CURADO BFS!!! Shimano takes BAIT FINESSE MAINSTREAM!!!

Shimano figured the timing was right to bring bait finesse mainstream and they do it the right way by using the biggest name in bass fishing reels and making it affordable!
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[@inlikemin]

Very well done presentation and explanation . Finally learned what BFS is all about. Thank you!

[@dtdionne]

Ur videos are the best! U really have something special here…keep up the great work!

[@bob5899]

BCSG Come baaaack! PLEASE!!

[@ok313114]

Already placed three orders from Bait finesse. Very nice guy to deal with. Very happy with his services.

[@baitfinesseempire]

Thanks for the shout out! Always appreciate your content 👍 good stuff

[@OfficialRiP4Life]

Ty sir!

[@shakeyhead0079]

I’m late to the BFS game. This video is very well put together and super informative. Keep up the great work. Appreciate your video and your insight.

[@kweeks10045]

Great video as always. I love fishing those little spoons. Tight lines!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Dude...finally you dig into the Curado BFS. Great reel and yes, important for BFS going mainstream. Basically the same as the SLX BFS and Scorpion BFS but, a minor difference how the drag star clicker works on the SLX BFS.

[@andytpatt]

Scooped one of these back in May, absolutely adore it. Have mine on a 7'4" dobbyns sierra ultralight casting rod. Caught a ton of fish on my trip up north and the experience on that system was unlike normal baitcast or spinning gear. Really worth the money, and I feel myself becoming a junkie for BFS now, lol.

[@lexcox4428]

ive had this real for almost a month now waiting on dobyns to restock rods ;(

[@andytpatt]

@@lexcox4428 I got lucky, I suppose, in my timing. All retailers and dealers were sold out but I was able to get one direct from dobbyns in a couple days. I do know what its like to wait tho, hopefully they get stock back soon for you.

[@hunterbull7804]

@@andytpatt waiting is just the new normal now. I’m expecting a new Steez rod that’s supposed to be here in November/December

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I have two of them rods they are awesome I going to buy some like 6-7

[@travisbruno1988]

I love my new curado bfs. Ive been doing every kind of fishing from smallies to panfish, trout, largejaws you name it it will work. Great bassin reel

[@benahmed327]

One of my favourite reels in my arsenal

[@IslandsFishing]

Nice introduction to BFS and its history. Can you do a casting battle with Daiwa Alphas Air? I want to see how it performs. Thanks!

[@FishiganMilligan]

I’m one of those saltwater guys along the Texas coast going after speckled trout, reds and flounder. I have the shimano SLX bfs reel and loving it so far.

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Can’t wait to see on the water casting especially when the slx bfs is available! Thanks for the great breakdown of features! Now to see if Shimano releases new bfs curado rod length at icast?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have both the Curado BFS and SLX BFS. They cast very similar. I have review videos for both reels.

[@krustysurfer]

Great information RT

[@woefman9467]

cant wait to get one, thanks for your channel. You never responded before, even via email, curious if you feel the old diawa sol is considered to be a bfs. I have two now. I purchased a curado 70 thanks to you. Was about to pull trigger on Alphas air till seen this video. If i need to send you a Sol let me know. Im looking for nostalgic review. Im shimano guy but feel the Sol was ahead of its time, though left in dark now im sure.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Awesome video! Can i ask you to make a video where you explain the differences between the various size reels e.g. 15 compared to a 300 compared to a finesse reel.

[@johnkreimer1352]

Loved this video, thanks, so I assume that any parts from the Scorpion BFS are interchangeable with the Curado BFS? Are the spools identical?

[@JoshuaCussins]

Love the verse at the beginning. 100% Godbless

[@ith0rn329]

Nephilim… as always my brother you are spot on. Also sick video the reel looks amazing

[@ephesians3987]

Dear reel test what rod would you pair this reel with ?? Thanks 🙏

[@jeffreyrennert2067]

is it possible to exchange regular bearings for micro? Very good vid, thank you

[@William-Bill-Munny]

LOL Shimano engineers are watching KZbin videos to determine the specs on their designs - that's a good one LOL. Those guys are the fishing version of Formula 1 engineers.

[@ronniejacobsen3000]

I thought the same thing right! Lolol

[@dhplap9455]

Do you know if its ok this reel to get wet? Just wondering if its safe to fish in the rain with it. Thanks. Great videos!

[@FishingWithBradders]

Any chance if getting your hands on the shimano majestic bfs rod? Being an affordable shimano bfs rod, may be a perfect pairing to bfs on that middle ground between budget and the heavy hitters

[@DigitaLIon781]

I enjoy the videos, and the respect the effort spent on testing out the various reels. Do you have videos or other social media accounts with fishing with the equipment involved?

[@greenpighunter6930]

Thanks

[@rdo075]

great video

[@RXAngler]

Nice video as usual brother. Let’s see a shoot out between the Curado BFS and the Daiwa Alphas Air.

[@ETuss713]

The whole reason Im here watching is because you and MDLR. Im in the Clearlake/Webster area and love what yall do locally.

[@joshfung2131]

It's so pretty! God Bless!

[@rccruz6538]

My spool (curado bfs) have only 1 hole on it. Is that normal?

[@matthoffman3513]

Always feel weird picking up the bfs setup after throwing crank baits or any other big lure. Crazy light. Got mine on a Phenix feather light

[@pauleye6852]

How do spool brake magnets work if the spool is made of non-magnetic aluminum?

[@galvadra]

I played with this Curado BFS XG, and its BRILLIANT! Easily cast ultralight lures, skipping are easier, really easy to cast...

[@asaoppenheimer6944]

Can i cast with it 1.5 gramms lures?

[@galvadra]

@@asaoppenheimer6944 i never tried 1.5gr lure, but 3gr lures works perfectly with ultralight setup (ultralight rod, line, leader).

[@asaoppenheimer6944]

@@galvadra thanks

[@gvidasgi2480]

A little correction, we don't have yellow perch here in Europe, those huge perches are European Perch (Perca fluviatilis)

[@sugabwjkzno]

curado bfs can use for saltwater bfs fishing ?

[@semfishingborneo]

Nice sharing my friend 👍

[@benahmed327]

Is the frame exactly the same as the scorpion I'm looking to get a wrap for my curado

[@rushsid4814]

Did the smoothness same like micro module gear?

[@M.Redsky]

How's this unit compare to the Daiwa Alphas Air TW?

[@avocado9763]

What is the biggest reel out there? I am used a little more weight and size then the Curado. Thanks.

[@nateroo]

Nice vid! Question(s): Does this Curado BFS just leave the KastKing Zephyr in the dust or is the KastKing Zephyr still a quality reel where budget is a consideration and/or if one doesn't really want to spend $190? I have a Zephyr as well as an Aldebaran BFS and love them both. But I like variety and am considering this Curado BFS but I'm almost in the doghouse already so for my newest BFS rod, the Dobyns UF 740, am I doing an injustice by putting a Zephyr vs giving it respect with a Curado BFS? I know it sounds like I prolly answered my own questions but wondering what your thoughts are on it. Thanx again for the info in the vid!!

[@mattmain237]

I have the kast king and just bought the curado bfs the other day. I hope there's a difference. The kast king always threw way left for me. No matter when I'd release it or what rod I used from med to UL

[@themerism]

What is the best bfs for saltwater?

[@christopherlee4613]

Excellent... You now have over a thousand likes 😜

[@asaoppenheimer6944]

Is that possible to cast 1.5 lure with Curado BFS?

[@antoneyrizzato5880]

Hi, how many meters of braid 10 LB i can put on it?

[@azizulhaqqim8855]

Curado bfs xg body similar with? Old scorpion? Or what model?

[@syi2049]

bro my dial is so hard to turn wth, is this common or should i be looking to return.

[@jayl1052]

Great video. It Shows that you know your reels really well .

[@gio_angler2346]

What is the size on the bearings?

[@raymondjohnson6496]

That curado bfs where is it made at in American or Japan

[@eugenejohnson8635]

Green and gold is a awesome color

[@THEREELTEST]

they should have given it a gold spool or something to separate it from the rest of the Curados

[@jhaney209]

Is the braking knob hard to turn, like I have to dig my nail into the groves and apply some serious force to turn the dial!

[@THEREELTEST]

mine is not. If its new and you can exchange it, I would do that, but if you cant, just take the spool tension off and lubricate that rubber o ring with some oil

[@bxcloud104]

We need a deep spool for this reel from Roro or Momo. I'd like to see how the FTB performs for tradtional Bass fishing.

[@saltysweet376]

To use deeper spool on ftb, it should to change the size of the braking system. I should be more little and maybe it impossible to apply.

[@marshalstrakencz]

I hope to see you load with braided line 🥺

[@Tbowie13]

Yeah, alot of people get bfs confused with micro fishing...so not true. We have a local 25 acre pond in the city, and needless to say it gets a ton of pressure. Those fish have seen about every imaginable bait daily. Anyhow, my largest fish out of there this year were both over 5 lbs, and were caught on a mini hair jig, pre spawn. Noone was catching bass at that time, but when I went with the BFS and mini hair jig, it was on! I did my best to hide what I was using when people came over to watch me land the fish I was catching...lol. I had never really considered it a "new system" but I was using a light action baitcast rod and a Shimano Calais with 6 lb test almost 20 yrs ago. (I realize that is not true bait finesse, but real best reels didn't exist then) Guess I should have done a YT channel about it...lol, who knew?!?!

[@HighEndTroutFishing]

im gonna get it ~

[@THEREELTEST]

Make some videos on it! It will grow your channel!

[@FiciousCritik]

I like the first 27 seconds the most.

[@rncsupply9111]

Made in malaysia? How much u got sifu?

[@flynnellison9435]

6:32 they are called redfin perch but we call em reddies in australia

[@user-ei7fd4mr9o]

Compared Daiva Alfas Air TW, Shimano Aldebaran bfs and Curado bfs. I bought myself Daiva Alfas Air TW. I get pleasure from the coil.

[@TheMass33]

BFS reels will take over. Watch them have like 20lb of drag by next year. Lol, great video brother. I got the SLX BFS a couple days ago. And hooked into some big fish. Pretty smooth drag brother. I put 10lb braid on it. About 90 yards of the white ultracast by spiderwire. Anyways again thanks to you I built the courage up to buy a baitcaster.

[@Paco.661]

I was about to get one but it sold before I got it so I got the curado bfs. I haven’t got to check it out in the water yet.

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

Idk bait finese is limited. I try to use them for everything but I recently found out why they aren't more popular. I wanted to test the kastking zephyr out on bigger fish so I caught a 22lb carp and I couldn't stop him. he literally ran all my line off. I had the drag maxed out and ended up having to use my thumb to stop the spool from spinning. So I mean if your gonna stick to 7 or 8lb fish and smaller then yes I think they will take over for that but thats what they are limited to. Smaller fish. Small to medium trout and small to medium bass.

[@RockyPondProductions]

@@thatguyfishingben4794 Exactly, big fish mixed with short light rods and low drag specs is a disaster. BFS is fun but I would never want to hook into a large hard fighting fish for mine or the fishes sake.

[@TheMass33]

@@thatguyfishingben4794 you are supposed to use your thumb. I also thumb my spinning on occasion. I caught a monster 20lb jack and thumb it no problem. On my baitcasters I never rely on my drag to much. If any at all. Thumbing.

[@FishingWithBradders]

Wont happen, no point putting drag heavier than the line you are able to spool with.

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Which would be better for saltwater, Curado BFS or Conquest BFS? Mostly worried about corrosion. Going for juvenile tarpon, small snook, reds, trout, cudas, ETC Casting 1/16 oz + And 8lb braid, maybe 8lb maxcuatro if it’s an option

[@saltysweet376]

If you worry about corrotion, Apply anticorrotion grease in the entire gear room, bearings, and metal parts. Just do not apply to spool bearing, side plate bearing and inner side of pinion gear. About the reel, maybe curado bfs is better for saltwater because they had a good reputation on saltwater

[@baitfinesseempire]

The SLX bfs is saltwater safe. 😉

[@fantomphoenix6170]

@@baitfinesseempire that is one I’m not about to risk XD. Saw on the BFE website ya got all the options I’m looking for BUT the conquest, so that got me thinking about the Curado on sale ;) And the conquest being used AND overpriced by people…

[@baitfinesseempire]

Thanks for checking us out. I would would recommend you check out the Curado/slx analysis video from Hobie-Wan Kenobi. The SLX bfs is SLX only in name. It is the same platform as the Curado, which took the Scorpion platform. Minor differences in handles and bearings, but all in all Curado bfs and SLX bfs are 98% the same reel 🥳

[@fantomphoenix6170]

@@baitfinesseempire well shit…. Down the rabbit hole and no sleep I go!

[@lukusmendoza8037]

Could you take a look at the lews hypermag reel

[@THEREELTEST]

Im sure Lew's sponsored youtubers have done videos on it :)

[@javiermarquez5995]

O am thinking to buy a bfs reel for bass fishing,but what are the best bfs lures for bass?

[@rickyd454]

Alderberan bfs xg

[@saltysweet376]

All lure that works for bass is works on bfs too, just using the lure under 9 grams

[@javiermarquez5995]

@@saltysweet376 Thanks!!

[@micahspilker9322]

Neds, little spinners, small plastics, spoons, micro jerks, cranks and top water. Anything small that people typically casted on finesse spinning reel.

[@tonyg3091]

Technically , if it is 9.9 grams you can NOT say it is 9 grams lol. You can round down only until 9.5, then you round up. Maths 101 :):) And 8.867 is 9 grams, so Shimano don't lie, well done. Thank you for the review, I want one of these but they are nowhere to be found in Europe, so I guess I will have to resort to SLX from Japan.

[@meldyang_kayak]

Won majority of my Bass tournaments on a BFS Aldebaren. Wacky senko

[@vadim-6653]

hi! where did you buy curado bfs?

[@THEREELTEST]

American Legacy

[@drewdavies1872]

Question: how come I can’t find any more tatula type R’s any more?

[@drewdavies1872]

@@andersriksson100 I have a tatula type R left hand, but I’m right handed, I want to find a right handed one. The type R that I have can cast a mile. I have 40 pound power pro braid, and with a full spool, I have almost casted off the line(I can see that backing). I can’t find a type R now, any recommendations on something similar. I’m throwing semi heavy top water, (1oz)

[@drewdavies1872]

@@andersriksson100 thanks, I’m going to shop around. After thinking about the reel. I notice that it gets to a high rpm. When I make a hard cast, the lure moves very fast. Where compared to my slx, it moves a lot slower. Imma look around👍

[@Shawn_Lai]

Do you think FTB is superior to hyper boost sv? The one in the new zillion? And why is the SLX BFS more expensive in Japan? Great review man. I still have yet to take mine out for a spin on my CU Double Ace Hawk! I will say this video makes you sound like a Shimano FanBoy... 🤣 just kidding.

[@THEREELTEST]

The fact that Daiwa had to make and SV "Boost" should tell you something lol

[@DiegoMills4]

Dude why don’t you just do a rod and reel Arsenal? That would make a great video. It doesn’t matter the time on it, some people post videos that’s over 3 hours long.

[@justinferrill8583]

The reason shimano brakes work better than Daiwa is because the brakes are farther from center of rotation. It has more leverage against the spool.

[@peteheigelfishing]

We don’t have yellow perch in Europe but ok 👌 😂 You probably mean Redfin/European perch✌🏼

[@calebspeir6779]

If you see this comment should I buy the slx dc or curado k ??

[@javiermarquez5995]

Very difficult question,but The Slx Dc cast farthest The Curado K is smoother and better build

[@fantasticleese]

@@javiermarquez5995 curado k

[@bkbaitsal4389]

Curado K

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Slx dc in my opinion

[@bxcloud104]

If you want better brakes, SLX. If you want refinement Curado. I'd personally go Slx, when actually fishing I don't notice that much of difference between smoothness, but casting DC makes it way easier.

[@valentinmalinin]

We don't have yellow perch in Europe, it's just perch

[@Paco.661]

Where’s your podcast?

[@THEREELTEST]

podcast?

[@ReelyCatchy100]

Hi reel test you should do a review on the Dam Quick 5 BC Finesse it costs a 100 euros down here in belgium and its definitly worth it !!

[@saltysweet376]

I see that the reels body is pretty similar to a china reel named haibo steed and haibo smart

[@ReelyCatchy100]

@@saltysweet376 could be yeah i own the KHR phantom that he showd in this video and i like that reel it is really nice i own it for a year now and it never dissapointed me actually

[@saltysweet376]

@@ReelyCatchy100 thats great. I am using many reels for bfs like lurestar c9 air, haibo ghini and aldebaran mgl too 😄

[@mona-vdB]

I've had the reel. it is indeed the Haibo rebatched to dam. the reel is okey for the money. you really have to buy that extra brake set from AliExpress otherwise the reel is very bitchie. If I can give you some advice if you want cheap I would buy an Abu Garcia blackmax or something that are under 100 euros and then an aftermarket spool from Ali. and you can also get some bearings. the reel test also has a video on blackmax with aftermarket spool. Als je nog vragen heb dan hoor ik het wel 🤗

[@ReelyCatchy100]

@@mona-vdB the BC is indeed like the haibo steed what i found out is in the Dam it has al magnets on the brake and in the haibo it has half of it

[@yep.fishing]

6:28 they are not yellow perch. They are European,/redfin perch. Yellow perch is an American native species afaik

[@Khmerboy4u]

What is a good bfs rod to get?

[@andyosman7728]

Try rapala ceratina rod..

[@Khmerboy4u]

Thanks

[@Khmerboy4u]

I’ll check it out…

[@THEREELTEST]

there are too many rods out there to list off, I just suggest you find out the weight of the lure you will be fishing the most and pick a rod based on that

[@Khmerboy4u]

@@THEREELTEST sounds good thanks

[@austinrupard9073]

Not necessarily true on salt water fish with smaller mouths. They just hit the smaller baits with all of the spring spawns. I see big monster redfish caught on bfs gear more often then heavier gear.

[@dinaassion7114]

How much is that reel?

[@micahspilker9322]

$189.99 usd

[@dinaassion7114]

Thank you

[@treehunter1]

What y’all be catching on these little bfs reels? Minnows?

[@fishermankev]

Mini jigs, in-line spinner and some other micro lures

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Little lures =\= little fish. Depends on what you’re using, some guys go after chubs, some go for juvenile tarpon

[@saltysweet376]

Average mangrove jack and barramundi, grouper, tarpon, barracuda, snake head etc

[@fishermankev]

@@saltysweet376 why just why

[@treehunter1]

@@saltysweet376 my man

[@ephesians3987]

Okay okay take my money 💵… 😩

[@csbiscuit7225]

I’ve had this for a min

[@THEREELTEST]

wow... can I have your autograph?

[@csbiscuit7225]

@@THEREELTEST ouch don’t hurt your witness

[@JustInfoYang]

Can u do a comparison on the curado bfs n the fishband clamber micro bfs

[@greggoryus]

why not using Spinning Reels actually?

[@ramboj7924]

i dont get bfs when my regular bb1 pro can cast light lures just fine with a lot more line capacity and flexibility

[@BravoSports747]

Can you review "Johncoo Captain" reel sir... Budjet reel with many new features... 😅 Tq...

[@razifraship]

Made in Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@rickyd865VOL]

Well over 1k likes. Where’s the video? Maybe over looking it? Fat Fins Friends!!

[@rickyd865VOL]

Found it!! Thanx so much Fat Fins Friends!✌🏻😎✌🏻

[@fjin1]

If u video is half the length, u gain more likes

[@saltysweet376]

I am keep hoping that i catch a big big saltwater fish using bfs but i worried about the length of the line 😂

[@timcostanzo370]

As one who has been spooled a couple of times by unruly snooks I appreciate your concern 😅

[@saltysweet376]

@@timcostanzo370 I landed a 2kgs bluefin trevally using a valiant eagle 2. luckily it was in a shallow seagrass bed so there were no rocks and just waited until the fish got tired

[@arnemueller2112]

To compare the Curado.BFS with a Pixy when stating Shimano did it right is not that honest. Daiwa launched the Alphas Air Gen 1 before Shimano went with the Scorpion BFS. Both reels where about the same price (Daiwa was a tad more expensive but anyways near the 200 $). The Scorpion was strictly JDM, the Alphas Air Gen 1 not. Later on, Shimano launched the Aldebaran BFS which is a great reel, but as well quite expensive. So the first commonly available BFS reel which didn‘t brake the bank was the Alphas Air Gen 1. Daiwa launched their newest models Alphas Air TW and Steez Air TW and Shimano launched the SLX BFS and Curado BFS, aiming more for a lower price. I have all of the mentioned reels and from my perspective, tha Alphas Air Gen 1 was the real Trendsetter and did it right. I am no Daiwa Fanboy, nor am I a Shimano Fanboy. I just appreciate both companies for enriching the fishing market with outstanding technology. But this video is a little bit too much towards Shimano (as most of your comparisons by the way) and a more neutral Statement should go towards Daiwa regarding their launch of the Alphas Gen 1. In my opinion, the Alphas Air TW is currently the best bang for the buck and outcasts the Curado towards the lower end of lure weights. Although more expensive, I would always recommend the ALPHAS Air TW over the Curado BFS. Anyway, the Curado BFS is a very decent reel, nothing to complain about…..

[@THEREELTEST]

1. Does it appear that I care about being "neutral"? 2. Shimano DID IT RIGHT, DAIWA DID NOT. Deal with it. Few people IN AMERICA will pay $500 for a reel, let alone a shallow spooled reel. People IN AMERICA will pay $190 for a a shallow spool reel with the Curado name because its long history and reputation here IN AMERICA. And by making it more affordable BFS will grow. 3. Did Daiwa USA officially release the Alphas Air Gen 1 HERE IN AMERICA? No. TW did import some but they were close to $300 but not officially released by DAIWA USA. TW was the only shop that sold them. 4. Do you really think Shimano was trying to compete with the Alphas Air TW with the Curado BFS? The 2 reels are over $100 apart in price. The mere fact you tried to compare the 2 reels shows you ARE a Daiwa fanboy. 5. I suggest you listen better and think before typing out long paragraphs of nonsense trying to appear clever and knowledgeable in my comments section.

[@arnemueller2112]

@@THEREELTEST and obviously, you appear to be a bit narcissistic! Never mind….at least my comment might support your KZbin earnings. You‘re welcome ;)

[@arnemueller2112]

@@andersriksson100 thanks for your comment. I knew such a reaction will come, TRT is known for his capabilities to handle objections. His initial Pixy comparison was so purposefully wrong, I just couldn‘t resist pointing it out. In addition, it seems that he cultivates a kind of overconfidence regarding his consultancy skills towards BFS. As a Shimano Fanboy, that he surely is, he is and was never truly neutral….

[@arnemueller2112]

@@andersriksson100 I‘ve seen it yesterday. Your remark was absolutely right and his answer to it nothing but poor. Fortunately, there are other people like you having real knowledge about the history of BFS. Being capable of buying some reels and rods from Japan, China or within the own market does not lead to a profound expertise as he claims to have. I guess we will have to deal with more ignorance in the future 😂

[@arnemueller2112]

@@andersriksson100 you too! 😂

[@TheIncognitusMe]

Why are you putting Bible verses about giants and talking about ancient aliens at the start of a fishing video? The fuck.

[@Joshua-dn2vz]

Dude I knew it... hypocrite