Shimano Curado BFS Reel

The Shimano Curado BFS brings Japanese‑style Bait Finesse System performance to the Curado lineup, giving anglers a purpose‑built finesse casting reel designed for ultra‑light lures, tiny jigs, and pinpoint presentations. Built around an ultralight shallow spool, the Curado BFS reduces startup inertia, allowing anglers to cast 1/16–1/8 oz baits with ease.

Instead of a traditional centrifugal brake, the Curado BFS uses Shimano’s FTB (Finesse Tune Brake) System, which relies on magnetic braking and a lightweight spool to deliver smooth, controlled casts with minimal resistance. This makes it ideal for BFS jigging, creek fishing, finesse plastics, and ultra‑light reaction baits.

With 7+1 bearings, a compact low‑profile frame, and the fast XG gear ratio, the Curado BFS offers crisp line pickup and exceptional sensitivity — perfect for smallmouth, spotted bass, and pressured largemouth.

The Curado BFS is a true finesse casting reel — lightweight, controlled, and capable of throwing tiny baits with confidence. Its shallow spool and FTB braking make it one of the easiest BFS reels to fish, and its Curado‑grade durability ensures it can handle tournament use.

Key Features

• Ultralight shallow spool for casting ultra‑light BFS lures.
• FTB magnetic brake system — smooth, adjustable finesse braking.
• 7+1 bearings for premium smoothness and sensitivity.
• XG gear ratio for fast line pickup and efficient hooksets.
• Low‑profile Curado frame with tournament‑grade rigidity.
• Perfect for BFS jigging, tiny swimbaits, ned rigs, micro‑cranks, and creek finesse.