SLX DC 1 Year Later | Is It Still Worth It?

[@DominusEstOK]

Dude, so glad I found you. Glad to see a fellow Okie and Tulsa area guy. BA in the hizouse here!

[@cjscarborough83]

I’ve only been using mine for a few months but I 💯 agree with your conclusions. At first I had the impression that this was “backlash proof” and seen vids of ppl bombing casts with no thumb control. My first cast the line exploded lol. I’ve been fine tuning it but I think I’ve gotten the hang of it. Good vid! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rvfishingyet]

Thanks for the post one year review. Keep em coming, they are a rare thing. Appreciate the reviews based on more time on the water. I ended up getting shimano dc based on yours and other’s reviews. Thank you for the great content!

[@charleshoodmanhood7874]

Enjoy your videos a lot. I have the SLX and Curado DC and both reels are great with so many applications like pitching, flipping, and skipping under objects. Love Shimano reels.

[@aarondavis8224]

I own 2 slx dc reels and Ive had them for over a year and I still love them. I used them for awhile and started thinking this DC isnt all that great and I bought a SLX xt. While its a nice reel, it is more finicky than the DC and requires fine tuning with each new lure weight, The DC is a set it and forget it braking system even when changing lure weights. After all this I also bought a Metanium MGL and although it isnt DC I can cast 10-15 yards further and with less effort than my SLX DC reels. You should learn how to tear apart your reels and service them theres several tutorial videos out there. For $10 you can get carbon fiber drag washers and upgrade the drag on these reels while you clean them.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

They're amazing reels Aaron! And someday I'll get around to learning how to tear them down all the way lol. That Metanium though, that's gonna be a purchase of mine in the future for sure. I love the looks of them, and actually don't care for the look of the DC Met

[@pigjigs247]

Still one of my favorite reels. Great content bud

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Thanks bud!

[@eddiefason3783]

I discovered the exact same thing. It allows me to cast further. I learned very quickly to tune the spool tension. I believe that is the key to get maximum performance from thus reel. Love it.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Awesome stuff dude!

[@benhightowerv]

Absolutely agree, I caught my PB, 6.6, using my SLX DC. It's all in the adjustments. Haven't backlashed that bad yet but I'm sure it'll happen. Overall, love the SLX line, especially the DC.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Awesome man!! And if you're more careful than me, you wont ever backlash like that lol

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

You're right on about everything about the SLX DC. I owned three and still using two of them. Don't worry about that drag issue it's not uncommon, and it's easily upgradable. The only issue I've had (which is more of user error) is always using my handle to set the hook on fish, if you do that you risk stripping the nut on the spool shaft. Other than that it's been a jam up reel and I would buy them all over again.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Thanks dude! And good to know about that drag being able to upgrade the drag! I'll def have to do that soon

[@elraybanderas1032]

Yo nice to see another Oklahoman out enjoying some big bass catching fun love it man!!! New subscriber here man I'm down here in the Lawton/Elgin area!!!

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Hell yeah brother! Man I appreciate the support! All I wanna do is catch bass and smack their... bass 😂

[@elraybanderas1032]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler amen to that👌🤘🤘

[@TheLeftyGolfer84]

I love the SLX DC so much I have all 3 gear ratios. Just got the 8.2:1 with a SLX 7’2” heavy for froggin this year. I use the 7 speed for topwater, and 6 speed for weightless senkos and squarebills. Love em.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

heck yeah dude! That 8 gear is money for froggin, no doubt

[@kushairiroslei]

i got one almost a year and not yet being used. glad to hear your experience.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

I love the reel! I’ve actually been using it to throw finesse baits lately too. You should definitely get it going! 🤙🏻

[@martinhart2769]

This maybe way too old for a response but ... I fish upper part of Illnois river here for smallmouth. Thought about this reel for 1/8 oz homemade buzzbaits (7:?) for quicker retrieve and to save war and tear on arm from buzzing. What do you think about it's application for 1/16 to 1/8 lures, which is what we mainly throw? Enjoyed your video. Thanks,

[@chrisnewberry4646]

I like your videos and watch them often, do you have an old baitcast reel you can bear to part with please? I'm asking because I would like to learn how to use them and also have an extra reel in case my old Zebco 404 messes up while I'm using it. Thank you and have a good night sir.

[@brianhershberger4429]

Traded my Curado Dc for a Stella and Bass Pro Shop Carbonlite rod with exactly the rod rating and length I was looking for. Now I miss my dc, which was my primary all purpose reel. I agree with you that in the wind I don't think you can outcast them. Torn right now between buying the SLX DC and a Daiwa Tatula 150. I have a Tatula 150 now and I think everyone is so buzzed up about the Tatula 100, my interests lie with the sleeper reel in this line. The beauty is it's smooth, quiet, long and durable. You'd be hard pressed to find a better reel at that price and that 100 mm handle is wayyyyyyyyyyy cool. I put Wynn barrel grips on in red and wow, that Reel looks scary awesome.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Duuuuuuuude I love the Tat 150. Unfortunately no longer have mine… my wife ran it over on accident lol. But to be honest, I’d get one of those over the SLX DC again. For no reason other than I like the aesthetics of the Tat over the SLX. Slap a Gomexus handle on it and BOOM! Perfect reel

[@fdiazb1]

Really appreciate your videos man...I see you have used and reviewed the 13 A2 also...how would you compare the slxdc vs the A2 and if you had to choose between the two which way would you go? thanks!!!

[@legionssb]

Nice, I think I’m gonna try the tatula before one of these though, brakes aren’t really something I’m picky about, and I need more of a short accurate skipping reel that can through really light stuff, the sv spool should work great for that

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Yessir!! You know I love those Tatulas, and if you get one off amazon, use the link down below!

[@legionssb]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler I’ll try to use ur link when I get one!

[@ETuss713]

I know this is a year old, but did you get a diawa? I own the slx dc and a diawa SV TWS. Theyre close to the same price, but the SV spool is perfect for skipping.

[@T2423Ca]

I have a curado and slx, both DC reels. The BEST!!!

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

That's awesome dude! I just added the Scorpion DC to my arsenal, love it!!

[@shannonkirby9295]

Where have you been, dude? I been missing your videos. I did catch you on monster bass. Good job, as always

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Been super busy dude!! But I'm getting back in the swing

[@shannonkirby9295]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler take care and I can't wait

[@fishingwithaaron314]

i have a normal slx and its real good. Do you have a curado?

[@kidjaydoesmc5182]

Is there any reason you would prefer a higher end non dc reel at this price point vs the dc reel? I guess overall, would it be worth it to spend 200 on this real or 200 on another very nice dc reel?

[@nuggetslayers5484]

On my SLX once I put line on it, I’ll make one careful long cast, then pull out few more yards of line, put a small piece of electrical tape across the spool then reel in over it to seat it good.. worst backlash can only go to tape.. works great but haven’t tried it on DC

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Dude that’s some SOLID advice! I’m gonna do that next time I spool up. Thanks man!

[@darincurtis761]

I have an slx xt I like it. I also have the Carado DC and love that thing. I want to get an slx DC for cranking.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Dude it's MONEY for crankin. If you get one, use the link in the description! It helps me out a little

[@tulsabassprofessor5009]

Love the curado dc it’s an awesome crank bait reel

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Those are sooooo smooth dude!

[@fresh2294]

i just bought the slx dc 151 xg

[@opietaylor5778]

I am also Oklahoma worst angler… I’m subbing… but just know you the channel I got the title. The crown. Oh king shxt angler right here.

[@mariochamorro7391]

How make for have more distance with may slx dc shimano? Thank you

[@Bass-jn9zj]

The magnet is on the spool the side chill that you’re holding it has the coil

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Gotcha!

[@HellaBass]

I think I would get the SLX XT if I was going to get another SLX, I have the basic SLX now

[@cameronpalichuk3949]

What did you mean by the drag is not as good as it used to be?

[@shanevl85]

May not need a long cast. Just 1000 casts a day. No Birdsnest at all even when half asleep seems pretty handy

[@mthomas91088]

You gotta try the scorpion dc. I know people are going to say if you know how to use a casting reel you don't need the dc. But regardless I know how to use a casting reel and wouldn't change my scorpion.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Guess what I got last week 😎

[@sagewillis.]

What do you like better the Shimano Slx dc or jdm dc

[@terrycoley461]

I'm wanting to set up a new flipping rod/reel set up,,,, would this reel be good for flipping?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

100% yes! This was my braid setup for a long time, mainly topwater frogging. Caught my PB, 9lb 11oz on it and never had issues with drag. It's a solid reel for heavy use

[@Mradamsthe3rd]

Will the electronics ever just stop working? I wanna get a dc but I’m concerned about electronics going bad over time and having to either get a new reel or replace it more often than I would with a traditional bait caster. What do you think?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

That I'm not completely sure of. I have had mine for close to 2 years now and have no issues. From my little understanding of how the DC chips works, is it's a magnet, or set of, that fires off information to the chip inside. I also have buddies who have curado dc's and have used them for over 5 years and they still whine like new lol.

[@Mradamsthe3rd]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler I kinda figured it wouldn’t be much of a problem but my grandfather brought that question to my attention once I did some digging around I decided for 180$ you can’t go wrong even if it breaks after a year. Got it in the mail today! Beautiful reel love shimano more than anything haven’t lined up and caster yet working 60 hours this week but I can’t wait! Thanks for the response man good luck your next time out on the water!

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

@@Mradamsthe3rd man for the price it really is hard to beat! Unbeatable when it comes to the DC lineup lol. You’re going to love it man!! Definitely use the electrical tape trick for backing too. And thank you! Good luck to you too! Gotta work hard to play hard

[@Mradamsthe3rd]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler yessir😂💪

[@demonqb9]

Id guess the travel of the spool creates a 'flow' of molecules that charge and draw in a magnet...probably a comp by definition in its absolute first evolution but a computer nonetheless

[@jomama6003]

When you backlashed really hard with your Slx dc what rod were you using?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

That’s my Halo Crankin Series 2 rod! Got a link for it down in the description 👊🏻

[@outdoorssmith5454]

Is that a dobyns rod or a st croix that you throw that reel on?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

I throw it on a Halo brother!

[@chuckratcliff2429]

Think I’ll buy another!

[@vishnukv4973]

Can i use it on saltwater and can i cast 8g lures?

[@BlessedMuthasTube]

where can i get one of them monsterbass shirts

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Dude I don’t think they make them anymore…

[@Daniel_Tucker]

I got one on way now

[@hdk1160]

I regularly throw unweighted trick worms. Do you think this reel could cast such light lures, or do I have to go for the MGL or something alike?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

You can ABSOLUTELY throw them on this. I throw a 1/8oz screwhead with 3” swimbaits on it. This reel is slept on, it’s so versatile

[@hdk1160]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler Thank you for the quick response! Great video, and I’ll be getting one tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it goes haha:)

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

@@hdk1160 anytime dude!!! I try and be quick on the responses. I know it’s frustrating when people don’t respond, and I don’t wanna be one of those. Definitely let me know how you like it! Use some electrical tape for the line backing 👊🏻

[@williammcdaniel3296]

"Hypothetically speaking..." I mean, yeah, perfectly hypothetical here...

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Exactly. Only speaking in hypothetical situations

[@shannonkirby9295]

I would like to see a pass or trash on the cyclebait by 10000 fish

[@MrUCL]

When you clean it use Shimano grease and go with some carbon drag disks.. 9 pounders are no joke.

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Appreciate it man! And you ain’t lyin lol I’ve actually switched it over to my medium power rod since this. Been using it for some finesse fishin

[@ethansavaresegolf7820]

Is it still loud when you cast it or has the sound of the reel decreased?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Sound has not decreased lol

[@Slazmoservicing4209]

Light oil on the brass collet that the brake blocks rub on?

[@OkieOutdoorAdventures]

I made it, only 13 hours late! That’s pretty good timing though, right?! That reel is so smooth though!

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

super smooth in the hand

[@5.7.0bassin2]

yup i love mine man i have the other 3 the reg slx and slx xt and they are all great i wanna get the slx mgl next

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

That MGL looks slick too! I like it a lot

[@johng-5536]

If I buy one will it increase my chances of catching big fish like you ?

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Duh! It's science dude

[@cannabass5729]

Anyone ever in use thos on small swimbaits

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

I’ve used mine for everything from 1/8oz jigs and 3” swimbaits to 1oz swimbaits lol

[@cannabass5729]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler nice I'm looking for a jack of all trades seems to be it prob gunna give it a try

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

@@cannabass5729 awesome dude! You’ll love it

[@cannabass5729]

@@OklahomasWorstAngler hoping to top my pb 7.3 this year but in new England it's hard to find big fish latley plus not getting to go out enough lol

[@GerHang-m7z]

It is worth it

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

@@GerHang-m7z 100%

[@agonz91]

This video has convinced me to get a non DC reel

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

😂😂 good deal

[@jeremyeskew1395]

Birthday from the okster

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

Ah yes, thanks dude!!

[@Fearthelettuce]

If you don't want to take it apart to fix the drag, send it to a professional

[@BrownBaitCo]

send your reels to me I will clean, fix, oil, and lube your reels! I can upgrade your drag on it if you would like or fix it?

[@xwhoopax]

LOL... I'm sitting here tearing out 50lb Power Pro Braid I had on my SLX DC after nesting it by catching a lure on a rod I had set behind me. Definitely one of the worst nests I have to clean up.

[@joesexton4921]

If it ain't worth it then I'll take it brother lmao

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

hahaha it's worth it!

[@TheOKfisherman]

I know a guy that has the paper weight model 😂

[@OkieOutdoorAdventures]

“Had” I smashed it with a tiny hammer then peed on it, then ran it over, then caught it on fire, then buried it!

[@OklahomasWorstAngler]

That escalated quickly

[@upstatenybassmaster4211]

Watch out taking the handle off