Finally tested the Curado 70

[Outdoors]

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]

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

[JustJames]

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]

3 hours ago, 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]

3 hours ago, 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?

[JustJames]

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]

23 hours ago, 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

[JustJames]

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.

[Outdoors]

4 hours ago, 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.

[JustJames]

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]

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]

On 2/24/2017 at 3:36 PM, 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]

I love the reel so far.  I have the brakes turned up as I upgraded to boca bearings

[OnthePotomac]

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]

4 hours ago, 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]

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]

On 2/25/2017 at 6:01 PM, 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.]

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]

1 hour ago, 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.]

58 minutes ago, Outdoors said:

Have you tried a 3/8 oz lure yet?

 

yes , I throw spinnerbaits and chatterbaits with it.

[Outdoors]

2 hours ago, 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]

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]

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]

7 hours ago, 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]

8 hours ago, 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.