Why are you not using a digital reel?

[MUSLENUTZ]

Guys, why wouldn’t you use a digital reel? Besides the fact they cost more, what are the downsides of it? I constantly let people use my Curado DC after they say over and over they can bomb a standard baitcaster with no problem. Then I let them try my reel and watch their amazement, mine always casts further and never has a backlash. I constantly see it out perform a standard reel. So tell me, what are the downsides compared to a regular baitcaster? If you’re one of those guys who hasn’t tried one yet, then don’t say you don’t need it because your a pro. I’m asking for a debate here of what are the positives and negatives, besides cost... I see none. 

[Tywithay]

You're limited by the system, in my opinion. The 4x8 DC has more options so you can fine tune it for maximum distance, but the Curado Idc4 doesn't give you many options. I've found that on 1 it's too little braking, on 2 it's too much at times. To maximize my distance, I have to set it at 1 and use my thumb anyway, so it offers little benefit. 

[Born 2 fish]

My Lews bb1 cast’s farther than my buddy’s dc actually most of my Lews cast farther I guess it’s just how I can set up and cast my reels. And how he sets his reel up. And I rarely back lash. So I don’t see a need to use a digital reel.

 

[keagbassr]

For me I don't need to "bomb" casts as I would guess that at least 90% of my casts are at most 15 or so yards. 

[Vilas15]

24 minutes ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

the fact they cost more

 

[jimmyjoe]

   Human beings are different. Some follow the latest fad, and some don't. We could all have more advanced furnaces, cars, computers and televisions. A few people are satisfied at whatever point they occupy now, and feel no need to take advantage of more advanced technology. So there is no "debate" as to what the positives and negatives are. People pretty much know the positives and negatives. What's left is freedom of choice, and people aren't required to justify that.    jj

[Shimano_1]

Have no desire to own one. Nothing against them or people using them. I like what I have and have no need for a computerized reel. As stated no need for anyone to justify it either way. If you like em buy em. I do just fine without em

[Scott F]

$250 to solve a problem I don’t have doesn’t seem like the right solution for me. When it’s time for a new reel, if they’ve come down in price, I’ll consider it.

[JustJames]

I don’t mind it at all if it is free. 
I tell you why I don’t need it.

first of all price, I don’t need to spend more money that cheaper one can do the same or even more.

Size, dc reel is big and heavy for unnecessary.

Regular reel have more control over DC in all suitation.

Last I can’t imagine using DC reel for finesse or lure weight 1/4oz or below.

Now I don’t say DC reel is bad just not want I need to spend money for. BUT you might see me using DC reel soon because I’m gathering information on SLX DC 70. I want to see how narrow spool perform in DC system. Narrower spool meaning less line traveling side to side, less resistance at line guide. 

 

[dodgeguy]

i have no problems with the lews  externally adjustable centrifugal brakes

[JediAmoeba]

Maintenance - they take batteries and if the microchip goes out, I can't readily fix that.

 

I don't have backlash problems with my Daiwas and they cast pretty darn far.

 

The sound is super annoying.  

 

I don't care about the weight and size, but they are bigger and heavier as if now.  

 

 

[walleyecrazy]

My number 1 reason is the sound they make. It drives me nuts, and isn’t something I want to listen to every time I cast. 

[WRB]

I don't have the problem they are designed to solve.

You say bomb a cast how far can you cast accurately into the wind? 

Tom

[Bird]

I'm waiting for GPS casting or maybe blue tooth......yeah. 

[MUSLENUTZ]

56 minutes ago, WRB said:

I don't have the problem they are designed to solve.

You say bomb a cast how far can you cast accurately into the wind? 

Tom

The same everyone else can cast in the wind...

1 hour ago, walleyecrazy said:

My number 1 reason is the sound they make. It drives me nuts, and isn’t something I want to listen to every time I cast. 

With 30-40lb braid it is not as bad as you see on YouTube in my opinion. 

1 hour ago, JediAmoeba said:

Maintenance - they take batteries and if the microchip goes out, I can't readily fix that.

 

I don't have backlash problems with my Daiwas and they cast pretty darn far.

 

The sound is super annoying.  

 

I don't care about the weight and size, but they are bigger and heavier as if now.  

 

 

My dc is low profile and very light. There are no batteries in the unit lol

1 hour ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

I don’t mind it at all if it is free. 
I tell you why I don’t need it.

first of all price, I don’t need to spend more money that cheaper one can do the same or even more.

Size, dc reel is big and heavy for unnecessary.

Regular reel have more control over DC in all suitation.

Last I can’t imagine using DC reel for finesse or lure weight 1/4oz or below.

Now I don’t say DC reel is bad just not want I need to spend money for. BUT you might see me using DC reel soon because I’m gathering information on SLX DC 70. I want to see how narrow spool perform in DC system. Narrower spool meaning less line traveling side to side, less resistance at line guide. 

 

I throw weightless all the time. What control do I miss, I feel like I have all the control I need. I’m trying to see the differences?

[Ogandrews]

All of my bass rods have curados, K’s for more power techniques and DC’s for everything else. I really wanted to hate the DC because I thought that I’m so good at using a baitcaster that I don’t need it. I will say that I don’t think that it matters if your the best person in the world at casting a baitcaster there still are benefits to it. I never really backlash my normal curado K’s but I feel like I get better distance and control with lighter baits on the dc. With heavier baits I don’t think there’s much of a difference in casting distance. I notice a huge difference when fishing low density baits like balsa cranks or something like buzzbaits that catch a lot of air and slow down mid cast, that is where the dc really shines. Dc also makes skipping so easy, it’s not super hard with a regular reel but you don’t even need to think about it with the dc. I like the K better for power techniques like frogs and flipping because of the slightly bigger spool and for some reason it just feels tougher even though their pretty much the same reel. I did to a test 2 days ago and my tranx 300 with 65lbs maxcuatro braid could out cast by a good amount the curado dc with 40lbs maxcuatro while using a 1/2 oz swimjig. I will keep using the dc as well as the K, each has its place in my arsenal.

1 hour ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

 

Regular reel have more control over DC in all suitation.

 

 

What do you mean by this, how does a reel with more advanced and effective brakes have less control than a reel without that breaking system? Curious to what you mean by that

[MUSLENUTZ]

If you haven’t tried one... You really can’t comment on the positives and negatives as you haven’t endured the experience. At that point it’s just an opinion, I’m looking for facts. I encourage you guys to definitely try one. Reading a some of the posts are like reading “hey I won’t use google maps because I like using a traditional map” Yes they do the same thing, but clearly one does it more efficiently.  

Pretty low profile, no?

2 hours ago, keagbassr said:

For me I don't need to "bomb" casts as I would guess that at least 90% of my casts are at most 15 or so yards. 

It’s good for distance or near

1 hour ago, Bird said:

I'm waiting for GPS casting or maybe blue tooth......yeah. 

Sign up to get updates on AOL bro

[chubaka]

Ehh I wasn't impressed with my DC's.  I use to Antares DC, very underwhelming.  Sold it.  Decided to give it another go and bought a Curado DC.  Still very underwhelming, sold that as well.  I just like my Daiwas better. 

[Hammer 4]

1 hour ago, WRB said:

I don't have the problem they are designed to solve.

You say bomb a cast how far can you cast accurately into the wind? 

Tom

This would be the same for me..

[MUSLENUTZ]

8 minutes ago, chubaka said:

Ehh I wasn't impressed with my DC's.  I use to Antares DC, very underwhelming.  Sold it.  Decided to give it another go and bought a Curado DC.  Still very underwhelming, sold that as well.  I just like my Daiwas better. 

What am I missing out on, what was underwhelming specifically?

4 minutes ago, Hammer 4 said:

This would be the same for me..

Looking for specifics of why I shouldn’t buy another one 

[Hammer 4]

3 minutes ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

What am I missing out on, what was underwhelming specifically?

Looking for specifics of why I shouldn’t buy another one 

Well, if the dc doesn't solve any issues for you, then you don't need one. If you have casting issues, then maybe a dc is the way to go. Sorry, that's all I got.

[Junger]

I have two Curado DC's and enjoy them, but they definitely are just one of many tools in my bag. They don't handle lighter weight lures as well as my SV reels, or skip as well. Also, SV reels pitch better for me because I can really dial in the spool tension/braking where the lure barely overruns when hitting the water. The DC doesn't adjust as well in that situation because of low RPM speeds. So why I don't I use a DC reel all the time? Because it's not the right tool for every situation.

[MUSLENUTZ]

I had the Curado k and the dc on my rod. Very similar experience to me except that every so often you get a lash on the k like every other caster... that’s not there on the dc. The other thing I noticed was casting distance. Dc averaged 20-30 feet more easy on and average cast. 

5 minutes ago, Junger said:

I have two Curado DC's and enjoy them, but they definitely are just one of many tools in my bag. They don't handle lighter weight lures as well as my SV reels, or skip as well. Also, SV reels pitch better for me because I can really dial in the spool tension/braking where the lure barely overruns when hitting the water. The DC doesn't adjust as well in that situation because of low RPM speeds. So why I don't I use a DC reel all the time? Because it's not the right tool for every situation.

Makes total sense to me. Thanks for the details, great post. Your right, pitching is definitely a downside of the reel. 

[Bluebasser86]

I don't have a problem with backlashes, don't need to make super long cast (although I can make some pretty long cast with my reels), and I don't like the whine.

 

I've used friends DC reels before, they were okay, but nothing impressive to me, especially for the money. Pretty indifferent on them I guess. If someone likes them, great, they're not for me and that's okay too.

[JustJames]

6 hours ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

6 hours ago, Ogandrews said:

 

What do you mean by this, how does a reel with more advanced and effective brakes have less control than a reel without that breaking system? Curious to what you mean by that

I throw weightless all the time. What control do I miss, I feel like I have all the control I need. I’m trying to see the differences?

First of all, if DC reel is for you, I’m glad you got the reel you like and enjoy using it. You asked if why we don’t use DC reel and these are why. 

Secondly, I’ve never said DC reel is bad. I commented many time that DC should benefit for those fishing in windy situation or those who just started using baitcaster reel.

Third, I don’t own one, but I tried a few and changed a setup for a guy here @skekoamand he got about 40% in distance increase.

Now to answer your question, weightless senko is not finesse at all, I’m talking Finesse worm or at least trick worm weightless type thing where DC might not work as good compare to others say Daiwa SV or Curado 70.

 

Your DC reel only have 4 setting, the less is done by digitally to apply more brake when line start to fluffed. regulate shimano reel got 4 internal, 6 fine tune external , the less is depends on your educated thumb. I can adjust dial to my liking from no fluff at all to most fluff but still can control with my thumb tethering the line where as DC reel you are in the mercy of digital to kick in. I think (again just for me) I can switch from pitching to casting short to casting long distance easier and more accuracy.

PS there is no such thing as one reel for every situation.