shimano slx dc vs curado (non dc)

[npiet1]

I've been using a Jarvis walker baitcaster (the $60 one and it was 2nd hand) for a while now and have really got the hang of it. They're the same price which would you choose? Can you really cast that much further with the DC? My budget is $300 and anaconda has a deal that curado comes with braid and a rod for free so that factors in as well. 

[mzaakir]

Honestly mate, definitely get the curado (non DC), im selling mine at the moment as i prefer spin gear but can highly recommend the curado. They amazing smooth and not going to break on you and very good for the price. The slx DC feels cheapily made in my opinion and feels very plastics. I dont normally like shimano but the curado is definitly my exception

[npiet1]

That's good. Does the DC make it worth it at all? Reading that generally most people can get further cast with the non dc model. Not really worried about birds nest after I've been using the cheapest one possible for a while lol and I'm imagining that a much better baitcaster would be harder to birds nest. 

[Huxstang]

As you can setup the brakes and use a baitcaster, you will not find the DC that much of an improvement IMHO and they make a whirring noise which can get tiresome for some people.

The Curado 200 is a great sized reel for aussie fishing.

 

[mzaakir]

yeah i got a curado 200xg im selling great all rounder for everything, i dont recommend the DC your overpaying for something that i dont think it worth it