Curado 300 EJ

My New Light Jigging Reel

Featuring a blazing fast gear ratio of 6.9:1, the Shimano Curado 300EJ Casting Reel adds high-speed prowess to the high line capacity and serious power of the Curado 300 Series. Its low profile design will change the way you think about low-profile baitcasting reels - delivering large reel performance in a sleek, comfortable design. Great for quickly ripping large plugs and swimbaits in freshwater, the Curado 300EJ also provides the corrosion-resistance and toughness necessary for saltwater use. Its lightweight, one-piece Aluminum frame provides a rigid base of operations, and an oversized counterbalanced jigging handle helps move big fish with maximum torque.


Shimano’s High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), as well as, seven ball bearings (1 shielded A-RB stainless steel bearing, 5 shielded stainless steel bearings and 1 A-RB stainless steel roller bearing) ensure the Curado 300EJ has the smooth, silent retrieve Shimano reels are famous for, and Shimano’s Variable Breaking System (VBS) provides total casting control. Administering the strength to tame the big runs and hard fighting of big fish, the Curado 300EJ Casting Reel’s Dartanium Drag System stays smooth throughout its wide range of settings, and dishes out up to 15-lbs. of maximum drag. Delivering the well-established Curado performance so many serious anglers prefer, the Shimano Curado 300EJ now adds some serious retrieve speed to the equation.

Additional Features
1/4 Turn Key Spool Access
Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System
Super Stopper Anti-Reverse
Assist Stopper
SV Power Handle Grips
Quickfire II Clutch Bar Casting System
Precision Aluminum Magnumlite Spool


Specifications
Gear Ratio: 6.9:1
Weight: 11.3oz
Bearings: 5SS, 1 SA-RB +1A-RB
Line Capacity(Test/Yd): 50/205 , 65/120, 80/105
Drag: 6.5kg

This is the first bait casting reel that I ever bought. Hopefully i will have a smooth learning curve in mastering the art of casting. Will be using it mainly for offshore light jigging.