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Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel

Name: Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel
Brand: Shimano
SKU: 210000220371
Price: 234.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

ShimanoSKU: 210000220371

Model: BFS XG

Retrieve: Left Hand

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Expanding the legendary line-up of Curado low profile reels, the Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel is equipped with ground-breaking Shimano technologies and redefines finesse fishing for tournament anglers. Inspired by the Japanese Domestic Market, the Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel utilizes an ultralightweight shallow spool designed for thinner diameter lines to allow anglers to cast lightweight lures more effectively than traditional low-profile reels. It also incorporates Shimano’s Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) system to reduce the spool’s weight by moving the braking unit from the spool to the palming side plate, resulting in a spool that takes minimal force to turn and allow anglers to effectively cast lightweight tackle.

Unlike traditional magnetic brake systems that maintain the same drag on the spool throughout the cast, the Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel’s FTB system capitalizes on the cast’s centrifugal force and the magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow down the spool only when braking is needed. Anglers can also add or remove individual magnets as needed to fine-tune the reel for different size lures. The perfect antidote for picky fish, the Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel is the ideal tool for anglers downsizing their presentations that still want to use casting equipment.

Features:

-X-Ship
-Hagane Body
-S3D
-Finesse Tune Brake (FTB)
-Exciting Drag Sound
-S A-RB
-Super Free Spool
-Cross Carbon Drag

SPECS:

Model:	Retrieve:	Gear Ratio:	Weight:	Bearings:	Line Capacity:
CUBFSXGL	Left	8.2:1	6.2oz	7BB+1RB	8lb/50yd

JOOTTI COMPARE

HOW DOES THIS REEL COMPARE?

BFS shallow-spool

This reel

Shimano Curado BFS XG LEFT

$234.99

Weight: 175 g / 6.2 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 8.2 · 32 in / 82 cm per turn
Spool / braking: 32 × 22 mm shallow spool; FTB
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: PowerPro 15 lb / 45 yd (US); fluorocarbon 8 lb / 45 m (international)
Best for: Left-hand small-bait bass BFS with verified thin braid or light fluoro.
How it feels: A light-line, low-profile BFS reel whose FTB brake keeps the brake unit off the shallow spool; quick pickup without pretending it is a 70-size all-rounder.
Pick this when: You want a left-hand BFS reel that Shimano lists for PowerPro, without paying for the round Conquest.
Tradeoff: Its shallow line load is deliberately limited; it is not a deeper 70/150-capacity caster.
Why pay more: Conquest buys a machined round format, MGL Spool III and a different ownership feel, not evidence of twice the fish-catching result.
Why save the money: Curado is $264 less, 20 g lighter and has a maker-listed PowerPro capacity.

Compared with

Shimano 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS HG LEFT

$498.99

Weight: 195 g
Gear ratio / retrieve: 7.8 · 71 cm per turn
Spool / braking: 29 × 19 mm; New FTB; MGL Spool III; round body
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: Fluorocarbon 6 or 8 lb / 45 m; Shimano Japan lists fluorocarbon only and no more than 45 m
Best for: Left-hand BFS anglers who want a round Shimano and plan around the stated light-fluoro spool guidance.
How it feels: A compact round BFS reel with a more substantial 195 g body than the 175 g low-profile Curado.
Pick this when: The machined round format is part of the purchase, not just small-bait capability.
Tradeoff: It costs $264 more and weighs 20 g more than Curado LEFT; Shimano calls the thin spool fluoro-only, 6/8 lb to 45 m. Appropriately thin braid is YELLOW advanced/outside maker guidance, not GREEN.
Why pay more: The round body, New FTB/MGL Spool III and 13/1-bearing specification are tangible distinctions, not a guaranteed fishing-result multiplier.
Why save the money: Curado LEFT is the clearer value for a practical braid-led BFS setup.

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JOOTTI TAKE

For left-hand braid-led bass BFS, buy Curado. Choose Conquest for the round format and a setup built around Shimano's light-fluoro guidance.

JOOTTI COMPARE

HOW DOES THIS REEL COMPARE?

BFS shallow-spool

Compare with

This reel

Shimano Curado BFS XG RIGHT

$234.99

Weight: 175 g / 6.2 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 8.2 · 32 in / 82 cm per turn
Spool / braking: 32 × 22 mm shallow spool; FTB
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: PowerPro 15 lb / 45 yd (US); fluorocarbon 8 lb / 45 m (international)
Best for: Right-hand bass BFS with verified thin braid or a verified light-fluoro setup.
How it feels: A purpose-built shallow BFS spool with quick 32-inch pickup, not just a small general-purpose baitcaster.
Pick this when: You need genuine BFS casting but do not have a specific reason to spend $125–$265 more.
Tradeoff: Less line capacity than compact 70s; 45 g heavier than the Aldebaran BFS.
Why pay more: Aldebaran reduces reel weight markedly; PX offers its documented 28 mm/8.4 g spool and Daiwa braking. Neither is a universal upgrade.
Why save the money: Curado already has Shimano-listed PowerPro capacity and costs $125 less than PX or $265 less than Aldebaran.

Compared with

Shimano Aldebaran BFS HG RIGHT

$499.99

Weight: 130 g / 4.6 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 7.8 · 28 in / 71 cm per turn
Spool / braking: 29 × 19 mm shallow spool; FTB
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: Fluorocarbon 6 or 8 lb / 45 m; Shimano Japan lists fluorocarbon only and no more than 45 m
Best for: Right-hand, low-mass BFS built around 6–8 lb straight fluoro where the rod allows it.
How it feels: A markedly light 130 g BFS choice; the HG's 28-inch pickup is more measured than Curado XG's 32.
Pick this when: Reducing reel mass by 45 g over Curado is worth $265 to your build.
Tradeoff: Shimano lists fluoro-only 6/8 lb to 45 m. Thin braid remains a YELLOW advanced use outside Shimano guidance in Jootti's Builder, never a maker-listed GREEN.
Why pay more: The verified upgrade over Curado is 45 g less reel weight and Shimano's premium finesse package, not additional published line capacity.
Why save the money: Curado costs $265 less and Shimano lists PowerPro for it; if braid is your everyday mainline, it is easier to justify.

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Shimano Curado BFS XG RIGHT

$234.99

Weight: 175 g / 6.2 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 8.2 · 32 in / 82 cm per turn
Spool / braking: 32 × 22 mm shallow spool; FTB
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: PowerPro 15 lb / 45 yd (US); fluorocarbon 8 lb / 45 m (international)
Best for: Right-hand bass BFS with verified thin braid or a verified light-fluoro setup.
How it feels: A purpose-built shallow BFS spool with quick 32-inch pickup, not just a small general-purpose baitcaster.
Pick this when: You need genuine BFS casting but do not have a specific reason to spend $125–$265 more.
Tradeoff: Less line capacity than compact 70s; 45 g heavier than the Aldebaran BFS.
Why pay more: Aldebaran reduces reel weight markedly; PX offers its documented 28 mm/8.4 g spool and Daiwa braking. Neither is a universal upgrade.
Why save the money: Curado already has Shimano-listed PowerPro capacity and costs $125 less than PX or $265 less than Aldebaran.

Compared with

Daiwa PX BF TW 70 70XH RIGHT

$359.99

Weight: 160 g
Gear ratio / retrieve: 8.6 · 75 cm per turn
Spool / braking: 28 × 21 mm; 8.4 g including bearings; MAGFORCE fixed-inductor magnetic brake; T-Wing
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: J-Braid 0.06 mm / 45 m; nylon 0.20 mm / 45 m; fluorocarbon capacity not published in cited table
Best for: Right-hand BFS shoppers who want Daiwa's spool/brake system and a maker-published thin J-Braid capacity.
How it feels: A light 160 g BFS platform built around Daiwa's 28 mm Air Spool, T-Wing and fixed-inductor magnetic control.
Pick this when: That Daiwa architecture matters enough to you to spend $125 beyond Curado.
Tradeoff: Only one available; Daiwa's exact table publishes braid and nylon capacities, not a fluorocarbon capacity. Do not convert 0.20 mm nylon into a fluoro recommendation.
Why pay more: Its 28 mm/8.4 g spool and 160 g total are real differences; no source proves a universal casting win over Curado at every lure weight.
Why save the money: Curado is $125 cheaper and has verified thin-braid BFS choices in Jootti's Builder.

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JOOTTI TAKE

The right-hand bass BFS default, especially for braid. Move up only for a desired weight, spool or control difference.

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Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel

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HOW DOES THIS REEL COMPARE?

Shimano Curado BFS XG LEFT

Shimano 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS HG LEFT

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HOW DOES THIS REEL COMPARE?

Shimano Curado BFS XG RIGHT

Shimano Aldebaran BFS HG RIGHT

Shimano Curado BFS XG RIGHT

Daiwa PX BF TW 70 70XH RIGHT

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