Curado BFS Stream Fishing Review (BFS Trout Fishing)

Hobie-Wan Kenobi does an on the water review of the Shimano Curado BFS XG for trout. Casting mid-sized minnow baits commonly used on the stream for trout. Be sure to subscribe to see more of the Curado BFS in action.

The Curado BFS XG is a new BFS finesse baitcasting reel designed to cast lighter lures such as NED Rigs, shakeyheads and other lightweight bass lures. I am going to see how viable the Curado BFS XG is for fishing in streams for trout.

ROD: Tsuyinora Ares 4'7" XUL
LINE: VARIVAS Super Trout Advance Bush Trail - 4LB
LURE: Creep Aim 46s
REEL: Shimano Curado BFS XG

A benefit of having a BFS reel is to have the ability to fish in streams accurately without having to deal with line twists and other issues spinning reels can have. The ability to engage the spool instantly and control line during the cast like with a normal baitcasting reel while using light lures allows a softer presentation and, more precise lure placement.

The Exciting Drag Sound (reel clicks when line is pulled out via drag) on the Curado BFS sounds similar to a spinning reel sound and allows the angler to know how fast a fish is running. I personally think it sound more fun than it is functional. The sound of a big bluegill ripping drag and hearing the reel go "buzzzzzzzz" is a real joy to fish.

Outside of finesse fishing, the Curado BFS XG can be used for casting and pitching Texas Rigs and other mid-weight bass lures, as well as smaller trout lures. The lightweight, shallow spool allows the minimum line required to fish and keeps the total weight of the spool low. That will allow effortless pitching which allows low trajectory and better accuracy. Keep in mind, the reel has a capacity of 8lb/50yds so long casting with 12lb fluorocarbon will not happen.

FROM SHIMANO:
The new Curado BFS (Bait Finesse System) expands the Curado lineup of low-profile reels while redefining finesse fishing for tournament anglers. Inspired by the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), the new Curado BFS utilizes an ultralightweight shallow spool designed for thinner diameter lines to allow anglers to cast lightweight lures more effectively than traditional low-profile models. The Curado BFS 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. The result: the spool takes minimal force to turn and allows anglers to effectively cast lightweight tackle. Unlike traditional magnetic brake systems that maintain the same drag on the spool throughout the cast, Shimano's FTB capitalizes on the cast's centrifugal force and the magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow down the spool only when braking is needed. Fully adjustable, anglers can fine-tune the FTB with the external dial or by adding or removing individual magnets as needed. The perfect antidote for picky fish, the Curado BFS is the ideal tool for anglers to downsize baits to increase their success on the water.

Weight: 6.2oz
Bearings: 7+1
Gear Ratio: 8.2:1
Inches Per Turn (IPT): 32in
Braid/Yds:15/45
Max Drag: 8lbs

A full review series on the Shimano Curado BFS XG and Shimano SLX BFS are on my channel. I compared the two reels and doing a SLX BFS vs Curado BFS XG video as well.

I do a lot of BFS fishing and have many videos going over BFS fishing techniques, BFS reels, rods and everything else.

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