Shimano Casting Reels

The Shimano Curado 150 M Casting Reels are a versatile, low-profile baitcasting reel series designed for bass anglers seeking precision, power, and reliability in a compact package. Building on the legendary Curado lineup, these reels feature an ultra-thin MGL III Spool that reduces startup inertia by 15%, enabling smoother, longer casts with lighter lures while minimizing backlash. The rigid HAGANE Body construction eliminates flex under pressure, converting every crank into efficient power, making it ideal for techniques like flipping jigs, skipping plastics, or burning swim jigs around heavy cover.

Key Features:

• MGL Spool III: Ultra-light and thin design with low inertia for enhanced casting distance, accuracy, and performance, especially with lighter baits.
• SVS Infinity Braking System: Provides consistent spool control with an external dial for quick, on-the-fly adjustments to match lure weights or changing conditions.
• HAGANE Body: High-rigidity metal frame withstands extreme abuse, ensuring durability and direct power transfer during fights with big fish.
• X-Ship Technology: Dual-bearing support for the pinion gear maintains precise alignment under heavy loads, reducing friction and improving smoothness.
• MicroModule Gearing: Smaller, precision-cut gear teeth increase contact points for ultra-smooth retrieves, reduced vibration, and enhanced feel.
• SilentTune Technology: Applies pressure to spool bearings to minimize vibration and noise for quieter, more efficient casting.
• Cross Carbon Drag: Offers smooth, reliable performance with up to 12 lbs of max drag, providing a wide range of settings for versatile applications.
• S A-RB Bearings: Shielded bearings prevent debris intrusion, ensuring buttery-smooth rotation even in harsh environments.
• Super Free Spool: Eliminates friction on the spool shaft during casts for maximum distance and control.
• S3D Spool: Three-dimensional design reduces vibration for a stable, precise casting experience.

Specifications:

• Gear Ratios: Available in 6.2:1 (CU150M), 7.4:1 (CU150HG), and 8.5:1 (CU150XG) options.
• Bearings: 6+1 ball bearings.
• Line Capacity (Mono): 150 yds/10 lb; 105 yds/12 lb; 75 yds/14 lb (varies by model).
• Line Capacity (Braid): 150 yds/30 lb; 145 yds/40 lb; 110 yds/50 lb.
• Weight: Approximately 7.1 oz (201 g).
• Max Drag: 12 lbs.
• Retrieve: Right-hand (standard); left-hand options available in select models.
• Hand Orientation: Right or left retrieve available.

The Shimano Antares 100 B redefines baitcasting excellence through precision engineering and innovative technology. This flagship reel combines the revolutionary MGL Spool IV's reverse-taper design with the adaptive SVS Infinity braking system to virtually eliminate vibration and backlash while maximizing casting distance, particularly with lightweight lures.

Housed in a compact magnesium HAGANE Body, the Antares delivers exceptional ergonomics with its redesigned clutch mechanism for superior handling and spool accessibility. Available in HG and XG gear ratios for both right and left-handed anglers, this 100-size reel represents the absolute pinnacle of Shimano's baitcasting technology, offering unmatched performance for discerning anglers.

Features:

• MGL Spool IV
  SVS Infinity
  SilentTune
  MicroModule Gear
  HAGANE Body

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The Shimano SLX XT A Casting Reels expands upon its renowned predecessor by incorporating SilentTune technology for a smoother, near-noiseless reeling experience. With the addition of Shimano's SVS Infinity Braking System, anglers can easily tweak their casting for ultimate precision.

The lightweight, rigid-metal aluminum HAGANE Body provides a solid platform for optimal hooksets and reeling power. The redesigned SLX XT A is a top choice for targeting trophy fish.

Features:

• SilentTune: Smooth and Quiet Reeling Experience
• SVS Infinity: Easy, Fully Adjustable Braking
• Rigid-Metal Aluminum HAGANE Body
  
  

The Shimano Metanium MGL B Baitcasting Reel has been completely overhauled by Shimano engineers to create their most advanced version yet. With a never-before-seen Magnesium CoreSolid Body, this reel offers durability, stiffness, and sensitivity, all while cutting down on weight.

The CI4+ Star Drag further reduces weight, while the MGL Spool IIl and SVS Infinity Braking provide adjustable and long-distance casting for all lure types. And now, with a brass MicroModule main gear and SilentTune technology.

The Shimano Metanium DC 70 A Casting Reels are designed for peak performance and unparalleled durability. With a one-piece CoreSolid magnesium frame and upgraded I-DC5 braking system, this is the lightest Shimano DC reel to date. Fine-tune your casting control with improved accuracy and fatigue-free performance. 

Metanium DC 70 A features Shimano's innovative MGL Spool III technology, increasing casting performance by greatly reducing start-up inertia. HAGANE Body design provides strength and impact resistance while eliminating flex in the reel body, offering superior cranking power and efficiency when fighting fish. Shimano built the Metanium DC 70 A to accurately present a broad range of lures with precision and distance in any angling scenario.

The Shimano SLX 70 A Baitcasting Reels are a versatile choice, designed with advanced Shimano reel technologies to enhance performance. Its compact 70 sized spool, along with Shimano's MGL Spool III, work together to provide outstanding casting capabilities. With minimal startup inertia, achieving distance and accuracy requires little effort from the angler. The proven SVS Infinity braking system allows for easy spool control, with a user-friendly interface for on-the-fly adjustments. The durable Hagane metal body houses the reel's advanced technology and ensures a rigid and sturdy platform, free from frame flex. This reel is a valuable addition to any angler's gear, without breaking the bank. Prepare for your next fishing trip with the Shimano SLX 70 A Baitcasting Reels.

Shimano Technology Found in SLX 70 A Baitcasting Reels:

• MGL Spool III: Further thinning the spool to decrease inertia, without sacrificing durability.
• HAGANE Body: A reel body with high rigidity, which virtually eliminates body flexing due to it's stiffness and impact resistance. The result? An angler's actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It's efficiency through strength.
• SVS Infinity: Provides easy to manage, consistent spool control and brake force that is easily adjusted as conditions change. Brake weights use inner friction against the raceway during the cast for precision casting even when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides quick, precise adjustments on the fly for when conditions or baits change.
• SilentTune: By applying slight pressure to the bearing supporting the spool, Silent Tune reduces spool vibration during the cast which results in quieter casting and smoother spool rotation with less play.
• Cross Carbon Drag: Allows for a wider range of drag settings, enhanced drag washer durability, and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.

Forged from over 30 years of Curado performance and durability, this Shimano Curado 200 M Casting Reels inherits the latest Shimano reel technologies to provide enhanced castability with heavier lines and lures in any power fishing situation. Expanding on Curado's reputation as a do-everything reel, Shimano redesigned and refined the Curado 200 to provide ultimate castability with heavier lines and lures in any power fishing situation. 

Expanded line capacity comes without compromise as the Curado 200 M now leverages Shimano's MagnumLite (MGL) Spool III to reduce start-up inertia for unparalleled casting performance, especially when targeting trophies with large paddle-tail swimbaits, big jigs, deep-diving cranks, oversized frogs, Carolina rigs or umbrella rigs. The addition of SilentTune technology improves spool quietness during casts.

SVS Infinity technology provides precision casting performance with easy-to-manage and consistent spool control and brake force adjustments when faced with demanding conditions or switching between baits. The aluminum HAGANE Body provides added rigidity to increase cranking power and overall reeling efficiency, while MicroModule Gear, Cross Carbon Drag and X-Ship deliver the tournament-tested smoothness, durability, and versatility for which the Curado family is known. 

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Elevate confidence on the water with the all-new Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 300 & 400 Casting Reels. Shimano engineered these technology-packed offerings for large swimbait anglers looking for power and dependability when targeting trophy-caliber fish with lures that can exceed 10-plus ounces. The revolutionary SVS MD Tune Braking system provides anglers maximum adjustability when tossing large glide baits or paddle tail swimbaits and minimizing backlashes in harsh conditions. Now featuring a long-handle design combined with Shimano's Infinity Drive technology, the Calcutta Conquest MD 300 & 400 series provides anglers increased winding power under load when coming tight on a trophy catch. Not limited to bass or muskie fishing, the Calcutta Conquest MD features Shimano's X-Protect technology for increased durability in saltwater when chasing nearshore game fish. Tie on a big bait and know you have confidence in the all-new Calcutta Conquest MD.

Features:

• SVS MD Tune
  
• Infinity Drive
  
• X-Protect
  
• MicroModule
  
• HAGANE Body
  
• S-Compact Body
  
• S3D Spool
  
• S-ARB Bearings
  
• SilentTune
  
• Exciting Drag Sound
  
• Cross Carbon Drag

Born for finesse game applications, the Shimano Aldebaran BFS Casting Reels combine a lightweight Magnesium frame and specialized braking system to tackle any technique within the Bait Finesse System (BFS) realm. The Aldebaran 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 Aldebaran BFS further enhances casting performance by leveraging a MagnumLite (MGL) Spool III to reduce start-up inertia for unparalleled control and accuracy. MicroModule Gear technology — a state-of-the-art and ultra-refined gear tooth design — delivers seamless engagement and power transmission for uncompromised strength, noise reduction and improved smoothness. The pinnacle of BFS technology, the all-new Aldebaran BFS is the perfect combination of lightweight and high-performance for finesse presentations.

Features:

• Finesse Tune Brake (FTB)
  
• MGL Spool III
  
• e-Exciting Drag Sound
  
• HAGANE Body
  
• MicroModule Gear

Shimano's legendary prowess in DC technology continues with the addition of the all-new Shimano Curado DC 200 Reel, an expansion to the tournament-proven Curado family of low-profile reels. The Curado DC 200 provides anglers up to 40% more line capacity for added versatility and performance using a wide range of baits and techniques, especially those looking to leverage heavier line, larger lures or maximize casting performance.

The I-DC4 unit provides anglers with four distinct settings to control how much braking the DC technology applies to the spool during the cast for ultimate control while minimizing backlashes when long-bombing casts or fishing in windy conditions. Fish smarter and leverage Shimano's premium DC technology within the all-new Curado 200 DC.

Features:

• CI4+
• X-Ship
• MicroModule Gear
• HAGANE Body
• Cross Carbon Drag
• I-DC4
• Super Free Spool
• S3D Spool
• S A-RB

Shimano Aldebaran MGL Casting Reels offer paramount lightweight performance. The MGL Spool allows anglers to cast small baits with ease. At 4.8 ounces, the Aldebaran MGL is the lightest reel in the Shimano lineup, giving anglers all-day comfort.

Features:

• HAGANE Body (Magnesium)
• S3D Spool
• Super Free Spool
• 50 size MGL Spool is ideal for throwing lightweight line in finesse situations
• MGL Spool II
• X-Ship
• SVS Infinity Brake System
• Cross Carbon Drag
• SilentTune
• CI4+ Side Plates
• S A-RB

The Shimano 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 Shimano Curado BFS baitcaster utilizes an ultra-lightweight 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 Shimano Curado BFS is the ideal tool for anglers to downsize baits to increase their success on the water.

Tournament-tough quality and superb dependability, the Shimano Curado 300 Casting Reel is for anglers who aren’t just chasing fish but those targeting quality over quantity. Incorporating a deep 300-size spool intended for heavy-pound line and the needed capacity for extra-long casts, the Curado 300 features a long handle with wide-grip knobs to provide anglers with the extra power that’s necessary when pulling on big fish.

At the backbone of the Shimano Curado 300 lies its rigid HAGANE Body that prevents flex when that giant finally decides to commit. Available in two gear-ratio options — a standard 4.7:1 and an HG 6.6:1 — the Curado 300 allows anglers to find the right reel to match their fishing style and needs. Engineered with power in mind, the standard 4.7:1 model pulls double-duty for anglers fishing slower, methodical presentations, or when fishing with Alabama rigs or magnum crank baits.

The HG’s 6.6:1 gear ratio provides a slightly faster retrieve and is ideal for anglers aggressively working baits or for quickly picking up topwater slack. Built to fish big baits for big fish, Shimano created the Curado 300 to perform and never back down.

Features:

PRODUCT CODE	LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK	RETRIEVE	POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY	BEARINGS	GEAR RATIO	MAX DRAG	MONO LINE CAPACITY
CU300HGK	35	Right	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	6.6:1	18	12/230, 14/180, 17/150
CU300K	25	Right	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	4.7:1	22	12/230, 14/180, 17/150
CU301HGK	35	Left	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	6.6:1	18	12/230, 14/180, 17/150
CU301K	25	Left	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	4.7:1	22	12/230, 14/180, 17/150

Small in hand but large in durability, dependability and performance, the Shimano Curado MGL 70 K is a new addition to Shimano’s coveted line of Curado low-profile reels. The reel’s lightweight MGL Spool requires less start-up energy due to decreased inertia and results in longer casts with reduced effort. This advanced feature also allows the reel to excel for anglers fishing with finesses baits, such as handmade balsa baits, or lures that require light line for maximum fishability.

The Curado MGL 70 K is a great reel choice for anglers pitching and flipping in tight cover when increased line capacity is not required. But anglers shouldn’t be concerned about its compact size when fighting fish in close quarters or heavy cover, it is equipped with a Cross Carbon Drag to provide the needed stopping power against large fish. And just like the rest of the Curado family of reels, the versatile Curado MGL 70 K features MicroModule Gear for enhanced smoothness as well as a HAGANE Body for increased rigidity and durability for years of fishing performance.

Features:

• HAGANE Body
• MGL Spool II
• MicroModule Gear
• SVS Infinity
• CI4+ (Side Plate)
• Cross Carbon Drag
• X-Ship
• S3D Spool
• Super Free Spool
• S A-RB