The new 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 new Curado BFS utilizes an ultralight shallow spool designed for thinner diameter lines to allow anglers to cast lightweight lures more efficiently than traditional low-profile models.

The Shimano Curado BFS incorporates Shimano’s Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) system to reduce spool weight by moving the braking unit from the spool to the palming side plate. The result: The spool requires minimal force to turn and enables anglers to effectively cast extremely light lures.

Unlike traditional magnetic braking systems that maintain the same drag on the spool throughout the cast, Shimano’s FTB harnesses the centrifugal force of the cast and the magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow 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 finicky fish, the Curado BFS is the perfect tool for anglers to downsize lures to increase their success on the water.

Bearings: 7
Roller bearings: 1
Gear ratio: 8.2:1
Weight: 175 grams
Line retrieve per crank: 82cm
Max drag: 4 kg
Line capacity: 100m/0.25mm