Daiwa and Shimano

[NathanDLTH]

Lately I’ve been fishing with both brands and trying to switch back n forth between reels in the same day. Granted I have more time with daiwa reels, the struggle casting Shimanos is annoying. Typically backlash in the beginning of the cast. Control knob is tightened down to the point of no to little fall, breaks are on because I’ve been fighting wind all weekend. 10-20mph is typical now. Had a Curado 70 and that was a dream to cast, now that I’ve changed reels ie Shimano 15 Alderbaran, curado k and chronarch mgl the struggle is real. Anything to help??

[Bent]

Any time I'm trying to get used to a new reel I focus on really smooth casting motions using a lure that casts easily and weighs near the sweet spot for the rod.  Once I have a feel then I experiment with other lures and go for some distance.

 

Assuming you're doing all of that, make sure the spool isn't overfilled and your brakes are at or near maximum.

 

Sorry if that is all too obvious.  If none of those things are the problem it might just be a feel thing that will work itself out with some practice.

[NathanDLTH]

The obvious maybe what I need right now. I do think the spool was overfilled but that’s me. I’ve got the Curado K down. Minor backlashes and she’s throwing swim jigs well. 

[Bent]

The other thing to consider is your line (fluorocarbon especially) - if your first backlash damaged your line at all it might be more prone to backlashing again.

[Further North]

I switch back and forth between Diawa, Shimano and Abu Garcia all day, every time I go out without any issues...and I mix in fly rods too...

 

I have to believe the issue is in the fine tuning and making sure your casting motions are nice and smooth.

[NathanDLTH]

Thanks guys, I’ll do some looking at my casting motion and see what others are doing. 

[new2BC4bass]

2 hours ago, NathanDLTH said:

Lately I’ve been fishing with both brands and trying to switch back n forth between reels in the same day. Granted I have more time with daiwa reels, the struggle casting Shimanos is annoying. Typically backlash in the beginning of the cast. Control knob is tightened down to the point of no to little fall, breaks are on because I’ve been fighting wind all weekend. 10-20mph is typical now. Had a Curado 70 and that was a dream to cast, now that I’ve changed reels ie Shimano 15 Alderbaran, curado k and chronarch mgl the struggle is real. Anything to help??

Not really.  Wind can be troublesome especially if not comfortable with a new reel.  Once I got casting down, I could switch from reel to reel with no apparent trouble.  However, occasionally you can get a reel that requires more than the normal time to get use to.  My Zillion 100SHLA was such a reel even though I already owned 2 others in different models.  A reel not allowed to be mentioned here also took longer than usual to become proficient with.

 

Sounds like you have the reels set up so you should be backlash free.  Heck, maybe even thumb free.  Definitely take notice of your casting motion.

[Hulkster]

I am used to the new SVS shimano system but I still don't have a good reason why they changed in the first place. The old style centrifugal system was perfect and you didn't have to fiddle with it as much.

[NathanDLTH]

Thanks gents! 

[wdp]

41 minutes ago, Hulkster said:

I am used to the new SVS shimano system but I still don't have a good reason why they changed in the first place. The old style centrifugal system was perfect and you didn't have to fiddle with it as much.

I agree. I have of few I series Curados and a Citica. I like the handles on the I series better, but overall I actually prefer the E series reels. Very simple set up and low maintenance. Wish I could find a few E series Curados still new. 

[NathanDLTH]

I fished a Curado E or G, super smooth and palmed nicely. I hear a lot of people talking about their(Shimano) reels. Specifically Curados n Chronarch E. I guess if it ain’t broke don’t fix doesn’t apply. 

[Boomstick]

My oldest son has an Abu Garcia Black Max and I if I have to switch to that from my Tatula SV, I never really have any issues other than maybe the first 2-3 casts. Setting up the reels is a bit different -- you have to tweak the tension knob for each bait change on the Abu Garcia, but on the Tatula, I set it to the point it begins to click and never have to touch it unless I put on heavier weights at least 3/4oz, but I cast them the same.

[burrows]

       The curado I was the answer to chinsy brakes that would pop out of the old clunky previous models that you all love so much,  and they did a good job with the new brakes but they didn’t get it completely rite the first time around, The brakes on the casitas and the k and chronarch mgl fixed that issue and now their better then ever. I still love my curado I and it cast smoothly i have no complaints and problems with my curado I it’s a work horse of a reel.  Of course I’m upgrading to the k I think the new brakes on the k are smoother than any other braking system That any another reel company could offer at this moment just my opinion. 

[npl_texas]

I'll tell you what seems to work best for me with Daiwa and Shimano.

 

More brakes, less spool tension.

 

I'll start with the spool tension where the lure is falling relatively fast and the brakes too high.  Make a cast, adjust brakes down, repeat until you get what you want.

[LxVE Bassin]

 

On 10/25/2017 at 11:50 AM, npl_texas said:

I'll tell you what seems to work best for me with Daiwa and Shimano.

 

More brakes, less spool tension.

 

I'll start with the spool tension where the lure is falling relatively fast and the brakes too high.  Make a cast, adjust brakes down, repeat until you get what you want.

I have multiple tatula ct type r reels and one Curado I. You hit that on the money. My tatula breaks never go below 17 and I use minimal spool tension. They work flawlessly that way and get great distance. I have no problem going back and forth because I have them dialed in just perfect. The only reel I have issues with is my Revo S when switching from a different brand.