I've been thinking of getting a DC reel for a while now. It's quite a big step up for me as I'm just a college student with a part-time job. The Curado DC has been my target for a while and they retail at 350$ CAD up here in canada. After our ludicrous sales tax, it comes out to $400. Ive been eyeing one on Facebook Marketplace for the past week and the seller is asking for $300. He said he's willing to negotiate and he says it's lightly used, only 16 hours on the water.
Is there any way to tell a DC reel is still in good shape aside from the aesthetics of the reel (scratches and whatnot on the frame) just by feeling it in my hands? For example, to make sure braking system still works and so on. (By the way, it wont be going on sale around here at local tackle stores for black friday but i have no idea about boxing day)
Thank you in advance! And yes i realize im only really gonna get to use the reel next spring but that wont stop me from making casts in any open water I can find ?
