Just turn them all off that way you can cast a mile. Please report back on the results.

4 breaks on and dial sent to 3-4. Just as good at casting as a Tatula SV TW and doesn't feel like a wore out rattle trap after a year of use.

No brake is as good my gorilla thumbs.

I have two of the new(er) Curados and they simply suck at light weight lures. The spools are too heavy and they get worse with 150 yards of line on them. If you really want to cast light weight stuff, get the new Diawa SV stuff.

I just bought the new Steez 70 CTSV. It can cast a 1/4oz shaky head with the brakes turned off. But it can only hold about 55-60 yards of 12lb line. The new Tatuls SV would be a similarly priced reel with light weight capabilities.

I also have the Curado DC. It isn’t much better at really light stuff. You’d almost want to go to an Alderbaran reel for short light stuff.

Just like there is a club for each golf shot, so goes fishing and presentations. Spend the money or compromise.

False information. The Daiwa SV TW will outperform the Shimano's any day. They are the best for light weights and skipping docks. I sold a Shimano Metanium because it could not cast light weight baits nearly as well as the Tatula Elite. NOT EVEN CLOSE.

That’s disappointing. Daiwa is what I always use but took a chance because a buddy swears by shimano. When I got It home I asked him how he sets It up and he said he’s never even opened his side plates. Wth.
This one has 6 brakes. 3 were on 3 off.

I think I’ll just take It back and get Daiwa. I really like to just turn a dial on the side.

I thought it was me, I have a couple of those reels that give me fits.

Jk shimano guys

Jk shimano guys

They make a good c rig reel.

Funny you say that. I pretty much replaced all my reels with Shimano's except for two, both are Tatula Type R's that I use for A-Rigs and C-Rigs.

I gave my zillions and tatulas away.

I use a Shimano Core 50mg on a Dobyns 743 DX. I usually have 2 brakes on and 4 off on any Shimano.

I've never had more than 2 brakes set on ANY Shimano I've ever used, usually just one. Rod makes all the difference in the world

Try some ceramic bearings. Many of my customers will tell you they help tremendously.

I use a Shimano Core 50mg on a Dobyns 743 DX. I usually have 2 brakes on and 4 off on any Shimano.

The Shimano Core 50mg was a fantastic reel. Shimano made fantastic reels in the past, Bantams, Core, Scorpion, B, D, E, K, series, so I tried a Metanium and what a let down it was compared to the current Daiwa reels out there for even less money. No comparison in performance. I sold the Metanium. Thinking about selling the Curado DC also. I will just keep my older Shimano's that work very well.

I ordered a team Lews hyper mag speed spool slp to try. I have some tatula elites but this will be my first higher end Lews.
Also ordered an Abu Rebo Ike just for s&g’s. Not for weightless stuff though.