I now have 3 DC reels all of are scorpions and I love these reels. nothing like that sound & not having to use ya thumb & most importantly no backlashes.. 2017 & 2021 scorpion DC..
Awesome, my first DC was the 17 Scorpion something about that reel that they just got right. It seems to still stand the test of time and be a solid choice. The JDM DCs are super fun to try. Curado DC is currently one of my favorites.
@@AJthrasher There are a ton of options it's going to depend on your budget. I like Shimano rods for the price. The Shimano Curado rods are good, if you wanna step up the Exprides are awesome.
@@AJthrasher It depends on your budget. I like to buy new as well. I also don't keep rods that long and wind up selling them and I take really good care of them. I would ask some questions as long they are in good shape im not against getting used rods. If people are as picky as me they might just be selling them to try something different. There are too many options out there thats part of the problem!
for lighter lures, many ppl using slx dc xt say they can throw as low as 2 grams. try searching for "slx dc xt bfs" under the channel thereeltest. he casts small lures and thats the reason i bought a slx dc xt for light/ bfs
I have the 21 DC Antares as well. I haven't fished anything that light with it yet. I have thrown weightless soft plastics with no issues. It is a very capable reel for a lot of different lures. Might be a line issue, or a settings adjustment.
I've got them wet, rinsed them off after a day of fishing etc. I wouldn't recommend submerging them completely. From the best of my knowledge and from my experience I have never had an issues with water affecting performance.
Tried the metanium mg dc, 2017 scorption dc, calcutta conquest 50 dc, calcutta conquest 200 dc, 2015 metanium dc, 2024 mentanium dc and the very first antares dc from the early 2000s. Its nothing but hype. Bet you that if they weren't making that cool sound, this braking system wouldn't be popular at all, and there's a good chance Shimano would have abandoned it years ago.
I don't think they are for everyone. However, you can get your hands on them now for a lot cheaper than before. Plus they are available in the U.S. market now. I used to get all of mine from Japan. The problem with that is there was no support if you had any issues with the reel. I do believe they give new anglers a welcomed advantage. I also enjoy using them because I don't have to worry about readjusting the reel when I switch baits. I think they have also came a long way and are all around more fun to fish with than traditional bait casting reels. Casting into the wind is easier plus now with BFS they can't also help with fishing lighter baits and also heavier baits and anything in between. I think the technology has been fine tuned at this point to offer a lot of advantages. At the end of the day whatever keeps it fun for the angler is what it's about. The Antares DC is my favorite reel of all time. I have some Curado DCs as well for the money you really can't beat them. Iv'e fished and owned a couple of Scorpion DC 17s and loved them as well. I wasn't a huge fan of the older Metanium DC. I haven't tried the new one. It always got me excited to fish when I took my DCs with me!
Nice, DC reels do come in handy with baits that are hard to cast. The Scorpion was the reel that got me into DC. I had the 2017 model. It was my first.
I think that's a great idea. I think the DC makes it easier for everyone. Especially if you are learning how to use a bait casting reel. Let me know what you decide, depending upon your budget the Curado DC is an awesome reel.
@@flexjerven7247 SLX is a good entry DC reel. My son started out with the SLX DC. It's an easy reel to learn the ropes on. Now he fishes the Curado DC lol.
Just buy a Abu Garcia Black max baitcaster reel its a 40$ reel use mono use 16lb line if you go with braid go for a 60lb braid because if you use a thin braid line such as low lb braid you can get digging to happen when you hook a fish and it pulls the drag so use 60lb braid line my first baitcaster was the Black max it has Magnetic brakes which are the BEST brake system for these reels DC uses them just watch many YT vids on it you also dont want to cast like a normal pole dont just snap it out their lightly do it first get good at it adjust brakes and tension knob also adjust the tension knob for all lures you switch if you get a backlash pull the line to the right or left not straight out I learned everything im telling you from YT and self learning Exp trust me dont get mad at the reel because once you learn how to use it YOU WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER GO BACK to a normal reel EVER and catching a fish on a reel that you had to learn to use just feels good not to mention the drag system on these reels is just NICE you also get extremely far casting since I use 60lb braid I almost all the time spool out my reel on each cast and im launching beyond 80 yards many times depending on the lure weight and if a lure is very light weight I always use split shot weights makes casting light lures EASY so watch some YT vids and HAVE FUN bro Trust me its worth it
I’ve yet to skunked on my Antares DC. The most badass reel ever!!!
I agree, the thing is dang near perfect!
I now have 3 DC reels all of are scorpions and I love these reels. nothing like that sound & not having to use ya thumb & most importantly no backlashes.. 2017 & 2021 scorpion DC..
Awesome, my first DC was the 17 Scorpion something about that reel that they just got right. It seems to still stand the test of time and be a solid choice. The JDM DCs are super fun to try. Curado DC is currently one of my favorites.
I just got the same exact reel. What are the top rods you recommend for it in mh 7’-7’6”
@@AJthrasher There are a ton of options it's going to depend on your budget. I like Shimano rods for the price. The Shimano Curado rods are good, if you wanna step up the Exprides are awesome.
@@Outdoord would you recommend purchasing used rods, my friend says only buy new but there are some rods like a abu Garcia villain 2.0 for 40% retail
@@AJthrasher It depends on your budget. I like to buy new as well. I also don't keep rods that long and wind up selling them and I take really good care of them. I would ask some questions as long they are in good shape im not against getting used rods. If people are as picky as me they might just be selling them to try something different. There are too many options out there thats part of the problem!
I would go with 2017 scorpion dc, its really good and now cheap I believe plus it uses the idc 5 (which the higher end dc reals uses)
The Scorpion DC was the first DC I ever bought. I agree that thing was awesome and it was the 2017 model. It's a great reel as well.
My stupid eyes thought Johnny sins doing fishing videos
Which Antares do you have I have the 21 DC but can’t get more than 30 ft with a 7 gm lure I thought the mgl 3 will excel in long cast
for lighter lures, many ppl using slx dc xt say they can throw as low as 2 grams. try searching for "slx dc xt bfs" under the channel thereeltest. he casts small lures and thats the reason i bought a slx dc xt for light/ bfs
you are running either to heavy of line wrong rod or dont have it set on the correct settings.
I have the 21 DC Antares as well. I haven't fished anything that light with it yet. I have thrown weightless soft plastics with no issues. It is a very capable reel for a lot of different lures. Might be a line issue, or a settings adjustment.
I just got a SLX dc xt 150hg and love it.
Awesome!
Are they waterproof?
I've got them wet, rinsed them off after a day of fishing etc. I wouldn't recommend submerging them completely. From the best of my knowledge and from my experience I have never had an issues with water affecting performance.
Tried the metanium mg dc, 2017 scorption dc, calcutta conquest 50 dc, calcutta conquest 200 dc, 2015 metanium dc, 2024 mentanium dc and the very first antares dc from the early 2000s. Its nothing but hype. Bet you that if they weren't making that cool sound, this braking system wouldn't be popular at all, and there's a good chance Shimano would have abandoned it years ago.
I don't think they are for everyone. However, you can get your hands on them now for a lot cheaper than before. Plus they are available in the U.S. market now. I used to get all of mine from Japan. The problem with that is there was no support if you had any issues with the reel. I do believe they give new anglers a welcomed advantage. I also enjoy using them because I don't have to worry about readjusting the reel when I switch baits. I think they have also came a long way and are all around more fun to fish with than traditional bait casting reels. Casting into the wind is easier plus now with BFS they can't also help with fishing lighter baits and also heavier baits and anything in between. I think the technology has been fine tuned at this point to offer a lot of advantages. At the end of the day whatever keeps it fun for the angler is what it's about. The Antares DC is my favorite reel of all time. I have some Curado DCs as well for the money you really can't beat them. Iv'e fished and owned a couple of Scorpion DC 17s and loved them as well. I wasn't a huge fan of the older Metanium DC. I haven't tried the new one. It always got me excited to fish when I took my DCs with me!
I have a scorpion dc and i use it just for spinnerbaits
Nice, DC reels do come in handy with baits that are hard to cast. The Scorpion was the reel that got me into DC. I had the 2017 model. It was my first.
Several DC reels out there. Check out the DMK DC reel
I have a DMK DC reel and I absolutely love it. By far my favorite reel.
I was thinking of learning casting reels…what do you think of getting a dc for my first casting reel?
I think that's a great idea. I think the DC makes it easier for everyone. Especially if you are learning how to use a bait casting reel. Let me know what you decide, depending upon your budget the Curado DC is an awesome reel.
the slx dc is great and has the same DC systhem as the Curado dc
@@flexjerven7247 SLX is a good entry DC reel. My son started out with the SLX DC. It's an easy reel to learn the ropes on. Now he fishes the Curado DC lol.
Just buy a Abu Garcia Black max baitcaster reel its a 40$ reel use mono use 16lb line if you go with braid go for a 60lb braid because if you use a thin braid line such as low lb braid you can get digging to happen when you hook a fish and it pulls the drag so use 60lb braid line my first baitcaster was the Black max it has Magnetic brakes which are the BEST brake system for these reels DC uses them just watch many YT vids on it you also dont want to cast like a normal pole dont just snap it out their lightly do it first get good at it adjust brakes and tension knob also adjust the tension knob for all lures you switch if you get a backlash pull the line to the right or left not straight out I learned everything im telling you from YT and self learning Exp trust me dont get mad at the reel because once you learn how to use it YOU WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER GO BACK to a normal reel EVER and catching a fish on a reel that you had to learn to use just feels good not to mention the drag system on these reels is just NICE you also get extremely far casting since I use 60lb braid I almost all the time spool out my reel on each cast and im launching beyond 80 yards many times depending on the lure weight and if a lure is very light weight I always use split shot weights makes casting light lures EASY so watch some YT vids and HAVE FUN bro Trust me its worth it
The new to baitcasting crowd will likely have more fun and less frustration fishing using a DC vs other like you wrote to get@@WyattChilson
I've got a scorpion it's nice
That's the first DC I ever owned. Awesome reel. That's the reel I learned on as well. Thanks for sharing!