Shimano CURADO MGL 151 Baitcasting Reel

Continuing to add to the tournament-tested and dependable Curado lineup of low-profile reels, the new Curado MGL 151 offers unparalleled versatility in the lightest weight Curado to date. The perfect combination of 151-size spool combined with a MagnumLite (MGL) Spool, Shimano engineered the Curado MGL 151 for anglers to fish different techniques with various lure types and sizes with ease — and with greater casting distance and accuracy. Shimano engineers built the Curado MGL 151 to handle giants with a rigid aluminum HAGANE Body and durable Cross Carbon Drag. Precision gearing lies nestled at the heart of the Curado MGL 151 with Shimano reel technologies such as X-Ship, MicroModule Gearing and SilentTune to create an unmatched reeling experience. Tournament-ready yet smooth and efficient, the Curado MGL 151 is the perfect addition to an angler's arsenal whether they are on the tournament trail or chasing their next trophy fish.

Product Features

• X-Ship Baitcasting - By supporting the pinon gear on both ends with bearings. the pinon gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. Allowing the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. Friction between spool and shaft are eliminated. 
• MicroModule Gear Baitcasting - Creates a smooth retrieve by utilizing smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinon gear. Ultimately, this produces a more efficient gear train with less of a gear feel.
• SilentTune - By applying slight pressure to the bearing holding the spool, SilentTune reduces the vibration of the bearing during high-speed rotation. Improves quietness while casting and the rise of the spool rotation becomes even smoother.
• Cross Carbon Drag Baitcasting - Material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. Provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
• S A-RB Baitcasting - Bearings are put through the same process as Shimano's A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
• HAGANE Body Baitcasting - Metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
• S3D Spool - S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing and constructing a balanced and uniform thin-wall aluminum spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.
• MGL Spool - The lightweight MagnumLite (MGL) Spool design significantly reduces the moment of inertia at the beginning of a cast by roughly 10%. This allows anglers to experience greater casting distance by up to 20% as well as increased accuracy with a wider variety of lures.
• Super Free Spool - Eliminates friciton on the spool shaft during the cast. Constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preperation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.
• SVS Infinity - Provides easy-to-manage, consistent spool control and brake force. With brake weights that use inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting, especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments when anglers need to adjust to the conditions or when they switch baits.