It may be hard to imagine, but the Shimano Curado K Series Baitcast Reel offers enhanced performance over its highly regarded previous models. This popular baitcaster now comes in a smaller, more palm-friendly footprint that carries the latest reel technology, with reconfigured internals that include Shimano's advanced MicroModule gearing. Extremely smooth and durable, this system increases the number of hard gear teeth for seamless power transfer with every movement of the handle. In addition, its externally-adjustable SVS Infinity braking system has been upgraded to deliver an even wider range of adjustment, covering all lure sizes. Higher gear ratios (up to 8.5:1), an ergonomic CI4 sideplate, and a longer, stronger handle design provide superb handling all around. Meanwhile, all the features that make the Curado baitcaster a favorite with the pros are still here: X-Ship for gear durability and longer casts; Super Free Spool with Shimano Stable Spool Design for rotational smoothness; Power AL aluminum frame; 6 ball bearings + 1 Super Stopper Anti Reverse roller bearing; and Cross Carbon Drag with up to 11 lbs. of max drag. 
 
This reel can be fished in both freshwater and saltwater.
 
The standard for reliable baitcast performance
Compact, ergonomic body design
Power AL aluminum frame
Light, rigid CI4 sideplate
Super Free Spool
Shimano Stable Spool Design
Smooth. Durable MicroModule gearing
X-Ship for enhanced gear durability
6 shielded A-RB stainless steel ball bearings
1 Super Stopper Anti Reverse roller bearing
Enhanced, wide-ranging SVS Infinity Brake System
Cross Carbon Drag
Longer, stronger handle design
Significantly higher gear ratios
 
Gear Ratio 8.5:1
Ball Bearings - 6+1
Max Drag - 11 Lbs.
Reel Weight (oz - ) - 7.8
Line Capacity10/155
Braid Capacity - 50/120
Recovery -36" Per Turn