If you are going to use the reel with lite weight let's say 1/4 or lower, I'd recommend 4 on and adjust dial from max down to whatever number you dont have any backlash problem. Now another thing you should be worried is tension knob, adjust the knob until you feel the lure drop freely when you free spool but not to loose that you can feel the spool move side to side.
The reason I recommened 4 on becuz I've read somewhere with curado 70 the 4 on and dial to 1 equal 2 on for older shimano without SVS infinite brake system. I've tried that and I dont see a big lost on distance compare to 2 on 2 off when casting light weight but easier to control.
Does it says for what lure oz?
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Most ppl struggling when casting light weight lure and cast into wind. If you are going to use for something heavy like 3/8 oz and up, you should be okay and that also the weight (1/2) I would practices casting until I get a hang of it.
Outdoors reply :
On 2/25/2017 at 9:49 AM, JustJames said:Most ppl struggling when casting light weight lure and cast into wind. If you are going to use for something heavy like 3/8 oz and up, you should be okay and that also the weight (1/2) I would practices casting until I get a hang of it.
Maybe I just have a horrible rod, but I cannot for the life of me get a cast this long
32:38
I can only get about half of that length with a spinnerbait
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Same like this guy said at the end, I love my chronarch 50e cast (2 on 4 off) I can cast anything from 1/4 oz and up without adjust anything. I do adjust to 3 on 3 off when skipping senko/fluke.
With yr curado just keep pratice make sure to get the rod to match your lure weight. For 1/2 oz lure I'd go for MH fast. Start from dial at 6, cast a few time and if you dont get any backlash go down 1 dial and repeat. Try overhead cast, side cast and underhand cast. Lower your lure weight when you think you get good at casting without backlash.
btw no matter what you do you cannot get the same distance when casting spinnerbait compare to lipless(the one in video). The shape on lure also come into play.
BaitFinesse reply :
Casting diatances always look exaggerated in videos. Objects in the foreground look overly large/near while objects in background look very small or far away. It is much more exagerated than what the human eye perceives. For example pics of one reel in front of the other (think tat vs tat ct comparison pics) often make the reel in the foreground appear gigantic and reel in the background look tiny even thought it does not appear that way to the eye of the person taking the picture.
Outdoors reply :
On 2/26/2017 at 7:22 AM, JustJames said:Same like this guy said at the end, I love my chronarch 50e cast (2 on 4 off) I can cast anything from 1/4 oz and up without adjust anything. I do adjust to 3 on 3 off when skipping senko/fluke.
With yr curado just keep pratice make sure to get the rod to match your lure weight. For 1/2 oz lure I'd go for MH fast. Start from dial at 6, cast a few time and if you dont get any backlash go down 1 dial and repeat. Try overhead cast, side cast and underhand cast. Lower your lure weight when you think you get good at casting without backlash.
btw no matter what you do you cannot get the same distance when casting spinnerbait compare to lipless(the one in video). The shape on lure also come into play.
The rod I have (I can get a link if need be) is mostly engineered for jigging. It's a Clarus -- I have heard they're decent rods, and apparently the jigging one was the only Clarus I've seen with the recommendations for lure oz going all the way up to 5 oz.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Shimano Clarus is pretty good rod, doesnt matter if it jig / worm / dropshot / crankbait rod as long as weight of your lure (spinnerbait) is within its lure weight, you should be able to cast with no problem.
Another factor to help casting distance is the lenght or the rod. The longer the rod the further it would cast give it same rating same line and same reel.
For example I have 6'8" medium rod lure weight 1/4 - 5/8oz, another is 7'2" medium high lure weight 1/4 - 1oz. You can use both for spinnerbait(let say 1/2 oz weight) but MH one would be more ideal and would cast further. Now if 1/4 oz lure I would use medium one even thou they both can cast at that weight but medium rod would has softer tip so it help load up the lure better thus cast further.
Mike son reply :
The first thing I did with my 70hg was flush and oil the bearings and that spool spins super fast. I have to use all 4 brakes plus 2-3.5 on the dial for everything from 1/4-1/2oz. On another forum I'm on, I remember reading a thread where most had to use all brakes on and different dial settings because the spool was just too fast. This season I need to try 2 on and 2 off and maybe just use roll casts and more thumb to see how I like it. When I first got the reel, I started with 2 on 2 off and just backlashed, I put on all 4 and kind of 'set it and forget it' and used it that way all last season without issue.
Outdoors reply :
On 2/25/2017 at 7:36 AM, Preytorien said:I have the 71XHG and I typically use 2 on - 2 off with the "dial" set about 2-2.5 and I cast quite a ways with it having no backlash
What line are you using?
JDNKC reply :
I love the reel so far. I have the brakes turned up as I upgraded to boca bearings
OnthePotomac reply :
On two my 70HG's, both have two brakes and on one reel outside dial at 3 and the other at 2, both with the same Invizx 15lb line. I never change the settings no matter the type bait and it works for everything. Great reels.
Outdoors reply :
On 3/4/2017 at 4:40 AM, OnthePotomac said:On two my 70HG's, both have two brakes and on one reel outside dial at 3 and the other at 2, both with the same Invizx 15lb line. I never change the settings no matter the type bait and it works for everything. Great reels.
I can get to 3 on the dial, but it backlashes if I don't thumb the spool through the cast on number 2. Not sure if it's the weight of my spinnerbait, or the reel just isn't fully broken in yet.
OnthePotomac reply :
I firmly believe that there is a difference in one reel to another of the same type for some reason and have experienced this in my other Shimano reels. Not a big difference, still a difference. I have three Curado 200E7's, but throwing the same weight lure on the same line and one of them will almost run the line out. Go figure.
Outdoors reply :
On 2/26/2017 at 10:01 AM, JustJames said:Shimano Clarus is pretty good rod, doesnt matter if it jig / worm / dropshot / crankbait rod as long as weight of your lure (spinnerbait) is within its lure weight, you should be able to cast with no problem.
Another factor to help casting distance is the lenght or the rod. The longer the rod the further it would cast give it same rating same line and same reel.
For example I have 6'8" medium rod lure weight 1/4 - 5/8oz, another is 7'2" medium high lure weight 1/4 - 1oz. You can use both for spinnerbait(let say 1/2 oz weight) but MH one would be more ideal and would cast further. Now if 1/4 oz lure I would use medium one even thou they both can cast at that weight but medium rod would has softer tip so it help load up the lure better thus cast further.
This is an old topic, but I didn't think I should make a new one for a single post.
I've tried a new 3/8 spinnerbait, and boy does the line fly off the spool in backlash fashion. Had to turn all brakes on... Lol. I'm accustomed to hitting the spool when the line hits the water, rather than thumbing the spool through the cast -- couldn't do that with two brakes on, though.
Typically what is the actual proper way of setting up? Should I only have to thumb the spool when the lines hits the water?
johnD. reply :
I have 3 brakes on and 2.5 on the dial. Have not flushed the stock bearings yet. I hope the new curado is just like it but , holds more line and maybe a tad smoother (like the E series).
Outdoors reply :
On 3/22/2017 at 10:42 PM, johnD. said:I have 3 brakes on and 2.5 on the dial. Have not flushed the stock bearings yet. I hope the new curado is just like it but , holds more line and maybe a tad smoother (like the E series).
Have you tried a 3/8 oz lure yet?
johnD. reply :
On 3/22/2017 at 11:53 PM, Outdoors said:Have you tried a 3/8 oz lure yet?
yes , I throw spinnerbaits and chatterbaits with it.
Outdoors reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 12:53 AM, johnD. said:
yes , I throw spinnerbaits and chatterbaits with it.
I'm guessing that you just don't swing it hard with 3/8 spinnerbaits? I'm in the habit of whipping my casts, and that results in bird nests for me with 2 brakes off and even on a higher number...
Bass fishing is best reply :
I'd try turning up the tension just a hair. My only complaint about the Curado is the tension knob is super sensitive and doesn't click. I can fling a 1/2 oz lure as far as I need to with 2 brakes on and exterior brake at 3. If the tension is too loose it will backlash.
The Bassman reply :
Hank Parker used to describe his cast as one would turn a door knob, just a light underhanded flick. That's what I do and it really minimizes overruns.
Outdoors reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 4:05 AM, The Bassman said:Hank Parker used to describe his cast as one would turn a door knob, just a light underhanded flick. That's what I do and it really minimizes overruns.
What's your usual set up for 3/8 oz lures?
The Bassman reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 10:23 AM, Outdoors said:What's your usual set up for 3/8 oz lures?
A lure that's rated 3/8 actually weighs half again that much. I use lighter stuff. Any M-MH rod of your liking will do. Again, the thing to remember is to ease up on your casting force. Except for certain lures like lipless and other cranks distance isn't that critical.
johnD. reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 3:35 AM, Outdoors said:I'm guessing that you just don't swing it hard with 3/8 spinnerbaits? I'm in the habit of whipping my casts, and that results in bird nests for me with 2 brakes off and even on a higher number...
I'm not "whipping it" by any means (more like what bassman quoted hank parker)...I have the reel paired with a 6 ft short grip pro qualifier rod , med action and 17 lb sufix.
These reels are easy to adjust , it's not rocket science.
haggard reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 3:41 AM, ................ said:I'd try turning up the tension just a hair. My only complaint about the Curado is the tension knob is super sensitive and doesn't click. I can fling a 1/2 oz lure as far as I need to with 2 brakes on and exterior brake at 3. If the tension is too loose it will backlash.
Old thread I know but I was just about to post asking if anyone else finds their Curado 70/71 spool tension adjustment overly sensitive. I bought a Curado 71 (7.2:1) earlier this season and it's quickly become my favorite bass baitcasting reel. Spool tension star does click on mine. Slightly small reel size fits my hand so comfortably. Less line capacity than some but so far never found it to be a problem. Only complaint is the spool tension (star) adjustment is extremely sensitive. It's still my favorite "go to" reel for general purpose freshwater bass fishing, paired with a PC66MF.
BrianinMD reply :
The spool tension adjustment is not the star, the star is the drag. Spool tension is round.
5by3 reply :
Yes, I own a few curado 70s and find the tension knob to be sensitive. It’s also the same, if not more sensitive on my chronarch mgl. Not a bad thing, just takes some getting used to
Fishingmickey reply :
On 2/26/2017 at 8:54 AM, Outdoors said:The rod I have (I can get a link if need be) is mostly engineered for jigging. It's a Clarus -- I have heard they're decent rods, and apparently the jigging one was the only Clarus I've seen with the recommendations for lure oz going all the way up to 5 oz.
5 ounces??? Does it bend at all with a spinner bait?
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