Shimano Curado 150 DC : An In-Depth Look

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Shimano's new Digitally Controlled reel is a hit! The Shimano Curado DC will be on the market soon and you need to check it out. Come along as Tim tests the casting distance with both braid and fluorocarbon and puts it through the real world tests as he fishes with the reel on Clearlake.
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Whether you enjoy finesse fishing or serious power fishing, this reel has a place in your arsenal. We're very excited to see the DC reels return to the US market!
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[@southtexasangler]

Such a beautiful reel. Shimano’s are truly the best you can get.

[@fishin3196]

Pair one with a st croix then it will be a dream

[@greygraham5361]

fish in or a g.loomis

[@Jarbeefus69]

They better be they are 300 dollars

[@AlexPerez-ps5jy]

@@Jarbeefus69 just the curado but the slx is 100 and beats any other reel that retails 100

[@caseydangar1193]

Its shimano or nothing for me. Ive been through lews, 13 fishing, diawas, and abu garcias and none of them compare to shimano. It is the standard that all other casting reels are graded on and compared to.

[@s43e43]

Love that DC casting sound

[@taylorhickman84]

interesting, it would drive me crazy

[@dvdrwsor]

6:19 - Next I'll throw this way so you guys can see. Throws in the same direction...

[@MySpinner]

Lmao

[@obypry3526]

🤣🤣🤣

[@halimiabdhalim]

LMAO

[@Luceium01]

For real😂😂

[@bittabrutha31]

Yeah what a Turkey!!! And the He

[@skeeterboy77]

Pretty slick reel.. This is why shimano and Daiwa are Tops in the reel industry..

[@hc_gabe4078]

Trey Harpel curado k or tatula sv?

[@msmoutdoors199]

Harrison C. tatula sv in my opinion

[@skeeterboy77]

Both are sweet reels.. SV is a little more versatile and a very nice skipping reel..

[@msmoutdoors199]

yeah that t wing system is nice for heavy flouro

[@smoovefishing]

My 14 year old daughter skips docks with the Scorpion DC and it does great for her and I sure the Curado will do just as good

[@Gfin28]

its not a reel its a piece of art.

[@Gfin28]

just happens to function like a reel

[@bellawright4265]

How much does that Chip cost when it goes bad.

[@richardj6593]

@@bellawright4265 249

[@chadwalker8859]

I’m admittedly a Daiwa fanboy and love my tatula SV reels, but I could see me picking up one of these! Really cool technology!!

[@ddm62571]

@Hugh Mann Not really I have the DC and I wouldn't return it for anything. Not even for a MGL reel which are the best baitcasters out there!

[@HatedSlays]

DC is better than any Daiwa junk out there

[@bigfah2506]

Devan Crowe have you fished Daiwa? If you had then you would know they are not junk.

[@NamathCB]

Hope Matt and his dad are good. Good video Tim. Been binge watching all your stuff to do my little part to help and to learn some new technics. Really enjoy the Smallie clear water vids!

[@richardj6593]

I am amazed that people don't understand you never need to adjust the brake on a Curado DC reel. In fact, it will mess your reel up by changing the factory setting. If you do a You tube search for tackle warehouse and Curado DC overview, the Shimano rep will make this very clear. You also still need to lightly thumb the DC reel when casting.

[@edstewart7688]

Can this real be bought in a left or right handed handle? Also what is the difference between the 200?

[@PastorG16]

Three things: 1. I hope Matt has a speedy recovery & enjoys his "used" DC reel. 2. I get skeptical every time I hear "almost no backlashing." 3. Fans, (some of you) please stop arguing about go fund me pages. It's human nature for good people to offer help. There is no shame in that. However, it is shameful to be a douche to people who are concerned about a survivor & the well being of his family. Let's get back to Bassin'...'nuff said...

[@davidbennett1709]

Been waiting for this to hit the USA, gonna be my first shimano reel. Love you guys!

[@davidrussell9290]

Best reel I've ever owned. I'm glad you explained the settings. Great video per usual.

[@6thSenseJunkie]

Glad I saw this episode. I bought the curado dc and it just became my favorite reel. This thing is fantastic. You can’t make it backlash. I’m replacing all my casting reels with the curado dc.

[@whippycongo482]

Still going well? Lol

[@6thSenseJunkie]

Absolutely. All of my DC reels still work perfectly.

[@rockylatham1849]

I appreciate the effort you and Matt put into telling us about all the different tackle! There is just so much to choose from now days. If nothing else it gives us a feel for what we we are looking for. I spent a lifetime fishing the Gulf of Mexico so I am now having to re-learn bass fishing and OH has it ever changed in the selection of tackle available! As an old fart I had to learn the whole transition from mono to fluoro and braid fishing saltwater now I prefer the finesse side of freshwater fishing and doing things the bass don't see 100s of times a day. To each their own as I just like to fish for enjoyment and if I happen to catch a big one I let it go. This new Shimano is an amazing reel for the price! I'm glad they brought the digital reels back to the American market.

[@OldLadyAngler]

WANT!! Thanks for posting!! Just did my pre-order via your link. Looks so awesome!

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

Old Lady Angler was watching an w2f video the other day and they linked me to your Underwater Jackhammer Chatterbait video. Great stuff OLA much appreciated :-)

[@OldLadyAngler]

Oh that's VERY cool!! Thanks for checking it out!!

This place is incredible Congratulations, *beautiful* video. Have a very successful week.👍😊🎣

[@katana3255]

Praying for Matt and his family. I rolled a truck when I was a teenager so I know the feeling. Hope you recover fully and quickly.

[@davidt1069]

Welp.. that will definitely be my first non-daiwa reel purchase in quite some time.. and my first dip into Shimano. Can't wait

[@OldPoser]

6:55 ridiculous is when you say you'll switch directions so we can see and throw it in the same direction 😂😂😂

[@luisdecker7325]

Just played with the Curado DC at my local tackle shop; wow, a true game changer. I have mostly Garcia Revo MGX but was impressed with the DC. If I end up homeless its because the wife threw me out of the house for replacing all of my Revos.

[@tressbassing]

Alway bring the chest mount and the big camera tim!was excited to see that dc peel one in.maby do a short clip vid of the dc catching a few? Idk.also not gonna lie i am soo grateful matt and his dad are ok best wishes to them making a steady recovery. I am endlessly grateful for all you guys do for us,i am a better fisherman today because of you two and life would not be the same without you.thank you and know that im expecting some oregon footage in the future boys! One of the most underrated bass fishing scenes in this great country.soo come on out and let us pacific northwestern folk put you on some toads!

[@willperryman4559]

As usual Tim, you've done The Best video I've seen regarding the new Shimano 150DC and I've been a Shimano user for 50 years... Best Wishes for Matt and his family, and I'm happy to contribute to help recover. 🙏😇🙏💯

[@williambannister1127]

Shimano's going to win best freshwater reel 2 years in a row with this bad boy! Can't wait to check it out.

[@richardj6593]

I now have 3 curado DCs matched with Dobyns sierra rods .... love it!!

[@matthoffman3513]

Should I get a DC too? Does it do the work for you? Like can you still get a bird's nest while casting?

[@richardj6593]

@@matthoffman3513If you cast it riding your thumb lightly on the spool at the ènd, no backlashes

[@JayMac]

I've got em paired with st Croix bassX rods and it's AMAZING

[@kodygordon4478]

Jay Mac same man! Love that combo

[@jakevillaret]

Jay Mac I’ve been looking into those rods but I’m really torn between the bassx or dobyns. Have you ever used both?

[@drewfarmer4088]

So sick Tim! Thank you for taking the time to show us all those settings. Nice and simple just the way I like it. Lol

[@caydenbrown1127]

The face you made at 5:07 when reacting to the sound was the same face my girlfriend made when she heard the price lol. Good thing she likes fishing😂 great video Tim.

[@nate.hanlon]

Cayden Brown help me out here. Is it really worth the extra over a k? I mean I know how to use a k I’m bout to save money and get a k.

[@fishin3196]

@@nate.hanlon yes it is

[@thundergod2645]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@CBALLZ666]

I knew you guys would get your hands on these before anyone else. I want one!!!!!

[@jtbassing17]

I just got one today 👍🏻 can’t wait to use it this fall

[@Bluezkat1]

Awesome video Tim! It’s insane what the fishing industry is coming out with. And ya, the Chronarch MGL is insane ... one of my favorite reels for sure.

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

The Curado K was already a great reel.....Making it a DC reel is a game changer!!

[@COREYDEER]

I JUST SEEN TIM ON ZONAS SHOW!!! Looks like you guys showed them up to the monster spot lake. So cool to see you on there Tim!!!!

[@raymondpadilla65]

awesome to hear bout matt..you guys are awesome...

[@joevang1]

Definitely sounds a little bit different from the metanium DC if I am correct!

[@ambassin3280]

Tim " I THOUGHT HIS REEL WAS COMING APART"😂

[@K.S.24]

So I'm not a professional fisherguy & I don't typically spend more than a hundo on a reel, but I'm feeling the need... the need for a DC!

[@theconceals]

Just picked one up! Can't wait to try it!

[@matthoffman3513]

How is it?

[@fishermanmitch1]

Mine is on Pre-order....I'm so stoked!

[@ajgeiger7417]

It's like the bugati of fishing reels wow 😲 so cool. Best wishes to the whole fam

[@croomrider9785]

Shimano upping the game! I just ordered a new froggin rod, I got a Dobyns Sierra 7’3” mag heavy.

[@JoeCraney]

I have this reel and it is AWESOME. Thanks for the video guys.

[@AKillen450]

Thanks for the review. I'm definitely getting one of these to try out.

[@marks8022]

Any reel can cast a jig. How did it do with the finesse stuff?

[@markrigg6623]

Aint no finesse with 65lb braid. WTF?

[@johncoleman7308]

mark rigg he threw the jig on 12lb fluorocarbon. He only threw a frog on the braid.

[@tobiedavis8841]

Yeah but can you cast a jig with 12 pound floro 60 yards with no thumbing on a regular reel i think not btw it is good with finesse lures i bought a few and its amazing you can cast a 3/32 ounce neko rig 50 yards with 12 pound floro

[@AlexPerez-ps5jy]

@@tobiedavis8841 please answer soon lol but what should I spool it with for jigs and stuff 12 fluro? Or wasn’t I wanna pull em out of cover

[@nicetryb0z0]

Not only am i super excited to have the micro module gearing and an 8.5 speed, but i love the placement of the dial. The only time i ever get a backlash with my scorpion is if the dial gets knocked down to 1 and I'm throwing something heavy and don't realize it. And my curado ks are my strongest and smoothest reels I've used but my only 2 dislikes are 1. The outside dial is a nightmare to turn, 2. compared to the scorpion the braking system just feels ancient to me. Both problems are completely eliminated. I am so excited for this reel lol

[@BoostMobile4103]

Hope your healing up well Matt. Awesome job Tim.

[@stefanieyeupell-kiss6149]

I'm very interested in this reel now, thanks for the video and tutorial

[@johnnywalker4975]

THIS IS THE BEST REVIEW ON THIS REEL

[@manny5292]

Just picked one up today can’t wait to get out on the water

[@paulmontes4943]

Thanks, for the video I just purchased one of those reels. Can't wait to try it out.

[@michaelbrown9926]

Just got mine today it already looks epic and feels great definately will get another

[@brettlanglois8769]

Very good review Tim. Thanks for the info. Tell Matt we’re praying for him and his Dad. Y’all take care.

[@ricardoalvear8765]

I use braid backing , with fluorocarbon i can get like 10 -20 feet distance more Plus saves money on fluorocarbon

[@davidmann9467]

How does this reel handle close quarters pitching and flipping?

[@coryhinojosa8020]

Does it use a battery or self charge when spool turns?

[@bassinbuddaspears3606]

I have a question can u do a video on the curado dc explaining which points of contact u oil

[@CMDAVISs]

the curado k is unbelievably smooth also

[@redfocus1353]

I already have a good baitcasting combo and need a new open reel combo but this reel is really making me want another baitcasting combo

[@scottbroder5908]

Training with my first baitcaster? Now that I got my first baitcaster ever, the Curado DC, what's the best line and lure to use for the sole purpose of learning. I am happy to just sit at the dock for a few 1000 casts, not trying to fish, but just Practice, Practice, Practice. What line and lure should I practice with?

[@bradkendall2638]

These DC reels are a God send

[@reelfishing5773]

Could you guys to a in-depth comparison between the curado k and the curado dc

[@jeffreyperryman3148]

3/8 crankbait turned into 1/2 jig with trailer? Would have liked to see the lightweight crank into the wind.

[@rudyescobedo577]

Okay that looks awesome but what happens if I accidentally drop it in the water?

[@kevinh.9348]

Finally....I been asking if dc reels are worth the money to everyone and nobody has gotten back to me. My problem is we fish 3 people on a z18 nitro so I am stuck sharing the deck with my nephew and can't sidearm my baitcaster. I backlash it more now since I had to change up my cast. I will be keeping an eye out for these when they come out. Thanks for the great content as always. Tight lines from KY.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Get the Diawa Tatula SV or the New Diawa Zillion 1000 if you can spend the money it’s best reel I’ve ever fished and I do own several Shimanos

[@user-ds8it7nf8j]

Wish you would have shown how you set it up with the tension spool for each bait

[@jokrazy2002]

Everyone should check out the other Shimano DC reels. Im not sure on this Curado DC model, however the other DC reels have an internal setting for Braid or Fluro and external dail from 1-5: with Auto dial as the 6th setting. Curious to see if this Curado has the same.

[@alexxiong8337]

Can you do a video flipping and pitching it under docks and skipping?

[@williamgrotjahn2309]

It looks great!! I just bought a couple Bantams and a Chronarch 150 MGL. Out of money right now. I will get one soon!

[@weouchhere9338]

Just bought one from my local tackle shop.... holy holy shit man wicked smooth & super super easy to cast light baits.! Going out on sunday to bass fish. It’s just as smooth as my cronarch mgl !

[@alex4given808]

Now this is a DC I can afford, thanks shimano!

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Everything Shimano makes is really really good. From reels to bike shifters.

[@Turtlemilk]

Just a question, why do you need such a high number pound braid (65) in a lake? I mean, don’t they use those high numbers for catching tunas and whatnot ? But for a lake? And also, can you use this reel for saltwater?

[@fishing4happiness610]

Great video! I have the Exsence 13, and love it. I wish the Curado had the drag clicker like the Exsence, because I'm addicted to hearing that drag peel off... but then I do like that the new variable squeal of the Curado DC... I may well get one just for that!

[@jerrycleary3206]

Loving the curado k to begin with this is a major upgrade.... definitely a no brainer. Glad to see you guys had em first

[@davidhidalgo5662]

So jealous they look amazing. Thanks for the update on Matt keep them coming and as always great video.

[@robalan57]

I am new to the baitcasting reels. Some of the KZbin people are going with the SHIMANO SLX XT instead of the DC. I am going to give that a try first.

[@victorlefort1441]

I was recommended a 150HG DC model but was told GLS what does GLS mean? It would be for a 4" plastic paddle tail with a 3/16 jig head as a common bait!

[@jbird6019]

I'm getting ready to get my first mid range cost rod and reel and wanted your opinion I've fished Abu Garcia , lews , and shimano along time ago I'm 200 to 250 is my budget which of the 3 Would you suggest also thinking of the dc as well

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

Can you get a left hand model, if so does it have a different designation ?

[@coreycallahan4609]

DC151

[@DAVIZZY69]

Dumb question. Can the DC break be turmed off? Incase you want to use it old school if weather is perfect.

[@redaylward4527]

Great video, Tim Which casts light lures further without backlashes - the DC or the BFS?

[@ronhuckobey707]

Thanks for the review video on this reel/ I was curious about it

[@thongher4918]

What I wanna know is what if you drop the reel into the water will it still function right? Is the chip water proof or not

[@ponyboy2195]

To set it up loosen the line til it drops then tighten the brake set it 1 through 4 then cast

[@fishingwithtanner]

be honest when you put the drag to the max did it make a weird sound. My Curado DC with 30lb braid when i put it close to topping out the drag it makes a weird sound when i pull the drag to check it. does the reel sometimes not make that cool sound that the DC has in mid cast and makes a weird unpleasant sound. My Curado DC does both those things. I bought it brand new a few weeks ago and only used a few times. please if your reading this be honest.

[@tacticalbassin]

Sounds like you may want to exchange that reel. Neither of those things your describing are familiar to us.

[@kawidaddy]

What would be your #1&#2 application for this reel? What rod would you pair it with to use for those application? Didn't really "need" a new setup,but I love my Shimanos and Diawas,and at that price point its a no-brainer for me. Now just need to figure out what I will use it for and what rod to pair with it. Thanks guys for all the great info over the years

[@5bitesrods]

Great little edit (montage?) in the middle showcasing the reel! Personally I’d like to see how it skips. A jig. Not the reel itself.

[@tobiedavis8841]

It skips very good i own one it it will skip a jig under a dock with ease

[@rosswatkins2277]

I've never had a problem spooling line on any baitcaster except this one curado k

[@chrisfinch3445]

Can I use it in saltwater

[@collinfox4588]

A little unrelated but where do you guys get your front runners to put in front of walking baits I’ve been looking around but can’t seem to find them. Thanks

[@redaylward4527]

Hey Tim Which Curado 150 can you cast further without backlashes - the DC or the MGL? Thx, Red

[@ice_enderman]

Okay so i have a lews tournament pro is it worth getting the curado dc or just wait

[@GwenStefaniGuild]

I pre ordered one, I looks like a different color and I hope they fixed the squeaking sound on the spool release button.

[@bellawright4265]

Are these actually made/or assembled in Malaysia??? And where do u take it too when the ...Check Reel...Light comes on..?

[@sergeslariviere6786]

If you could only afford one of the Shimano Expride A Casting Rod you linked to which would you buy as a good all around rod? I know this is a tough question to ask but I thought I would give it a shot.

[@thongher4918]

Also the noise sounds like a door bell someone would have in their home lol

[@davidruiz5383]

Why are the setting numbers on shimano curado dc difficult to see. Thanks

[@MFC1029]

If I am not mistaken you did not explain one of the most important features of the DC reel: how to adjust the tension knob, which is different from a traditional baitcaster and is key to avoid backlashes and also when properly set helps get the most out of the reel.

[@JohnHinton]

I now am a Right hand person but I fish casting with my left hand and reel with the right. It works for me I can use ether hand for most things this reel would really be nice to have but man 250 is a lot to pay for a fishing reel, I know if you have the extra cash go for it. I like shimano spinning reels I haven't used a casting reel from them yet! If they sent me one I would use it alright!

[@brianharris3828]

Where would you rate the DC compared to other mid range reels. Note: For me the DC would bd a HIGH end purchase. Also, what "all around" mid range reel would you recommend for this reel? See you on Clear Lake (I'm @ Riviera West).

[@ChocoYGO]

I will probably grab a few of these reels this year. Probably 1 7 speed and 2 6 speeds.

[@joev8275]

Do you recommend using an extra heavy rod?

[@masonlott8769]

Love your videos! Great reels! Used to be diehard shimano, till I picked up a Lews........