Shimano DC Reel - Tips for Beginners - Reel Setup and Adjustments

[@FishingWithDL]

Hands down the best tutorial on this reel. Awesome job. Great, clear presentation and straight to the point. Thank you 🙏

[@capitolbassfishing]

Yes sir, my pleasure!

[@sweet_69420]

Agreed watched 10 other videos (yes actually ten) and this one was by far the best even though I’m not new he just explains it so well

[@lotsofink1183]

I know this is an old video, however, the information is accurate and very helpful to anyone with little or no experience with a casting reel.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Oldie but goodie. I am glad it helped...I was awful at first so when I figured it out I wanted to share.

[@4seiken-594]

This is the internet at its finest. What a video. You are a gift from above, Joe

[@capitolbassfishing]

lol, great and thanks!

[@mrcl92rs]

This is the best video I’ve watched for beginners. Thank you for making this process so easy for me to understand 😊

[@jamessheldon3060]

Bro! Hands down the best setup video for beginners. I worked my way from a setting of 4 down to a 2 in about 30 minutes. No backlash and no issues. This reel is amazing. Thanks for taking your time to put this together. Big props!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped! Dude that kicks ass awesome!

[@ugodthis7477]

I just bought the Shimano DC Curado and Sir you just instantly saved me from 3 headaches 🤕 and a migraine thanks 🙏🏿 excellent video

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad I could help!

[@MAYHEMSCO]

I second that. Thank you very much Joe

[@wolfpacak47]

me 3 slx dc 150 hg lol I'm trying I got fluro 12 pnd on mine any tips? seems like that fluro wants to backlash more I usually run braid on my piscifun torrent with no problems what am I doing wrong with the slx dc? I'm getting birds nest on 3 setting

[@MAYHEMSCO]

@@wolfpacak47 might need to adjust the tension knob...and honestly it does just take practice on how to hold your thumb. You'll get it. Adjust the tension knob for each bait as you throw it. Give the line some time to break in also

[@wolfpacak47]

@@MAYHEMSCO ok thanks I'm used to thumbing my reg baitcaster the video I had watched before yours said to not touch the spool with a dc because if u thumb it the dc brakes would not do thier job correctly.... so your saying I basically just need to thumb the DC like I would any other bait caster?

[@moisesbacco1608]

This is by far the best tutorial for this reel I bought it and watched a ton of videos of how to use as well as tip and tricks and this video right here is the reason why I am now throwing bombs and catching hogs lol thanks for all the help

[@craighaught3501]

Each one of my friends ask me how I can cast so good w/ a bait caster. I say time really, but mostly I send them to watch your videos 👍🏾‼️

[@capitolbassfishing]

damn thats really nice man!

[@dawnmariehayes1345]

Thank you Joe. Best video I’ve seen so far to help beginners . Trust me I’ve seen a lot of videos trying to get this down. Thank you sir.

[@capitolbassfishing]

glad it helped!

[@lauramurray3577]

This is the best tutorial on KZbin for stetting up and using the Shimano Curdao DC ! Shimano should refer buyers to this site. Vey well done !!!! I just bough 2 DC's watched this video and went out on the water and had no issues with casting as a first time user of a bait caster. Congratulations and thank you Joe Simpson

[@capitolbassfishing]

Damn Laura! Thanks! I appreciate that. :-)

[@MTBFamilyAdventures]

Thank You! I just bought a DC Curado, my first bait caster. I blew it up pretty bad on my first cast, lost probably 1/2 my line cutting out the mess then found your video. All is well so far now!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Good stuff!

[@amac8487]

Just bought my first Curado DC and baitcaster at that... Excellent overview! Thanks for the help and guidance!

[@horstbuhl3032]

After using my dc for almost 6 months with a lot of frustration due to birdnest and backlashes….i found the „ONE“ video. I will follow your guidelines as a beginner , hoping to improve soon without getting frustrated , thanks from Germany for you effort.

[@capitolbassfishing]

did it help?

[@horstbuhl3032]

@@capitolbassfishing absolute ! And I am using now Berkley X9 on my Aldebaran BFS and Curado DC 201hg.

[@horstbuhl3032]

Slowly approaching and practicing with the Shimano, DC 201 helped me a lot. I now use the different brake settings specifically. However, I noticed that at least with the German reels, Shimano included cheap parts to keep the price down. My Worm Gear has only broken 20 times while fishing, it would no longer move and I could no longer pull the line onto the reel. The plastic replacement part costs €0.70. Shimano repaired the reel for me, but that also means I won't be able to fish with it for three weeks. I'm now curious when the new Metanium DC will be available on the German market; they haven't skimped on the part there (at least according to my first information). I was shocked that this expensive roll broke so quickly.@@capitolbassfishing

[@TerryCandler]

Just upgraded my baitcasters to two new Shimano Curados and wanted to make sure I was casting them correctly. This video was perfect! Thank you!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@tiptongrisham9139]

I just bought a SLX 150 and appreciate the tutorial. Looking forward to getting out and putting your training into practice. Thank you!

[@capitolbassfishing]

catch some bigguns

[@Urgfbsf]

Just got mine this week and watched 4-5 videos and this is the one man

[@capitolbassfishing]

hahaha I get so hyped on this video everyone loves it...I am so happy it was helpful cuz when I started I sucked at setting them up.

[@Urgfbsf]

@@capitolbassfishing haha same I literally watched this one went out and got it down in one day

[@sasqwatch00]

This is the best instruction video on DC reels. Thank you for making this. I was frustrated when I was still getting bird nests but now I know what I was doing wrong. I'll watch this again before my next trip.

[@capitolbassfishing]

glad you liked it, glad it helped

[@khrisG4420]

Hands down best video on setting up a dc reel. Awesome job man.

[@capitolbassfishing]

I appreciate that!

[@ianhocking8261]

It took me a while to find this , but this is by far the best description of not only what the pieces are but what they actually do. Thank you

[@capitolbassfishing]

Thanks man!

[@MJ-1981]

Thankfully not a beginner anymore but a refresher course always helps 💯

[@capitolbassfishing]

Most definitely!

[@blakepotter8415]

Been fishing bait casters for years, lews, Walmart special, Diawa bought an slx dc few months back, fully expecting to be able to cast without any thumb brake. This video really helped me. Tried it today with a snenko with 12lb braid setting 2 and no slop with the spool. Perfect every time. Thanks, man.

[@capitolbassfishing]

thats awesome man, I am so happy it helped someone, I know I struggled bigtime when I first started.

[@sweet_69420]

New subscriber this guy is the best fishing teacher on youtube

[@capitolbassfishing]

Welcome aboard! thanks for the vote of confidence!

[@sethcardwell5480]

Just picked up a shimano slx dc 150hg for my first baitcaster. This video is the most helpful tutorial I've seen! Thanks Joe!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@thomasleonard-xn1cr]

I just got my reel and I was expecting no back lash with it, I’ve watched other videos and they just taught how to dial it in and what the settings are for, the way u explained everything was amazing and got me casting way better.

[@capitolbassfishing]

glad its working out

[@SuPaHDomE]

Three years strong!!! Thank you because I just bought a curado DC

[@capitolbassfishing]

Wonderful!

[@WJ6FRadio]

Great video! Just picked up a Curado DC 150XG. This video will surely save me from spending the day fixing birds nests!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@myarascavitch]

Brilliantly clear educational video

[@MichaelSherin]

This was a great video, and it helped me tune up my new reel. I was doing incorrectly till I saw your presentation.

[@capitolbassfishing]

good, baitcasters are the best but frustrating at first

[@flyniceguy]

I love my slx dc but having a really hard time casting light baits

[@capitolbassfishing]

yep, they are not great for that...

[@alexbroking9252]

im impressed by your ability to teach, this touched on all my questions & now id like to see some more cast tutorials

[@capitolbassfishing]

yah its about time...

[@timl9495]

Thanks, I was about ready to send mine back. Great video for me as a beginner bait caster

[@AlwaysApproved]

i only use baitcasters (3+ years) and this video was still useful and enjoyable to watch. good shit man great information for the community

[@capitolbassfishing]

dude, thanks! I know how frustrating starting out can be. I was bad at it at first.

[@sterlinghancock1157]

Excellent instructions on setting and casting for us Newbies!

[@randyusmc0131]

Great video. I've fished my whole life and just bought my first bait caster (Shimano DC) and this is by far the best video explaining the reel and breaking down the functions.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped! I am so happy it helped...I sucked at baitcasting when I first started.

[@patrickvang2608]

I just bought my first bait casting reel and rod. This help a lot. Thanks for sharing!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad I could help!

[@bubbaforresterfarm491]

Thank u so much this really help. I just got the slx dc and it would not go 50 foot if that now I know what to do. Great video

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped

[@mickmouse5715]

excellent. thank you.

[@capitolbassfishing]

sure thing

[@Mickey_Z]

Just Found this and hands down the best and most informative video on starting out as newbie to bait cast reels. Thank You

[@capitolbassfishing]

hey thanks man!

[@scottbarnes7268]

I learned on a lews speed slp. But I've been interested in these reels. You did an amazing jobs explaining this reel. Appreciate the great video

[@capitolbassfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ContentComposer]

My first baitcaster is coming tomorrow. Curado DC. I've been loving my Abu Garcia Sorön STX 10 and 20 for many years now, but it's time to try something new. I'm sure this video helps me to avoid those bird nests!

[@hoefje77]

This was EXACTLY what I needed! Thanks so much!

[@capitolbassfishing]

love it that it helps

[@exitar1]

Well done a really really great explanation of how to use a baitcast reel.!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrAntihero1001]

Beautiful step by step guide. Thank ya sir 🤙🏼

[@soonerfan1675]

I’ve been using baitcasters since 1958, so I do know how to use them. I own the whole alphabet soup of Curados and Chronarchs. However, I bought a DC 150 and never really liked it much. This excellent video taught me two important things about this reel. Number one is; don’t believe some of the hype about being able to cast a number 6 Shad Rap into a 20 mph wind without backlash with this reel. The other lesson learned was that I never got this reel set up correctly. Thanks for the tips.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Very cool!

[@zachstrickland7350]

Finally a tutorial that actually helps! Thanks man keep up the good work 👌

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@chuckymystic]

i am a noobie to bass fishing and baitcasters. dc reels are the main reason ive been able to enjoy fishing with a baitcaster. they have def helped me learn, and they are so much easier to use than a traditional.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Well said!

[@micahbazill2549]

Thank you for this video. It has helped me understand how to use a dc bait caster.

[@capitolbassfishing]

glad it helped

[@Philip-mr9ed]

Excellent video and precise explanation I’ll be setting up my new Dc 150 based on this video- awesome job thanks

[@capitolbassfishing]

So happy if it helps!

[@kaneraphael1638]

Thank You Sir. Buying myself a birthday present(bait-caster) tomorrow and I believe this is going to help me! Hands down best tutorial video I’ve seen yet!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Happy birthday!

[@TheFishingMommy]

I just ordered my first DC reel & this was really helpful! Thanks so much for this video!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrislefevre5315]

Nicely done and thanks. Just purchased a Curado 150 and your video was perfect.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@luckylucky9006]

my scorpion DC just came in about 4 days ago and man do I luv this reel. Caught dink pike on it..

[@gratefuljoe9252]

Thanks a million for this video. Just making my first forays into bait casting and this helps immensely. I'm grateful.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Great to hear!

[@ChalleEk]

Thank you so much for saving me Have had so many problems with tangles. after seeing this it works flawlessly. Thanks again Charles

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@kensimkins839]

This helped a bunch and hit on all of the areas I needed learn. Simple and effective presentation. Thank you!

[@robnolte2547]

Just got a curado dc yesterday and its my first baitcasting reel. This is huge help, thanks!!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Good luck! Glad it helped!

[@synaptik111]

Really good info Joe - I wish I'd have had this specific an overview when I first started using a baitcaster!

[@capitolbassfishing]

thx

[@luckylucky9006]

Thank you video I'm looking into these DC reels.. now I wished I was hip to em last summer..

[@capitolbassfishing]

Any time!

[@luxr3148]

Best DC info so far, I have a Curado DC on a Dobyns Fury 735, FINS 40G 25lb and use it to cover large areas of water. Get the occasional bird nest but nothing that doesn’t come out easy.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Thanks for the info!

[@bassman769]

No joke Bro! I wish I had this vid when I first started! Learning the hard way took some time just to be able to cast 20ft lol. Very informative and great work buddy!

[@capitolbassfishing]

ha!

[@sonnco]

Exceptional content! I just got one of these reels and had a massive backlash bc I didn’t understand the concept. You helped me so much - thanks!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@faenol100]

Great Video, best i've seen on baitcasting 👍👍

[@capitolbassfishing]

Wow, thanks!

[@kevinleach9631]

Nice great lesson on these shimanos!🤘

[@jonathang8303]

Best video I’ve seen, thank you

[@edstewart7688]

What more can I say seems like everybody out there has said it already thank you very much.😊

[@capitolbassfishing]

always glad it helps.

[@benifyager7349]

Saving this so when I get my reel i can watch it again and again. Thanks for the vid 👍🏼

[@capitolbassfishing]

Any time! Thanks for watching

[@Kratos73]

Very well explained, thx from germany🎉

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it was helpful! Both of my daughters spent a year with German Hosts in Germany near Essen. They went to school, took part in all family activities and immersed into the community (now fluent in German). We have a close bond with those families and a strong connection to our German friends. 🇩🇪

[@cbthrasher]

This is the best explanation I have heard

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks!

[@nomerjobs2374]

best bait casting 101 so far!

[@lennyboy57]

Great video. Already sent one baitcaster back. But really want to try the slx. What about drag? I think my issue was with drag. Followed all the steps but when I adjusted drag boom birds nest. Thanks

[@LaserEngraving911]

Thanks dude! very helpful video!

[@capitolbassfishing]

awesome - glad it helped

[@CarlosBorges-e9j]

Joe what an awesome video, thank you

[@capitolbassfishing]

so glad. man

[@michaelcanedo2748]

Thank you very much for the tip I’ve learned a lot from watching this video.

[@capitolbassfishing]

glad it was helpful

[@hammer9856]

The technology on baitcasting reels has come so far since the days when I began using them and your thumb was the only brake. (Yes, I'm that old).

[@capitolbassfishing]

age is realative...I think...

[@ConeyIsland1952]

excellent demo helped me a lot thanx

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@scottcarver6113]

This was so informative! Thank you very much.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andreas7048]

Very nice vid, just started out after being a hardcore spinn dude, got a insane backlash today becouse i wanted to try some settings! But after this vid i think it got the brain for it ;) TY

[@capitolbassfishing]

Awesome it was helpful

[@bond3737]

this is extremely helpful I bought both the curado and the scorpion as my first bait casters and have been frustrated. Thanks for the tips they have worked well

[@philbrown8244]

Excellent information on setting up the DC reel. There isn’t much information from Shimano.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timeintheoutdoors]

Great intro. Well edited. Thanks for the info on the DC.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Any time!

[@cheezyridr]

i bought a curado dc a couple months ago. it's a nice reel. i like the noise. it's not my favorite though. i also have a lews mach 2 and a daiwa jdm sv lite ltd. i like the daiwa best because i do alot of creek fishing for smallies, and i throw lighter, smaller lures there. the daiwa is also smaller and lighter, and somehow, a little smoother. but it's $100 more. i smile every time i throw a tiny bait for a mile and a half. the lews is an amazing reel for the money. when it comes to bang for your buck, i dont think it can be beat. i've had mine for 3 yrs, and it's stood up to abuses i should be ashamed of. i started using casting reels in the 80's. my first was a garcia 5000. reels have come a looong way since those days

[@capitolbassfishing]

Yeah my buddy pat throws Diawa and he loves them. I didnt like the curado DC nearly as much as I like the Japanese version (very important) the japanese version of the SLX DC. Its the SLX DC 70 series found on www.digitaka.com its really smooth, smaller than the Curado and throws lighter stuff better. Honestly I think its better than the scorpion.

[@cheezyridr]

@@capitolbassfishing that's awesome! thanks for the heads-up on that.

[@popaki9484]

@@capitolbassfishing i went to their website. Is this an authentic reel? I want to order the curado 150 dc but I’m afraid since I throw a lot of light weight senko (weightless, wacky, Texas) that it may not work for me. The one you mentioned the SLX dc 70, is it authentic? How do you tie line to spool and it not keep spinning? I don’t see any grooves in it. Also in the pictures the piece that attaches to the rod looks like it’s made of polymer resin. Is that typical? Thanks!

[@joeurban3332]

Thank you so much for the help man

[@darrinbarker4991]

Thanks 🙏. Best presentation out there.

[@jackallen83]

Thanks sir! Very much appreciated 👍 greetings from Holland 🇳🇱

[@capitolbassfishing]

You are welcome! Hope it helped!

[@ray8535]

Best video in YT. Thank you Sr

[@capitolbassfishing]

flattered

[@kmlckd]

This was very helpful for a noobie bait caster. 🙏

[@capitolbassfishing]

we were all noobs at one time, glad I could help

[@gizmocarr3093]

Great Video Joe Shimano DC reels are great reels however, few beginners are going to buy a $200.dollar reel starting out. Most of us less wealthy anglers might buy a less costly reel from KastKing or maybe E-Bay. What rod and reel would be a good one to look at for a lower cost? What is the best line to use for a beginner? You don’t need water to practice casting. Practice plugs come in different weights and sizes. Everyone has backlashes and if you don’t fill the spool full, it is easier to fix boo-boos. If you fill the spool, you can pull out 50-feet of line and put some tape on the reel spool that reduces having to fix real bad backlashes too. It is easier to cast a while without water before going on your first fishing adventure. If you hit yourself with a rubber casting pug, it stings a little, if hit yourself with a lure with hooks you might be going to urgent care. Something to think about.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Gizmo Carr actually made this video for my friends son who is a first timer and he got the DC for Christmas. That said, you can apply these strategies to a normal reel too. Maybe I will do a general bait caster set up for a follow up video.

[@gizmocarr3093]

@@capitolbassfishing That is what I hinted about in the comment. You did a great job talking about casting and demonstrating what you were explaining. People who are experts or think of themselves as one often confuse new anglers with too much information at once. Few anglers cast the same way. However, the results are what are important. Making a long cast is not as important starting out, as learning to hit where you want is. The best directions come in the box with the reel and no one reads them.

[@mzahra1]

GREAT video, thanks! If you had to pick one, casting distance with a light lure is most dependent on (a) rod (b) baitcaster vs spinning reel (c) settings on the baitcaster? Thank you.

[@capitolbassfishing]

good questions and all matter...but...Light lure...spinning reel is best, rod is second and finally...they do make BFS baitcasters designed for light lures but I think spinning gear always wins in that category...so B - spinning reel.

[@mzahra1]

@@capitolbassfishing Thank you sir!

[@jonwhchia]

I wish i watched this before my 1st time on a DC

[@capitolbassfishing]

me too!

[@jamesrc1942]

as a beginner to bate casting what size line should I be using on this reel ,weight and diameter and as for your video it is the best I have viewed to date on bate casting Thank you JC

[@capitolbassfishing]

30lb braid works well

[@bidkid2020]

Just got my first baitcaster today the SLX d.c. very good information on your video I greatly appreciate it thank you the number 3 work better for me about fifty or sixty cast no birds nest :)

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped

[@boon4945]

Thanks for a very informative video for beginners...which is what i am. Thanks once again.

[@capitolbassfishing]

My pleasure!

[@Agapenutrition]

Absolutely perfect instruction

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks man, Appreciate it!

[@leviiijoseph6792]

Killer video man!! Awesome tips!

[@capitolbassfishing]

right on thanks man!

[@peanutskustomz2466]

Late to the party but definitely a great video for beginners 👍

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad you think so! Never too late!

[@peterpan8483]

loved it,just loved your tutorial!!!!thanks... :)

[@capitolbassfishing]

So glad!

[@GerStudio4]

What fishing line are you using? Looks like Floro, but I love the way that blue looks.

[@capitolbassfishing]

12 lb mono maybe flouro...

[@jedifredjacob]

I want to know on the scorpion DC reel if I set the adjustment to W or A and I don't put my thumb on the spool it is impossible to have a blacslash Thank You

[@capitolbassfishing]

I would say yes. The most important thing to avoid backlash is to add just a little on the tensioner knob. Then put it on 3 or 4. Then you can just about cast without worry.

[@ethanmott9785]

Thanks for this man.

[@hearoldcurry8323]

Great video

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks