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DC reels worth it? #13626398 07/10/20 11:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,725TX C Chris_K Offline OP Extreme Angler
OP Offline Chris_K Extreme Angler C Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,725TX With the slx dc being 189, I’ve though about adding a few. What’s everyone’s experiences with them? What techniques are they a must have for?
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Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13626408 07/10/20 11:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 3,651Arlington F Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King Offline TFF Team Angler
Offline Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King TFF Team Angler F Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 3,651Arlington I’ve enjoyed the DC reels some hate on them but I think once you find the correct casting adjustment they are plug and play lol https://fishingreelrepaircompany.com/
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13626437 07/10/20 11:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 10 L Lakeforking2504 Offline Green Horn
Offline Lakeforking2504 Green Horn L Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 10 They are not worth it’s the Cronarch mgl is a lot more for the same money in my opinion.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Lakeforking2504] #13626447 07/11/20 12:10 AM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 17,657Not Texas tmd11111 Online Content TFF Guru
Online Content tmd11111 TFF Guru Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 17,657Not Texas Originally Posted by Lakeforking2504They are not worth it’s the Cronarch mgl is a lot more for the same money in my opinion.Where are you finding Chronarch MGL's for $189
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13626461 07/11/20 12:15 AM
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 157Saginaw, Texas FewJr Offline Outdoorsman
Offline FewJr Outdoorsman Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 157Saginaw, Texas I bought 3 for my nephew who is mentally challenged. Zero backlashes. I tried teaching him to use a spinning rig to no avail. Perfect for him. But me personally I don’t use one not saying I wouldn’t though. If I did I would go with the shimano Last edited by FewJr; 07/11/20 12:17 AM.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13626584 07/11/20 02:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 185Lake Bridgeport 21sammy Offline Outdoorsman
Offline 21sammy Outdoorsman Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 185Lake Bridgeport Have taken a few casts with an SLX DC, didn't notice much difference from my Curado K personally. I would like to test a Curado DC and see how that is tho. Just my .02 "Hooksets are free"
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13627134 07/11/20 08:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,950Trenton, Tx Ken A. Online Content Groovy
Online Content Ken A. Groovy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,950Trenton, Tx I've purchased 7 or 8 Curado K's and one Curado DC. All of them are great reels. Will the DC allow me to cast farther than my K's? No. The OP asked if they are worth it? Depends on what your "It" is. Are they better for skipping a jig under docks? Yes! Are they better for novice anglers to learn how to cast without backlashing? Yes! Is it an overall better product for the experienced angler? Not in my opinion.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Ken A.] #13627203 07/11/20 09:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16,260Southlake, Texas Happykamper Offline TFF Guru
Offline Happykamper TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16,260Southlake, Texas Originally Posted by Ken A.I've purchased 7 or 8 Curado K's and one Curado DC. All of them are great reels. Will the DC allow me to cast farther than my K's? No. The OP asked if they are worth it? Depends on what your "It" is. Are they better for skipping a jig under docks? Yes! Are they better for novice anglers to learn how to cast without backlashing? Yes! Is it an overall better product for the experienced angler? Not in my opinion. I bought one for my wife couple days ago, I swear she could back lash a spinning reel. grin [Linked Image]
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: 21sammy] #13627240 07/11/20 10:21 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 29,420Red Oak, Texas SteezMacQueen Online Happy TFF Guru
Online Happy SteezMacQueen TFF Guru Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 29,420Red Oak, Texas Originally Posted by 21sammyHave taken a few casts with an SLX DC, didn't notice much difference from my Curado K personally. I would like to test a Curado DC and see how that is tho. Just my .02I own three different “DC” reels. They all cast the same and all have that annoying whining sound. Ranger Z520 guy.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13627266 07/11/20 10:50 PM
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Offline Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King TFF Team Angler F Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 3,651Arlington Originally Posted by SteezMacQueenOriginally Posted by 21sammyHave taken a few casts with an SLX DC, didn't notice much difference from my Curado K personally. I would like to test a Curado DC and see how that is tho. Just my .02I own three different “DC” reels. They all cast the same and all have that annoying whining sound. I've had two people send me reels saying the reel needed repaired because of the DC sounds roflmao https://fishingreelrepaircompany.com/
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13628154 07/12/20 10:26 PM
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Offline Fordntriton Outdoorsman F Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 125Carrollton My girlfriend has been using spinning rods but has been wanting to use a baitcaster since our first time out. I got her two curado dc reels. She a rockstar with the baitcaster now and She still has the original line on them. Are they worth it? You tell me
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13628231 07/12/20 11:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,240 shotgunwilly Offline Extreme Angler
Offline shotgunwilly Extreme Angler Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,240 I wouldn't get them again. If you know how to cast good I would get the standard reels instead. I bought 2 of the Curado DC's. One of them is good, one of them is junk. (And yes I know how to set them.) From my experience and reading about other's, I think you can get lemons with these reels.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13628239 07/12/20 11:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin Offline TFF Guru
Offline ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992Mansfield, Tx. I have two Curado DC reels and I like them but the Daiwa Tatula SV TW is cheaper and easier to set up if you have backlash issues. For me I like the Daiwa Tatula SV TW and the Tatula Elite way better, but thats just me. I just get better distance with the Daiwas than I do the shimanos with the exception of my Shimano SLX. Now with that being said, I still have 4 Curado E series reels that I will never get rid of as well as my pearl white Chronarch. Those were very well made. Last edited by ezbassin; 07/12/20 11:54 PM.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Ken A.] #13628271 07/13/20 12:09 AM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 11,008Lufkin, Texas USA BigDozer66 Offline TFF Guru
Offline BigDozer66 TFF Guru Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 11,008Lufkin, Texas USA Originally Posted by Ken A.I've purchased 7 or 8 Curado K's and one Curado DC. All of them are great reels. Will the DC allow me to cast farther than my K's? No. The OP asked if they are worth it? Depends on what your "It" is. Are they better for skipping a jig under docks? Yes! Are they better for novice anglers to learn how to cast without backlashing? Yes! Is it an overall better product for the experienced angler? Not in my opinion. I will second your statement! cheersI have several Curado K's and a couple Curado DC's. All of them are top notch reels ahd the whir sound doesn't bother me at all. bananaI also have a Daiwa Tatula SV TW and I prefer the DC's over the Daiwa as they are easier to set up and use and the Curado's just outperform them. 2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS PropMinn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb.Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout ConsoleHumminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow MountTrick Step[Linked Image]
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13629195 07/13/20 07:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 773Norfolk, VA J jacksonmj Offline Pro Angler
Offline jacksonmj Pro Angler J Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 773Norfolk, VA I would pay the extra for them have three of them and for the money the SLX reel is better.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13629220 07/13/20 08:05 PM
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 6,886Austin 0 04champ Offline TFF Celebrity
Offline 04champ TFF Celebrity 0 Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 6,886Austin I think they're worth it for certain setups, mostly big moving baits that catch the wind. Much easier to bomb a 6xd into the wind, or a big blade or something like that. Maybe I'm just not an experienced angler
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13629517 07/13/20 11:11 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 1,013Mckinney, Tx I Ibock Offline Extreme Angler
Offline Ibock Extreme Angler I Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 1,013Mckinney, Tx The thing I love about the DCs is learning to skip and teaching beginners. Ibock PB between 8-9 pounds.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13630462 07/14/20 05:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 428Whitehouse, Tx B Basscat8263 Offline Angler
Offline Basscat8263 Angler B Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 428Whitehouse, Tx I'm slowly replacing my old Chronarchs and Calcuttas with SLX DC's. I love the DC and don't mind the sound at all. Tony
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13630570 07/14/20 06:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,283Weatherford Fishinfellow Offline TFF Celebrity
Offline Fishinfellow TFF Celebrity Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,283Weatherford I have a DC on my DD22 rod and my Carolina rig rod and they are awesome. Some applications just don't justify a DC reel but spinnerbaits and jerkbaits are two other baits where a DC shines. Thats my money fish[Linked Image]Kris Winhold
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13632101 07/15/20 10:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin Offline TFF Guru
Offline ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992Mansfield, Tx. The Daiwa Tatula SV TW is a better value and easier to set up than the Curado DC if you need cast control.The 2020 version is awesome. Last edited by ezbassin; 07/16/20 12:39 AM.
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13633058 07/16/20 05:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 193Lindale, TX B BassMajician Offline Outdoorsman
Offline BassMajician Outdoorsman B Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 193Lindale, TX The DC's that I have for myself and my son have been great.I have a little bit of experience with casting. Last edited by BassMajician; 07/16/20 05:28 PM. ~BJ Duplechain2020 FXR21
Re: DC reels worth it? [Re: Chris_K] #13634069 07/17/20 04:04 PM
Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 126 G GHSTgoesBOO Offline Outdoorsman
Offline GHSTgoesBOO Outdoorsman G Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 126 Those SLXs are hard to beat for the money, and you can find used ones for 130-150.
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