Shimano Curado 200e7 & Spinnerbaits - A Perfect Match

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I’m a die-hard bass fisherman. I have been for over 25 years now. It’s in my blood and it’s a huge part of my life.

During these past two and a half decades I’ve developed a liking for certain types of bass fishing, using specific lures and tactics that just seem to work well for me.

Right at the top of that list of favorite tactics would be spinnerbait fishing for bass in the shallows. Spinnerbaits allow me to cover a lot of water in a hurry in an effort to find the bass that are actively feeding, without having to work too hard for them. When the bass are biting spinnerbaits, I can catch a whole lot of fish in no time at all. Best of all, spinnerbaits seem to attract some big fish, so I stand a good chance of hitting a biggie amongst the fish that I do catch that day.

There’s something about spinnerbaits that attracts big bass pretty consistently. There’s obviously no guarantee that this will happen every time you throw spinnerbaits, but it does happen often enough.

Some people tend to misunderstand spinnerbaits and consider them to be mindless baits to be used by amateur anglers who don’t know how to catch bass any other way. This can’t be further from the truth! Sure… spinnerbaits will catch bass for novice anglers, but it still needs to be put in the right places. In the hands of an experienced angler, though, the spinnerbait will really shine as a consistent fish catcher.

Because most spinnerbaits can be bought in a large array of colors, weights and blade configurations there is an unending number of combos that can be used by the angler. This factor makes the spinnerbait a very adaptable bait for use under a huge variety of conditions.

Ask the majority of bass anglers what their favorite time of year is for using spinnerbaits is and most of them will insist right away that it’s best in the spring season. The spinnerbait does work well in the spring, when the bass tend to be shallower than any other time of year, but the spinnerbait is really an all-season bait. The only exception to this would be in areas where the lakes and rivers freeze in the winter, but anywhere that the water isn’t frozen is a good place for a spinnerbait.

Aside from all of the nuances that can be attributed to different colors and sizes, spinnerbaits also need to be matched with the right equipment in order for them to be at their most efficient bass-catching levels.

Spinnerbait rods should be light enough to use for hours on end without tiring your arm too quickly. Rods in the 6 - 7 foot range are best and medium to medium-heavy action is also the way to go, depending on the size of the spinnerbaits you plan on throwing. This will obviously be dictated by the depth of water, water clarity, weather conditions, etc. But it gives you a general guideline to start with.

Last but not least in this setup is your reel. Spinnerbaits in the range of 1/4 oz. and under should be fished with spinning equipment and line in the 8 - 10 lb test range, while those baits heavier than this are best fished on heavier baitcasting gear.

My absolute favorite baitcasting reel for spinnerbaits is the Shimano Curado 200e7.

A few years back, Shimano completely re-engineered this reel, from the ground up. When they did this, they succeeded in setting a new standard in baitcasting reels for freshwater fishing applications.
Not only does the reel perform better than ever, it’s also smaller and lighter than it previously had been. This makes the reel a complete joy to fish with, even when used for hours at a time.
The reels new lower profile makes it easy for any angler to palm and handle effortlessly, even if they have small hands. This was accomplished by recessing the reel foot into the reels body slightly.
Shimano also worked hard to reduce the weight of their new flagship reel. They accomplished this in several ways, but most noticeable is the series of holes that were drilled into the spool. This eliminates unnecessary weight, while maintaining the strength and integrity of the spool.
As you can probably tell by now, I fell in love with the Shimano Curado 200e7. It has truly become my favorite reel for spinnerbait fishing. I also love it for buzzbaits, but that’s another story!

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