Shimano dc reels

[Andy C]

Anybody have any thoughts on the dc reels from shimano??

[FF_T_Warren]

I have one and love it. but I don't think I'd buy another one. It's just too much money when the lower end reels are so advanced that you aren't getting a whole lot more with the dc. I have the calcutta 250TE DC. Like I said, I like it but you can get a great reel for several hundred cheaper. with like a curado or any calcutta. shimano makes great reels and the several hundred more for the DC just isn't worth it.

answer to your question- yes its a great reel

should you buy one- I wouldn't. just get 2 good reels for the price of that one

[Salty]

I've had a few of the Calais DC reels and, although nice, they're not $250 better than the Calais.

[Jordan]

Salty. What reel did u have painted blue ???? I was gonna paint 2 of mine. Just sand 'em down, tape off rotating parts and spray ?

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Jordan

Salty. What reel did u have painted blue ???? I was gonna paint 2 of mine. Just sand 'em down, tape off rotating parts and spray ?

Super-Free Curado.

Pretty much.

[meaux fishing]

they are great for casting into the wind... i got a calcutta as a present and i really like it... prolly wouldnt fork over my money for another one though

[Salty]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

they are great for casting into the wind... i got a calcutta as a present and i really like it... prolly wouldnt fork over my money for another one though

A Calais DC is almost impossible to backlash.

[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by Salty

A Calais DC is almost impossible to backlash.

i knoW someone that could

[MattW]

I have a Calais DC200 and love it, but it is not $500 better than my Revo Inshore or Zillion. Like Salty said, you will have a hard time backlashing it in the wind if it is set correctly and you don't try the extra long setting except on a perfect day. The other plus side is the cool noise it makes when you really zing a good cast.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by MattW

I have a Calais DC200 and love it, but it is not $500 better than my Revo Inshore or Zillion. Like Salty said, you will have a hard time backlashing it in the wind if it is set correctly and you don't try the extra long setting except on a perfect day. The other plus side is the cool noise it makes when you really zing a good cast.