clemsondds Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 Just curious which type of reel you prefer and why? I have been really impressed with the dc technology, but I know there are a lot out there that prefer a really high end reel with a good braking system (eg bantam...). Do you prefer the newer tech of the dc, or the tight tolerances of a high end reel with a traditional braking system? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 16, 2020 Super User Posted February 16, 2020 Sounds like you are saying the DC reels don't have tight tolerances and aren't high end reels. I would think any reel costing north of $500 would fit in both categories. So some DC reels should fit both. Not qualified to answer. I've got 2 older Exsence DC reels. One never used by me yet and the other for only the 3 days I was able to get out last year on my trip to Florida. I was impressed with the reel. Never needed a thumb unless I went below Max. However, I am not adverse to using my thumb. Also I don't think we had any windy days while fishing. Don't recall if casting distance suffered...which is important to me. I like the DC sound. Also like the sound of ceramic bearings. Personally I haven't found Shimano's SVS Infinity braking system to be as easy to dial in as the older system on my Curado and Chronarch reels (A, B & E). I have Daiwas with 5 different braking systems. Have no problems casting any. I'm reasonably certain 99% of us would prefer high end reels if we had unlimited disposable income. I know high end gear gives me more pleasure to use even if it doesn't catch more fish. I fish for personal enjoyment. A Steez gives me more pleasure than a Trion. However, that Trion is a very good caster with the rod I use it on (and the lure weights used). Haven't backlashed it since going to heavier line and mounting it on a 6'10" HF. My cheapest reel cost $30 on closeout. My most expensive 10 times that on closeout. I enjoy both, but the more expensive is smaller and lighter....partly because it is a finesse reel while the other is an all purpose reel. But any new reel is smaller and lighter than that $30 reel. Thankfully my hands have no problem with either size. I think I may be a bit of an anomaly. I am not a fanboy of any particular brand (although I am very fond of many Daiwas). Reel size doesn't bother me. Brake type either. I use (and like) 9 brands of baitcast reels. Nope. I am not qualified to answer. Quote
FrogMann Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 Can't go wrong with either of them. DCs are great reels. I suggest getting one of each, if possible. You will be impressed Quote
clemsondds Posted February 16, 2020 Author Posted February 16, 2020 Haha I do have one of each. Actually a few of each. Bit I don’t have any high end reels like a bantam or steel...trying to decide how they compare to a dc. I would love to buy a hi-end reel, but not at the expense of getting more backlash. Is the braking system on high-end reels better than, say an SLX non-DC version, or are they a lot better? Because if the characteristics are similar then I’ll probably stick with the DC. But if they are easier to dial-in... Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 16, 2020 Super User Posted February 16, 2020 I doubt Magforce Z or SVS Infinity braking is any different on a $500 reel than it is on a $100 reel. Spools are probably different. Tolerances should be different. Bearings might also be different. Quote
clemsondds Posted February 16, 2020 Author Posted February 16, 2020 What are the differences performance wise between a. high end reel and a $150 reel eg SLX? Is it just the better feel or is there quite a bit difference in the actual performance? Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 16, 2020 Super User Posted February 16, 2020 I like both. When I first tried a DC reel out years ago, it was the Calcutta and I thought it was just sort of a novelty. But when I bought the Curado DC and used it regularly, it found it's place as another tool to increase my fishing fun. Also, it seems smoother than K, not sure why. Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted February 17, 2020 Super User Posted February 17, 2020 10 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: I doubt Magforce Z or SVS Infinity braking is any different on a $500 reel than it is on a $100 reel. Spools are probably different. Tolerances should be different. Bearings might also be different. At least with the Daiwa reels, there is a very noticeable difference from reel to reel among ones with the same braking systems. It’s not really a better/worse thing though, it’s mostly a free/control difference based on the magnets and the spool components. Quote
Outdoors Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 I never went back after using the Antares DC 16. 1 Quote
newyorktoiowa57 Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 2:15 PM, FishTank said: I like both. When I first tried a DC reel out years ago, it was the Calcutta and I thought it was just sort of a novelty. But when I bought the Curado DC and used it regularly, it found it's place as another tool to increase my fishing fun. Also, it seems smoother than K, not sure why. +1 on feeling soother then the K. On mine the handle tolerance is noticeably tighter. Quote
ckherring92 Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Just my opinion from using the curado DC vs the slx and slx xt. Granted they are at different price points. I love the dc reel system. It's not as magical as they market it but man is it user friendly. I myself am not exceptional with a baitcaster so the dc really makes my fishing experiences a bit better. That being said I use my slx xt on a regular basis and do just fine. But when it gets windy I love the DC, that's really where it shines in my opinion. The drawback to the DC is the size. Tho still comfortable the Curado and slx dc are both a bit less palpable then say the slx xt or a tatula 100 Quote
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