“DC “ casting reel ? Hey. Anybody out there have any experience with the shimano dc reels? Was thinking about buying one just for fun, probably the SLX dc model , but think I will hold...

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

Hey. Anybody out there have any experience with the shimano dc reels? Was thinking about buying one just for fun, probably the SLX dc model , but think I will hold off until I can possibly get an opinion about them from somebody here at the stage...My 2cents...

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I own one. Bought it about a year and a half ago. I've been using spinning equipment all my life (I'm 74), I'm trout guy. It's worth every dime. It'll throw a 1/4 oz kastmaster about a half of a mile. Go and get you one. You won't regret it.

DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)

Chuck56 wrote:

Hey. Anybody out there have any experience with the shimano dc reels? Was thinking about buying one just for fun, probably the SLX dc model , but think I will hold off until I can possibly get an opinion about them from somebody here at the stage...My 2cents...

Chuck - I have both the SLX and Curado models. They cast like a dream but don't be lulled into thinking they'll never backlash. They still do but not as frequently as a non-DC baitcaster. You still need to feather the spool. One distinct advantage of the DC reels over non is that you don't really need to jack up the brake setting for skipping under docks and overhangs! Still feather the spool though!

DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)

One downside is when I switch rods with a different presentation that has a non-DC reel on the same outing, I have to make that mental switch in casting technique, kinda like switching from woods to irons on a long par 5.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

What? I tried that game about 40 years ago. My loft got in way and I gave it up.

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

Spiritof27 wrote:

I own one. Bought it about a year and a half ago. I've been using spinning equipment all my life (I'm 74), I'm trout guy. It's worth every dime. It'll throw a 1/4 oz kastmaster about a half of a mile. Go and get you one. You won't regret it.

Thanks Mr. Spirit. Good to know.

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

DCGravity wrote:

Chuck - I have both the SLX and Curado models. They cast like a dream but don't be lulled into thinking they'll never backlash. They still do but not as frequently as a non-DC baitcaster. You still need to feather the spool. One distinct advantage of the DC reels over non is that you don't really need to jack up the brake setting for skipping under docks and overhangs! Still feather the spool though!

Thanks for the information , Mr. Gravity . I’m gonna pull the trigger and get the slx.