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Shimano Curado K Low Profile Baitcast Reel (various)

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LandBigFish has select Shimano Curado K Low Profile Baitcast Reels on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member oodlesofslick for posting this deal.

Available:
  • CU200KHG
    • Right-Handed
    • Weight:7.6 oz
    • IPT:31
    • Gear Ratio:7.4:1
    • Bearings:6+1
    • Line Capacity:8/180 10/155 14/110
    • Mono/Braid:30/190 50/120 65/80
    • Max Drag:11
  • CU200KXG
    • Right-Handed
    • Weight:7.8 oz
    • IPT:36
    • Gear Ratio:8.5:1
    • Bearings:6+1
    • Line Capacity:8/180 10/155 14/110
    • Mono/Braid:30/190 50/120 65/80
    • Max Drag:11
Features:
  • CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies and rotors built with CI4+ are further reduced in size and weight.
  • The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
  • The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
  • The MicroModule Gear system creates a smooth retrieve by utilizing smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear. Ultimately, this produces a more efficient gear train with less of a gear feel.
  • S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing and constructing a balanced and uniform thin-wall aluminum spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.
  • Shimano's newest innovation in brake system technology, SVS Infinity, provides easy-to-manage, consistent spool control and brake force. With brake weights that use inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting, especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments when anglers need to adjust to the conditions or when they switch baits.
  • S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano's A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
  • Super Free Spool eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast. Standard baitcasting reels are constructed in a way that when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft. This creates friction that can limit the length of a cast. But baitcasting reels with Super Free Spool are constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preparation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.
  • X-Ship: X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

Original Post

Written by oodlesofslick
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LandBigFish has select Shimano Curado K Low Profile Baitcast Reels on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member oodlesofslick for posting this deal.

Available:
  • CU200KHG
    • Right-Handed
    • Weight:7.6 oz
    • IPT:31
    • Gear Ratio:7.4:1
    • Bearings:6+1
    • Line Capacity:8/180 10/155 14/110
    • Mono/Braid:30/190 50/120 65/80
    • Max Drag:11
  • CU200KXG
    • Right-Handed
    • Weight:7.8 oz
    • IPT:36
    • Gear Ratio:8.5:1
    • Bearings:6+1
    • Line Capacity:8/180 10/155 14/110
    • Mono/Braid:30/190 50/120 65/80
    • Max Drag:11
Features:
  • CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies and rotors built with CI4+ are further reduced in size and weight.
  • The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
  • The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
  • The MicroModule Gear system creates a smooth retrieve by utilizing smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear. Ultimately, this produces a more efficient gear train with less of a gear feel.
  • S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing and constructing a balanced and uniform thin-wall aluminum spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.
  • Shimano's newest innovation in brake system technology, SVS Infinity, provides easy-to-manage, consistent spool control and brake force. With brake weights that use inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting, especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments when anglers need to adjust to the conditions or when they switch baits.
  • S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano's A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
  • Super Free Spool eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast. Standard baitcasting reels are constructed in a way that when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft. This creates friction that can limit the length of a cast. But baitcasting reels with Super Free Spool are constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preparation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.
  • X-Ship: X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

Original Post

Written by oodlesofslick

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Another tip for baitcast new comers...

I'm right handed. I do everything right handed... Bat right handed, golf right handed, write right handed...

I 100% prefer left hand reel over right hand reel baitcasters and I know I'm not the only righty on the lake throwing a left handed baitcaster at the bass.
I got the k a year ago. I backlash 3 times since then.... I think its great. I paid 180 at the time so this is great.

A tip for people that have never used a baitcaster before. Get a decent one like this or you will not know if you truly like this style of fishing. I used a cheapo 50 buck ugly stick reel and rod combo to start. I hated it with a passion. Almost gave it up until a random guy at my local fishing spot told me I was never going to enjoy fishing with that rod. He let me use one of this extras for a bit and I have never used a spinning rod since.

My idea like probably everyone else that's new to it was buy a cheap one to see if it would stick. If it didn't then no harm in 50 bucks over 200. I should have put those 50 bucks into the better one to start. If you still aren't sure then find a used one on offer up.

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Jun 30, 2023
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flipmark03
Jun 30, 2023
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Quote from TankerK :
Another tip for baitcast new comers...

I'm right handed. I do everything right handed... Bat right handed, golf right handed, write right handed...

I 100% prefer left hand reel over right hand reel baitcasters and I know I'm not the only righty on the lake throwing a left handed baitcaster at the bass.

ya i never understood why right handed people reel right handed. if you were to swing a sword youd put it in your right hand usually. so setting the hook and controlling the rod just feels natural in my right hand. so i use left hand reels.
Jun 30, 2023
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flipmark03
Jun 30, 2023
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Quote from MultiMatrix :
What are the use differences between the two that are on sale? I'm not familiar with baitcasters
either ratio is fine for almost all techniques
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Jun 30, 2023
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oodlesofslick
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Jun 30, 2023
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Quote from OpusXX :
What you recommend for saltwater then?
for inshore and fishing from a pier you can use this reel, for offshore Shimano Tranx 150 or 200.
Jun 30, 2023
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Giantcrazy
Jun 30, 2023
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Quote from OpusXX :
What you recommend for saltwater then?
Depends on what kind of fishing you're looking to do, whether you're casting from shore, off a jetty or from a boat, how much drag you need, etc. This isn't necessarily a bad reel, but it needs routine maintenance. You *should* always rinse reels when fishing in the salt, but practically speaking many don't (and some don't ever). Some reels will take that punishment and keep on ticking - this isn't one of those. Properly maintained it's a good reel.
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MultiMatrix
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Quote from flipmark03 :
either ratio is fine for almost all techniques
What's the advantage of one over the other?
Jun 30, 2023
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flipmark03
Jun 30, 2023
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Quote from MultiMatrix :
What's the advantage of one over the other?
Some swimming baits you want to reel in slower to give the fish more time in the strike zone. This can be achieved by reeling slower but some people like to reel at their normal pace and have the lower gear ratio slow it down for them. Also a little more cranking power with a lower gear ratio but the trade off is the slower retrieve.
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MultiMatrix
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Quote from flipmark03 :
Some swimming baits you want to reel in slower to give the fish more time in the strike zone. This can be achieved by reeling slower but some people like to reel at their normal pace and have the lower gear ratio slow it down for them. Also a little more cranking power with a lower gear ratio but the trade off is the slower retrieve.
Thank you, so basically higher gear ratio is only for speed of retrieval. Lower would technically be better because you could always crank faster for retrieval, but you could do more techniques with lower. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
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jlieu
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Quote from MultiMatrix :
What's the advantage of one over the other?
You really can't go wrong with a 6.x:1 or 7.x:1 gear ratio. 6.x:1 used to be the 'standard' middle of the road gear ratio, but now 7.x:1 tend to be.

With that said, I'd go with the 7.4:1 over the 8.5:1. You can get away with more techniques using 7.4:1 over 8.5:1 IMO. More people are likely to reel too fast, the 8.5:1 would only magnify that.

If used for jigging,Texas rigs (t-rigs), Carolina rigs, pitching/flipping, and frogging...the 8.5:1 will shine.

For all around and versatility, I'd go with the 7.4:1.
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flipmark03
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Quote from MultiMatrix :
Thank you, so basically higher gear ratio is only for speed of retrieval. Lower would technically be better because you could always crank faster for retrieval, but you could do more techniques with lower. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
It goes both ways. You can only reel so fast, but you can go infinitely slower. That's why honestly either of these ratios will work for 95% of fishing techniques
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Quote from DealLurkersNevaDie :
Thirded… almost all practicality points to a right handed person using a "left handed" reel unless you cast holding the rod with your left hand. Cranking a reel with your dominant hand is much less important than holding the rod with your dominant hand. And who wants to swap hands after ever cast to reel?

Thumbs up for great reel at good price. These reels will last a lifetime properly cared for and regular maintenance.
If your already pushing the thumb release with your right hand during a cast , how far are you really moving your right hand to retrieve? You guys are talking like switching hands is like this big ordeal.
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Quote from sparky129 :
If your already pushing the thumb release with your right hand during a cast , how far are you really moving your right hand to retrieve? You guys are talking like switching hands is like this big ordeal.
I didn't know what the big deal was with right handed reels until I found out that I was already casting a right handed reel with my left hand since I first started. It is way more natural and once the bait/lure hits the water, I'm already palming the right handed reel with my left hand and already in a position to crank the reel with my right hand.
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Quote from DealLurkersNevaDie :
Thirded… almost all practicality points to a right handed person using a "left handed" reel unless you cast holding the rod with your left hand. Cranking a reel with your dominant hand is much less important than holding the rod with your dominant hand. And who wants to swap hands after ever cast to reel?

Thumbs up for great reel at good price. These reels will last a lifetime properly cared for and regular maintenance.
I have both typws and it's natural now but it did take some to get used to lol gf got me the slx DC I think it was and I love it so from use, I got used to it
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Quote from JesseA4830 :
I got the k a year ago. I backlash 3 times since then.... I think its great. I paid 180 at the time so this is great.

A tip for people that have never used a baitcaster before. Get a decent one like this or you will not know if you truly like this style of fishing. I used a cheapo 50 buck ugly stick reel and rod combo to start. I hated it with a passion. Almost gave it up until a random guy at my local fishing spot told me I was never going to enjoy fishing with that rod. He let me use one of this extras for a bit and I have never used a spinning rod since.

My idea like probably everyone else that's new to it was buy a cheap one to see if it would stick. If it didn't then no harm in 50 bucks over 200. I should have put those 50 bucks into the better one to start. If you still aren't sure then find a used one on offer up.
You made some valid points. But, please give spinning gears another chance once you expand from bass fishing to other fish types like sunfish, crappie, trout etc. smaller ones, and inshore and surf fishing. Low profile baitcasters are great for certain narrow applications, and all others, spinning or conventional round casting reels are better suited for.
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Quote from TankerK :
Another tip for baitcast new comers...

I'm right handed. I do everything right handed... Bat right handed, golf right handed, write right handed...

I 100% prefer left hand reel over right hand reel baitcasters and I know I'm not the only righty on the lake throwing a left handed baitcaster at the bass.
I'm a righty, but love the lefty

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Not sure if they make them like they used to but my dark green Curado must be at least 30 years old and still going strong.

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