New Shimano Curado DC - Frog fishing (First use) 

It definitely is a very nice setup. Thank you for supporting me and the kind words.

I thought the same thing about the SLX DC but the Curado DC is just so dang smooooooth.

@@DoubleKOutdoors I have a JDM Scorpion DC with the DC 5 system, which is just below the 4x8 DC system you get with the Metanium and Antares. The SLX DC I don't think is worth it unless you get the JDM SLX XT DC, which is equipped with the DC5 system. It's unfortunate that we have to spend $500 here in the US to get into the DC5 system. I think I paid $180 for my Scorpion DC this past summer when the Yen crashed.

EVERYONE- This is extremely valuable info. This is the exact reason I love to converse with other anglers. There is such a wealth of knowledge between us and I love to share mine. Thank you for the information provided. I honestly didn't know some of that.

I did some minor adjustments on the tension. It was more of a learning curve for me. Since I made the initial changes from this video, I have not had to touch them again. The Shimano Curado DC is by far my favorite reel at the moment. I'm planning on buying more. Once I can afford it... Metanium!

Welcome and thank you for your comment. I agree that the Curado DC is a great reel. It's very smooth and easy to use. I have a goal that one day I'll have a Metanium and a Chronarch. Those are some very expensive reels but if they are anything like the Curado, I'm sure they are well worth it.

@@DoubleKOutdoorsyes highly suggest them

Those will be on my list of ones to buy next. Thank you for the suggestion.

I purchased it on a whim. I was at a Bass Pro Shops and was talking to the guy that works in the fishing department and he was telling me how great the rods were and for the price, your getting way more than expected. I've been impressed with it and it's my favorite rod. I actually keep it better protected than all the others.

Us too!

I didn't fully comprehend what the DC was all about until I bought one. Now, I'll probably never go back.

Honestly... I've never even come close to spooling my 150. I've thrown some heavier baits that are about 1 ounce to 1.5 ounces. I think it might be doable, but it would take some work. With my bass fishing in freshwater, I don't have the need for a 200 yard cast. Fishing salt... possibly. That being said, I would base my decision on how far your average cast is. Less than 100 yards, get the 150. Anything over 100 yards, get the 200.

I think that would depend on the size of the catfish you're going after. I would think up to 15lbs, you'd be alright but if you're going after the big girls, like blue catfish, then I would use a spinning reel.

Es un gran carrete y es muy suave. Si te lo puedes permitir, te lo recomiendo encarecidamente. Podría regalar uno eventualmente. Gracias por el comentario y tu apoyo.

@@DoubleKOutdoors yo estoy enpesado este d la pesca y me gustaría tener un mejor casting saludos desde bucaramanga Colombia muy buenos videos lo felicito mil bendiciones migo

Muchas gracias. Consigue el mejor que puedas pagar. No gaste todos sus ahorros. Puedes ir más lejos con un carrete mejor que cueste más. Encuentra la marca que mejor se adapte a ti.

Thank you for the feedback. I'll try to be more conscious of the music volume in future videos.

Mine looks gray in all conditions, so I'm not sure what others are talking about. 🤔

@@DoubleKOutdoors thanks man. I’m going to pick up one this weekend with a Dobyns rod. 👊🏼

You're gonna love it!

Agreed! It's a very good reel!

It's actually not a Diawa rod. It does look similar to them though and I do have some of their rods. The one in this video is a TFO rod. Specifically model TFG PSC 705-1. It's a medium heavy rod with a fast tip. Designed for 3/8oz to 1oz lures with 8lb-17lb line. I absolutely love this rod. Has enough backbone with just enough flex in the tip to make working a top water bait easy.

@@DoubleKOutdoors Not the rod your using with the Curado DC, you switched to another rod it looked like it had some holographic patterns with DAIWA logo in it

@@DoubleKOutdoors In the video a good shot of it is @ 3:09

Oh! My bad. Yes that is 100% a Diawa rod. It's the Daiwa Aird-X series. Model AIRX701MHFB. What's that translates to is, it's a 7ft rod that's a meduim heavy build with a fast action tip. It's made for 1/4oz to 1oz lures and 10lb-20lb line. I actually have 2 of them currently. They won't break the bank and they are sensitive. I've used it for multiple types of fishing and where I found that it really shines is with soft plastics. That could be just me and the way I fish though. Overall, great rod for a beginner or novice that won't empty your wallet AND is versatile.

@@DoubleKOutdoorsIt’s a good looking rod! Thanks for the info, I’m going to look it up and see about picking one up for myself even though I don’t need another rod because I have so many. Yes I have an addiction 😅

I was thinking about doing one soon actually, so I like your thinking!

Pretty sure it's 30 pound. I rarely go above that. If I do its only up to 40. Diawa J braid is my preferred brand as well

@@DoubleKOutdoors Perfect! Thank you! Appreciate it brotha 🍻

You're welcome. Hope it helps! I can cast a small frog using 30lb braid, a good distance especially with the Curado DC. Great combination!

@@DoubleKOutdoors Yup! I was checking reviews cause I’m buying one tomorrow!! So exited to have it 🤙

Congratulations! It will definitely help cast. They are 100% worth it in my opinion.