Shimano CURADO K 301HG Baitcasting Reel

Tournament-tough quality and superb dependability, Shimano built the Curado 300 series for anglers who aren’t just chasing fish but those targeting quality over quantity. Incorporating a deep 300-size spool intended for heavy-pound line and the needed capacity for extra-long casts, the Curado 300 series features a long handle with wide-grip knobs to provide anglers with the extra power that’s necessary when pulling on big fish. At the backbone of the Curado 300 series lies its rigid HAGANE Body that prevents flex when that giant finally decides to commit. Available in gear-ratio HG 6.6:1 — the Curado 300 series allows anglers to find the right reel to match their fishing style and needs. The HG’s 6.6:1 gear ratio provides a slightly faster retrieve and is ideal for anglers aggressively working baits or for quickly picking up topwater slack. Built to fish big baits for big fish, Shimano created the Curado 300 series to perform and never back down.

Product Features

• X-Ship Baitcasting - By supporting the pinon gear on both ends with bearings. the pinon gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. Allowing the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. Friction between spool and shaft are eliminated. 
• VBS Baitcasting - VBS uses centrifugal force, rather than magnets, to aid in  controlling the cast. When turned on, the individual brake weights are forced outward at the beginning of the cast, when backlashes most often occur, to create friction that reduces the speed of the spool. Once the spool speed begins to slow, the pressure with which the brake weights contact the raceway lessens and allows the spool to continue spinning.
• Cross Carbon Drag Baitcasting - Material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. Provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
• S A-RB Baitcasting - Bearings are put through the same process as Shimano's A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
• HAGANE Body Baitcasting - Metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
• S3D Spool - S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing and constructing a balanced and uniform thin-wall aluminum spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.
• Super Free Spool - Eliminates friciton on the spool shaft during the cast. Constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preperation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.