Shimano Curado DC 150HG Baitcaster - Pitfalls Of Doing It Yourself! Fishing Reel Repair

This customer complained the freespool on his Shimano Curaddo DC 150HG wasn't working, but didn't mention he tried to work on it himself prior to bringing it in. Here's the diagnosis and remedy. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....
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[@stevecarrero4120]

I have been interested in buying one of these for the last two years. Just haven’t been able to justify the cost. 😞 I guess good fortune comes to those who patiently wait. 😂 Glad I stumbled across this video today.

[@TSGReelService]

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[@WhereWeWild]

Lol the drag washers 😳😂 That was really funny man… “Hmm.” 😁 Hilarious.

[@jaymoney119966]

Dude asmr as hell, I feel asleep watching this man lol. But awesome video it’s helped me out a lot just watching you take it apart

[@TSGReelService]

Lol thanks for watching. It's a little difficult to hype up reel repair, but sounds like it's almost as good as a bedtime story.... so at least it's good for something. More vids to come.

[@bradtheman19]

Nice video, got my subscription

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[@peternguyen7]

thanks. video was helpful

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you found it useful. More vids to come. Spread the word about the channel.

[@vuevang89]

Fairly new to baitcast reels. Would it be safe to say that I would need to change the black washers if my drag doesn't work well? If I wanted a tight drag, I have to turn it all the way up on my reel. Even then, my line could still be pulled a little bit without much force.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. Not necessarily... There may just be an excessive amount oil/liquid in your drag stack and it'll need to be cleaned. If the drags are stuck, it's easier to pry them loose and replace them than to try and save them. Be sure to clean the metal surface areas well, if this is the case.

[@richardj6593]

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.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching and your input.

[@johnniehouston1656]

I have the SLX DC is the disassembly the same for it? I clean, and maintain all my own reels, but I've been a little nervous about taking this DC reel apart as all the rest of my gear is Lew's and there are hundreds of vids to show those.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! I haven't looked at schematics, but they should be similar. Print out the schematics, use this video and take pictures of your reel along the way to aid you, just in case you get stuck somewhere in the reassembly process. You can also spend an afternoon taking baby steps, like removing the side cover and then putting it back together, then removing the side cover and a couple of gears and then putting it back together, etc., until you get more and more comfortable with the reel.

[@johnniehouston1656]

@@TSGReelService yes sir that’s how I got used to doing my Lew’s reels

[@TSGReelService]

I've done it myself, also.... great way to gain intimate knowledge of something... not just reels.

[@dannypurdy5894]

I just got curodo dc a week ago it’s a 7.41 gear ratio , but I’m asking you if think something is wrong or it how I adjusted it. It will cast a mile but when I reel it in it just feels different then all my other reels , is there any adjustment that does anything to when you’re reeling it in ?? U’d be a big help if you let me know?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. Tough question to answer, since it's a personal concern. I can tell you there's no significant difference between your reel, in terms of adjustments, than most other quality baistcasters. Thus, if it feels funny to you on the retrieve, you may want to consider returning it for another. Hope this helps. Spread the word about the channel.

[@georgiacreekfishing6801]

How do you take of the cover after you get it on open I just need to oil the spool and bearing

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! You should able to pull it straight off.

[@chrisbigbull6507]

Thanks!

[@TSGReelService]

You're welcome and thanks for the love and support, Chris!!! More vids to come. Spread the word about the channel!

[@curtismcpherson4823]

Hey I had to tear it down because my drive shaft got dethreaded so the handle nut wasn’t screwing on and staying it kept poping of now I got my new one from shimano and now I put it back together and the handle is spinning only backwards it’s not spinning forwards anymore idk why any thoughts?

[@TSGReelService]

Yes, if you took it out before, take it out again and flip it.

[@curtismcpherson4823]

@@TSGReelServicegot it thanks but now my spool looks to be in reverse when I click the release button it’s hard to get the line out like how it’s supposed to be when it’s up and when the button is up the line just comes out like how it’s supposed to be when the release button is down so it’s like it’s in reverse also my drag star is harder to turn so idk what part went in wrong

[@jonmillard1565]

I can’t get my reel handle off the bolt is really torqued on there any tips?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. What's locked in?..... the handle or nut?

[@connorrago3482]

This is very late but i pulled it apart because the bail doesnt fully close when i reel in. When i opened it i didnt see anything that seemed to be out of place or broken if anyone has any tips it would be huge.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. Could be as simple as debris blocking something, your pinion gear could have at the bottom causing it not release all the back down, could nicked and the same result when meshing with the main gear, the release lever or the trigger arm at the bottom the main gear could be worn, etc.

[@jakc2238]

mine got scraped on the pavement is their anyway to get the paint restored?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. Probably not. Spread the word about the channel.

[@youcamrii]

My dial is stuck and not moving. I just got it today. Any suggestions?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear. Return it.

[@c9567]

My spool is loose an it makes a terribly noise when I cast. Any ideas how to fix it?

[@TSGReelService]

Hi, yes, knobs and bearings, but you probably have other issues also...... take it to your local repair shop.

[@julianmontes4314]

Tension knob too loose

[@danvrastil5827]

Do you know how many millimeters the main gear is?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! No.

[@JeffJarrett-by3ic]

You do an Awesome job! Can I send you a 151hg to repair?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks sir! I only do local reels ... if you're in Miami FL, email me at [e-mail]. if not, try your local repair shop.

[@willson8246]

DC means Digital Control right? I don't see any electronic parts and coils. Where are they?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! I don't know what it means. Check with tackle advisers. He knows a lot about shimanos.

[@ginasteinhoff7118]

Dc means digital control, the dc parts is on the side plate and he was working on the gears. All dc reels will still have gears to turn the spool but the dc is the part that corrects the spool from spinning too fast. 0:43 is the side plate or the dc brakes.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks Gina. Good info.

[@MasterNate93]

How much do you charge to do a maintenance on that type of reel

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. I'm not currently taking requests. If you have specific questions regarding the reel, feel free to ask and I'll answer if I can. Thanks.

[@iriana1189]

How do you replace the thumb button?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! Not easily explained. You can keep an eye out for the next baitcaster I do for an idea of how to do it or take it to your local repair shop.

[@ethanvoelker2158]

What grease do you use?

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. I use Penn grease.

[@patrickkelley9896]

i tried this and to many parts came to play and i couldn’t get it back together. what should i do

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. If you're having trouble with your reel and are not comfortable working on it yourself, you should take it to your local repair shop.

[@iBryaaannnn]

I wish you did a reassembly of it

[@TSGReelService]

I get you, brother.... hard to please everyone. Hopefully, what you can see in the vid can help you.

[@iBryaaannnn]

@@TSGReelService all good bro, it’s actually the best video on TH-cam, all others suck. Did it fix that free spool?

[@TSGReelService]

No worries and thanks! Yes, it did.... plus some of the other issues the reel had.

[@Natem122]

I need some help I can’t even take off the first boule after the cover

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. Take it to your local repair shop.

[@rog5272]

The bent drag washers are weak.. had to use pliers to bend them for more drag..,

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video. They're difficult to flatten unless you're always leaving the drag locked down. In that case, you may have been better off purchasing new tension washers versus trying to reshape them yourself. However, if you did it and they work, congrats and tight lines!

[@owenbosen4254]

Yep the customer put a few things in there the wrong way and in the wrong places. :)

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching! It happens. Spread the word about the channel.

[@brockboyter5661]

My drag will only tighten so much and won’t even come close to locking down anymore y is tht

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. Y? Dg or tsn wshr. More vids to come.

[@brockboyter5661]

Idk the difference

[@mattjulien4470]

you ever figure this out Brock? I have the same issue with my curado dc

[@brockboyter5661]

Backed it with floro don’t slip any more

[@curtismcpherson4823]

@@TSGReelServicewhat did you mean by that cause my drag is hard to tighten and my line is coming out when the release button is up but when it push the line release button line is harder to pull but still slowly coming out so it’s like it’s in reverse and not tightened tight maybe I put to much grease on both sides of the washers

[@brendonpayne6853]

Definitely the customer put it back the wrong way.

[@TSGReelService]

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[@user-sd6qv4hm5o]

My shimano curado dc fishing reel also has one. I use it for fishing regularly and disassemble it regularly and never lose parts and never reassemble it wrong like this .. What I can see on your fishing reel is the wrong assembly and the lifting spring parts. The keyboard disappeared and the star brake assembly was wrong .. hahaha🤣🤣🤣 (audience from Thailand) 🇹🇭

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Thanks for watching and your input!

[@malcolmrawson3926]

Please get a 10mm nut driver. All Baitcastreels use 10mm

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video and your input.

[@user-sd6qv4hm5o]

The customer had no knowledge at all, causing a malfunction and damage to his fishing reel.

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for watching. Yes, there was malfunction, but, thankfully, no real damage.

[@user-sd6qv4hm5o]

@@TSGReelService yes.👍😊

[@akmal89cool7]

self service😂

[@TSGReelService]

Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.