The Shimano Curado BFS Baitcast Reel (2025) sets a new standard for finesse baitcasting, bringing tournament-grade performance to anglers who demand precision with lightweight lures. Based on Shimano’s legendary Curado platform and inspired by Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) innovations, the Curado BFS is designed for casting ultralight lures and fine lines with pinpoint accuracy.

Featuring a lightweight, shallow spool, this reel excels in BFS (Bait Finesse System) applications, allowing effortless long or short casts with light presentations. At the heart of its performance is Shimano’s Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) system, a centrifugal and magnetic hybrid that reduces spool weight and optimises braking for consistent control, longer casts, and backlash prevention. Adjustable external dials and removable magnets give anglers complete tuning flexibility on the water.

The reel’s Hagane Body ensures strength and rigidity, eliminating flex under pressure, while X-Ship gear support maintains alignment for smooth cranking power. Shimano has added advanced features including SilentTune, Cross Carbon Drag, Exciting Drag Sound, S3D Spool Technology, Super Free Spool (SF), and S A-RB corrosion-resistant bearings for flawless performance across both freshwater and light saltwater.

Whether you’re chasing bream in estuaries, bass in structure, trout in streams, or perch in freshwater lakes, the Shimano Curado BFS delivers the finesse, accuracy, and reliability demanded by serious anglers.

Product Features

• Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) for precise casting with ultralight lures
• Lightweight shallow spool optimised for thin diameter lines
• Hagane Body construction for rigidity and strength
• X-Ship Technology supports pinion alignment for smooth cranking
• SilentTune reduces vibration for longer, quieter casts
• Cross Carbon Drag for smooth and durable performance
• Exciting Drag Sound for audible feedback during fights
• S3D Spool minimises vibration for seamless casting
• S A-RB shielded bearings resist corrosion, sand, and salt
• Super Free Spool (SF) reduces shaft friction for longer casts

Product Specifications

Model: Shimano Curado BFS Baitcast Reel
Spool: Lightweight, shallow finesse spool
Body Material: Hagane aluminium construction
Braking System: Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) – centrifugal + magnetic
Gear Technology: X-Ship supported gear alignment
Bearings: S A-RB corrosion-resistant shielded bearings
Spool Technology: S3D balanced spool with SilentTune
Drag System: Cross Carbon Drag with audible Exciting Drag Sound
Special Feature: Super Free Spool (SF) for reduced shaft friction
Application: Freshwater and light saltwater finesse fishing
Target Species: Bass, bream, trout, perch, light estuary species

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does BFS mean in baitcasting reels?
A: BFS stands for Bait Finesse System, a specialised reel setup for casting lightweight lures with precision and control.

Q: Can I use the Shimano Curado BFS in saltwater?
A: Yes, it is equipped with S A-RB shielded bearings for corrosion resistance. A freshwater rinse after saltwater use is recommended.

Q: How does the FTB braking system improve performance?
A: The FTB system reduces spool weight and adjusts braking based on casting speed, giving longer, more accurate casts with minimal backlash.

Q: What type of fishing is the Curado BFS best suited for?
A: It’s ideal for finesse fishing, including bass, bream, trout, and perch, where precise presentations with ultralight lures are required.
 

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