*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*
Great video brother, thank you! Just purchased this reel, as a beginner with baitcasters. Am quickly finding out i made a good choice, with going bigger on the reel to help with patience & frustrations of being new to the style. Definitely liked, subscribe & hit the all bell. Thank you again. 🎣 🎣
Just purchased it. This is the first expensive bait caster I’ve actually invested into. I always use cheap stuff because I barely used them as I’m inexperienced with them. After watching your video I figured it’s about time I invest into one and try it out.
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Great video, have a Curado 151 DC HG and as a Swede it hurts to say SHIMANO whoops ABU any time. Also have a Nasci 4000 & Sahara 2500 and wouldn’t change for any brand. Keep em comming, thx!
That’s cool, good review. I have one and I have tried to “no thumb” it and I see it throws some line off. I just use a little thumb and all is good. Nice vid
I assume you leave the brake at factory setting as these reels are not made to change brake settings. Only time you adjust brake is if the spool is shifting left or right and has gotten off the factory setting. Having said that, what settings beween 1 and 4 on the left side of the reel do you use for both pitching and flipping?
Love mine.....spooled with 10Lb Nanofil.....I cast it on setting 1 throwing 5 gram lures....Chuck it as hard as I can with no issues....additionally i don't believe youv'e set your brakes correctly. I was told that when clicking the cast bar, the lure shouldn't move down.......It works for me
Great video and love the close ups of the reel. Sounds just like a Daiwa with an SV spool. Daiwa also claims no thumbing casts too. Question is which casts longer the DC or the K???
@@casiokids91 So far in my limited experience with Daiwas it's been the opposite. The Lexa was my first Daiwa about three years ago and sold that one, it kept engaging on the cast. I also have a Zillion TWS 100 XSL, it engages on the cast occasionally but nothing like that Lexa, casts great and was very smooth but now grinds after a little 3 lb. peacock. I've never had a Shimano problem but did the brass gear upgrade in two of three Metanium HGLs after the Zillion started crunching, just in case. Two Curado Ks and a DC, so far I love them. The TranX 200 for throwing big prop baits is awesome, much better than I'd expected after the big 400 which you feel after a bunch of casts. The Abu MGXtreme is my lightest reel and weighed 4.5 oz out of the box but it's so light that it feels like a toy. With a naked BFS rod sitting here that Steez sounds good, may have to give it a go. The BG spinners are great and dirt cheap with more line capacity than the Stradics, good throwdown reels for travel and save the Stradics for home.
Like this reel so much I might get the metanium dc low profile or just get 2 more of these I was launching this with the wind even into to the the right way it goes if yoy have the cash treat yourself all the fisherman good luck this Season stay safe 🐟on
Set mine up with 20lb Fluor, BIG mistake blew up the reel on all settings. Switched down to 14lb and it operates a lot better. Still doesn’t work with your thumb completely off. I may have a bad reel but with a 1/4 plastic it’s problematic. Definitely better with heavier baits. Over all I was disappointed for the price point. Definitely works if you’re thumbing it.
I have a Metanium DC and it is a monster when it comes to casting; and I would recommend the scorpion dc over the curado dc. This is due to the scorpion having the same brakes as the metanium, which is more high end then the curado dc.
I wish there was something you can change out on the HGK so it would make that sound, I have probably 10 of them, all mint condition. But it’s just to expensive for me to have to buy all of them over again in the DC version. 🤔
when they made the claim saying it won't backlash against a wall, your supposed to set the tension knob so the line does not move AT ALL when you drop the line. you should have it like that on every setting so the dc can do what is supposed to do.
1. Is least resistant with fluorocarbon max distance casts. 2. Is for braid and monofilament. 3. Fluorocarbon. 4 . For casting light baits in the wind and for skipping.
It can do fine in salwater. Prm all shimanos are great in salt from the 150+ price range. So is the slx it does good too. I like my lews a little more than my shimanos though. Well baitcasters atleast
Youre still going to backlash i have the reel and played with it for a while nonstop. On the cast it pretty much helps you thumb is all. but its not backlash proof. If you dont feel like picking out backlashes of birdsnest just set brakes to max and tnsion nob to the point where the lure doesnt fall. I set it up that way for my neice because shes learning how to use a baitcaater.
Chai tern if you teaching your Neice then you should let her use a dc. If you wanna teach driving a manual transmission you don’t teach them with a dct.
Son Tran In normal conditions they are honestly about the same if you have the curado K tuned right. In windy or lowlight conditions it’s much easier to throw the DC due to the electronic braking.
I actually thought about getting the dc but end up getting something else when i first started fishing with baitcasters but, ive since learnt to cast without mag control , as fisherman we shouldnt have to rely on gadgets to makes us good fishos but i guess if that how fishing brands makes money then so be it
I am amazed that people don't understand you never need to adjust the brake on a Curado DC reel. In fact, it will mess your reel up by changing the factory setting. If you do a You tube search for tackle warehouse and Curado DC overview, the Shimano rep will make this very clear. You also still need to lightly thumb the DC reel when casting.
jayrough it definitely would but you don’t have to start with one this nice! There’s a lot of companies out there making good $100 dollar reels. Like the Shimano SLX or the Lews speed spool LFS
I can trow 5 grams easy with the Curado K too and better because the spool is much lighter the the DC. Luv this Curado K it make some centr break noise in the cast but the DC makes that sound explod and some of us like that. Then the part weight and money and internally its the same reel. So less money, same great reel, lighter spool and reel, no bad promises like casting into a wall or else with no backlashing. If i got no thumb I buy maybe one, otherwise be smart keep the extra money for some good rod.
Jinha I bought my curado dc reel about 11 months ago and I’ve used it in fresh/salt water and it still works and casts beautifully. I even used it at a fishing pier with crazy wind casting up/down wind not a single bird nest and Caught trouts that day.
People complain about how heavy the DC’s are, but I like heavier reels because I don’t get fatigued very much but please tell me someone out there agrees with me
Heavier reels I like because I feel the quality put into it. I am not a fan of extreme light reels where all the quality that goes into durability is sacrafice. I beat up my reels I rough it up. I am not a bait caster collector iam a fisherman.
Well its a problem for people like me who wade fish inshore. I throw a good 300 casts in just a few hours and when you are catching redfish and trout you get pretty tierd in you hand and wrist so its nice to have a lighter setup
More or less 2 and 3 is for the lines, 4 is for windy or newbys, 1 for distance on calm days. I have the curado dc. To put it simple this reel helps you thumb so you dont need to thumb. But you still need to stop the lure before it hits the water or its still going to backlash.
Cleaning, use Bantom oil and wash under fresh water. Dry and spray a water dispersement on a cloth and wipe it down. That comes from the shimano manual. Also for best results ship it to shimano to get it maintenanced. They do it free the first year.
Digitally controlled, computer chip, monitors speed 1000 times/second...but you still have to adjust it manually and use your thumb to keep it from backlashing. I don't get it. What's the point?
Chuck Barnett when casting normally you don’t really have to thumb it. When you throw it directly into the wall you do get a bit of backlash.. but nothing like you would on a traditional reel
It creates its own power. It works like a generator. It has magnets that spin along side coils. A current is created when the spool spins. So it doesn't use batteries. It really is a technological wonder.
@@doinitoutdoors184 It's mechanical, it needs maintenance. Just like all the fishing reels available out there for sale, it takes a bunch of parts to make a reel. The manufacturer ships a schematic with named or numbered parts with the reel. If something breaks, you just order the parts. I do know that the older a reel gets that the parts start costing more. This is because eventually they stop Mass producing the reels and parts become more difficult to get. I have some old Abu Garcia ambassador reels that I have repaired and every time I order parts for them the price keeps getting higher. So to answer your question... Yes the reels can last a lifetime, if you maintain them and the parts are available. Fortunately fishing reels are not to difficult to work on.
Yea I know it's really just the dc chip i was wondering about longevity of. I guess they probably would sell that seperarely as a replacement part as well though probably
The DC is use for throwing light lures and against wind with reduce backlashes. "Reduce". It does not mean completely eliminate backlash. I think people misunderstood the wording of it. Overall when it comes down to skipping the DC > SV
Lets put ot this way. I have the reel used it nonstop since i got it last month. I have my tension set to how the company wants you to. Doing it this way all it does is help you thumb on the cast but you still need to stop the lire befor it hits the water.
Im a firm believer that expensive fishing gear does not make u a better fisher man and does not catch fishes for u. With that being said. Those dc model is sick. I might have to get one nust for that whine.
*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*
100% buying this now literally just for the sound. I mean the breaking’s legit minus the wall, but that sound. 😍😍😍
Just picked up a Curado DC 151XG..... Awesome reel!!! ..... and I'm with you, in love with the sound it makes (big fan).... Great video 👍
Thanks for the closeups!! Great video, keep em coming!
I bought one for my frog rig and it absolutely sends it when I need to and it's the easiest thing to skip under trees. I love it 👍
You do great videos man, thanks for the info you give.
I got it never used a bait caster in my life 44 years . It’s works like a dream no backlashes .
Great video brother, thank you! Just purchased this reel, as a beginner with baitcasters. Am quickly finding out i made a good choice, with going bigger on the reel to help with patience & frustrations of being new to the style. Definitely liked, subscribe & hit the all bell. Thank you again. 🎣 🎣
Just purchased it. This is the first expensive bait caster I’ve actually invested into. I always use cheap stuff because I barely used them as I’m inexperienced with them. After watching your video I figured it’s about time I invest into one and try it out.
Great video dude ! I love watching your channel grow
I like your vids! You should have more subs! Keep up the good work! You are always welocme to Sweden and catch huge pike and perch. :)
Good review...mine just came today and I love it!!!
Thanks for the info. Just ordered my DC in left hand :)
I got mine yesterday. I love it! The sound alone is worth $80 to me lol
I Love mine. the number 4 settings helped me learn to skip. Normally keep it in 3 because I use floral carbon line.
Just got mine today!! Love it!! I think you'll need to setup your tension knob properly to get the DC effect.
1 is maximum casting, 2 is for braid and monofilament, 3 is for fluorocarbon, and 4 is for skipping jigs
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You make really good content you should have more subs
Great video, have a Curado 151 DC HG and as a Swede it hurts to say SHIMANO whoops ABU any time. Also have a Nasci 4000 & Sahara 2500 and wouldn’t change for any brand. Keep em comming, thx!
Lol instantly regretted casting into that bush! Good stuff man! How’s the progress on the boat? Have u added anything else?
Great video keep up the good work
Good review. Very helpful... how does it cast light baits like weightless soft plastics?
Definitely informative! Thanks
That’s cool, good review. I have one and I have tried to “no thumb” it and I see it throws some line off. I just use a little thumb and all is good. Nice vid
Good review man 👍🏼
What kind line you are using for that DC reel? and what purpose would you use that Reel the most if you get the 7.4:1 gear ratio.
good review! so how is 6th sense treating you are you liking being with them?
I assume you leave the brake at factory setting as these reels are not made to change brake settings. Only time you adjust brake is if the spool is shifting left or right and has gotten off the factory setting. Having said that, what settings beween 1 and 4 on the left side of the reel do you use for both pitching and flipping?
Dec 2021, Thank you very much!
Love mine.....spooled with 10Lb Nanofil.....I cast it on setting 1 throwing 5 gram lures....Chuck it as hard as I can with no issues....additionally i don't believe youv'e set your brakes correctly. I was told that when clicking the cast bar, the lure shouldn't move down.......It works for me
he did not set it right at all. it should be TIGHT. that's why his back lashed. he doesnt know how to set it up.
How does the DC do with light finesse baits? Haven't heard anyone say!
I would say its ok. For a DC, its great, but for nornal use.... I like the K more.
Great video and love the close ups of the reel. Sounds just like a Daiwa with an SV spool. Daiwa also claims no thumbing casts too. Question is which casts longer the DC or the K???
Flagrant Footwurk DC by a little.
i have steez sv tw and zillion sv tw i was a shimano guy but they suck now dc sound signature is nice but anything dc is heavy af
steez sv is 5.5oz compared to 7.8 lmaoo
@@casiokids91 So far in my limited experience with Daiwas it's been the opposite. The Lexa was my first Daiwa about three years ago and sold that one, it kept engaging on the cast. I also have a Zillion TWS 100 XSL, it engages on the cast occasionally but nothing like that Lexa, casts great and was very smooth but now grinds after a little 3 lb. peacock. I've never had a Shimano problem but did the brass gear upgrade in two of three Metanium HGLs after the Zillion started crunching, just in case. Two Curado Ks and a DC, so far I love them. The TranX 200 for throwing big prop baits is awesome, much better than I'd expected after the big 400 which you feel after a bunch of casts. The Abu MGXtreme is my lightest reel and weighed 4.5 oz out of the box but it's so light that it feels like a toy. With a naked BFS rod sitting here that Steez sounds good, may have to give it a go. The BG spinners are great and dirt cheap with more line capacity than the Stradics, good throwdown reels for travel and save the Stradics for home.
Roxanne Lubinsky those are low budget Daiwas
Was the casting distance a lot further than a regular curator?
Like this reel so much I might get the metanium dc low profile or just get 2 more of these I was launching this with the wind even into to the the right way it goes if yoy have the cash treat yourself all the fisherman good luck this Season stay safe 🐟on
Best test , tank You
Set mine up with 20lb Fluor, BIG mistake blew up the reel on all settings. Switched down to 14lb and it operates a lot better. Still doesn’t work with your thumb completely off. I may have a bad reel but with a 1/4 plastic it’s problematic. Definitely better with heavier baits. Over all I was disappointed for the price point. Definitely works if you’re thumbing it.
I have a Metanium DC and it is a monster when it comes to casting; and I would recommend the scorpion dc over the curado dc.
This is due to the scorpion having the same brakes as the metanium, which is more high end then the curado dc.
The Scorpion warranty is lacking. CURADO DC 10yrs
Now if you have a choice between the mgl, ci4 or dc... which one would you get guys... help me debating on one of these...
I wish there was something you can change out on the HGK so it would make that sound, I have probably 10 of them, all mint condition.
But it’s just to expensive for me to have to buy all of them over again in the DC version. 🤔
When you throw the dc at the wall what rod is that ?
You youtubers are funny. Like what does spinning the handle on a reel mean. LoL Confimed the handle turns 😂
Did you not hear the chip whine?
Are you using braid? Great video though.
What type of line are you using on the DC?
when they made the claim saying it won't backlash against a wall, your supposed to set the tension knob so the line does not move AT ALL when you drop the line. you should have it like that on every setting so the dc can do what is supposed to do.
Maxwell N it doesn’t cast far that way... even on setting 1.
really nice video thanks alot
1. Is least resistant with fluorocarbon max distance casts. 2. Is for braid and monofilament. 3. Fluorocarbon. 4 . For casting light baits in the wind and for skipping.
a great job thank you
Sick close up shots
Also the whole video was perfect from the sound and the video quality like 🔥🔥👍🏻
What is the best tension setting
Honda any higher quality reels you shouldn't have to thumb them if set properly. I dont on my lews tournament pro
What line are you using and size?
You got it on ducket rods?
Is the shimano slx dc a good reel
Is the dc water resistant? And how good do you think it would do in saltwater?
Been fishing thr Calcutta DC since it first released for saltwater. It still works and is my go to reel to this day
It can do fine in salwater. Prm all shimanos are great in salt from the 150+ price range. So is the slx it does good too. I like my lews a little more than my shimanos though. Well baitcasters atleast
My wife needs one so I dont need to pick out back lash every now an then
Youre still going to backlash i have the reel and played with it for a while nonstop. On the cast it pretty much helps you thumb is all. but its not backlash proof. If you dont feel like picking out backlashes of birdsnest just set brakes to max and tnsion nob to the point where the lure doesnt fall. I set it up that way for my neice because shes learning how to use a baitcaater.
Chai tern if you teaching your Neice then you should let her use a dc. If you wanna teach driving a manual transmission you don’t teach them with a dct.
Get her a zebco 😂
Great video
Yup !!! It’s worth every penny !!!!
I have one with 20lbs flouro and it still cast amazing
Hey, Aiden Malloy, I'm about to pick up a curado dc myself. Do you have yours set to 3 for fluorocarbon? And do you ever put it on 1 to cast further?
Matthew Petty: yes set to 3 for fluorocarbon and 1 on slick calm days and further casting distance
How much is the DC in U S ??
Great vid
does the casting distance between the curado k vs curado dc the same or which one cast further? thank you
Son Tran In normal conditions they are honestly about the same if you have the curado K tuned right. In windy or lowlight conditions it’s much easier to throw the DC due to the electronic braking.
thank you
I actually thought about getting the dc but end up getting something else when i first started fishing with baitcasters but, ive since learnt to cast without mag control , as fisherman we shouldnt have to rely on gadgets to makes us good fishos but i guess if that how fishing brands makes money then so be it
I am amazed that people don't understand you never need to adjust the brake on a Curado DC reel. In fact, it will mess your reel up by changing the factory setting. If you do a You tube search for tackle warehouse and Curado DC overview, the Shimano rep will make this very clear. You also still need to lightly thumb the DC reel when casting.
I've got 6 of those bantam curators,and still fishing with them,,,
I'm curious to see if "DC" are as reliable. Might have to buy the K. How many years do the K's last you?
Hi, l have a question, can be use the shimano curado dc in saltwater or not recommend? Thanks
yess
I guess I'm curious how long the little computer inside will last before it stops working.
@Notus Notus Great to hear, thanks.
the chip won’t go out.
People always said the same thing about computers in cars. Never had one go out in a car.
Do you have to charge it or does it regeneration brake?
It recharges it's self every time you cast it! It basically transfers the energy into the DC system! (They made a video on it!)😉👍
I have one of the super old carodos its cool
Link for the fishing jacket please
www.drakewaterfowl.com/collections/dpf-all/products/guardian-elite-angler-series-3-layer-systems-jacket-shell
I am new to baitcasters I only have one would this be a good for beginners?
jayrough it definitely would but you don’t have to start with one this nice! There’s a lot of companies out there making good $100 dollar reels. Like the Shimano SLX or the Lews speed spool LFS
@@BottomlandOutdoors is that a duckett micro magic? If it is how is that rod? I hear good and bad. Is that a medium fast action?
river or sea ?
Dang man good video but sound in beginning is bad had to turn it ..
The music?
No mic
Bass fishing NYC my mic is on its last leg. I dropped it in the water and it’s been lacking bass ever since
I just bought this reel for night fishing where you have no idea when the bait will hit the water.
Scorpion or Curado dc ?????
I can trow 5 grams easy with the Curado K too and better because the spool is much lighter the the DC.
Luv this Curado K it make some centr break noise in the cast
but the DC makes that sound explod and some of us like that.
Then the part weight and money and internally its the same reel.
So less money, same great reel, lighter spool and reel, no bad promises
like casting into a wall or else with no backlashing.
If i got no thumb I buy maybe one, otherwise be smart keep the extra money for some good rod.
i just got the dc for the sound
Is it still good? Does the computer is still working ?
@@Zambujeira94 based
@@metaltrek265 based? Like opinions?
Jinha I bought my curado dc reel about 11 months ago and I’ve used it in fresh/salt water and it still works and casts beautifully. I even used it at a fishing pier with crazy wind casting up/down wind not a single bird nest and Caught trouts that day.
People complain about how heavy the DC’s are, but I like heavier reels because I don’t get fatigued very much but please tell me someone out there agrees with me
Heavier reels I like because I feel the quality put into it. I am not a fan of extreme light reels where all the quality that goes into durability is sacrafice. I beat up my reels I rough it up. I am not a bait caster collector iam a fisherman.
I'm not picky about reel weight as much as I am rod weight. A heavy rod will wear you out way faster than a heavier reel.
the metanium dc the weight is much more lighter compares to the curado dc
Well its a problem for people like me who wade fish inshore. I throw a good 300 casts in just a few hours and when you are catching redfish and trout you get pretty tierd in you hand and wrist so its nice to have a lighter setup
I thought the 1 to 4 wheel was for line type
Joseph Smeltser same
More or less 2 and 3 is for the lines, 4 is for windy or newbys, 1 for distance on calm days. I have the curado dc. To put it simple this reel helps you thumb so you dont need to thumb. But you still need to stop the lure before it hits the water or its still going to backlash.
What about the cleaning of the reel?
Cleaning, use Bantom oil and wash under fresh water. Dry and spray a water dispersement on a cloth and wipe it down. That comes from the shimano manual. Also for best results ship it to shimano to get it maintenanced. They do it free the first year.
Well on the claim they put the tensioner tight
Digitally controlled, computer chip, monitors speed 1000 times/second...but you still have to adjust it manually and use your thumb to keep it from backlashing. I don't get it. What's the point?
Chuck Barnett when casting normally you don’t really have to thumb it. When you throw it directly into the wall you do get a bit of backlash.. but nothing like you would on a traditional reel
Iamma keep it shhh and let you keep thinking about what is the point. Lol
Its actually pretty difficult to backlash and cast pretty far. Its really user friendly too
I have salary 600 dollars. I really like shimano dc but very expensive
Yeah worth the money but I’m not gonna pay that much yet
Tighten up the tension knob
Wanna see a saltwater version of this reel for the northeast.
you can use this in saltwater , i went out plenty of times and just wipe it down with a wet rag and you're good to go.
What I want to know is how long until the dc stops working? Then how the hell do you fix it lol
It creates its own power. It works like a generator. It has magnets that spin along side coils. A current is created when the spool spins. So it doesn't use batteries. It really is a technological wonder.
So do you think it would just go on working for a lifetime or is there any way it could break down? I'm so close to buying one
@@doinitoutdoors184
It's mechanical, it needs maintenance. Just like all the fishing reels available out there for sale, it takes a bunch of parts to make a reel. The manufacturer ships a schematic with named or numbered parts with the reel. If something breaks, you just order the parts. I do know that the older a reel gets that the parts start costing more. This is because eventually they stop Mass producing the reels and parts become more difficult to get. I have some old Abu Garcia ambassador reels that I have repaired and every time I order parts for them the price keeps getting higher. So to answer your question... Yes the reels can last a lifetime, if you maintain them and the parts are available. Fortunately fishing reels are not to difficult to work on.
Yea I know it's really just the dc chip i was wondering about longevity of. I guess they probably would sell that seperarely as a replacement part as well though probably
So what happens if the chip dies?
RCblake07 it uses the rotation of the spool for power. No batteries or anything like that
SLX DC OR THE CARADO DC? Is the extra $$ worth it?
SLX all day they are both the same
Trip not at all I have both and curado is way smoother and cast further on same setting
Does it take battery
No, just cast it and it recharges it's self by you casting it! (Look up there official video!)👍
They made a 200 sized curado dc
U seem like a cool dude
The DC is use for throwing light lures and against wind with reduce backlashes. "Reduce". It does not mean completely eliminate backlash. I think people misunderstood the wording of it. Overall when it comes down to skipping the DC > SV
agree with you...
First
Best video, I no have money, for in brazil dollar 6×1 impossibel kkk coronavirus stop all.
Lets put ot this way. I have the reel used it nonstop since i got it last month. I have my tension set to how the company wants you to. Doing it this way all it does is help you thumb on the cast but you still need to stop the lire befor it hits the water.
Say the thumbnail just had to click
You’re suppose to have it so that it’s just tight enough so that the bait doesn’t fall on the DC
This CU DC is an idiot proof reel compared to the older 4X8 DC which came on the Calais / Antares.
Im a firm believer that expensive fishing gear does not make u a better fisher man and does not catch fishes for u. With that being said. Those dc model is sick. I might have to get one nust for that whine.