Does anyone know of any good-quality BFS reels that can hold more line than the Curado BFS? I don't think it's possible to know by reading specs, because different companies use different types of line (Power Pro vs diameter vs mono) as benchmarks.

The key to most (if not all) BFS reels is a shallow, light weight spool. Your best bet would be to use braid (thinner) to leader. Because I am around bigger fish here in Texas, I use 15 lb braid (8 lb diameter) to an 8-10 lb leader. With that combo, I can cast as far as I need to. 

I don't know what options are available for the Curado BFS but I buy different spools to meet specific needs.  I use Diawa Siverwolfs for my BFS needs.  There are many spools available that will work with them.

Wow.  50 yards 8# mono equivalent.  Try PE 0.6 braid.  Listed as 10# equivalent.  Double line capacity.

 

Not specifically BFS reels but they handle small baits really well.

Daiwa Alphas SVTW 800

Shimano Metanium Shallow Edition

Daiwa Tatula 70 SVTW

All will hold more line than traditional BFS reels and will hold less than normal reels

@tkunk What line, size and diameter,  do you intend to use?

And how much are you looking for?

Older BFS reels like the 2015 Alphas SV hold more line than the modern stream orientated reels.  There has been such a shift in modern reels to casting lighter weight baits that you have MGL reels with 13 gram spools including the stainless spool shaft.  For new reels I would go 70 MGL Shimano if you want centrifugal and Daiwa SV in Alphas or Tatula 70 if skipping baits is a priority.  I'm assuming you're looking to throw lighter bass baits as a spinning reel replacement and not stream fishing for trout.

Also if you already have a Daiwa reel you can get BFS spools for them that will suit your needs new or used.

5 hours ago, tkunk said:

Does anyone know of any good-quality BFS reels that can hold more line than the Curado BFS?

Why do you think you need more than it can hold? I spooled on a measured 220' of 6lb Trilene XL at .009". There isn't a chance of casting off even half of that.

1 minute ago, PhishLI said:

Why do you think you need more than it can hold? I spooled on a measured 220' of 6lb Trilene XL at .009". There isn't a chance of casting off even half of that.

That's 23 yards more than what is listed for line capacity.  Do you fill to the bevel, or 1/16-1/8 inch below rim as most manufacturers suggest?  I've always wondered where on the spool line capacity is figured from by the manufacturers.  Personally I fill to the spool's bevel.  Last reel I purchased has a line around the spool about 1/16 inch from the rim.  I wondered if this is where the manufacturer felt line should be filled to.

3 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Do you fill to the bevel, or 1/16-1/8 inch below rim as most manufacturers suggest? 

1/16" below the rim.

15 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

1/16" below the rim.

I always assumed line capacity was based on the 1/16-1/8 below the rim.  Seems Shimano is way off base for the Curado BFS.  Wonder if I've been spooling 150-160 yards instead of the normal 125-135 yards listed on many of my reels.

4 hours ago, FishTank said:

@tkunk What line, size and diameter,  do you intend to use?

Currently, I use 6 lb suffix braid. Ideally, I'd like at least 50% more line capacity than I have now.

1 hour ago, tkunk said:

Currently, I use 6 lb suffix braid. Ideally, I'd like at least 50% more line capacity than I have now.

 

So what size lures are you wanting to throw and what rod are you using?  I am trying to figure out why you need more line capacity. I have the Curado BFS and I am using 5lb FC.  It has a larger diameter than 6lb Sufix braid and I have not had issues with line capacity.  Also, when you go to a deeper spool with more line, you are adding weight that will deplete your ability to cast lighter BFS lures. 

10 hours ago, FishTank said:

 

So what size lures are you wanting to throw and what rod are you using?  I am trying to figure out why you need more line capacity. I have the Curado BFS and I am using 5lb FC.  It has a larger diameter than 6lb Sufix braid and I have not had issues with line capacity.  Also, when you go to a deeper spool with more line, you are adding weight that will deplete your ability to cast lighter BFS lures. 

 

I use the Expride jerkbait rod. I would like to go up to 3/8 oz jerkbaits.

 

Would like more line capacity for two reasons. First, in spring, the average wind where I fish is probably 15 MPH, so when I cast with the wind, I get a lot of distance. Second, I often target species that are much stronger than bass, like brown trout, and I don't want to have to worry about getting spooled. Plus, there are normally many big bonus pike around.

 

Currently, I'm using an old Metanium with 40 lb braid, which works fine, but I'd rather use a BFS reel if I can get enough line capacity. I've tried 30 lb braid on the Metanium, but it digs when I hook big fish. I like BFS reels because they cast really well and line doesn't dig. But maybe the line doesn't dig because the spool capacity is so low.

 

Also, I can't use spinning gear like everyone else in the Great Lakes because it hurts my upper back.

I have a daiwa alphas svtw800 fitted with a kkr t37 aftermarket bfs spool, it's capacity is rated at 150m of pe#1.2 (.185mm), I got it spooled with 15lb yozuri braided line (.19mm), I estimate it took 100+ meters of line, way more than your typical bfs reel. I mainly use it for smaller jerkbaits and topwaters between, 3/16-3/8oz, it handles down to down to 3.5g (1/8oz) quite well too with the right rod. I haven't experienced line dig so far but also haven't hooked any hogs on that particular reel yet either. For my needs and style of fishing I'm finding it better suited than my actual bfs reel, it's just a perfect power bfs setup and the spool is plug n play so no fiddling or tinkering required, pop out old spool pop in new one, done.

2 hours ago, tkunk said:

 

I use the Expride jerkbait rod. I would like to go up to 3/8 oz jerkbaits.

 

Would like more line capacity for two reasons. First, in spring, the average wind where I fish is probably 15 MPH, so when I cast with the wind, I get a lot of distance. Second, I often target species that are much stronger than bass, like brown trout, and I don't want to have to worry about getting spooled. Plus, there are normally many big bonus pike around.

 

Currently, I'm using an old Metanium with 40 lb braid, which works fine, but I'd rather use a BFS reel if I can get enough line capacity. I've tried 30 lb braid on the Metanium, but it digs when I hook big fish. I like BFS reels because they cast really well and line doesn't dig. But maybe the line doesn't dig because the spool capacity is so low.

 

Also, I can't use spinning gear like everyone else in the Great Lakes because it hurts my upper back.

Aldebaran 50 MGL, Curado 70 MGL or SlX MGL.  I'm a Daiwa guy but if you're casting with the wind and throwing trebble hook baits out on open water then it's hard to beat an MGL centrifugal reel.