Shimono curado K

[Tj.]

Any one else having issues with the curado k with braid to leader it’s a good reel dot. Get me wrong but I feel with braid I’m casting not as well as 60$ reels and with fluorocarbon it’s excelling. Any suggestions fore a better break setting I’m tuning 2 internal 2-4 External has just keep getting back lashes in the beginning and then when I don’t the I feel like I can feel the breaks killing the cast half way through and I’m not getting bad distance like I put cast most people I fish with still but it just isn’t what I expected at this price point and coming from what I had been at 

[basser27]

Sounds like you need to play around with the brakes and spool tension. I run braid to leader, straight braid and straight mono on curados and never had an issue with the brakes. Generally 2 centrifugal brakes are always on my curado k and I make adjustments with the dial as well

[shootermcbob]

I set two brakes on/two brakes off. Set spool tension knob according, and fish. Never any issues. 

[Tj.]

41 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Have you opened the sideplate and taken a look at the spool?  Are there centrifugal brakes that are in the "on" position as in they move about on the hinge of the brake and not locked into a static "off" position?

Yes but the break when casting don’t engage until later in the cast the old shimono pin breaks would kick in the beginning and taper of the take a while to kick it on the cast

41 minutes ago, basser27 said:

Sounds like you need to play around with the brakes and spool tension. I run braid to leader, straight braid and straight mono on curados and never had an issue with the brakes. Generally 2 centrifugal brakes are always on my curado k and I make adjustments with the dial as well

Yeah that’s what I’ve had the best luck with but you set the spool tention to loose and it sounds like he’ll and I just feel like it isn’t parforming my 80$ reels are out casting this reel

 

25 minutes ago, shootermcbob said:

I set two brakes on/two brakes off. Set spool tension knob according, and fish. Never any issues. 

I’m not getting the long cast I should fore 170$ my 80$ reels out cast it

[flyfisher]

Maybe i am missing something here by what does braid to leader have to do with casting performance?  I have a couple Curado Ks and i have braid on one and copolymer on another and i have never had any issues with casting either type.  This is also the first i have heard of this type of issue to be honest....

I will say that it took me a little to get it dialed in, one trip, but i haven't opened it up since.  

[Tj.]

15 minutes ago, flyfisher said:

Maybe i am missing something here by what does braid to leader have to do with casting performance?  I have a couple Curado Ks and i have braid on one and copolymer on another and i have never had any issues with casting either type.  This is also the first i have heard of this type of issue to be honest....

I will say that it took me a little to get it dialed in, one trip, but i haven't opened it up since.  

 

15 minutes ago, flyfisher said:

Maybe i am missing something here by what does braid to leader have to do with casting performance?  I have a couple Curado Ks and i have braid on one and copolymer on another and i have never had any issues with casting either type.  This is also the first i have heard of this type of issue to be honest....

I will say that it took me a little to get it dialed in, one trip, but i haven't opened it up since.  

Braid and flouro simply need different cast settings and some reels just cast better with one type of line braid u want the breaks in the beginning and flouro more at  the end and the new breaks on most reels hit more twords the end

[waymont]

Braid to leader is causing your brakes to not operate properly?

Not possible.

[Matt_3479]

I have 1 curado k, 3 chronarch mgl’s, 1 bantam mgl and 1 met mgl. All run either braid or braid to leader and I get 2X the casting distance with braid or braid to leader then when I ran straight fluoro.

[jbsoonerfan]

For what it's worth, the brakes on Shimano baitcasters have nothing to do with using a braid to fluoro leader or straight braid for that matter.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

30 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

For what it's worth, the brakes on Shimano baitcasters have nothing to do with using a braid to fluoro leader or straight braid for that matter.

And EVERY centrifugal brake system activates immediately upon casting and lessens as the spool slows. We can’t help until you accept that you’re operating under some preconceived notions that just aren’t correct. 

[Tj.]

10 hours ago, waymont said:

Braid to leader is causing your brakes to not operate properly?

Not possible.

No I want the breaks in the beginning of the cast like the old breaks on old shimonos the pin style these break later in the cast

[DomQ]

Okay first things first, please start using periods and commas, I’m running out of breath. Second is your leader knot catching your guides while casting? I feel like you don’t really have the brake shoes on and your tension is cranked down. Either that or your just bashing the curado?

[Gbezefromnapeze]

I'm no expert but, centrifugal brakes, which Shimano uses, do apply the most braking at the highest spool speeds, which are at the beginning of the cast. Right?

[JustJames]

I believe the new SVS has less brake profile than old VBS to achieve casting distance, especially at the beginning and at the end. Yes it will apply stronger brake when spool spin faster but it drop off quick as well. That why new SVS is pitching machine and no need to adjust anything from casting to pitching.

A lot of ppl try to get the most cast but that come with risk of bird nest. Learn how to set proper brake, and spool tension especially when you use braid is the key. Braid is lighter and easily come off spool crate too much fluff that need to feather and result in loosing distance or worst backlash. Hard whip with braid is call for disaster.

[waymont]

6 hours ago, Tj. said:

No I want the breaks in the beginning of the cast like the old breaks on old shimonos the pin style these break later in the cast

You asked specifically if the reel doesn't work with braid to leader. Can't help you if your post is so unclear.

[LCG]

My guess would be wither you spool tension is too loose or your casting technique is off. Smooth casting motion and tighten the spool tension should solve the problem. I have been very happy with my Curado K so far. It takes a little time to get used to it, coming from Daiwa, but I have zero complaints. 

[Tj.]

19 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

I believe the new SVS has less brake profile than old VBS to achieve casting distance, especially at the beginning and at the end. Yes it will apply stronger brake when spool spin faster but it drop off quick as well. That why new SVS is pitching machine and no need to adjust anything from casting to pitching.

A lot of ppl try to get the most cast but that come with risk of bird nest. Learn how to set proper brake, and spool tension especially when you use braid is the key. Braid is lighter and easily come off spool crate too much fluff that need to feather and result in loosing distance or worst backlash. Hard whip with braid is call for disaster.

Yeah and with jigs I was having that issue fishing Of long points and stuff like that and sending long cast but it pitches great

17 hours ago, LCG said:

My guess would be wither you spool tension is too loose or your casting technique is off. Smooth casting motion and tighten the spool tension should solve the problem. I have been very happy with my Curado K so far. It takes a little time to get used to it, coming from Daiwa, but I have zero complaints. 

Well yeah I love the diawa reels fore braid to leader and I like the abus fore flouro and I was expecting the shimono to feel more like a diawa when casting not like an abu