Testing Out My New Shimano SLX DC Reel • KrankMyBait

I finally got myself a Shimano reel! I couldn’t wait to try this thing out, so I took it out solo. Just the reel and a Googan Squad gold series go-to rod. I fished for about 3 ish hours only using a Texas rig. COULD OF had 12 fish…Watch to see how many I actually caught.
Reel is a Shimano SLX DC 70XG
Rod is a Googan Squad/Catch Co. gold series go-to rod
All baits used were Googan Baits brand.
Green Pumpkin krackin craw, and green pumpkin/blues lunker log.
Terminal tackle was Woo tungsten and Googan Baits brand.
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[@landonproper9854]

“I pay money for a pretty noise” that’s the same thing I did brother.

[@krankmybait]

Worth it. 😂

[@Glock-1]

Everyone thinks that the DC reels are made not to backlash and that’s not how they are made, after you get them tuned in they won’t backlash but you have to tune them up to you! I absolutely love mine and it’s a Shimano one of best reel manufacturers in the world

[@brycelambeth8344]

Bought mine last week and this is a fact! My curado backlashes but much different then a normal baitcaster. The backlash I minimal and typically it’s my fault. It is very forgiving. When I cast to hard some times or let go too early I get much less backlash then I should have. Also today I made a cast and my lure got caught in grass behind me. A normal baircastwr would have been done. It took me around one minute to get it out. Not to mention it’s just very smooth. Overall I love my curado.

[@Utherden]

Dude, don’t let little stuff bother you my friend. You are outside fishing! God granted you another day. Have fun and God bless. Very nice new reel

[@mikee9464]

Yep just got mine as well. XG. Love it. But i will say. The SLX MGL70 is smooth as butter and casts a country mile too.

[@ttuck6768]

Just got it yesterday the dc it's amazing I love it. Academy didn't have it when I ordered the normal slx and got me the dc for the same price somehow. Happy father's day to me

[@viperonfire2006]

What! Was that online or in store? How can I get this deal!! I need details! Lol

[@luckylucky9006]

If you haven't already checkout "reel test" video on KZbin he reviews all kinds of reels but he have over 4 that will show you properly how to dial in all DC reels. Once you dial it in correctly you shouldn't have any issue with not backlashing I know I don't with my DC's.. but I will tell you this tho is you happen to lube them up before you use it, if you think line shoots out from straight outta box use, wait till you lube it before you use it man line shoots outta that thing as if you put speed spool bearings in it.. I wouldn't suggest using any speed spool bearings on any DC reel it will take away the butter smoothness on retrieving and you will hear the grinding of the gears over the DC sound. I saw reel test upgrade a DC reel with speed spool bearings. Again don't do it..

[@braaap690]

Yup great reels. I only buy JDM since the price is better. Still enjoying it 2 years later?

[@krankmybait]

I am! And hardly any back lashing now lol

[@mikee9464]

i would've downsized hook and bait after losing that many.

[@Jhtoastygames]

The sadness in his voice when he said no fishing 🥹

[@ock435]

Not sure if you meant to say that but the reel you got looks like its the xg which is an 8.2 gear ratio. the 6.3 would be the standard slx dc 70

[@bobr7380]

Enjoyed the video. The only thing that I noticed on the fish you lost was that it looked like your hook sets could have been harder but I wasn't holding the rod. RE: the rat's nest, my Diawa's aren't suppose to either but I still feather the reel just to be sure.

[@CASTINGBOY]

Omg dude how that is possible ? Hopefully will be great soon

[@daveclark7573]

Switch to an EWG hook.

[@tylerabel4631]

The backlash was not the reels fault

[@krankmybait]

No, definitely user error 😂

[@jacksonbowers491]

you paid way more then you should’ve, that real goes for $189 everywhere

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[@landonwinget9291]

Your in leesburg lol

[@StephenxSoroka]

FIRST!

[@OUTLAWBBQ]

Well i guess i should just stick to my spinning reel. Bought slx dc yesterday. I haven't been able to cast it once. Backlash city right out of the gate every time.

[@tristanfaucett3714]

Damn $225 for that. If look around you can get it for $160

[@jacksonbowers491]

Ik i was gonna say

[@ismaelarguello7851]

I liked the video but you complain how you lose fish, but you reel them in to fast.

[@exitar1]

Its better to use monofilament...

[@krankmybait]

Why do you prefer mono over flouro?

[@exitar1]

@@krankmybait It casts better has better abrasion resistance more shock resistant better knot strength much cheaper....flouro may be better for deep crank baits because it sinks but that's about it..

[@krankmybait]

@@exitar1 I appreciate the info man. I’ve never really ever used mono. I’ve always used flouro or braid. I’ll give it a try 👌🏼

[@joecribbs2473]

@@krankmybait I've never used flouro. lol. I always use mono or braid. What do you like better about flouro?