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Model: CUDC151HG
Features
- HAGANE Body
- CI4+ (Side Plate)
- Super Free Spool
- MicroModule Gear
- Cross Carbon Drag
Description
Shimano Inc. CUDC151HG CURADO DC 151 HG REEL BOX
Brand: SHIMANO
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Color: Multi
Material: Metal
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Item Weight: 220 Grams
Gearbox Ratio: 7.4
Model Name: Curado DC Casting Reel
Handle Material: Aluminum
Bearing Material: Stainless Steel
Brand: SHIMANO
Hand Orientation: Left Hand
Color: Multi
Material: Metal
Fishing Technique: Baitcasting
Item Weight: 220 Grams
Gearbox Ratio: 7.4
Model Name: Curado DC Casting Reel
Handle Material: Aluminum
Bearing Material: Stainless Steel
Fishing Reel Line Retrieve: 7.4 Inches
Product Dimensions: 5"L x 4"W x 4"H
Fishing Reel Maximum Drag: 11 Pounds
Manufacturer: Shimano
Line Capacity: 10-120, 12-110, 14-90
UPC: 022255218887
Global Trade Identification Number: 87
Size: 150
Number of Items: 1
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 5.91 x 5.2 x 3.46 inches
Package Weight: 0.34 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Brand Name: SHIMANO
Warranty Description: 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
Suggested Users: unisex
Part Number: CUDC151HG
Style: Cudc151hg
Included Components: CURADO DC 151 HG REEL BOX
Sport Type: Fishing
Fishing Line Type: Monofilament
Date First Available: July 17, 2018
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Top Amazon Reviews
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
Great product and helps me cast quite well. Another fantastic Japanese designed item. Even my teenage sons love using these things. They prefer them over anything else. I’ve taken these things to Brazil to Northern Canada and they’ve never quit. They never break and they always come through.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025 by anonymous
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 Grateful Fred
Smooth and the sound is nice, it doesn't break when in water. little to no backlash. The different modes make it easy to adjust.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by Don’t buy these
It’s a beautiful reel and works great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025 by George Macdonald
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 chen
Been waiting to move into a real baitcaster for awhile and this is a dream. Smooth as could be. Shimano knew what they were doing when they made this reel!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024 by Scott Sapa
I’m not one to dislike anything that I spend this kind of money on. Do I wish it was cheaper? Of course. But that’s just how it is. I got the reel and spoiled it up. I went out to test it and was not disappointed at all. I haven’t tried any other line than Flourocarbon, so I can’t speak on the setting adjustments for the type of line. Other than that, this reel is slick, and I love the sound every time I cast. Here is the thing....Don’t expect this to “never backlash.” It’s just a reel and if you don’t set it up correctly, a backlash is inevitable.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018 by jordan