The Curado Lure Rod series is designed to perfectly match the Curado Baitcasting reels in both performance and appearance. It is part of Shimano’s American Black Bass lineup, where it has earned a reputation as an outstanding performer for fishing light to medium-sized lures. The Curado rods are modern, versatile, and excellent for precise casting and powerful fish-playing, especially when paired with the matching Curado Baitcasting reel.
Available in both one-piece and two-piece designs, as well as Spinning and Baitcasting options to suit your preference, the Curado offers exceptional value and performance. The one-piece models, in particular, provide some of the best fish-playing actions available in this price range.
The secret behind the Curado's remarkable casting performance lies in its Full Carbon Hi-Power X carbon blanks. This exclusive Shimano technology, previously found only in our top-tier rods, minimizes blank twist during casts and enhances the rod's responsiveness when fighting fish in tight situations, offering greater control.
Fitted with a lightweight Shimano Ci4+ carbon reel seat, designed for both Spinning and Baitcasting reels, the Curado also features Fuji Fazlite guides and a split EVA handle. These high-quality components, along with the sleek graphics, create a rod that combines beauty with exceptional performance.
While the Curado is certainly effective for pike fishing, its true strength shines when targeting species like zander and perch, which share similar traits with Black bass. Whether casting lures close to structures such as bridge supports, overhanging trees, or reed beds, the Curado excels in tight, precise casting. Once hooked, the rod’s full action allows you to gain control over the fish and dominate the fight.
Shimano has redesigned the Curado series of casting and spinning rods with power and versatility, catering to tournament anglers. The inclusion of Hi-Power X technology, which uses diagonally-wrapped carbon tape to form "X" shapes on the outer layer of the rod blank, enhances strength and casting performance. The rods are now equipped with Shimano CI4+ reel seats for improved sensitivity and reduced weight, as well as Fuji tangle-free K guides with FazLite inserts. This ideal guide system reduces line tangles and makes the rods suitable for use with monofilament, fluorocarbon, or PowerPro braided lines. Shimano created the Curado rods to meet the demands of tournament anglers, offering the power and actions required for a wide range of techniques.
