New Curado DC 150 2024
CroakHunter reply :
Haven't heard or read about this reel until about 20 minutes ago. I've always loved the sound those reels make and for the msrp of $250 It's gonna be hard to fight the bait monkey off. Is this new news? Or am I just behind?
Tywithay reply :
It came out about a year ago.
CroakHunter reply :
On 6/15/2018 at 10:16 PM, Tywithay said:It came out about a year ago.
The Curado with the digital chip braking system? Or the Curado k?
The Bassman reply :
It's new news. Coming with I-Cast likely.
Maico1 reply :
http://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-CURADO_DC.html
Hulkster reply :
i have to question the need for these digital controlled casting reels.
once you learn to use a baitcaster you never backlash anyway.
I have the Curado 200i and it casts amazing with no backlash.
the question is, how much is it?
ttsang91 reply :
The MSRP on it is $249.99, OP states this too.
Supposedly RH will arrive in September and the LH will arrive November.
You can actually pre-order off of tacklefreaks.com, Shimano even gave him one to do a review on.
It doesn't look like you can adjust the line settings(F, PE, N) internally like previous Shimano DC reels. But you can open the plate so there must be some kind of adjustment inside..
Settings on the adjustment wheel are 1-4.
1 - for long casting
2 - for braided line
3 - for fluoro
4 - for skipping and heavy wind
I'm no expert on this, just regurgitating info I've read..
Might be hard to make a decision between the Curado DC and the Scorpion DC.
TylerT123 reply :
On 6/15/2018 at 11:37 PM, ttsang91 said:The MSRP on it is $249.99, OP states this too.
Supposedly RH will arrive in September and the LH will arrive November.
You can actually pre-order off of tacklefreaks.com, Shimano even gave him one to do a review on.
It doesn't look like you can adjust the line settings(F, PE, N) internally like previous Shimano DC reels. But you can open the plate so there must be some kind of adjustment inside..
Settings on the adjustment wheel are 1-4.
1 - for long casting
2 - for braided line
3 - for fluoro
4 - for skipping and heavy wind
I'm no expert on this, just regurgitating info I've read..
Might be hard to make a decision between the Curado DC and the Scorpion DC.
The Curado DC has micro module gears and the Scorpion DC doesn’t, plus Shimano will have Curado DC parts for a year longer than the Scorpion. If it was me, I’d go Curado.
ttsang91 reply :
On 6/15/2018 at 11:45 PM, TylerT123 said:The Curado DC has micro module gears and the Scorpion DC doesn’t, plus Shimano will have Curado DC parts for a year longer than the Scorpion. If it was me, I’d go Curado.
Good call and info.
I'm renting the Curado 200k right now and it is pretty d**n smooth.
I assume the Curado DC will feel very similar to the 200k.
RichF reply :
Just got an email from American Legacy about these. Basically a K with the DC braking system. $250, available in August!
MisterDeadeye reply :
On 6/15/2018 at 11:22 PM, Hulkster said:i have to question the need for these digital controlled casting reels.
once you learn to use a baitcaster you never backlash anyway.
I have the Curado 200i and it casts amazing with no backlash.
the question is, how much is it?
The Curado I is an amazing reel, it's smooth, it's durable, it's a workhorse. But as far as casting distance goes, there are cheaper Shimano reels that cast further as a fact, and I'm sure there are plenty of others.
The DC reels aren't necessarily about backlash. They're about optimizing spool tension and braking power to get the best possible cast. The casting ability really isn't comparable to the standard Shimano reels -- from distance, to the power required to make casts -- but yeah, they're less likely to blowup while casting as well.
bunz559 reply :
Oh... Very nice! Any ideas which sites will carry them?
RichF reply :
I've just seen it on American Legacy so far.
bunz559 reply :
So this is a state side available reel? Or JDM?
onenutinthewater reply :
In this fast moving world we now live in these companies have to constantly offer new and different products to feed our overzealous enthusiasm and desire to spend $$$$$$$.
I know that personally these websites have ruined me with all the new latest, greatest, gadgets.............
bunz559 reply :
This is something that will be available to us state side correct? Or JDM?
Junger reply :
Tackle warehouse too.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html
I'm going to pre-order one during the July 4th sale.
Beetlebz reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:44 AM, bunz559 said:This is something that will be available to us state side correct? Or JDM?
This is a product for the USDM.
TOXIC reply :
Please don't tell me that I have to change the battery in my reel........
MarkH024 reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 2:01 AM, Junger said:Tackle warehouse too.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html
I'm going to pre-order one during the July 4th sale.
Pretty sure Shimano is not included in those sales. Good deal if I'm wrong! I want one. lol
Tywithay reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 2:20 AM, MarkH024 said:Pretty sure Shimano is not included in those sales. Good deal if I'm wrong! I want one. lol
Unless something has changed, if you call in, everything is on sale.
MarkH024 reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 2:23 AM, Tywithay said:Unless something has changed, if you call in, everything is on sale.
Thanks! I wasn't aware of that, good to know.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:39 AM, bunz559 said:So this is a state side available reel? Or JDM?
State side availability.
The Bassman reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:36 AM, MisterDeadeye said:The Curado I is an amazing reel, it's smooth, it's durable, it's a workhorse. But as far as casting distance goes, there are cheaper Shimano reels that cast further as a fact, and I'm sure there are plenty of others.
The DC reels aren't necessarily about backlash. They're about optimizing spool tension and braking power to get the best possible cast. The casting ability really isn't comparable to the standard Shimano reels -- from distance, to the power required to make casts -- but yeah, they're less likely to blowup while casting as well.
Well put and welcome to the forums.
LegendaryBassin reply :
I would recommend not making any early moves on rods/reels. There are a ton more surprises expected. Wait until after ICAST. You will thank me later. ????
BassThumb reply :
Pretty awesome update, but I’m gonna stick with the standard reels and let others be the guinea pigs. I’ll probably wait until Gen 2 until I jump on board.
Big fan of the K-series. I bought about 8 from American Legacy, plus a couple Stradics, including one that’s in the mail as we speak. There isn’t a better fishing reel retailer out there.
blckshirt98 reply :
I never feel the need to be the first to anything, especially when in a few months down the line it'll be on sale somewhere, with the potential for a stacking discount.
islandbass reply :
That is beautiful, but I hope I won't need to use a reel like that until maybe in my 90s when I might not have a fast enough thumb anymore to do what electronic circuitry will gladly do for me at that age, lol.
Down, boy! Get back in that cage, RIGHT NOW!!!! Don't make me repeat myself. What? My wallet is magically lifting from my back pocket? So the battle rages with the Bait Monkey, lol.
Tywithay reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 4:49 AM, BassThumb said:Pretty awesome update, but I’m gonna stick with the standard reels and let others be the guinea pigs. I’ll probably wait until Gen 2 until I jump on board.
Big fan of the K-series. I bought about 8 from American Legacy, plus a couple Stradics, including one that’s in the mail as we speak. There isn’t a better fishing reel retailer out there.
This is pretty much Gen4 or 5 for the DC system and this same reel has pretty much been around for a while, as the Scorpion DC. This one looks on paper to possibly be a little better, or equal, to that reel.
MisterDeadeye reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 7:51 AM, Tywithay said:This is pretty much Gen4 or 5 for the DC system and this same reel has pretty much been around for a while, as the Scorpion DC. This one looks on paper to possibly be a little better, or equal, to that reel.
Yeah, I was going to bring this up. DC reels have been around for over a decade.
Logan S reply :
There was a thread a while ago about the possibility of a Curado DC and I was one of the people who said/thought it would never happen....Can't remember who was in the thread or when it was, but this is my official "I was wrong" post 
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I've got a couple E-Series Scorpion DC's and love them, so I'm looking forward to these.
burrows reply :
Does it have an aluminum frame? Because I’m just reading hagane body in the description?
The curado 200 k describes an aluminum frame with ci4 side plates?
BaitFinesse reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 12:27 PM, MisterDeadeye said:It's an Aluminum/Magnesium(and some other materials that I'm not aware of) alloy. The Magnesium helps to strengthen the Aluminum in a few ways, though I'm not a metallurgist so I don't know any details. Magnesium is also much lighter which helps with weight as well. If you see any Shimano reels advertising Hagane metal, this is that.
No. Hagane is some Japanese phrase for 'strong' or 'sturdy'. It is not a type of material but some phraseology Shimano applies to their reels. It is commonly applied to aluminum frame reels but there has been a plastic spinning reel Shimano used the Hagane word on to emphasise the strength of their fancy plastic. 'Hagane' is pretty much meaningless at this point. They might as well write 'Excellent & Luxurious' on the outside like Shishamo.
MisterDeadeye reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:02 PM, BaitFinesse said:No. Hagane is some Japanese phrase for 'strong' or 'sturdy'. It is not a type of material but some phraseology Shimano applies to their reels. It is commonly applied to aluminum frame reels but there has been a plastic spinning reel Shimano used the Hagane word on to emphasise the strength of their fancy plastic. 'Hagane' is pretty much meaningless at this point. They might as well write 'Excellent & Luxurious' on the outside like Shishamo.
Do you know which spinning reel Shimano advertised the term Hagane with?
This was Shimano's official description in 2013. It's the same wording that you'd find on Shimano's NA website right now. "The Hagane Body is made of highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium. With its weight reduced to the limit, the Hagane Body eliminates flex, warp, and distortion of the reel, allowing smooth reeling with little power loss. Furthermore, the body protects the engagement of the Hagane Gear and the Micro Module Gear System from shock, while maintaining smooth operation."
The official Shimano wording on Hagane Body in the South East Asian market is, "Made of highly rigid metals such as aluminium and magnesium. Weight has been greatly reduced while reel flexure, warp and distortion has been eliminated, allowing for smooth reeling with little power loss."
The same is said in the Latin American version of Shimano's website, though you'd have to translate it.
The European website uses this wording: "The HAGANE Body is produced from highrigidity aluminium or magnesium. This creates stiffness and impact resistance, while at the same time eliminating flexing of the body. The result is a rocksolid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel."
Anyway, it looks like I was mistaken -- Hagane Body is not a particular alloy, but a marketing descriptor to indicate that the reel is made of Al or Mg. At least, the one consistency between all of these descriptions is that the body is metal. Maybe the reel you're talking about was referring to the gears? I wouldn't know unless I knew the model you're talking about.
BaitFinesse reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:28 PM, MisterDeadeye said:Do you know which spinning reel Shimano advertised the term Hagane with?
This was Shimano's official description in 2013. It's the same wording that you'd find on Shimano's NA website right now. "The Hagane Body is made of highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium. With its weight reduced to the limit, the Hagane Body eliminates flex, warp, and distortion of the reel, allowing smooth reeling with little power loss. Furthermore, the body protects the engagement of the Hagane Gear and the Micro Module Gear System from shock, while maintaining smooth operation."
The official Shimano wording on Hagane Body in the South East Asian market is, "Made of highly rigid metals such as aluminium and magnesium. Weight has been greatly reduced while reel flexure, warp and distortion has been eliminated, allowing for smooth reeling with little power loss."
The same is said in the Latin American version of Shimano's website, though you'd have to translate it.
The European website uses this wording: "The HAGANE Body is produced from highrigidity aluminium or magnesium. This creates stiffness and impact resistance, while at the same time eliminating flexing of the body. The result is a rocksolid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel."
Anyway, it looks like I was mistaken -- Hagane Body is not a particular alloy, but a marketing descriptor to indicate that the reel is made of Al or Mg. At least, the one consistency between all of these descriptions is that the body is metal. Maybe the reel you're talking about was referring to the gears? I wouldn't know unless I knew the model you're talking about.
The Stradic Ci4 has 'Hagane' written on it. It probably refers to the gears being metal but else would they be made out of? The Hagane labeling is a little silly IMO.
puddlepuncher reply :
Pretty good description of the process in this video. It started in reference to manufacturing process of the gears and how they are processed/forged. In short it's a description for cold forging with a single high pressure stamp.
MisterDeadeye reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:44 PM, BaitFinesse said:The Stradic Ci4 has 'Hagane' written on it. It probably refers to the gears being metal but else would they be made out of? The Hagane labeling is a little silly IMO.
I definitely agree. Marketing is complete garbage, otherwise most of us wouldn't be here on a forum looking for advice on what rods and reels to get. It's like that stupid diner advertising as having "The best chili in the state" when I know for a fact they get it frozen in bags from Sysco.
puddlepuncher reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 4:30 AM, LegendaryBassin said:I would recommend not making any early moves on rods/reels. There are a ton more surprises expected. Wait until after ICAST. You will thank me later. ????
Met MGL DC, and Aldebaran upgrade to name a few from Shimano.
burrows reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 1:50 PM, MisterDeadeye said:I definitely agree. Marketing is complete garbage, otherwise most of us wouldn't be here on a forum looking for advice on what rods and reels to get. It's like that stupid diner advertising as having "The best chili in the state" when I know for a fact they get it frozen in bags from Sysco.
So the conclusion of the matter is (unless shimano changes their description) that it’s made of plastic or “Hagane” well that just sucks ...
ci4 is better than “hagane” I don’t know? But I had the Nasci with the hagane stamp on it an that reel was a disappointment..I sold it on Craigslist for half what I paid for it that’s how much I didn’t like the reel. I have a couple of reels made of ci4 magnesium, so I trust that material, but I never liked that term “ hagane” it basically just means it’s strong. Like you said it’s just marketing.
Tywithay reply :
Hagane is not a different kind of material, or anything magical. It's just a concept Shimano uses to make better feeling reels. "Hagane" means steel in Japanese. So, the idea of a hagane body is to be more rigid, as strong as steel, even though it's aluminum, magnesium, or Ci4. Hagane gears are cold forged and use a precision machining process to make them stronger and smoother. They're still brass or some derivative of aluminum, same as before.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
I'm waiting for new curado 70 with micro module gear.
Further North reply :
On 6/15/2018 at 11:22 PM, Hulkster said:i have to question the need for these digital controlled casting reels.
once you learn to use a baitcaster you never backlash anyway.
I have the Curado 200i and it casts amazing with no backlash.
the question is, how much is it?
When I got back into fishing, I bought a Calais DC as a way to short-cut re-learning to through a baitcaster.
It was worth every penny, just for that.
These days, that reel sits on a rig set up to throw big in-line spinners, big spoons and other pike/musky baits that don't make the jump to "big". On a 7' 9' TFO MH rod, the combo will about put a 1 1/8 oz. spoon in orbit...into a 20 MPH wind...
With the Curado DC coming in ~$250...it's on my radar.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 2:11 PM, puddlepuncher said:
Met MGL DC, and Aldebaran upgrade to name a few from Shimano.
Really? Well d**n, where have I been?
fishballer06 reply :
On 6/16/2018 at 2:06 AM, TOXIC said:Please don't tell me that I have to change the battery in my reel........
The Shimano DC braking system uses no batteries. The spool spinning during the cast is the "power generator" thanks to magnetic electricity. It's a very intelligent design.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 6/20/2018 at 12:51 AM, fishballer06 said:The Shimano DC braking system uses no batteries. The spool spinning during the cast is the "power generator" thanks to magnetic electricity. It's a very intelligent design.
Here's the video from Shimano explaining how it works.
Fishingmickey reply :
I've had my Scorpion DC for about 6 months now and have been very pleased.
FM
burrows reply :
Pulled the trigger should have it in my hands by fall!!!! Hopefully I’m one of the first to get it????
puddlepuncher reply :
On 6/27/2018 at 9:29 AM, Burros said:Pulled the trigger should have it in my hands by fall!!!! Hopefully I’m one of the first to get it????
I was thinking about getting one and I realized I don't really need one as my backlashes decrease every year. The only time I would feel it's benefits are on very windy days when I wouldn't be able to hear that cool zzzzzzz noise that is really 90% of a dc reel experience in my limited experience. I also looked at the brand new reels sitting on my desk that I literally use as paperweights. I finally beat the bait monkey and slept sounder than I have in years. Then woke up and preordered one too. I think I'm going to have to wait a bit longer than you as I understand the lefties will be in stock a month or so later.
burrows reply :
On 6/27/2018 at 1:31 PM, puddlepuncher said:
Then woke up and preordered one too. I think I'm going to have to wait a bit longer than you as I understand the lefties will be in stock a month or so later.
Yeah no doubt???? I was going to wait a few days for the 4 of July, 15 or 20 % off but I did that last year and they didn’t offer the discount on the k man I was ticked also I didn’t get it till like late December or January so I decided order now!!! Because I guarantee everyone is going to wait for 4 of July weekend discounts and the orders are going to be threw the roof making waiting time for the reel longer.
puddlepuncher reply :
On 6/28/2018 at 3:30 AM, Burros said:Yeah no doubt???? I was going to wait a few days for the 4 of July, 15 or 20 % off but I did that last year and they didn’t offer the discount on the k man I was ticked also I didn’t get it till like late December or January so I decided order now!!! Because I guarantee everyone is going to wait for 4 of July weekend discounts and the orders are going to be threw the roof making waiting time for the reel longer.
What changed my mind was the ALF website if you join their newsletter you get 10% off after you confirm through email. Can't wait.
LegendaryBassin reply :
On 6/27/2018 at 9:29 AM, Burros said:Pulled the trigger should have it in my hands by fall!!!! Hopefully I’m one of the first to get it????
I know a ton of people who already have fished them and gotten to see them in person before ICAST.
ttsang91 reply :
Tackle Warehouse is having their 4th of July Sale. 15% off almost everything..
This includes the Shimano Curado DC.
I just pre-ordered mine. $212 after discount. If you're seriously interested in this reel I would pre-order now.
Unless you really don't care about the savings.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html
drew4779 reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 2:26 AM, ttsang91 said:Tackle Warehouse is having their 4th of July Sale. 15% off almost everything..
This includes the Shimano Curado DC.
I just pre-ordered mine. $212 after discount. If you're seriously interested in this reel I would pre-order now.
Unless you really don't care about the savings.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html
I've managed to keep the bait monkey away for about a year... And then I see this...
ttsang91 reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 5:41 AM, drew4779 said:I've managed to keep the bait monkey away for about a year... And then I see this...
If it helps, they don't charge your card until it ships..
Further North reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 2:26 AM, ttsang91 said:Tackle Warehouse is having their 4th of July Sale. 15% off almost everything..
This includes the Shimano Curado DC.
I just pre-ordered mine. $212 after discount. If you're seriously interested in this reel I would pre-order now.
Unless you really don't care about the savings.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html
How do you get the discount?...I've tried a couple times on the website, keeps coming out at $249.99....
ttsang91 reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 8:09 AM, Further North said:How do you get the discount...I've tried a couple times on the website, keeps coing out at $249.99....
That's odd, it's not applying the discount for me anymore either. My friend just texted me saying the same thing...
I hope there's a solution for this.
Further North reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 8:30 AM, ttsang91 said:That's odd, it's not applying the discount for me anymore either. My friend just texted me saying the same thing...
I hope there's a solution for this.
Yeah...at $212, I'll order it today.
At $249.99...I'll wait. I've got 30+ rigs (50+ if I include fly rods), don't need another one bad enough to pay full retail...
bigfruits reply :
On 6/17/2018 at 6:03 AM, JustJames said:I'm waiting for new curado 70 with micro module gear.
in magnesium.
burrows reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 9:03 AM, bigfruits said:in magnesium.
With dc brakes????
Further North reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 11:08 AM, Burros said:With dc brakes????
...and 22" spinners.
puddlepuncher reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 8:41 AM, Further North said:Yeah...at $212, I'll order it today.
What about $224.99? TW website has Shimano listed as one of the excluded brands for the 15%. American Legacy has a 10% instant coupon if you sign up for their email list. I've bought rods from them and they are legit as can be.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 8:09 AM, Further North said:How do you get the discount?...I've tried a couple times on the website, keeps coming out at $249.99....
On 7/3/2018 at 8:30 AM, ttsang91 said:That's odd, it's not applying the discount for me anymore either. My friend just texted me saying the same thing...
I hope there's a solution for this.
I just got a shimano Bantam at 15% off. When you put in your cart it shows regular price. You pay regular price then they adjust the price with the new sale price. Their confirming email shows the sale price. Call them & they will confirm that over the phone. You guys can thank me later.
Further North reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 8:20 PM, Dwight Hottle said:
I just got a shimano Bantam at 15% off. When you put in your cart it shows regular price. You pay regular price then they adjust the price with the new sale price. Their confirming email shows the sale price. Call them & they will confirm that over the phone. You guys can thank me later.
Or now: Thanks! ????
burrows reply :
On 7/3/2018 at 5:41 AM, drew4779 said:I've managed to keep the bait monkey away for about a year... And then I see this...
Yeah I canceled and re ordered to save some extra bucks
I really just wanted that free tw sticker though.
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