Shimano Curado DC

[FrogInTheWell]

Is this reel worth it?  I have heard many mixed reviews about it.   It would be nice to hear some real world experiences,  thanks.

[PhishLI]

See for yourself.

Buy it.

Buy a reel cover for it.

Don't chuck it in the dirt when you catch a fish.

Don't expect to cast with it without input from you.

Keep it if you like it.

Sell it if you don't.

You're welcome?

[Revival]

More info here…

 

 

[Jig Man]

I have 2 of them.  I really like them.  Yesterday  I used them for spinnerbaits.  They worked great.  I use 12# fluorocarbon line on them.  I’d probably buy more if I didn’t already have more Curados than rods.

[ATA]

I have one and use it as frog reel and spooled with 65 maxcuatro. Great reels, I would have all my combos with curado DC if they were available back then. But those years we had only metaniums and Antares DCs in market. The price is great for what you getting. Also they have 200 size now and give you even more options.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

DC braking is a unique system but not magic, auto pilot or replacement for proper casting technique and skill. 

[FrnkNsteen]

I have the Curado DC and an SLX DC and personally,... I wouldn't buy another. I bought both at the same time shortly after they came out during the spring classic Bass Pro trade-in deal.

 

They work well when making full long casts, but not so well on short casts in and around cover. I can't rip on them, because they work fine, but like I said, they seem to struggle controlling the spool on shorter casts, or for someone who isn't consistently smooth casting. My wife struggles using them because her casts aren't always consiatent, but ahe does fine with the MGL and SV reels.

 

If this says anything... Since buying these, I have bought 4 Shimano MGLs (Bantam, Curado, and 2 SLX MGL) and 3 Daiwa SV reels (Tat, Zillion, and Alphas) rather than buying anymore DC reels.

[newapti5]

It seems that similar questions regarding DC reels would pop up here on regular basis, about once a month:  “Is it worthy?" "Should I buy a DC over others?" "What is the advantage of DC reels?"...  I am not complaining; I am just thinking that with DC technology advancing, one of these days, the answers will be in consensus - "yes DC reel is the best!"

[NYWayfarer]

Worth every penny I paid for it. DC reels are the ronco rotisseries of the baitcasting. Set it and forget it.

[Koz]

I went full Shimano this year and bought a Curado K, a Curado MGL, and a Curado DC. I like them all, and the DC is probably my favorite of the three. But to be honest, I still thumb the reel out of habit and I've never tried not thumbing it to see what happens.

 

Is it worth it? I think that if you have a consistent issue with backlashes then it might be worth it for you so you're not losing as much time on the water picking out backlashes. Personally, I don't have that issue but I still feel the reel is a good value, I love its performance, and it's a quality reel.

[FrogInTheWell]

Thank you for all of the replies