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DC baitcaster reels, worth it?
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:10 am
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:10 am
Are they worth it and if so any recommendations? Would be used predominantly for inshore saltwater fishing.
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Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:11 am to GREENHEAD22
I have a JDM DC reel. It's fine. It isn't any better than a non DC Shimano reel, IMO. I actually prefer the MGL over the DC.
And for some people the noise of the DC is annoying. Some people like it.
And for some people the noise of the DC is annoying. Some people like it.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:24 am to hashtag
Agree, I have a Metanium in DC, but actually think the new microgear shimanos are smoother, even the Curados are as good if you dial them in
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:54 am to CamdenTiger
I have 3 Curado DC's and one Metanium DC and a regular Metanium. I personally love the DC sound and it is extremely hard to backlash em. I will say that the regular Metanium throws further than the others, not by much.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 1:12 pm to GREENHEAD22
I have one. I will never buy another.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 1:13 pm to GREENHEAD22
I like the Daiwa SV TW over the shimano DCs
Posted on 6/14/25 at 1:20 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
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like the Daiwa SV TW
I went Daiwa Coastal with SV TW over the Shimano DC offerings and have been happy.
This post was edited on 6/14/25 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 6/14/25 at 1:40 pm to Saskwatch
quote:I have two. They are fantastic
I went Daiwa Coastal with SV TW
Posted on 6/14/25 at 2:25 pm to GREENHEAD22
Any of them when used ina scenario that requires the technology ( weightless plastics ,small cranks) are better than not using them. My fav is the curado.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 2:38 pm to redfish99
My biggest thing is being able to throw into the wind inshore fishing and not backlashing.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 2:56 pm to GREENHEAD22
Then you are going to want the DC or SVTW technology
This post was edited on 6/14/25 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 6/14/25 at 4:42 pm to GREENHEAD22
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being able to throw into the wind inshore fishing and not backlashing.
I have 3 curado DC’s and an slx dc. I love the DC reels. My main argument for them, is the ability to cast light baits into the wind without backlashing. Small top water poppers, rattle traps, small square bill crankbaits, etc. are where the DC’s really shine.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:07 pm to GREENHEAD22
quote:
Are they worth it
Absolutely
Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:25 pm to GREENHEAD22
I have the new Met DC and a bunch of Daiwa Steez, zillions, alphas, and gekkabijins.
The Met DC is nice but I’m a big fan of Daiwa’s these days. A JDM zillion sv TW at $220 is the best deal going imo.
The Met DC is nice but I’m a big fan of Daiwa’s these days. A JDM zillion sv TW at $220 is the best deal going imo.
Posted on 6/16/25 at 10:37 am to GREENHEAD22
I own mostly diawas so I am partial to them but I like having the sv reels that serve the same purpose as the DC's without the whining noise on every cast. The DC's are nice reels no doubt though, its all about preference.
Posted on 6/16/25 at 9:43 pm to joeyp
I love how bad it pisses off the other guy in the boat when it sings to me.
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