At 45 years old, I decided to take up fishing. I've been using your channel for research purposes, before I buy any gear. The endless options has been beyond overwhelming, but your videos have been a great help. I'll continue watching and gaining knowledge, getting prepared for gear buying in the spring. Thank you very much for your help.
Man I am so happy to hear that and I'm glad I've been able to help! I'm going to try and do more of these style of videos in the future as well. Not just reels, but more tackle and bait reviews as well. I want to give as much fishing footage as possible, but these are the videos that def do the most good for people
Oh dang dude! You are absolutely right, lol thank you for correcting me. I’m spooling it with new line tomorrow and gonna switch that over 👊🏻 truly appreciate it
I’ve got 3 of them. I had a Curado DC before it went to the bottom of the lake. I like the Scorpions much better. I also have a Metanium DC and other than the weight of the reel, the Scorpion is on par with the Metanium.
Dude that’s awesome!!!! Not that the curado went swimming though lol. That’s some great feedback for me, personally. Because I’ve looked many times at the Metaniums, but have leaned towards the regular. Mainly because of price, but knowing they’re on par with DC tech, makes it easier. Thanks Jim!
i got one of these(Shimano 17 SCORPION DC 100-HG-RH) in april 2020. had a mishap, it went overboard in about 8' of water. Fished(no pun inteneded) it out. took it home dried it out put it away. took it out since then and all is well, whine and all. fine reel.
Really thinking about picking up the 2021 scorpion dc and pairing it with a zodias rod. Or if doomsday get the 47 rods back in stock before winters over. Love my doomsday rods. Got the 6’10” medium power mod-fast action paired with the 2019 scorpion mgl and a 7’3” medium fast action spinning rod paired with a 2500 vanford and mannnnn those combos are so light weight compared to my mojo bass rods.the doomsday rods actions are a little different I feel. My fast action 47 spinning rod feels like a croix extra fast. Soon as I feel a thump on a Ned rig and set that hook it’s backbone right away and I love it. The medium power moderate fast action feels like my medium power fast bass x rod. I use the medium mod fast/scorpion mgl combo for all my top water and jerk baits. Square bills and lipless and of course ploppers and choppos. They have a 7’3” medium heavy mod fast I’ve been wanting to try but I think I wanna either give the zodias a go or get my first g loomis or maybe something alx.
Yes, the 2017 Scorpion DC is an insane deal under $180 on Ebay. It has very compareable casting distance to the Met DC.... The IDC 5 is just an insane value at that price point. My SLX DC doesnt even compare to it.
I do a lot of night fishing. I use a scorpion dc and a curado dc because I can't see my lure during a cast and I can tune both of these reels to get very decent casts without backlash when the bait hits the water. Backlash can still happen but its either a casting error on my part or wind.
No I have not, I mentioned a few times that I don’t have one 😅 but I know the braking system is the same as the SLX DC. Not as much fine tuning as the scorpion
@@kikodougies 😂😂 man I gotta get RUclips payin me more before I do that! Lol But I did some digging and it definitely does have the same braking system!
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At 45 years old, I decided to take up fishing. I've been using your channel for research purposes, before I buy any gear. The endless options has been beyond overwhelming, but your videos have been a great help. I'll continue watching and gaining knowledge, getting prepared for gear buying in the spring. Thank you very much for your help.
Man I am so happy to hear that and I'm glad I've been able to help! I'm going to try and do more of these style of videos in the future as well. Not just reels, but more tackle and bait reviews as well. I want to give as much fishing footage as possible, but these are the videos that def do the most good for people
That fish naked sign is awesome lol . Great review , enjoy your channel man . Keep the videos coming.
Hahaha thanks bro! I appreciate it
You know me, always on the Japanese train! Awesome video man!
Hell yeah dude, you know it!! Thank you brother
@@OklahomasWorstAngler anytime!
Hey Galen lol. Ima get this for Christmas. I’ll bring it to school and I let you play with it
@@fishthe6147 lol for real! Thats really funny, but cool!
Awesome review man, ive been looking at getting one for a while. I picked up a exsence dc this spring and freaking love that reel!
Thanks Vince!! I dropped an amazon link in the description if you do pan on getting one. That Excense is sweeeet, I would like one of those myself
For the brake settings, I believe PE is braid (polyethylene ) and N is for mono (nylon)
Oh dang dude! You are absolutely right, lol thank you for correcting me. I’m spooling it with new line tomorrow and gonna switch that over 👊🏻 truly appreciate it
I’ve got 3 of them. I had a Curado DC before it went to the bottom of the lake. I like the Scorpions much better. I also have a Metanium DC and other than the weight of the reel, the Scorpion is on par with the Metanium.
Dude that’s awesome!!!! Not that the curado went swimming though lol. That’s some great feedback for me, personally. Because I’ve looked many times at the Metaniums, but have leaned towards the regular. Mainly because of price, but knowing they’re on par with DC tech, makes it easier. Thanks Jim!
i got one of these(Shimano 17 SCORPION DC 100-HG-RH) in april 2020. had a mishap, it went overboard in about 8' of water. Fished(no pun inteneded) it out. took it home dried it out put it away. took it out since then and all is well, whine and all. fine reel.
Damn lucky to have gotten it back! And damn glad you did lol, a fine reel indeed
Really thinking about picking up the 2021 scorpion dc and pairing it with a zodias rod. Or if doomsday get the 47 rods back in stock before winters over. Love my doomsday rods. Got the 6’10” medium power mod-fast action paired with the 2019 scorpion mgl and a 7’3” medium fast action spinning rod paired with a 2500 vanford and mannnnn those combos are so light weight compared to my mojo bass rods.the doomsday rods actions are a little different I feel. My fast action 47 spinning rod feels like a croix extra fast. Soon as I feel a thump on a Ned rig and set that hook it’s backbone right away and I love it. The medium power moderate fast action feels like my medium power fast bass x rod. I use the medium mod fast/scorpion mgl combo for all my top water and jerk baits. Square bills and lipless and of course ploppers and choppos. They have a 7’3” medium heavy mod fast I’ve been wanting to try but I think I wanna either give the zodias a go or get my first g loomis or maybe something alx.
What setting would you suggest for a hybrid flouro and mono like the yozuri line? I’m curious for your opinion. Thanks.
Yes, the 2017 Scorpion DC is an insane deal under $180 on Ebay. It has very compareable casting distance to the Met DC.... The IDC 5 is just an insane value at that price point. My SLX DC doesnt even compare to it.
Got me a like new scorpion 17 dc on way. Can't wait!!
I just got scorpion DC 2017 and I love that baitcaster especially since I am just getting into baitcaster reels.. I would get another one...
Man you got one of the best!! I would 100% get another too
Been looking for one of these. Great content
Thanks dude! They're a DAMN good reel
I do a lot of night fishing. I use a scorpion dc and a curado dc because I can't see my lure during a cast and I can tune both of these reels to get very decent casts without backlash when the bait hits the water. Backlash can still happen but its either a casting error on my part or wind.
That’s a solid point right there! I love to night fish too and that’s definitely a solid point about the reels 👊🏻
Every time I go from a dc to a standard reel. I'm like wait, what...ohh yeah. The sound alone is worth the money. Sounds so serious,lol.
😂 I’m with you dude!! Every time I swap to one of my regular reels, I think the same, lol
Is a 100 size spool better for lighter or weightless rigs?
I love the two that I have some of the best reels I own
They’re absolutely solid reels! Glad you liked the video my friend, I appreciate it! 👊🏻
Between this Scorpion DC, The Metanium mgl 16’ & the Antares 12’ Which is better??? Can you help me out. Thanks!
Have you done a review on the curado DC?
No I have not, I mentioned a few times that I don’t have one 😅 but I know the braking system is the same as the SLX DC. Not as much fine tuning as the scorpion
Hey, Alex! Good one
Thanks Kirb! Glad you liked it man
I want to check that scorpion out
I HIGHLY recommend it bub
The 2021 version's looks itself is worth the money.
'21 version does look good for sure! I'm curious if it has the same braking actually!
@@OklahomasWorstAngler only 1 way to find out... Get one dude! 😂
@@kikodougies 😂😂 man I gotta get RUclips payin me more before I do that! Lol
But I did some digging and it definitely does have the same braking system!
i fee like i saw you here at the bass pro shops in atlantic city
You had me at BassPro but lost me at Atlantic City lol. Never been there bro!
Don't own a DC reel nor think I ever will. Think it's the most ridiculous sound while fishing. Great review 👏
Lol i have a couple other buddies that say the same thing Will. Thanks for watching brother!
Love that sound no I feel like I’m messing up if I use my other reels
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Well well well, hey there
@@OklahomasWorstAngler was wondering if you could teach me how to fish again
@@TheOKfisherman it’s like riding a hover board, we’ll do it together