*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.
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 spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ru-vid.comUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-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.
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
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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 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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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!
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!
I got a normal slx from bass pro yesterday and it's nice! Also picked up some of the BOGO fluorocarbon and some baits. It was VERY odd being on of maybe 10 people in the store though.
Hey thank you for watching. Yeah some of these DC’s are expensive but if you ever find a smoking deal on the SLX DC, give it a try. It’s impressive reel and make it that you’ll never want a cheap reel again haha. Again thank you and tight lines!
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.
Lmao I lost my spool tension nob and I can’t find any to replace it. But I always have knock in the spool casts further and if your ok at casting you wont backlash
I tried using braid on one of my baitcasters. After using it for a while I went to cast and my line caught and the lure snapped off and went sailing through the air. After a couple times of losing 5 dollar lures I went back to Fluorocarbon or Mono.
lol thats not the braids fault. Braid actually makes stronger knots than fluoro or mono just because it doesnt slip as much. Youre just tying poor knots or the line is old or frayed.
