Haven't heard or read about this reel until about 20 minutes ago. I've always loved the sound those reels make and for the msrp of $250 It's gonna be hard to fight the bait monkey off. Is this new news? Or am I just behind?

It came out about a year ago.

4 minutes ago, Tywithay said:

It came out about a year ago.

The Curado with the digital chip braking system? Or the Curado k?

It's new news.  Coming with I-Cast likely.

http://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-CURADO_DC.html

i have to question the need for these digital controlled casting reels.

 

once you learn to use a baitcaster you never backlash anyway. 

 

I have the Curado 200i and it casts amazing with no backlash. 

 

the question is, how much is it?

The MSRP on it is $249.99, OP states this too. 

Supposedly RH will arrive in September and the LH will arrive November. 

You can actually pre-order off of tacklefreaks.com, Shimano even gave him one to do a review on. 

It doesn't look like you can adjust the line settings(F, PE, N) internally like previous Shimano DC reels. But you can open the plate so there must be some kind of adjustment inside..

Settings on the adjustment wheel are 1-4. 

1 - for long casting

2 - for braided line

3 - for fluoro

4 - for skipping and heavy wind

 

I'm no expert on this, just regurgitating info I've read..

 

Might be hard to make a decision between the Curado DC and the Scorpion DC.

5 minutes ago, ttsang91 said:

The MSRP on it is $249.99, OP states this too. 

Supposedly RH will arrive in September and the LH will arrive November. 

You can actually pre-order off of tacklefreaks.com, Shimano even gave him one to do a review on. 

It doesn't look like you can adjust the line settings(F, PE, N) internally like previous Shimano DC reels. But you can open the plate so there must be some kind of adjustment inside..

Settings on the adjustment wheel are 1-4. 

1 - for long casting

2 - for braided line

3 - for fluoro

4 - for skipping and heavy wind

 

I'm no expert on this, just regurgitating info I've read..

 

Might be hard to make a decision between the Curado DC and the Scorpion DC.

The Curado DC has micro module gears and the Scorpion DC doesn’t, plus Shimano will have Curado DC parts for a year longer than the Scorpion. If it was me, I’d go Curado.

2 minutes ago, TylerT123 said:

The Curado DC has micro module gears and the Scorpion DC doesn’t, plus Shimano will have Curado DC parts for a year longer than the Scorpion. If it was me, I’d go Curado.

Good call and info.

I'm renting the Curado 200k right now and it is pretty d**n smooth.

I assume the Curado DC will feel very similar to the 200k. 

 

Just got an email from American Legacy about these.  Basically a K with the DC braking system.  $250, available in August!

2 hours ago, Hulkster said:

i have to question the need for these digital controlled casting reels.

 

once you learn to use a baitcaster you never backlash anyway. 

 

I have the Curado 200i and it casts amazing with no backlash. 

 

the question is, how much is it?

The Curado I is an amazing reel, it's smooth, it's durable, it's a workhorse. But as far as casting distance goes, there are cheaper Shimano reels that cast further as a fact, and I'm sure there are plenty of others. 

 

The DC reels aren't necessarily about backlash. They're about optimizing spool tension and braking power to get the best possible cast. The casting ability really isn't comparable to the standard Shimano reels -- from distance, to the power required to make casts -- but yeah, they're less likely to blowup while casting as well. 

Oh... Very nice! Any ideas which sites will carry them? 

I've just seen it on American Legacy so far.

So this is a state side available reel? Or JDM? 

In this fast moving world we now live in these companies have to constantly offer new and different products to feed our overzealous enthusiasm and desire to spend $$$$$$$.

I know that personally these websites have ruined me with all the new latest, greatest, gadgets.............

This is something that will be available to us state side correct? Or JDM?

Tackle warehouse too.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html

 

I'm going to pre-order one during the July 4th sale.

18 minutes ago, bunz559 said:

This is something that will be available to us state side correct? Or JDM?

This is a product for the USDM.

Please don't tell me that I have to change the battery in my reel........

On 6/15/2018 at 11:01 AM, Junger said:

Tackle warehouse too.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-CRDC.html

 

I'm going to pre-order one during the July 4th sale.

Pretty sure Shimano is not included in those sales. Good deal if I'm wrong!  I want one. lol

2 minutes ago, MarkH024 said:

Pretty sure Shimano is not included in those sales. Good deal if I'm wrong!  I want one. lol

Unless something has changed, if you call in, everything is on sale.

25 minutes ago, Tywithay said:

Unless something has changed, if you call in, everything is on sale.

Thanks! I wasn't aware of that, good to know.

1 hour ago, bunz559 said:

So this is a state side available reel? Or JDM? 

State side availability. 

2 hours ago, MisterDeadeye said:

The Curado I is an amazing reel, it's smooth, it's durable, it's a workhorse. But as far as casting distance goes, there are cheaper Shimano reels that cast further as a fact, and I'm sure there are plenty of others. 

 

The DC reels aren't necessarily about backlash. They're about optimizing spool tension and braking power to get the best possible cast. The casting ability really isn't comparable to the standard Shimano reels -- from distance, to the power required to make casts -- but yeah, they're less likely to blowup while casting as well. 

Well put and welcome to the forums.

I would recommend not making any early moves on rods/reels. There are a ton more surprises expected. Wait until after ICAST. You will thank me later. ?