Got the 2016 Antares DC when it first came out and the Curado DC when it first came out... also used the original Metanium DC when it first came out. DC is cool and all but I do still prefer conventional reels.
*Awesome reel, **enjoyable.fishing** recommend especially for the price! No problems so far. Reeled in a 14lb laker yesterday and performed great. (5-10 min reel in time) Love the drag adjustment.*
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
I love my SLX DC’s! For that price point, hearing that “Zing”, means no bird nests! As a newbie to bass fishing, making the investment into the SLX DC’s meant less time messing with birds nests while still practicing casting techniques and more time actually fishing. IMO, totally worth the investment! Great video!
I’ve been a 50/70 fan since those reels came out over 10 years ago so I was SUPER excited about the slx’s when they were released. Bought one of every model, slx, xt, mgl, dc and I’ve been running them all hard ever since. My standard slx has been a frogging reel since just about the minute they were released to the public and anyone who knows about frog reels knows they get worked HARD. Still as good as day one...in fact, my last curado 70 went geary before the slx. I really dig this series. The mgl and xt are reels I use next to my aldebarans and scorpions with no issue at all.
If my black max didn’t get ran over ( flew out of my boat ) I’d still be using it. I upgraded to the pro max and I love it. I also use a few others, but Abu Garcia is extremely reliable and worth the price
@@connorrohman4731 no I didnt :/ still want one. she ended up getting me some sixgill reels the cyclone and typhoon. both are nice reels and have held up well. the typhoon takes a bit to get dialed in but it will sling some baits
I've been throwing the quantum exos for a few years. I went out a few weeks ago and picked one up. I must say I enjoy it. Its become one of my favorite reels. I paired it up with a 7'4" MH bass X rod and it is just amazing.
I love the paint job on this reel, I just wish the more expensive reels used the flat black too. I’m not a fan of the like, silvery or shiny almost chrome look on the more expensive ones.
Thanks for the few videos you have related to the SLX DC. Made me decide to purchase this reel and so far no issues and absolutely in love with the sound. Even gave it to my 8yr old son to fish with and 0 tangles or bird nests. And cant beat the price I got it for 159$ as a promo price at my local sportsman warehouse. Thanks again for all your input and videos. Tight lines!
Awesome. I use my DC(Curado though) for those extremely light lures. I've used it to cast 1/16 lures with no problem. With that said I think the micro gearing DOES make a difference. Esp when casting the tiny lures. However, using regular bait, I dont think theres any use for the higher price
+ICYAngler I’m right there with you man, those gears are worth it to me, but not necessarily worth it to everyone. I’ll fish both reels and love every minute of it haha! Thanks again for watching!!
Believe me, if your using a reel with a 21 gram spool for very light lures, there very definitely is a problem. Where I work I've had to refund 3 of them because they weren't casting an acceptable distance and I no longer sell them as a result. Theres just too much inertia in the spool.
That's the kind of real I've been waiting for SLX DC Shimano It's the only Real I wanna use now I think it's great And I watched your video It Spooled it up And it works great for me Thanks for the help
Seit 3 Tagen bin ich stolzer Besitzer der Shimano 151slx dc bin sehr zufrieden mit der Rolle. Meine liebste ist aber immer noch die Shimano Aldebaran BFS dass ist die absolute Perfektion. Guter Clip..grüsse aus der Schweiz Petri
Got this reel on sale, like you were talking about waiting for. $159.99 at Sportsman's Warehouse here in Oregon. This reel has quickly become my favorite in my arsenal. Go get one!
👍 Nice video! I recently got into baitcaster reels I been using spinning all my life. I started out using a piscifun reel to learn and it was ok but I still am learning and just got the shimano slx dc and used it one time and it worked awesome even for a new to baitcaster reels person it worked great it seems like you just cast and don't thumb the spool only at the end when the lure is going to hit the water and with the other one I first got you needed your thumb to be on the spool feathering it through the whole cast. I like mine for sure well worth getting even if your new to these reels and just want to try one out it's a great reel to learn on.
+Fishing With PH thank you for watching and you’re great comment! When you dial that baby in and don’t have to thumb the spool, that’s such a fun day on the water. Again thanks man!!
I started off with the SLX DC when I got my first DC style baitcaster and it was a phenomenal reel for the price, I've since upgraded to the Curado DC and the Scorpion DC and I adore those as well but I still kinda miss my old SLX DC. I found that the SLX DC seemed to cast smaller lures a lot better than the Scorpion DC which has the lightweight spool. If I had to knock on one thing, I think the gearing isn't anywhere as smooth as the Scorpion DC or the Curado DC as you mention.
I got into bass fishing about a year ago and learned so much and was able to buy a few things that I wanted, but there are still a few things that I have a few questions about. I got this reel for Christmas and love it because I am more of a Shimano fan myself. So I was wondering what's the best line to use and the lb test for it and what is the best rod suggestion for this reel. Thanks and I love your videos, they help out a lot!
I got one today. messed with a lot of bait casters at bass pro then once I picked this reel up and tried it it was a done deal. BTW its my first bait caster.
I actually prefer to run my tension knob as loose as possible without the knob falling off, and the brakes as low as i can handle depending on the wind. Hopefully i still have that level of control with this and the chip doesnt take that away from me. Very hopeful. I am excited for the versatility since i cant run a bunch of different set ups
I've got a little 'early-onset' and having a machine that compensates for what I cant do is goddamn amazing. Its like having an editir for every failure that your thimb makes, during a cast, but not yourself. Those you have to live with, apparently. This thing is to bait casting reels as microwaves are to convection ovens. Satisfactory results are so much easier to achieve!! ;) Doesn't mean that you can fish. It just means that you spend more time doing it and less time dicking around with shit you can barely see, anyway. Or have I just gone full-Harrison Ford?
I kinda like the Slx xt better myself I have a dc but I swear that xt is a banger !! I’ve since got a few tatulas and there okay but the Mgl 70 is next for me
My grandfather being his old fashioned self (which I do value dont get me wrong) made a good point. This dc is kinda new to me as it is him he asked “now what happens if the electronics go bad” Can someone please let me know how well these electronics hold up and is there a possibility it just stops working??
Hey guys, i just purchased my slx dc , does anyone know if you can still use your thumb? can i still practice how to cast like on a traditional reel? Thanks in advance for the help.
un excelente carrete de casting un amigo lo tiene y me gusta el diseño el sonido la calidad me gustaría mucho en algún momento tener uno asi propio la verdad lo recomiendo yo lo kiero
Hey I bought this reel twice in the last year. First one crapped out because of the drag setting not working correctly... The whole left side of the reel was wonky... I've got another SLX DC now which is working fine but for how long? Not sure ... We'll see. Honestly I use my Metanium MDG without DC more than anything. Thanks good vid.
This video helped me make my decision, you hit all the questions i had and i laughed a few times, good stuff.late to the game for sure but life be that way sometimes haha
Look at the Japanese numbers in their market. They will pay 600 for a reel due to quality. They value quality over price there. Unlike here we look at price first. Shimano beats diawa hands down. Diawa is a great company so I'm not bashing just stating facts. I would pick a diawa over a lews any day.
@@pain_weaver The Steez can hang with the Antares, 100%. It's ok to like Shimano more (I do as well). But to say they're hands-down better than Daiwa? Nah. Maybe years ago...
Terry, my son has the same reel. We put 30 lb spider wire braid on it and it backlashes every once in awhile. We set it up correctly. I think the braid is digging in on itself. We made sure it was tight when spooled. What pound braid do you use on your reels? Thank you.
Hey there! I usually use 40-65lb because of the equivalent diameter to fluoro or mono. What I would do is get some line conditioner, KVD has one he sponsors that works great. I’d do the tie off to something trick and walk it back as far as you can. Then as you start to reel back, every 10-15 reel turns spray once, doing that until you’ve completed. That should help with any kinks that may have formed because of those birds nests. Then the day before going fishing just give the spool a quick one squirt spray to make sure it’s ready. That should help a bunch and that spray lasts forever, good for all types of lines.
I am admittedly terrible pitching and flipping is the SLX DC option good for a heavy flipping setup? With like a 6’10"or 7’ heavy rod. I have a Tatula 100HS on a 7’2" m/h St.Croix that I use for spinning/topwater and a Lews Mach Crush combo on a 7’ m/h that I use for cranking/jerk. Do most of my fishing from banks so don’t wanna real long heavy rod. Appreciate any feedback.
Wait 189, man I am getting reamed for living in norway, more like 320 here, maybe I should look into getting it from abroad, on a site that takes norwegian VAT payments, like ebay or amazon...
Thanks for the info though I have a question with the gearing between the curado and the slx. If you were wanting to buy 2 reels one curado and one slx 6.2 and and 8.5would it be better to have the curado in the higher gear or the slx in the higher gear ratio
Hmm that’s a very good question. I guess for me I’d want the lower gear on the curado with the brass gears for cranking/power fishing. I’d go faster with the SLX. Hope that helps!
Bass1982 I really want to try that Lew’s reel, I’ve heard good things and all of my Lew’s have been very good. Thanks for watching and the comment man!
This reel really intrigues me. The only issue I have is it’s 150 size spool. I would love to use this for a frog setup but I’m afraid of the line capacity with 65lb braid. I have a Lews super duty G that I picked up on sale, only issue I have with it is that it doesn’t have centrifugal braking. I love my curado k and at the same price point I’m a bit disappointed Lews missed that mark. Now trying to decide to replace it with a curado k or slx dc. That darn 150 spool I tell ya
Stan Halen well a curado k holds 80 yards of 65lb braid with a 200 size spool. The DC’s have a smaller 150 size meaning maybe only 60ish yards of 65lb braid. If you were to get snagged bad or something and had to cut 10-15 yards of line off now you only leave yourself with 45 yards of line. I know with a regular curado I can cast a frog about 40 yards so with a dc you run the risk of spooling yourself. A 7 speed I think has around 28-31” per turn so in reality that far out you’d be cranking pretty fast just to get some line back. The reason this matters to me is I have a couple spots were the mats are thick and extend 60 yards out from shore. I want to make the most of my cast and cover as much water as I can while not spooling the reel or having zero line travel due to the spool being almost empty. That’s just why I’m unsure of the whole 150 size. Gimme a DC with a 200 spool and it’s golden in my opinion
@@benfisher8863 Ahh fair enough didn't realize you were froggin from shore which makes more sense. I'd suggest downgrading to 50# for the extra few yards on the reel and better casting distance(although not enough to wow you at the difference) and is what I use up here in the North where mats/lillies aren't typically ultra-thick. If you're talking more southern fishing where those mats are thick enough to walk on, then I definitely understand. Although I'm only down south maybe 1-2 times a year visiting my brother, I have a Lew's Super Duty 300 LFS with 80# for the exact scenario you're talking about. Thick line to handle the rough stuff and forest in the water and spool size to match. Plus, the cats in his neck of the woods will take topwaters almost as much as the bass so its nice to have a setup to manage them when they connect.
Stan Halen I’m not fishing from shore, I just like pounding the bank and bringing back through the mats. I’m up in MN so I do have a setup with 50lb braid for more sparse cover. But I like my 65 for the thick stuff. I also have a lews 300 but I use that for pike, which fits plenty of 65 👍🏻
Hey, i'm from The Netherlands and I normally fish with a baitcaster rod that's 20-80 grams. So my lures are normally 30 to 60 GRAMS. Do you think this reel is good for that?
The SV TWS is a very good reel and more refined than a SLX DC...however for a first baitcaster, you’ll learn faster, be more comfortable, and have more fun out of the gate on the SLX DC. That would be my opinion, I say get the SLX DC
Steve Story heck ya! I bought a SLX DC as my first baitcaster. My first cast sucked.... really bad. After that, I didn’t have a single problem. Like I’ve been using baitcast my whole life. No to little backlash and not a single birds nest. And that sound it makes when you cast it.... it’s addictive. BUY ONE
Richard Ban ended up getting an SV then returning it to get the newer one. So far I love it. Had an issue in the first couple trips of a tooth in the main gear assembly breaking but other than that it’s been great
I'm going to ask a very very dumb question. When I hear "micro chip" I hear that it may stop working. Is that a possibility and if it does, will it stop casting and braking properly? Also, after a year of fishing with it, would you still say it's worth it?
DC been in used for almost 19 years around the world and nobody has had a problem with it that i known of. I dont think its something you need to be worried about, this isn't some garbage chinesesium reel.
@@mrvaj2021 I agree it's a nice blue. But what if someone has a rod with green accents? Or purple? Or red? If they're into having matching gear they may shy away from it just based on that.
I like this reel I really do but from what I read the DC chip tends to shave a chunk off the casting distance for extra safety, no ones perfect with a baitcaster and birds nests tends to happen with light lures and opposing wind but really I wonder how much it really helps vs a relatively set up spinning reel. I love the sound of the thing I really do but I'm just debating if I'm shaving 20 foot off each cast for added safety which I might not need but 1 in 30-40 casts. Any input?
THE REEL TEST did a video on just that and was able to demonstrate exactly how much it's controlling line. The auto trans vs manual trans analogy still applies: you can compare it to the earlier auto trans cars vs a very experienced driver with a manual - obviously humans were able to get more out of the vehicle and turn better lap times or drag ETs. In time and with competition, the auto trans cars have surpassed what any human could do and eventually fishing reels will too. And with volume of production, price will come down. ua-cam.com/video/fjjPFwU4878/v-deo.html Here's a link to that video
I honestly wasn’t as stoked as everyone else. The guys at the tackle shop was frothing over it like Terry, got one... meh. Still unsure about the sound it makes too.
Have you fished with the SLX DC? Let me know your impressions below!
Fishhook Terry awesome video 👍
+All Round Outdoors thank you so much! You rock!
Thanks for inspiring me to start my own channel
Got the 2016 Antares DC when it first came out and the Curado DC when it first came out... also used the original Metanium DC when it first came out. DC is cool and all but I do still prefer conventional reels.
I love it. Really nice thanks for sharing blessings 🙏🏻🎣🙋🏻♀️
*Awesome reel, **enjoyable.fishing** recommend especially for the price! No problems so far. Reeled in a 14lb laker yesterday and performed great. (5-10 min reel in time) Love the drag adjustment.*
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
I love my SLX DC’s! For that price point, hearing that “Zing”, means no bird nests! As a newbie to bass fishing, making the investment into the SLX DC’s meant less time messing with birds nests while still practicing casting techniques and more time actually fishing. IMO, totally worth the investment! Great video!
Just picked one up and when I stop trembling, I'm gonna spool it up and head to the local pond.....
1DjYeto lmao I bought the dc and I was the same
That going to mess it up make it dirty and it make it feel weird so afther you better clean it really good
From experience
I’ve been a 50/70 fan since those reels came out over 10 years ago so I was SUPER excited about the slx’s when they were released. Bought one of every model, slx, xt, mgl, dc and I’ve been running them all hard ever since. My standard slx has been a frogging reel since just about the minute they were released to the public and anyone who knows about frog reels knows they get worked HARD. Still as good as day one...in fact, my last curado 70 went geary before the slx. I really dig this series. The mgl and xt are reels I use next to my aldebarans and scorpions with no issue at all.
I think my gf is getting me one for my birthday in a few days 🤞. would be a huge upgrade from my black max and daiwa cc80
Chris Fenner that’s cute
If my black max didn’t get ran over ( flew out of my boat ) I’d still be using it. I upgraded to the pro max and I love it. I also use a few others, but Abu Garcia is extremely reliable and worth the price
Anthony K I love my silver max
Did you get the Slx dc?
@@connorrohman4731 no I didnt :/ still want one. she ended up getting me some sixgill reels the cyclone and typhoon. both are nice reels and have held up well. the typhoon takes a bit to get dialed in but it will sling some baits
I've been throwing the quantum exos for a few years. I went out a few weeks ago and picked one up. I must say I enjoy it. Its become one of my favorite reels. I paired it up with a 7'4" MH bass X rod and it is just amazing.
Just bought one. Caught 6 bass same day. First day using a baitcaster. It's awesome, and newby friendly. Definitely my new favorite.
I love the paint job on this reel, I just wish the more expensive reels used the flat black too. I’m not a fan of the like, silvery or shiny almost chrome look on the more expensive ones.
Thanks for the few videos you have related to the SLX DC. Made me decide to purchase this reel and so far no issues and absolutely in love with the sound. Even gave it to my 8yr old son to fish with and 0 tangles or bird nests. And cant beat the price I got it for 159$ as a promo price at my local sportsman warehouse. Thanks again for all your input and videos. Tight lines!
Awesome. I use my DC(Curado though) for those extremely light lures. I've used it to cast 1/16 lures with no problem.
With that said I think the micro gearing DOES make a difference. Esp when casting the tiny lures. However, using regular bait, I dont think theres any use for the higher price
+ICYAngler I’m right there with you man, those gears are worth it to me, but not necessarily worth it to everyone. I’ll fish both reels and love every minute of it haha! Thanks again for watching!!
Believe me, if your using a reel with a 21 gram spool for very light lures, there very definitely is a problem. Where I work I've had to refund 3 of them because they weren't casting an acceptable distance and I no longer sell them as a result. Theres just too much inertia in the spool.
That's the kind of real I've been waiting for SLX DC Shimano It's the only Real I wanna use now I think it's great And I watched your video It Spooled it up And it works great for me Thanks for the help
moral of the story: an awesome quality reel
Seit 3 Tagen bin ich stolzer Besitzer der Shimano 151slx dc bin sehr zufrieden mit der Rolle.
Meine liebste ist aber immer noch die Shimano Aldebaran BFS dass ist die absolute Perfektion. Guter Clip..grüsse aus der Schweiz Petri
Great rundown homie!!! You're crushing it!!
I just scored a brand new SLX DC for $92+tax (July 2022).
It might be the best deal I've ever gotten on anything.
Thanks for the video hood info! Not new to bass fishing but definitely just bought it
Ok, you just made me order one of these.
Got this reel on sale, like you were talking about waiting for. $159.99 at Sportsman's Warehouse here in Oregon. This reel has quickly become my favorite in my arsenal. Go get one!
+Brian Lee awesome!!
Perefct analogy, the dc brakes act exactly like an auto transmission, it makes it easier to drive, but it let's you focus on the road.
👍 Nice video! I recently got into baitcaster reels I been using spinning all my life. I started out using a piscifun reel to learn and it was ok but I still am learning and just got the shimano slx dc and used it one time and it worked awesome even for a new to baitcaster reels person it worked great it seems like you just cast and don't thumb the spool only at the end when the lure is going to hit the water and with the other one I first got you needed your thumb to be on the spool feathering it through the whole cast. I like mine for sure well worth getting even if your new to these reels and just want to try one out it's a great reel to learn on.
+Fishing With PH thank you for watching and you’re great comment! When you dial that baby in and don’t have to thumb the spool, that’s such a fun day on the water. Again thanks man!!
Great vid brother. I regret getting the mgl instead of the dc
It's nice to not have to worry about a birds nest, and I can certainly cast a mile with it.
I started off with the SLX DC when I got my first DC style baitcaster and it was a phenomenal reel for the price, I've since upgraded to the Curado DC and the Scorpion DC and I adore those as well but I still kinda miss my old SLX DC. I found that the SLX DC seemed to cast smaller lures a lot better than the Scorpion DC which has the lightweight spool.
If I had to knock on one thing, I think the gearing isn't anywhere as smooth as the Scorpion DC or the Curado DC as you mention.
Friend sold me his for 100 basically a week old, so happy!
...great video!! Couldn't agree more, so far I love my slx dc. Keep up the goods my man
Excellent review thx Terry
I couldn’t make my mind whether to purchase a SLX XT or or the DC so I bought both. After listening to this video I decided that return the XT.
Love DC reel don't have slx but have curado and matanium DC. Love the noise.
Just bought one. Cant wait
Awesome review!! Gonna look on Black Friday!!!
Paid $240 for a slx dc and a quantum s3 rod. My favorite combo, only regret is I didn't buy it sooner.
I got into bass fishing about a year ago and learned so much and was able to buy a few things that I wanted, but there are still a few things that I have a few questions about. I got this reel for Christmas and love it because I am more of a Shimano fan myself. So I was wondering what's the best line to use and the lb test for it and what is the best rod suggestion for this reel. Thanks and I love your videos, they help out a lot!
Buying it tomorrow
You’ll love it
Good review for dc technology 👍 impressive
I just bought it, it is the best reel I've ever used
Same got it today
Just ordered mine to pair up with my sick stick lol that is for the video man
Terry I’m new to your site and am really enjoying the review of the Shimano SLX DC what gear ratio do you use.
I want this reel but feel like I would be downgrading from my curado dc
This reel got me into baitcasting. I can throw some of the cheapest reels on the market now with ease. Never looking back!
I got one today. messed with a lot of bait casters at bass pro then once I picked this reel up and tried it it was a done deal. BTW its my first bait caster.
Doug how is it working for you I’m thinking about getting one In 2 days
I actually prefer to run my tension knob as loose as possible without the knob falling off, and the brakes as low as i can handle depending on the wind. Hopefully i still have that level of control with this and the chip doesnt take that away from me. Very hopeful. I am excited for the versatility since i cant run a bunch of different set ups
Thanks!
Hey Terry question for you what rod would be a good set up for this reel?
The st croix bass X hands down. Plus the blue logo matches nicely. I've got the whole slx line up paired with all bass X and it's lights out bro
If you haven’t already bought one you can get the slx dc combo from American legacy fishing for like $230. Great deal
@@J_pearce01 i just purchased this combo from @AmericanLegacy its due to come in in two weeks.
🙌 shimano for life!!!
I've got a little 'early-onset' and having a machine that compensates for what I cant do is goddamn amazing.
Its like having an editir for every failure that your thimb makes, during a cast, but not yourself. Those you have to live with, apparently.
This thing is to bait casting reels as microwaves are to convection ovens.
Satisfactory results are so much easier to achieve!!
;)
Doesn't mean that you can fish. It just means that you spend more time doing it and less time dicking around with shit you can barely see, anyway.
Or have I just gone full-Harrison Ford?
I kinda like the Slx xt better myself I have a dc but I swear that xt is a banger !! I’ve since got a few tatulas and there okay but the Mgl 70 is next for me
My grandfather being his old fashioned self (which I do value dont get me wrong) made a good point. This dc is kinda new to me as it is him he asked “now what happens if the electronics go bad” Can someone please let me know how well these electronics hold up and is there a possibility it just stops working??
Hey guys, i just purchased my slx dc , does anyone know if you can still use your thumb? can i still practice how to cast like on a traditional reel?
Thanks in advance for the help.
About to order one and wanted to stick with it for a while had to look up a video
Great job buddy well done
un excelente carrete de casting un amigo lo tiene y me gusta el diseño el sonido la calidad me gustaría mucho en algún momento tener uno asi propio la verdad lo recomiendo yo lo kiero
Hey I bought this reel twice in the last year. First one crapped out because of the drag setting not working correctly... The whole left side of the reel was wonky... I've got another SLX DC now which is working fine but for how long? Not sure ... We'll see. Honestly I use my Metanium MDG without DC more than anything. Thanks good vid.
love mine I never touch my other reels now lol
Nice love it!! 🙏🏻🎣🙋🏻♀️
thanks
Great video. Bought it today over the Corado just because of the blue. You got my subscribe.
Great review. I own the slx dc and love it. I'm in need of another baitcasting reel so I'm hoping to find a black friday deal on the curado dc🤞
+Dan B thank you so much man. Yes stay tuned, I’ve got a Hook Up I’ll be sharing this week so you can score that Curado at a discount. 👍🏻🎣
@@FishhookTerry AWESOME! I just subscribed to your channel.
+Dan B that really means a lot, thank you sir! I’ll try and knock out the discount video ASAP. Thanks again!
@@FishhookTerry Anxiously awaiting the discount vid👍
Will you be posting the discount vid soon?
Any upcoming Black Friday deals that you are aware of for the Curado DC or SLX DC?
This video helped me make my decision, you hit all the questions i had and i laughed a few times, good stuff.late to the game for sure but life be that way sometimes haha
+Steven Erickson glad it helped man! Tight lines!!
Huge Shimano fan, but I wouldn't say their quality is a step above the rest. Daiwa reels, Tatulas on up, are just as good IMO.
Look at the Japanese numbers in their market. They will pay 600 for a reel due to quality. They value quality over price there. Unlike here we look at price first.
Shimano beats diawa hands down.
Diawa is a great company so I'm not bashing just stating facts.
I would pick a diawa over a lews any day.
@@pain_weaver The Steez can hang with the Antares, 100%. It's ok to like Shimano more (I do as well). But to say they're hands-down better than Daiwa? Nah. Maybe years ago...
Just swooped this reel up for $150 today.
Ima get one for Christmas
@@kybassfishing856 why not get one for yourself?
Bought the 151 SLX DC it’s an incredible reel.
Terry, my son has the same reel. We put 30 lb spider wire braid on it and it backlashes every once in awhile. We set it up correctly. I think the braid is digging in on itself. We made sure it was tight when spooled. What pound braid do you use on your reels? Thank you.
Hey there! I usually use 40-65lb because of the equivalent diameter to fluoro or mono. What I would do is get some line conditioner, KVD has one he sponsors that works great. I’d do the tie off to something trick and walk it back as far as you can. Then as you start to reel back, every 10-15 reel turns spray once, doing that until you’ve completed. That should help with any kinks that may have formed because of those birds nests. Then the day before going fishing just give the spool a quick one squirt spray to make sure it’s ready. That should help a bunch and that spray lasts forever, good for all types of lines.
If your using spiderwire EZ braid.....that stuff is garbage. My friend used it and casted off 3 lures in a row with different knots.
I prefer the flat black
I am admittedly terrible pitching and flipping is the SLX DC option good for a heavy flipping setup? With like a 6’10"or 7’ heavy rod. I have a Tatula 100HS on a 7’2" m/h St.Croix that I use for spinning/topwater and a Lews Mach Crush combo on a 7’ m/h that I use for cranking/jerk. Do most of my fishing from banks so don’t wanna real long heavy rod. Appreciate any feedback.
Wait 189, man I am getting reamed for living in norway, more like 320 here, maybe I should look into getting it from abroad, on a site that takes norwegian VAT payments, like ebay or amazon...
What would be better for light weight lures weightless senko, small jigs, smaller single hook techniques. Say 1/16oz-1/2oz Max
Slx dc or zillion?
Slx dc no doubt
You talk bout all the good things about the Slx DC how bout the drag weight?
Thanks for the info though I have a question with the gearing between the curado and the slx. If you were wanting to buy 2 reels one curado and one slx 6.2 and and 8.5would it be better to have the curado in the higher gear or the slx in the higher gear ratio
Hmm that’s a very good question. I guess for me I’d want the lower gear on the curado with the brass gears for cranking/power fishing. I’d go faster with the SLX. Hope that helps!
@@FishhookTerry thanks.
Bought one a year ago. My Revo Premiers are superior in every way.
Are you from Minnesota?
I have the SLX DC with Lews TP 1 medium fast action And I just enjoy throwing weightless flukes and 1/8oz Baits With no Problems
Bass1982 I really want to try that Lew’s reel, I’ve heard good things and all of my Lew’s have been very good. Thanks for watching and the comment man!
I have the Lews carbon fire reel I owned it about a year and a half it is a pretty good reel I don’t have any problems with it
This reel really intrigues me. The only issue I have is it’s 150 size spool. I would love to use this for a frog setup but I’m afraid of the line capacity with 65lb braid. I have a Lews super duty G that I picked up on sale, only issue I have with it is that it doesn’t have centrifugal braking. I love my curado k and at the same price point I’m a bit disappointed Lews missed that mark. Now trying to decide to replace it with a curado k or slx dc. That darn 150 spool I tell ya
I mean, what's the issue with spool size? You never need that much froggin and if you're worried about line friction put half a spool on?
Stan Halen well a curado k holds 80 yards of 65lb braid with a 200 size spool. The DC’s have a smaller 150 size meaning maybe only 60ish yards of 65lb braid. If you were to get snagged bad or something and had to cut 10-15 yards of line off now you only leave yourself with 45 yards of line. I know with a regular curado I can cast a frog about 40 yards so with a dc you run the risk of spooling yourself. A 7 speed I think has around 28-31” per turn so in reality that far out you’d be cranking pretty fast just to get some line back. The reason this matters to me is I have a couple spots were the mats are thick and extend 60 yards out from shore. I want to make the most of my cast and cover as much water as I can while not spooling the reel or having zero line travel due to the spool being almost empty. That’s just why I’m unsure of the whole 150 size. Gimme a DC with a 200 spool and it’s golden in my opinion
@@benfisher8863 Ahh fair enough didn't realize you were froggin from shore which makes more sense. I'd suggest downgrading to 50# for the extra few yards on the reel and better casting distance(although not enough to wow you at the difference) and is what I use up here in the North where mats/lillies aren't typically ultra-thick. If you're talking more southern fishing where those mats are thick enough to walk on, then I definitely understand. Although I'm only down south maybe 1-2 times a year visiting my brother, I have a Lew's Super Duty 300 LFS with 80# for the exact scenario you're talking about. Thick line to handle the rough stuff and forest in the water and spool size to match. Plus, the cats in his neck of the woods will take topwaters almost as much as the bass so its nice to have a setup to manage them when they connect.
Stan Halen I’m not fishing from shore, I just like pounding the bank and bringing back through the mats. I’m up in MN so I do have a setup with 50lb braid for more sparse cover. But I like my 65 for the thick stuff. I also have a lews 300 but I use that for pike, which fits plenty of 65 👍🏻
If your getting snagged on lilly pads and weeds and have to cut the line your doing it wrong. 65lb braid will rip through that easy.
Hey, i'm from The Netherlands and I normally fish with a baitcaster rod that's 20-80 grams. So my lures are normally 30 to 60 GRAMS. Do you think this reel is good for that?
Plus tax it’s more like $205 here in CA. When you releasing the Black Friday vid?
+That 1 dude I’ll be dropping it either Monday or Tuesday. Finishing it now.
Trying to choose my first baitcaster reel and am looking between the slx DC and The Daiwa Tatula SV TWS. Any thoughts or advice
The SV TWS is a very good reel and more refined than a SLX DC...however for a first baitcaster, you’ll learn faster, be more comfortable, and have more fun out of the gate on the SLX DC. That would be my opinion, I say get the SLX DC
Fishhook Terry thanks 😊
Steve Story heck ya! I bought a SLX DC as my first baitcaster. My first cast sucked.... really bad. After that, I didn’t have a single problem. Like I’ve been using baitcast my whole life. No to little backlash and not a single birds nest. And that sound it makes when you cast it.... it’s addictive. BUY ONE
Which did you decide? I literally have both of those reels. I love my daiwa. I just ordered the slx dc and can’t wait
Richard Ban ended up getting an SV then returning it to get the newer one. So far I love it. Had an issue in the first couple trips of a tooth in the main gear assembly breaking but other than that it’s been great
Been looking at the lews crush n mach 2 reel also this
stephanie s the Mach two of very reliable
Does the drag star click? And the spool tension knob? I finally saved up for this reel. (Still need 10$) but I think I can go out today and buy it
Drag star clicks, spool tension knob does not.
@@ericoquinn7856 thank you but I got it now😂😂
@@proxcuber4741 🤣
Can I use it to fish for coho or chinook salmon with 30lb braid?
Available Wich made?
Are these made in Japan?
I'm going to ask a very very dumb question. When I hear "micro chip" I hear that it may stop working. Is that a possibility and if it does, will it stop casting and braking properly? Also, after a year of fishing with it, would you still say it's worth it?
DC been in used for almost 19 years around the world and nobody has had a problem with it that i known of. I dont think its something you need to be worried about, this isn't some garbage chinesesium reel.
i owned mine a week now
What rod do you have this mounted on?
I really think they'd sell more of the SLX's if they got rid of the blue. Make the color more neutral.
Bassassin that blue is badass
@@mrvaj2021 I agree it's a nice blue. But what if someone has a rod with green accents? Or purple? Or red? If they're into having matching gear they may shy away from it just based on that.
Bassassin just get the slx rod and your good lol
@@mrvaj2021 Touche!
Already bought the reel I’m looking for a good all around rod to throw it on
Check out an Edge rod they only sale to the public thur there website there made by Gary Loomis original owner of Gloomis. Farily priced cheers
Can I use it in salt water?
These are good reels they're just way too hard to find because of how popular they are. I have much better luck obtaining curados.
I got it for 140$ on sale
Max lure weight for this reel?
I like this reel I really do but from what I read the DC chip tends to shave a chunk off the casting distance for extra safety, no ones perfect with a baitcaster and birds nests tends to happen with light lures and opposing wind but really I wonder how much it really helps vs a relatively set up spinning reel. I love the sound of the thing I really do but I'm just debating if I'm shaving 20 foot off each cast for added safety which I might not need but 1 in 30-40 casts.
Any input?
THE REEL TEST did a video on just that and was able to demonstrate exactly how much it's controlling line. The auto trans vs manual trans analogy still applies: you can compare it to the earlier auto trans cars vs a very experienced driver with a manual - obviously humans were able to get more out of the vehicle and turn better lap times or drag ETs. In time and with competition, the auto trans cars have surpassed what any human could do and eventually fishing reels will too. And with volume of production, price will come down.
ua-cam.com/video/fjjPFwU4878/v-deo.html
Here's a link to that video
Pretty simple, put the braking on 1 to effectively disengage the DC and make it fully manual, a la your thumb is the brake.
I honestly wasn’t as stoked as everyone else. The guys at the tackle shop was frothing over it like Terry, got one... meh. Still unsure about the sound it makes too.
Ebay has it for 129$ wonder if its a clone?
How do you take off the side plate? (For if I need to clean it!)
Well I know on my Curado DC’s selector dial there is an “open” setting. Just have to select that and the side plate pulls right off.
@@ShirtRIPPA83 okay! Thanks for the helpful information!👍
Chase McNeil no problem!
I paid $170 for a Curado E over a decade ago and STILL fishing it...really? sign me up, I'm getting one! Everyone hating go find a cheaper hobby.
Bass fishing cheap lol
So many people do reel reviews and fail to mention the handle size.
+Bassassin thats a great point, I’ll work on doing that from now on.
@@FishhookTerry Yeah man, most everybody overlook it. Do you know how big the handle is on this reel? I'm guessing 90mm? Thanks.
What does the numbers at the end of the real name mean?
Ex: Shimano SLX DC 150 vs Shimano SLX DC 70
Reel size.
@@Pepe-dq2ib yeah did some research after it's the amount of line able to out on the spool idk if it's in yard/feet . But ty for answering
Got it for 160.00 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼