In 1991, Shimano released the first-ever Bantam Curado baitcasting reel to the U.S. market. It was well received, and over the next 27 years, the Curado line underwent seven remodels, each with improved features. This year, Shimano released its newest Curado reel—the 150 M. This reel elbows its way into the crowded Curado family, which includes a couple of Curado DC sizes, a 70-size Curado MGL, and a Curado BFS reel. The newest Curado doesn’t replace any models, but adds a new 150 size to the current base Curado lineup, which already has a 200 and a 300. At this size, the new Curado 150 M is set up for versatility. Here’s a closer look at this new lightweight baitcaster.
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