Bantam CURADO was released in 1991 as a baitcasting reel for the North American market. It was characterized by toughness and operability. In 1993, Shimano released a model that featured the color green in the design, which was unconventional in the North American market.

Shimano Curado DC Versatility: The Shimano Curado DC is extremely versatile and can be used in both freshwater and saltwater for a wide variety of casting techniques and styles to suit nearly everyone. The DC motor makes casting into the wind or skipping around docks easy and the reel has an extremely smooth retrieve.

The Shimano Curado K is a low profile Shimano reel with a centrifugal braking system, while the Shimano Curado DC uses a digital control braking system that monitors spool speed 1,000 times per second to apply the perfect amount of brake.

The intelligent microcomputer constantly measures spool speed and controls it to prevent backlash. The DC brake system doesn't require any batteries or charging.

The Shimano Curado DC reel employs a combination of their higher end technologies to make this one the optimally performing reels in their middle-tier line-up.

Shimano's top line/premium reels are made in Japan, their 2nd tier reels/rods are made in Malaysia.

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Overall, there are 4 types of reels: spincast, baitcasting, spinning and fly reels. To help you choose the right reel, we listed each of the types of fishing reels and their functional benefits for your fishing style and skill level.

The Shimano SLX DC has the technical specifications to be a lot more expensive reel with everything from the Digital Cast control, the Hagane body, the brass gearing, DC-4 four option cast control and compact profile. This reel has all the features packed into it that make it a solid reel.

DC BRAKING SYSTEM So now you can cast any lure, under any conditions easily and achieve longer casting distance with less thumbing and without having to make multiple adjustments to the reel. And because you experience less backlash, you can now make use of your valuable time to catch more fish!

Daiwa's has grown from small beginnings in Japan during the 1950's as a reel maker, into a global fishing tackle brand, serving anglers of all disciplines around the world. A true manufacturer, they have production points in Japan, UK and throughout the Far East.

About headquarters : SHIMANO INC. Shimano Iron Works, the predecessor of Shimano Inc., was established in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano in Sakai city, Osaka Japan.

Manufacturing. Shimano has 13,000 employees (2017). Shimano runs fabrications in Australia, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam.

There are no big corporate executive salaries or perks or salesmen's commissions that are passed on to consumers in the product's price by other brands. The company uses JIT (just in time) supply line tactics to keep a steady flow of inventory coming in, keeping inventory levels at an optimum, and operating costs down.