Is a DC Reel Worth It? Head to Head lets see

I have a regular Shimano SLX and a Shimano SLX DC. I also have Shimano Curado DC and a normal Shimano Curado to test against each other and see is a Digital Chip Reel worth buy or is a normal reel just as good. Answers are found here.

[@jvfishingfever]

Thanks for the video!

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Glad you liked it

[@Big_mike546]

Love the vid you got a new sub

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Thanks man I really appreciate it

[@mattcampbell3876]

You forgot the JDM SLX DC XT , superb reel to those, good video

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Too many letters so little time. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@bdg1405]

Without a doubt, the SLX DC XT (made in 70 spool size) is the budget DC reel to have. MGL III spool, I-DC5 controller, Micro Module Gear2, Hagane Body, metal drag star, 7 Bearings and X-Ship so the pinion gear is supported by bearings. OK in Saltwater which is where I personally use the reel. Of course maintenance is required when used in SW as it is with any reel. In-Shore SW Bassing is definitely elevated with this JDM reel.

[@TanNinjaLol]

Good video

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Thank you

[@wombuscat]

Woah! This game looks great, graphics are good and the main character is a bit of a goofball. What system are you playing this on Mark?

[@Saber_Outdoors]

PC of course

[@LuckyLucky-bm1pg]

I know I bought DC curado 200 size spool and I took it back certainly wasn't at all near how my 2 JDM scorpion DC's 2017 version are. I just bought JDM scorpion DC 2021

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I want more bfs stuff but I gotta wait for know

[@Khaibu1999]

Can you a casting distance test between spinning reels and baitcasting reels? Just use 2 idetical cheap spinning and casting rods(eg shimano fx series) and use 10lb braid or same diameter line for spinning and 30lb braid for baitcaster

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I'll think about it. No promises

[@Khaibu1999]

@@Saber_Outdoors definetly something worthy of your time for sure. Only 2 other youtubers have done this and the comment section gets heated.

[@Fishing_Rod_Engineer]

The 200 size Curado has a larger/heavier spool so it won't cast as far as the 150 because of the inertia of the spool.

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Interesting. I'll research what the difference is. If its a lot I'll redone the match up between dc and norm

[@leepao6302]

DC: stand for Digital Control not Digital Chip. it's actually on the Shimano website too.

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@yeeyteeawwr]

Even with the benefits of a dc reel, do you find the sound annoying when fishing for several hours?

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I'm not usually bothered by it unless I'm not catching anything. Then everything is terrible

[@liambtw2500]

Should i get a zillion or a shimano curado dc

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I have not used a zillion. That said Shimano has always been a good product for me.

[@ReelKingsNQueens1]

I say it all the time the Metaninium is the bare minimum u should b forming your opinion of DCs

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I'm open to revisiting this with a metaninium reel

[@ReelKingsNQueens1]

@@Saber_Outdoors I'm a shimano Stan so great video either way bro. Those r great reels that u posted. And I own them. I use my 150slx DC more than my $600 Antarres and Brand new Metaninium Dc..im not saying they r better bcuz they cost more by no means just that the technology is a lot better in the higher end models so it's way less of a headache and u get a lot more out of the reel

[@dukielover6297]

When are the fortnite videos coming out

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Still building the set up.

[@jeffaland2268]

Dc is for lazy anglers that don't want to learn to train their thumbs. You lose casting distance and accuracy bigtime. You need your thumb trained to fish at a higher level. I want constant control and feedback from my bait while its in the air.

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I guess I have a dumb thumb. 😂

[@voidzsolos1861]

you can still use your thumb if you have a dc and you still get the same amount of control and actually farther distance with the dc reel