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Arrives
Thursday, Sep 24
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Features
- HAGANE Body
- CI4+ (Side Plate)
- Super Free Spool
- MicroModule Gear
- Cross Carbon Drag
Description
HAGANE Body
Brand: SHIMANO
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Color: Multi
Material: Metal
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Item Weight: 220 g
Gearbox Ratio: 7.4
Special Feature: High Drag, Potential Digital Control
Model Name: Curado DC Casting Reel
Handle Material: Aluminum
Brand Name: SHIMANO
Model Name: Curado DC Casting Reel
Manufacturer: Shimano
UPC: 022255218887
Global Trade Identification Number: 87
Number of Items: 1
Number of Packs: 1
Unit Count: 1 Count
Included Components: CURADO DC 151 HG REEL BOX
Item Type Name: CURADO DC 151 HG REEL BOX
Model Number: CUDC151HG
Manufacturer Part Number: CUDC151HG
Warranty Description: 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Gearbox Ratio: 7.4
Other Special Features of the Product: High Drag, Potential Digital Control
Fishing Reel Line Retrieve: 7.4 inches
Fishing Reel Maximum Drag: 11 pounds
Line Capacity: 10-120, 12-110, 14-90
Fishing Line Type: Monofilament
Material Type: Metal
Handle Material: Aluminum
Bearing Material Type: Stainless Steel
Item Weight: 220 g
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 5"L x 4"W x 4"H
Size: Gear Ratio 7.41 | Size 150 Left
Color: Multi
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Top Amazon Reviews
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
The Shimano Curado DC is an excellent reel that solves a specific problem: backlashes in bad conditions. It is not magic. It will not make you a pro overnight, and if you already have an "educated thumb," you might find the price premium hard to justify. However, for skipping docks, throwing light lures into the wind, or just having an stress-free day on the water, it is arguably the best tool on the market. The Good (Pros) • The "Wind Cheat Code": This is the #1 reason to buy this reel. You can throw a spinnerbait directly into a 20mph headwind with almost zero thumb feathering, and it just... works. • Skipping Made Easy: Skipping a jig under a dock is one of the hardest casts to master. The DC system reacts instantly to the sudden deceleration when the bait hits the water, drastically reducing the "blowups" that usually happen when you mess up a skip. • Versatility: The I-DC4 brake dial has 4 simple settings: 1. Max Distance (least braking) 2. Braid / General Purpose 3. Fluorocarbon / Stiffer line 4. Skipping / Max Control (heavy braking) Most people set it to 2 or 3 and never touch it again. • Build Quality: It’s a Curado. It uses the "Hagane" body (Shimano's fancy word for rigid metal), so it feels solid in the hand with zero flex. The MicroModule gears are buttery smooth when new. The Bad (Cons) • The Price Tag: You are paying a ~$70-$80 premium just for the computer chip. A standard Curado K performs mechanically very similarly for much less cash. • The Sound: Every time you cast, the reel makes a distinct whiiiiine sound (like a tiny electric car). • Some people love it: "It sounds futuristic." • Some people hate it: "It’s annoying and scares the fish (probably not, but it scares me)." • Weight & Size: The 150 DC is slightly heavier and bulkier than the standard Curado MGL 150 because the side plate has to house the computer unit. It’s not a brick, but it’s not the most compact reel in its class. • DIY Maintenance is Risky: If you are the type to take your reels apart for deep cleaning, be warned. The DC unit is a sealed module. If you mess with the screws on the side plate incorrectly or strip them (common issue), you can brick the braking system. • Corrosion Point: If used in saltwater, the area between the pinion gear and clutch base is a known corrosion trap if not rinsed thoroughly. Final Verdict The Shimano Curado DC is a luxury, not a necessity. But it is a luxury that actually delivers on its promise. It makes fishing easier and less frustrating, which usually means you keep your lure in the water longer—and that's how you catch more fish.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025 by J. C. Bohman
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Like all other Shimano DC reels, the DC technology makes this reel a pleasure to cast with as opposed to the looping backlash nightmare of other reels. For us who are learning to cast with a bait caster or others who simply want to concentrate on the casting accuracy without worrying about the reel, this is for you. Having said that, will this backlash? Absolutely!!! But they are few and far between by comparison. Like any other bait caster, it does require some specific setup based on line and bait size, nothing new there. It’s a good low profile size and feels nice in the hand. Smooth retrieve is the name of the game here, silky smooth in fact. It’s quite expensive so be prepared to shell out, although there are less expensive DC reels in the Shakespeare line. This one is worth the money if it’s worth the cost to you. Will definitely improve your casting and baitcasting confidence in casting. It brings the accuracy and efficiency of the baitcaster to those who have never been able to master the reel type.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2026 by Stephen Lusk
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
A great real with that iconic casting sound people love. It's easy to tune, can be used with various different fishing techniques/lures, feel high quality in your hands, and is worth the money for those new to baitcasters. It is a little on the heavy side for a baitcaster but that is expected due to the digital brake system adding extra weight. All-in-all this is a great baitcaster for those that are just starting out with them and for those that wanted that casting sound.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026 by Jwhit
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Another sweet reel from Shimano. I have many of there freshwater reels. And they all get 5 stars in my books. The DC model here is well worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2026 by 29er joe
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
A good baitcaster for begginers. It won't go as far as a mgl or classic mag brake but you can hand it to a friend and they won't nest it up
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026 by Gavin Fidler
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Decent Reel but truly disappointed by the seller 1: It would looks like this reel is targeting Chinese market or manufactured in China, that's why they have the "Marking for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" and a "Chinese QA association" label on it 2: the package was a returned/opened package There's no seal on the box, I have checked many different unboxing video, most of them have a seal. The manual + adjust tension knob notice were located differently, you can tell this is someone just trying shove all the documents in there 3: scratch on the brake dial & a hard to set dial from the picture 2, you can see the brake was set to open when I got it. I found that that there's thin scratch from the dial, this might caused by the buyer before me tried use a tool to set the dial, but accidently scratched the surface I tried to dial the brake to 2 since I was going to use a braid on it, but holy. I tried eeverything to rotate the dial but nothing is working. I even hurt my Thumb because of that thinking about returning it
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023 by chen
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Product came on time and I’ve had no issues as of yet. Reel is very smooth. Took it out for 2 fishing trips already and easily casted about 200 times. Quality is good.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Gearbox ratio: 7.4
Size: Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 | Size: 150 Left
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Had my eye on this for a while, and finally bit the bullet and bought the 151 DCHG, (left crank, 7:4.1). Worked it out for the first time kayak fishing yesterday on a good sized pond. The reel is paired with the St. Croix Mojo Bass Yak Rod (7 ft medium/fast). And spooled with Sufix Advanced Mono 14 lb test green. This reel is awesome! But it's not magic. Thumb management is still needed at times, but it's minimal. And no adjustments are needed for different sized baits which is huge. I was effortlessly going between 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 ounce baits while testing this reel out. I could throw everything on the "2" setting, the spool knob was never touched. I did go to the "3" setting a couple times with the heavier baits. Furthermore this reel, with the right rod, will flat out fling some lures further than you thought possible. Didn't do any flipping to speak of, but I suspect thumb management would still be critical there. Max drag is 11 pounds, so it may not be at its best with braided line in heavy cover. Or hauling in say large stripers when they run up river. But it covers all the other bases as far as most bass fishing is concerned If you are on the fence about this reel, forget about it...and just do it. Experienced casters will LUV it. Beginners will still have a learning curve, but a much smaller one than normal. Again...you can still have backlashes. But far fewer than traditional braking systems. And no adjustments required when changing lures/baits...HUGE! Don't forget...you can throw the long bomb too.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019 by Grateful Fred