CroakHunter Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 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? Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 It came out about a year ago. Quote
CroakHunter Posted June 15, 2018 Author Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 2:16 PM, Tywithay said: It came out about a year ago. Expand The Curado with the digital chip braking system? Or the Curado k? Quote
The Bassman Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 It's new news. Coming with I-Cast likely. Quote
Maico1 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 http://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-CURADO_DC.html Quote
Hulkster Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 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? 1 Quote
ttsang91 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 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. Quote
TylerT123 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 3:37 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. Expand 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. Quote
ttsang91 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 3:45 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. Expand 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. Quote
RichF Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 Just got an email from American Legacy about these. Basically a K with the DC braking system. $250, available in August! Quote
MisterDeadeye Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 3:22 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? Expand 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. 1 Quote
bunz559 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 Oh... Very nice! Any ideas which sites will carry them? Quote
bunz559 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 So this is a state side available reel? Or JDM? Quote
onenutinthewater Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 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............. Quote
bunz559 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 This is something that will be available to us state side correct? Or JDM? Quote
Junger Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 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. 1 Quote
Beetlebz Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 5:44 PM, bunz559 said: This is something that will be available to us state side correct? Or JDM? Expand This is a product for the USDM. Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 Please don't tell me that I have to change the battery in my reel........ Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 6:01 PM, 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. Expand Pretty sure Shimano is not included in those sales. Good deal if I'm wrong! I want one. lol Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 6:20 PM, MarkH024 said: Pretty sure Shimano is not included in those sales. Good deal if I'm wrong! I want one. lol Expand Unless something has changed, if you call in, everything is on sale. 2 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 6:23 PM, Tywithay said: Unless something has changed, if you call in, everything is on sale. Expand Thanks! I wasn't aware of that, good to know. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted June 15, 2018 Super User Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 5:39 PM, bunz559 said: So this is a state side available reel? Or JDM? Expand State side availability. Quote
The Bassman Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 5:36 PM, 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. Expand Well put and welcome to the forums. Quote
LegendaryBassin Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 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. ? Quote
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