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Pros

The retrieve is super smooth. It’s lighter than the calcutta. Lightweight, smooth and can cast a mile.

I'm not sure if there is there's any company that has a better brake design than shimano and their dc brakes. If you're not choosing between the slx and the curado and just choosing between dc and anything else then dc brakes is a no brainer. The dc i...  Read More

The balance of the rod with this reel is phenomenal. It casts a swim * or a shaky head well on setting 1. I use 20 to 30lb braid on it. St. Croix bass x medium-heavy, fast rod.



Cons

The dc system is not all it is made out to be. Stay away from this shady distributor.

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Quality


I'm really impressed with the distance i can cast with this reel !


It is a quality reel that i hope will last a long time.


Decided to keep it going with the curado dc.


I use my left hand for the rudder and fish with the right.

Shipping


Shipping was as expected and the seller is very accommodating within reason.

Competitiveness


Best baitcasting reel i have ever owned.


Took this out with my dad and uncle who been using other baitcasters for years .


This new model may have a steep price but its worth it.


You can’t buy a better reel for that price with comparable features.

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  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 78.7% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 918 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 6 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You can’t buy a better reel for that price with comparable features


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My one and only gripe is the spool is too shallow


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Also it is possible to get a birds nest unless you keep it on the highest setting


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The media could not be loaded


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Area where button is is not wide enough


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I’m happy i spent extra money to get this reel


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ill only buy or use shimano these reels are game changers


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Bought this at the bassmaster classic march 5th

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