*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.*
Is this a bit or something, I see these under every fishing related video where it says enjoyable fishing, but the link pops up. Is this a virus link, a scam, a mistake (if it is a mistake, it is EXTREMELY common), or a link to something useful?
@@legion8989 for some reason I cannot edit my previous comment, so I will leave another comment. (Continued after the link in my previous comment) links like these are extremely tempting to click, especially when there's no context. That link takes you to a random magazine company in case you were wondering.
I just bought one today. I’m so excited to get on some fish with it! This was very helpful and relieving that it is so easy to set up. Picked up a few tips as well. Great video.
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well th-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.
Great job explaining the setup. I think 90% of the time people have backlash and major nests, is all because they didn’t either take the time to set it up properly or just didn’t know how to set it up. One thing I never thought of and is a great idea, was tying off a clip and running out 50 yards to crank back in with resistance. That alone seems like it will really help out even farther after you dialed in the settings. Nice job, I’m sure you helped a bunch of people out there struggling with bait casters
Great video! I’m almost exclusively using Curado DC’s . I get laughed at some but no backlash and stupid proof! I can throw a baitcaster but why not just fish and have no worries? Love them
Haha see that’s what I mean, why do guys hate when you can just fish and not worry. I think it has something to do with the sound and guys who still want to bash all things Shimano. Their loss our gain! Thanks for watching David!
I know this is a bit old now, but a couple of questions came to mind when listening to you explain spooling up. 1. Put it on as tight as possible - agree, however the 'working part of the line', it almost doesn't matter, to a point, how tight the working part is, as an example, as soon as you throw out say a soft swimbait, which provides very little resistance to the line, as you reel it back on its gonna be lose compared to the rest of the line, this part of the line, the first 100ft lets say, will never go back on time after time as tight as can be. 2. If the 4 brake modes are 4 for skipping baits or casting into the wind etc and 2 is for braid, what happens if you are skipping baits into the wind with braided line? 2, or 4 setting?
I have to get one of these reels. I've heard that they are great for skipping. Every time I try to skip with a traditional baitcaster, I blow up the spool lol.
@@sdflsdlfkjgh6637 what does? I had the First gen DC shimano sent me when I ran my review site it at the time was $649.00 I used it for 3 years I also have the New cheap DC reel you set them up the same just like I do my First generation Revo STX and there is no difference in setting up any bait caster the Dc just uses " electronics" to slow the spool at end of travel that is the only difference.. before you spout piss learn what you are talking about .
@@DAVE_WHITE ik what im talking about my dude. You said you could skip a non dc reel which may be true but youd have to be very lucky no matter the settings 9 times out of 10 it will backlash and also if you try to skip it more than a foot or two it will almost certainly backlash. You can adjust the settings to where it doesnt backlash as often or as bad, but you can never get it as good as a dc reel
I don’t use my DC reels as often as MGLs but my Met DC always comes out on 20mph+ windy days. I thought about the new conquest dc but the weight of those round reels is a little high for my taste. Thanks for the quality uploads man. A lot of good beginner info but also some hidden gems mixed in.
Thank you for an informative video. I just got my SLX DC reel and was wandering how to set it up since it said in the instructions that the spool tension knob works different than traditional baitcaster reels.
Thanks for making this video. I get my line spooled at a local shop. Its good for a few casts, then starts bird nesting. Guess its not tight enough. Ill try what you said.
hi man thanks for the explanation. i bought the shimano slx dc 151 today . it is looking good and most of all.... it feels great . but i don't have a qlue what i bought lol . now i know:P . i go out next week to try it .but i know a lot about this reel now .....thanks mate. keep on fishing . greats Robby from the netherlands
Great video! I have the non DC SLX and I freakin LOVE IT! I am planning a purchase of this DC version very soon. Man you got this right on about using the tape on the spool to start the line. Those Shimano spools are so slippery. Is that 30lb braid you have on that? I usually spool most of my reels with 20 - 30 lb Power Pro for the kind of fishing I do out here in Genessee County with about a 15 foot leader of 10lb fluorocarbon. Works for me anyway. See ya on the lakes!
The whole tension on the line is overkill considering whenever you cast and retrieve the line won't be as tight unless you hold your line everytime you reel in. I get that you want to do it the very first time you spool your line but after that very first cast your line won't be as tight anymore.
super late on this, but i just recently purchased my first shimano SLX DC. thank you for the information, it truley helped. on another note; nice hat! detroit native by chance? born and raised here
Nice video............just picked up a Shimano SLX DC at Sportsman's Warehouse (online) for $159.99. Been using an old Curado for years, looking forward to trying this out/something new.
I put my line on an old beach casting reel attached to an old rod first. I tie the rod to a post and set the old reel drag to the tension I want for loading my baitcaster. Simple to then just wind the line onto my baitcaster at a set tension.
I have a carado dc, with 20lb braid, wound it pretty tight, filled it full, set the break to 3 and have the spool tension so it doesn't move side to side but still will slow fall with .25oz weight. It will backlash like a mother if I weren't thumbing it. What you are doing is voodoo to me. If it weren't on video I wouldn't believe you.
rogue109 brake mode 3 is for fluorocarbon line and does not work well with braid or mono, also when you press the thumb bar/spool release, make sure that your line is not tangled around the last eyelet of your rod, had that happen to me multiple times Hope this helps (Edit:spelling)
@@gabrielandrade8056 mines still backlashed until i tightened up the tension knob but honestly out of pure instinct i still thumb it but not as much like a regular reel
Mate I have had this for about 2 months now... I used to keep adjusting the tension knob for lure/bait weight like your supposed too for a non DC reel... But as you mentioned this is wrong. Doing it does allow you to cast without thumbing the end but it will limit the distance. In the guide book it clearly says to only adjust the tension knob until there is no more side to side action/knocking sound and to leave it like that for everything to maximize the DC function. It works great and cast further like this but you will still have to thumb the end (Just before it hits water) for all settings but 4 on the Brakes. The only way I can see you are not thumbing the ending on other settings is that you are tightening the tension knob a fair bit past the side to side/knocking
+VICKB thanks for watching and the comment. I have a very special magic that allows me to cast fat and not have to thumb it. I call it my Fishhook Sauce! Haha but for real, it’s okay to play with the tension knob to dial it in so it has no play side to side and allows you to make a bomb cast without thumbing. It may only require you to adjust a millimeter to get what you need, not cranking it down. Good luck and you’ll find the exact spot that works for you.
I have a Curado DC and an SLX DC and neither one will stop like that without thumbing them. Only if I crank the tension knob up more than what Shimano instructions say to do. Line seems tight everything as well. Weird how some of them will and others won’t.
Had mine spooled at fleet farm cause I was feeling lazy lol smh I should have told these ladies to just forget it as soon as they were like how do we.. n then she busted out the screwdriver and put it through the line spool zero tension on it.. I was like.. yea thanks haha so I got in the boat and put a nice big lure on and let the line all the way out and kept the boat moving about 3-4mph and reeled it in and got it spooled noice and tight and oh baby this reel BOMBS lures or you can flick it skip it light bait heavy bait love this reel
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 noticed a small error. Setting 3 is fluorocarbon, 2 is braid and mono. Unless of course they had it the other way early on, you had one much sooner than I did.
Or you run 8-10’ of floro or mono leader before you start spooling your braid. Also you want 3 casts to charge the DC technology if reels been sitting for a minute.
As I am new to Bait casting reels the Shimano DC Reel . What size and weight line should I be using. ? Your Video is the best I have seen on you tube. Right now I have on spider wire 20Lb Stealth Smooth 10lb test Dia. and it seems to be to light. Your suggestions will be very helpful. In 2 and 3 I am only getting about 30 to 40 feet per cast. Jim C
I want to know on the scorpion DC reel if I set the adjustment to W or A and I don't put my thumb on the spool it is impossible to have a blacslash Thank You
Thanks for the guide, these kinds of reels ( both dc and regular baitcasters for that matter) are not mega common here in Norway, as predator fishing is not as common as in the united states of bassmerica so good to find some info on these, they exist here, but most tackle shops i go to have maybe 4 or 5 of these kinds of reels, market isnt big enough, heck country isnt big enough for them to have a large selection of baitcasters, so alot of the staff don't have that much expirience with them, are they good with heavier stuff? was thinking about getting a heavier set up for some larger pike lures that can get rather heavy up in the 40-80g range 1.4-2.8 ounce in freedom land kinda weight, very uncomfortable to throw that with a spinning reel.
I just picked up a slx dc. I love it, but I get some over run when it hits the water. It seems super free, it casts a very long way. I’m very familiar with baitcasters but this is my first dc. I feel like I have to tighten the spool tension well beyond the “spool slack take up” to slow the spool down. What do you recommend? Loosening it to the point the spool doesn’t click side to side seems just too loose. It over runs a bunch when the lure hits, it’ll even do it as a jig or Texas rig is sinking to the bottom. This reel is almost ‘too’ smooth haha
I just got this reel and I have the exactly same issue. I have used normal baitcasters in the past but with this SLX I've had to tighten the spool tensioner WAY down, otherwise I get birds nesting when the lure hits the water. Did you figure out any insights into this since you made this comment? Would appreciate it!
What are the odds the electronics fail over time on these reels and will it be practically junk when they do if they do? I like the idea but I don’t understand it well enough how do these electronics hold up?
Good afternoon sir thank you so much for the info, any additional wisdom would be appreciated I'm getting my first baitcaster the Scorpion 21 DC 150XG paired w/ the Curado casting A, medium power 86 in. I've never used a baitcaster before, I consider myself a fairly proficient openface spincaster, I will be using it in New York primarily for Bass, Trout, and Pike (hopefully). I'm going to be using 15 lb power pro braid with 20 lb fluorocarbon leader. Tried to read reviews to pick out what would be best for me as a complete novice in baitcasting, what do you think of this setup please, thank you.
Just commented on another video you made about this reel. Another question, you say to keep the micro chip "charged" it uses the casting of the reel? If you don't fish regularly and the reel sits, does that mean the next time you fish the micro chip won't work? I'm looking to spend around $170-$200. I have two older Abu's and have had no issues with them but I hear the newer ones have issues with the side plates coming off. My dad uses Calcuttas and likes Shimano. There's way too many choices. Any advice would be nice.
I am new to bait-casters and have one of these it works awesome...I found if you set the spool tension knob for your lures like how you do for a normal bait-caster reel you can cast and not have to thumb it at all but I been running the spool lose so it keeps spinning without side to side play like the instructions say to adjust it and you do need to thumb it when it hits the water... would have loved to see you click the reel button showing how your lure falls down so we could kind of know just how much you have your tension knob set to do those non thumb casts. Nice video.
@@FishhookTerry Hi thanks, I use 20lb braid line.. the way I have mine set up is if I click the button with a worm like you show the lure will fall fast and when it hits the ground the spool will keep spinning making a mess.. basically if you flick my spool with your finger it spins just like a ball bearing no friction at all but no side to side play in it. Like I said if you ad some tension you can cast without using your thumb at all also. Great reel!
Some of the line spooling videos I saw before suggested to use mono backing under the braid (I think both for grip and conserving braid line. The reels there might've been able to hold more line though, idk, but that's what I've been doing. I didn't see that here though, is this a thing anybody else does out there?
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Hope this video helped you with your DC reels. Let me know what other rod or reel videos you’d like to see!
It’s the 7’2” Mag Heavy, it’s going to be a killer topwater and frog rod
What pound test line were you using?
How do you like the HGK series?
Hallo, kawan, saya minta izin, pinjam vidio untuk promo Rell SLX DC nya, jika di perbolehkan saya mau pinjam vidio nya, terimakasih
What is the rod you are using?
Here we are in 2023... And I caved and got this bad boy, can't wait to use it
*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.*
Is this a bit or something, I see these under every fishing related video where it says enjoyable fishing, but the link pops up. Is this a virus link, a scam, a mistake (if it is a mistake, it is EXTREMELY common), or a link to something useful?
@@gabrielp1306 it just brings me to a fake amazon scam site
@@legion8989 for some reason I cannot edit my previous comment, so I will leave another comment.
(Continued after the link in my previous comment) links like these are extremely tempting to click, especially when there's no context. That link takes you to a random magazine company in case you were wondering.
My next set up is going to have a SLX DC on it. Love that whine.
I just bought one today. I’m so excited to get on some fish with it! This was very helpful and relieving that it is so easy to set up. Picked up a few tips as well. Great video.
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well th-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.
Just picked one up today and paired it on 7'4" MH st. Croix bass X rod. Can't wait to get out tomorrow to try it.
Nice ! Been wanting a st. Croix for a while, one of the only brands I haven’t tried! How does it compare to say, phenix Rods ?
@@dfmrh12345 never used one. Everything in my rod locker before i got the bass x is either a Fenwick or Abu Garcia.
I just got the same setup
dude wtf same 😂 St.Croix nice ass rods
I have this exact setup u said 7’4 mh it’s good but not as sensitive as I thought a st croix bass x
should be ...
Thank you sir. Just ordered one. That's the first explanation I've heard on properly loading the line. Cant wait to try it out!
Great job explaining the setup. I think 90% of the time people have backlash and major nests, is all because they didn’t either take the time to set it up properly or just didn’t know how to set it up. One thing I never thought of and is a great idea, was tying off a clip and running out 50 yards to crank back in with resistance. That alone seems like it will really help out even farther after you dialed in the settings. Nice job, I’m sure you helped a bunch of people out there struggling with bait casters
Great video! I’m almost exclusively using Curado DC’s . I get laughed at some but no backlash and stupid proof! I can throw a baitcaster but why not just fish and have no worries? Love them
Haha see that’s what I mean, why do guys hate when you can just fish and not worry. I think it has something to do with the sound and guys who still want to bash all things Shimano. Their loss our gain! Thanks for watching David!
Fishhook Terry absolutely! Let them spend a day pulling off line on about 4 rods or wasting a new spoil of $20 fluorocarbon!
Haha love this.
I know this is a bit old now, but a couple of questions came to mind when listening to you explain spooling up.
1. Put it on as tight as possible - agree, however the 'working part of the line', it almost doesn't matter, to a point, how tight the working part is, as an example, as soon as you throw out say a soft swimbait, which provides very little resistance to the line, as you reel it back on its gonna be lose compared to the rest of the line, this part of the line, the first 100ft lets say, will never go back on time after time as tight as can be.
2. If the 4 brake modes are 4 for skipping baits or casting into the wind etc and 2 is for braid, what happens if you are skipping baits into the wind with braided line? 2, or 4 setting?
Awesome!!! Buying one for the first time, really appreciate the tips and review
Took your advice from IG post and watched this excellent tutorial !👏
Should make a video on skipping jigs/senkos with this reel.
Don’t
Just got out my ten-year-old Calais DC bombed a 5 in senko 40yds, what a great feeling. Good video man
how do you know it was 40yds?
I have to get one of these reels. I've heard that they are great for skipping. Every time I try to skip with a traditional baitcaster, I blow up the spool lol.
Set your spool properly and use your brakes don’t matter dc or regular reel
@@DAVE_WHITE yah it does honestly
@@sdflsdlfkjgh6637 what does? I had the First gen DC shimano sent me when I ran my review site it at the time was $649.00 I used it for 3 years I also have the New cheap DC reel you set them up the same just like I do my First generation Revo STX and there is no difference in setting up any bait caster the Dc just uses " electronics" to slow the spool at end of travel that is the only difference.. before you spout piss learn what you are talking about .
@@DAVE_WHITE ik what im talking about my dude. You said you could skip a non dc reel which may be true but youd have to be very lucky no matter the settings 9 times out of 10 it will backlash and also if you try to skip it more than a foot or two it will almost certainly backlash. You can adjust the settings to where it doesnt backlash as often or as bad, but you can never get it as good as a dc reel
@@DAVE_WHITE Not to mention you dont set a dc reel and non dc reel up the same
I don’t use my DC reels as often as MGLs but my Met DC always comes out on 20mph+ windy days. I thought about the new conquest dc but the weight of those round reels is a little high for my taste. Thanks for the quality uploads man. A lot of good beginner info but also some hidden gems mixed in.
I have the conquest dc and Antares they’re both great reels and I cast every foot of line off the spool.
Thank you for an informative video. I just got my SLX DC reel and was wandering how to set it up since it said in the instructions that the spool tension knob works different than traditional baitcaster reels.
Thanks for making this video. I get my line spooled at a local shop. Its good for a few casts, then starts bird nesting. Guess its not tight enough. Ill try what you said.
hi man thanks for the explanation. i bought the shimano slx dc 151 today . it is looking good and most of all.... it feels great . but i don't have a qlue what i bought lol .
now i know:P . i go out next week to try it .but i know a lot about this reel now .....thanks mate. keep on fishing . greats Robby from the netherlands
Great video! I have the non DC SLX and I freakin LOVE IT! I am planning a purchase of this DC version very soon. Man you got this right on about using the tape on the spool to start the line. Those Shimano spools are so slippery. Is that 30lb braid you have on that? I usually spool most of my reels with 20 - 30 lb Power Pro for the kind of fishing I do out here in Genessee County with about a 15 foot leader of 10lb fluorocarbon. Works for me anyway. See ya on the lakes!
The whole tension on the line is overkill considering whenever you cast and retrieve the line won't be as tight unless you hold your line everytime you reel in. I get that you want to do it the very first time you spool your line but after that very first cast your line won't be as tight anymore.
He’s only talking about the spool up so what is ur point?
lol u may cast and it gets loose duh but u don’t want loose line more than u can cast don’t want loose line under ur casting distance
I think it helps keep line memory
Just ordered an SLX DC and anxious to try it out. Thanks for the info. Also, just subscribed. Good work.
Best reels I have ever used, have 3 so far.
super late on this, but i just recently purchased my first shimano SLX DC. thank you for the information, it truley helped.
on another note; nice hat! detroit native by chance? born and raised here
Nice video............just picked up a Shimano SLX DC at Sportsman's Warehouse (online) for $159.99. Been using an old Curado for years, looking forward to trying this out/something new.
Thank you for this great tutorial. The explanation helped me a lot as I just recently purchased the SLX DC.
You made my day. Very well explained. The best explained video. John F
I put my line on an old beach casting reel attached to an old rod first. I tie the rod to a post and set the old reel drag to the tension I want for loading my baitcaster. Simple to then just wind the line onto my baitcaster at a set tension.
I have a carado dc, with 20lb braid, wound it pretty tight, filled it full, set the break to 3 and have the spool tension so it doesn't move side to side but still will slow fall with .25oz weight. It will backlash like a mother if I weren't thumbing it. What you are doing is voodoo to me. If it weren't on video I wouldn't believe you.
rogue109 brake mode 3 is for fluorocarbon line and does not work well with braid or mono, also when you press the thumb bar/spool release, make sure that your line is not tangled around the last eyelet of your rod, had that happen to me multiple times
Hope this helps
(Edit:spelling)
@@gabrielandrade8056 mines still backlashed until i tightened up the tension knob but honestly out of pure instinct i still thumb it but not as much like a regular reel
Setting 2 is for braid and mono
I just got my slx dc 151HG. This guide will come in handy! Tight lines Terry!
You’ll love that reel, thanks for watching the video!!
Just bought one because of your review. Thanks 👍
+Johnny2gunz916 thanks man! You will really enjoy it!!
Man, I learned so much in this video. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the tips. I just got my slx dc on sale today paired with a dobyns fury mh rod. Cant wait to get on the water tomorrow and bomb some senkos.
New subscriber just purchased SLX dc hg reel thanks for the tips can't wait to use it for pike here in Scotland tight lines 🎣🎣🏴🏴🏴👍
Mate I have had this for about 2 months now... I used to keep adjusting the tension knob for lure/bait weight like your supposed too for a non DC reel... But as you mentioned this is wrong. Doing it does allow you to cast without thumbing the end but it will limit the distance. In the guide book it clearly says to only adjust the tension knob until there is no more side to side action/knocking sound and to leave it like that for everything to maximize the DC function. It works great and cast further like this but you will still have to thumb the end (Just before it hits water) for all settings but 4 on the Brakes. The only way I can see you are not thumbing the ending on other settings is that you are tightening the tension knob a fair bit past the side to side/knocking
+VICKB thanks for watching and the comment. I have a very special magic that allows me to cast fat and not have to thumb it. I call it my Fishhook Sauce! Haha but for real, it’s okay to play with the tension knob to dial it in so it has no play side to side and allows you to make a bomb cast without thumbing. It may only require you to adjust a millimeter to get what you need, not cranking it down. Good luck and you’ll find the exact spot that works for you.
I just got mine and your set up instructions were great.thanks
your spot on about the setup I love mine worth every penny
I prefer the slx dc 70HG (JDM version), because the breaking system is more refine and the spool is much lighter to throw lighter lure bait
Nice vid, def gonna try to play with my settings a little bit! Thanks FHT
Thanks man! Let me know how it goes.
I have a Curado DC and an SLX DC and neither one will stop like that without thumbing them. Only if I crank the tension knob up more than what Shimano instructions say to do. Line seems tight everything as well. Weird how some of them will and others won’t.
Had mine spooled at fleet farm cause I was feeling lazy lol smh I should have told these ladies to just forget it as soon as they were like how do we.. n then she busted out the screwdriver and put it through the line spool zero tension on it.. I was like.. yea thanks haha so I got in the boat and put a nice big lure on and let the line all the way out and kept the boat moving about 3-4mph and reeled it in and got it spooled noice and tight and oh baby this reel BOMBS lures or you can flick it skip it light bait heavy bait love this reel
brake #3 is for fluorocarbon #2 is mono and braid.
I’m 11 months in the future and I think you just saved a SLX DC from going into the lake!
Great video. I have the SLX setup myself. Great step by step tips.
What's up fishhook Jerry? I just picked that slx DC bad boy up today so now I'm watching videos to justify my purchase lol.
Quick question. I have a Shimano 151 SLX XT. After spooling, Does the line go over the metal bar or under the metal bar and then thru the hole?
Thanks for the tips. Helped me really learn my real.
Thanks for the info! Love the hat
Awesome vid. Got a lot of good info out of 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 noticed a small error. Setting 3 is fluorocarbon, 2 is braid and mono. Unless of course they had it the other way early on, you had one much sooner than I did.
love your content fishhook! kill'n it!
What pound braid do you use ? And brand
I got mine coming Monday I can’t wait to try it out
Or you run 8-10’ of floro or mono leader before you start spooling your braid. Also you want 3 casts to charge the DC technology if reels been sitting for a minute.
1st time viewing, nice video I just bought one of these reels. What kind of all purpose pole would you suggest pairing with this reel? I subscribed✊🏾
get the st croix bas mojo or daiwa tantula .. medium heavy
@@joshs3905 just bought mine feels good to know I already have a daiwa tatúla medium heavy sheesh can’t wait to get it today
As I am new to Bait casting reels the Shimano DC Reel . What size and weight line should I be using. ? Your Video is the best I have seen on you tube. Right now I have on spider wire 20Lb Stealth Smooth 10lb test Dia. and it seems to be to light. Your suggestions will be very helpful. In 2 and 3 I am only getting about 30 to 40 feet per cast. Jim C
Thank you for this! Just ordered my first dc reel and can’t wait too see what the fus is about
I just won my first dc reel in an online bass tournament, im excited to see what the whole deal is with them too
can you show how to clean a dc reel after seawater casting?
I’m subbed to you now you helped me out so much and just bought a 7’1 st croix bass mojo rod for it thanks so much brother
Just got a couple SLX the other day like them so far.
would u recommend the sick stick or the dobyns fury to go with this reel gonna get one of them in the next couple days
When u say tie the knot to the spool do we tie it around it or in the hole then tape
what type of braided line are you using?
Save money and use less braid by putting mono backing on instead of tape.
WTF Kyle To each there own. I’d rather save money using less braid and have more braid for the next reel..
Why are the setting numbers on shimano curado dc difficult to see. Thanks
When you say weightless worm how much does the worm weigh in grams/ounces?
I want to know on the scorpion DC reel
if I set the adjustment to W or A and I don't put my thumb on the spool it is impossible to have a blacslash
Thank You
I’m having trouble understanding the breaking system so if want setting 3 do I put 3 of the breaks down?
I am a baitcasting reel beginner. Can I use braid on the 4 setting?
Thanks for the guide, these kinds of reels ( both dc and regular baitcasters for that matter) are not mega common here in Norway, as predator fishing is not as common as in the united states of bassmerica so good to find some info on these, they exist here, but most tackle shops i go to have maybe 4 or 5 of these kinds of reels, market isnt big enough, heck country isnt big enough for them to have a large selection of baitcasters, so alot of the staff don't have that much expirience with them, are they good with heavier stuff? was thinking about getting a heavier set up for some larger pike lures that can get rather heavy up in the 40-80g range 1.4-2.8 ounce in freedom land kinda weight, very uncomfortable to throw that with a spinning reel.
I first started with baitcaster because I wanted to cast big swimbait pour pike and I will never return to spinning for pike!
@@jeremyallen7730 I have gotten one since and well worth the investment, my finger is alot less sore thats for sure haha
what about different bound line like 20 lbs flourocarbon for brake setup thanks
What weight line would you recommend for this reel?
I use 30lb braid
This helped me out so much thank terry
Very glad I could help!! 👍🎣
I just picked up a slx dc. I love it, but I get some over run when it hits the water. It seems super free, it casts a very long way. I’m very familiar with baitcasters but this is my first dc. I feel like I have to tighten the spool tension well beyond the “spool slack take up” to slow the spool down. What do you recommend? Loosening it to the point the spool doesn’t click side to side seems just too loose. It over runs a bunch when the lure hits, it’ll even do it as a jig or Texas rig is sinking to the bottom. This reel is almost ‘too’ smooth haha
I just got this reel and I have the exactly same issue. I have used normal baitcasters in the past but with this SLX I've had to tighten the spool tensioner WAY down, otherwise I get birds nesting when the lure hits the water. Did you figure out any insights into this since you made this comment? Would appreciate it!
Bless sir, you throwing a weightless worm on 50lb braid?
so you don't have to put a lure on and push the button and let it drop like other baitcasters, am i correct on this.
Just got an SLX DC 150 today and the spool has a hole drilled. So maybe they recently updated them?
I just bought a $76 rod, a $30 fishing rod bag and the SHimano DC Curado
Hi what lb test and what type of braid are you using? Leader between braid and lure?
Does the star drag move a bit forward and backward a little if you lightly wiggle it on yours? Cuz idk if that’s normal or not
Terry. What rod are you using in this video? I see its a Dobyns Fury but is it a heavy or med hvy rod? Thanks
It was a MH, thanks for watching and the comment
I’m definitely a beginner and I STILL can’t get it. Sucks.. because it cost a lot!
What are the odds the electronics fail over time on these reels and will it be practically junk when they do if they do? I like the idea but I don’t understand it well enough how do these electronics hold up?
If I try throwing fluoro on 2 it bird nests all to hell. Is it cause I'm not running braid?
Can you cast the whole spool out? I can get like 60 yds before birdnest happen using powerpro 20lb.
Can you set the reel on an intermediate number like 2 1/2 for example?
Just unboxed my slx dc and waiting on my Corrado dc to be delivered
Good afternoon sir thank you so much for the info, any additional wisdom would be appreciated I'm getting my first baitcaster the Scorpion 21 DC 150XG paired w/ the Curado casting A, medium power 86 in. I've never used a baitcaster before, I consider myself a fairly proficient openface spincaster, I will be using it in New York primarily for Bass, Trout, and Pike (hopefully). I'm going to be using 15 lb power pro braid with 20 lb fluorocarbon leader. Tried to read reviews to pick out what would be best for me as a complete novice in baitcasting, what do you think of this setup please, thank you.
Just commented on another video you made about this reel. Another question, you say to keep the micro chip "charged" it uses the casting of the reel? If you don't fish regularly and the reel sits, does that mean the next time you fish the micro chip won't work? I'm looking to spend around $170-$200. I have two older Abu's and have had no issues with them but I hear the newer ones have issues with the side plates coming off. My dad uses Calcuttas and likes Shimano. There's way too many choices. Any advice would be nice.
Which dc reel fits for saltwater? Thanks
Hi what lb braid are you using? What brand? Tieing right to lure or mono leader?
Hi what about chatterbate fishing either this reel or thinking of a Revo
Why cant i get bomber cast? I got 2Olb power pro braid on it with a 3/8oz jighead?
I just paired this up with a sixgill 7ft med fast. I hope it works.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO SUPER USEFUL, WHAT ROD ARE YOU PARING WITH THE SLXDC ?
I am new to bait-casters and have one of these it works awesome...I found if you set the spool tension knob for your lures like how you do for a normal bait-caster reel you can cast and not have to thumb it at all but I been running the spool lose so it keeps spinning without side to side play like the instructions say to adjust it and you do need to thumb it when it hits the water... would have loved to see you click the reel button showing how your lure falls down so we could kind of know just how much you have your tension knob set to do those non thumb casts. Nice video.
Hey man, so with this worm it would fall at a slower pace. What type of line are you running on yours?
@@FishhookTerry Hi thanks, I use 20lb braid line.. the way I have mine set up is if I click the button with a worm like you show the lure will fall fast and when it hits the ground the spool will keep spinning making a mess.. basically if you flick my spool with your finger it spins just like a ball bearing no friction at all but no side to side play in it. Like I said if you ad some tension you can cast without using your thumb at all also. Great reel!
Yeah you live dangerously with your spool, I like it haha. Definitely a great reel. Thanks again Brother!! 👍🎣
@@FishhookTerry 😁🎣 It's funny it never gets a birds nest when set up like that only if you don't thumb the spool before the lure hits the water.
Great video FT! What # for flipping a jig?
Some of the line spooling videos I saw before suggested to use mono backing under the braid (I think both for grip and conserving braid line. The reels there might've been able to hold more line though, idk, but that's what I've been doing. I didn't see that here though, is this a thing anybody else does out there?