ABU is overpriced Posted May 7, 2024 Posted May 7, 2024 I keep seeing this on here and youtube comments, and it makes me wonder why people are still repeating this nowadays? DC being better for windy condition was real back in 2003, for sure, but ever since SV spools were made by Daiwa, just like for skipping and flipping, it has long surpassed anything a DC system can do in windy conditions. Today i had 20-25km/h head wind all day fishing for smallies from shore, using a steez 100SH with an SV spool, and it performed so d**n well, i was kinda impressed myself because i am not the biggest fan of SV spools in general. What's your opinion/experience with both braking systems for windy conditions? Quote
Lead Head Posted May 7, 2024 Posted May 7, 2024 I love Daiwa SV spools and most of my setups are using them. Having said that, none of them perform better than my 21 Scorpion DC in the wind. I don't even use the DC anymore (replaced it with a 21 Zillion) because I just like the feel of Daiwas more, the spool being a tiny bit closer to the thumb bar just feels right. I have used the SV G1 1012 spool and a SV 103 spool in a SS SV, Steez 100, TD-Z, and Steez 100sh. I have 2 Alphas SV 105, a 21 Zillion, and I've used a Tatula SV. They don't struggle with wind, but they don't get as much distance as the DC will straight into strong wind. Maybe it's my casting stroke, maybe it's my dated equipment, but that is my experience. 1 Quote
r83srock Posted May 7, 2024 Posted May 7, 2024 Not sure about DC, never used one. SV spools are a bit over braked imo, I prefer mgl spools. Matter of fact I think just a 6 pin centrifugal braking system and my thumb are perfectly fine. I also discovered that Daiwa baitcasters palm funny to me, I’m just not as comfortable using them as other brands. Not a knock on their quality though, as they are well made. Quote
Deephaven Posted May 7, 2024 Posted May 7, 2024 With baits that catch wind like a spinner bait the DC yields longer casting without the worry. Without the wind the DC takes too much distance, but so does the SV. I use SV spools for skipping, but would rather have a normal pin brake as well for most conditions. In my arsenal I have one DC for spinnebaits a few SV reels for skipping and the rest are normal Shimano reels. I wouldn't want to switch any out for another although I could live with a normal reel for the spinnebaits and wouldn't pay for the DC again. It has saved my butt and makes things easy but it does cost some distance when it isn't needed. Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted May 7, 2024 Super User Posted May 7, 2024 I have several Scorpion DC and also several Diawa Silverwolfs and a Zillion with SV brakes. I use the DC reels with heavy lures. It seems like the SV brakes can’t be turned completely off like the DC brakes. I can throw a 3/4 oz Carolina much further and easier with the Scorpions. The SV brakes are the best with low inertia spools so I use them for light lures. You can’t really thumb a low inertia spool so the brakes are a must. I turn the DC brakes off or very low and use my thumb. Both have a valuable place in my boat. They both work well in the wind if you know how to use them. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted May 7, 2024 Super User Posted May 7, 2024 I have several Daiwa reels with SV spools and none of them handle the wind as well as my Curado DC. With that said, I rarely use it. For everyday casting, I like the SV spool better. But for jigs and long distance casting, I like MGL spool on the Metaniums. The Steez SV Limited Shallow Spool edition might be the exception. Fun reel to fish. I hope the tech and spool from this reel get passed on to other reels in their line. Quote
GetFishorDieTryin Posted May 8, 2024 Posted May 8, 2024 The only SV spool that I have enough experience with to comment on are the Tat 103s. With lighter (under 3/8) baits that have little wind resistance, the SV performs as good or better in some cases. With heavier baits total 1/2, especially baits with lots of resistance, chatterbaits with a big trailer, Colorado SBs and buzz baits the DC outcasts handily, particularly in wind. To me a DC excels with outfits that are designed for heavier search baits, particularly in the spring when the wind doesnt seem to stop blowing. I have no experience with the newer MGL spooled DCs, they should help with short range, but the Curado/SLX 150s require specific conditions to get the max benefit from the DC system. In reality theres only a couple days a year where I would take a DC over anything else, but those are generally my most productive days, late winter, fish pushing shallow and I'm casting in a cross wind. Other than that I think MGLs are more versatile, and the reels tend to be smaller and lighter, which makes a difference to me. Quote
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