SLX DC vs Curado DC! WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU BUY?

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  • @ryanrichards4788
    @ryanrichards4788 2 года назад +39

    I have the slx dc and my dad has the currado dc. They are both amazing reels and we have never got a backlash using them. We both have said that the slx is better only because it’s cheaper, there is not much difference between the two, but still the 2 best baitcasters either of us have had. We will never buy any other reel apart from shimano. Hope this helps

  • @kushairiroslei
    @kushairiroslei 3 года назад +5

    the most honest review out here. i own curado and slx. they both are great in different ways.

  • @LUE68
    @LUE68 3 года назад +11

    Well said. My sentiment exactly! I've got all the mgl's which are beyond awesome. I too bought the Curado DC 1st then the SLX DC. I love the Curado but the SLX is such a close second I've bought 3 more and put the extra 40 bucks toward good braid to spool them with. Im curious about the metanium DC but my lakes froze yesterday so I probably won't have an opinion till April. Love the videos. Congrats on the recent growth. I'll certainly be tuning in.

  • @EOD_90
    @EOD_90 4 года назад +13

    I set all my reels, including the Curado DC to where the bait falls to the ground in about 1 second while holding the rod at a 45 degree angle. I use my thumb on my DC just so when I swap back and forth between traditional and DC just like you were saying. Traded baby sitting for 2 days, and paying for a massage day for my wife and mother in law to get an all day fishing trip Friday, even if I don't get anything.. worth it.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Totally worth it. Thanks for watching and commenting dude!

  • @getbittv
    @getbittv 2 года назад

    Good info! I have been researching and trying to decide on the next purchase. Thanks!

  • @TorryMB
    @TorryMB 4 года назад +2

    I’m just getting back into fishing and bought both. I’m looking forward to seeing the difference over the weekend. I’ve been watching fishing vids for over a month and i just ran into yours, and I must say, I’m really enjoying your content.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @enriquemiranda755
    @enriquemiranda755 3 года назад +1

    GREAT REVIEW!! I am Shimano guy myself.. I own the Tranx 200 and SLX DC buying my Curado DC tomorrow. can't wait to hit the water.. thanks again

  • @bennoyes05
    @bennoyes05 2 года назад

    This is the review I’ve been looking for. Thanks dude

  • @tnt10305
    @tnt10305 2 года назад +2

    Hey man! Thanks for the video, I’m considering buy a Curado DC and now in 100% sure that I’m getting it!!🎣

  • @andrewcarr2416
    @andrewcarr2416 3 года назад +1

    I know I asked you about the. after this video dropped. And just realized you made this previously, so thanks for answering anyways. Going to start with the slx and eventually drop one on each set up.

  • @brianlee9074
    @brianlee9074 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I'm a Shimano reel guy too. I have the SLX, SLX DC, the Stradic FL spinning reel, and the Torium 30 saltwater reel. Love them all. I've heard there is going to be a new Scorpion DC reel for 2021. I plan on getting that one for sure. Onto to the next JR video. 🤘

  • @Fishin-mission1
    @Fishin-mission1 3 года назад +4

    This video is about to determine the purchase I make at the end of it.... lol thanks for the advice and tips ahead of it!

  • @Justin-tp3lr
    @Justin-tp3lr 3 года назад +1

    Just got my curado dc in the mail today. Hoping to get out this weekend to try it out. It should make a nice compliment to my two slx dc reels and my tranx.

  • @benhightowerv
    @benhightowerv 4 года назад +3

    I'm currently saving up for an SLX DC myself, can't wait to get my hands on one!

  • @cheezyridr
    @cheezyridr 4 года назад +1

    just sub'd your channel. i had to smile at your thumbing comment about developing bad habits, i am the same. i picked up a curado dc last week, and paired it with a 7' curado rod. holy moly i like this rig! just got back from fishing some small drainage ponds, and did pretty well today. looking forward to seeing more content and looking through your earlier videos.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Thank you so much for riding with me man!

  • @Henryjholmesjr
    @Henryjholmesjr 3 года назад +8

    I just got the shimano SLX Dc and I love it I’m coming for the curado DC next💪🏾

  • @nickbarrett3933
    @nickbarrett3933 3 года назад

    Very helpful video, thanks Justin 🎣👍

  • @craigsteg1190
    @craigsteg1190 4 года назад +1

    Dude when I first got the slx dc your older video helped me out big time that's when I subscribed. So glad you made another video about these reels. May have to get a carado now ! Thanks brotha

    • @craigsteg1190
      @craigsteg1190 4 года назад

      Curado spelling issues haha

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Glad to hear it. No problem. Thank you for watching.

  • @jasonjones7484
    @jasonjones7484 2 года назад

    thanks for the great video. getting 2 of the SLX DC for my son and i

  • @dong8307
    @dong8307 2 года назад

    Very helpful. I have the SLX and think I will try the CuradoDC.

  • @WJ6FRadio
    @WJ6FRadio 3 года назад +2

    Killer video! I just picked up the Curado 150XG DC, as an upgrade from the Shimano Citica 200D. It is a world of difference! Subscribed!!

    • @kylewujcik412
      @kylewujcik412 2 месяца назад

      this is exactly the same move i'm contemplating... after this video and reading this post i've made up my mind. can't wait to get the Curado 150XG DC. Is there anything smaller than that you can use with an ultralight rod?.

  • @soldierofdirt81
    @soldierofdirt81 4 года назад +1

    Thumbing is always a great practice!! I always do it as well! Backlashes are always a possibility and if you can mitigate them, you always win! Nice video again Justin!🎣🎣🎣

  • @bigskip56
    @bigskip56 Год назад

    Great review, Mr. Royal!

  • @yeeturmcbeetur8197
    @yeeturmcbeetur8197 3 года назад +5

    I have a BEAT Curado and I want a Curado DC as my original Curado caught me plenty of fish and deserves a good retirement in a case to show off lol

  • @Lesabrejunkie
    @Lesabrejunkie 4 года назад +2

    Great video 👍 I’ve been thinking about getting a dc reel. Thanks for the info. 👊

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Do it! Thank you for watching.

  • @mr.phantom4267
    @mr.phantom4267 Год назад

    Great info Justin.

  • @hunternixonfishing2500
    @hunternixonfishing2500 4 года назад +1

    I have both and I love both! I love my Curado DC for cranking shallow square bills and the SLX DC for Spinnerbait, and jig skipping. Either way it’s a shimano so you can’t go wrong! 💪🏻

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  3 года назад

      Shimano all day! Thanks for watching man!

  • @donaldrhoderick4064
    @donaldrhoderick4064 6 месяцев назад

    thanks for your honesty brother..I got to have one!!

  • @SouthGeorgiaBassin
    @SouthGeorgiaBassin 4 года назад +5

    I bought one of the SLX DC's after seeing you use them. I love it but I agree with you on the Curado ! Both super reels but Curado does seem to cast a little smoother and longer. But both are great reels for both price points ! Plan to get more as I upgrade my rods to the Lux and Unicorn !! Thanks for the great video !! Keep it coming !!!💯👊💪🔥

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Thanks dude! I appreciate you taking time out of your day to watch and comment.

  • @godsangryhands4499
    @godsangryhands4499 2 года назад +1

    This was Great! Thanks!

  • @fishinmagician3960
    @fishinmagician3960 2 года назад

    Good info thanks man!

  • @Jaredxstp
    @Jaredxstp 4 года назад +1

    I got my first baitcaster this year, a slx dc. I love it! I was having a bit of trouble with my braid digging into itself, maybe I didn’t spool it on right not sure but I changed from 20# to 50# just recently after reading online for troubleshooting that problem and I haven’t had a problem yet! Love moving forward from spinning to baitcasters and plan on getting that Shimano tranx I think it was that you showed for swimbaits.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Awesome! I personally don't throw anything under 50lb braid. Thanks for watching and commenting dude.

    • @EOD_90
      @EOD_90 4 года назад +2

      Low weight braid will dig into itself really bad due to how thin it is. I started with 20lb flouro to learn baitcasting, now I run 12lb flouro, 15lb flouro tactical and 50lb braid on my setups.

  • @korkiyengxiong8480
    @korkiyengxiong8480 3 года назад +2

    Im own the curado dc same with scorpion dc own 2 of em. Antares dc md. And recently im just got a Calcutta dc too. Love em dc reel and the sound love em all. Always in a fishing mood.

  • @BRADjL1587
    @BRADjL1587 4 года назад +12

    Haven’t tried the SLX but my Curado DC is sick! I was always a firm believer that the higher price tags were just a marketing tactic when I was younger but boy was I wrong. That Curado DC is BUTTER! 👍🤜

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      I agree! Thanks for watching B-Rad!

    • @ChristianDeerHunter
      @ChristianDeerHunter 4 года назад

      If you think that Curado is butter you should try a Scorpion DC or a Metanium DC. They have the IDC5 Braking systems.

  • @taylorfournier7943
    @taylorfournier7943 Год назад

    Hit like before the 3 minute mark 👍🏻 this is EXACTLY the info I was looking for thanks brotha!

  • @danielbaker2705
    @danielbaker2705 4 года назад +1

    That slx dc is amazing nice and compact lightweight and casts super smooth and far. I have ol J Royal to thank for making this purchase and I love it. Love watching your vids brother keep the awesome work up you crack me up

  • @zachluke8297
    @zachluke8297 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve got both. They both work perfect for me. Never backlashed with either. They honestly work just about the same.

  • @briarmayberry7589
    @briarmayberry7589 4 года назад +3

    I have the Curado k and I absolutely love it!

  • @brianhershberger4429
    @brianhershberger4429 4 года назад +1

    I have both and I think the Curado DC was the smoother of the two. Micromodular gears in the Curado may help this. I think the fit and finish are also nicer on the Curado. Great Video Brother!

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Definitely agree. Thank you for watching and commenting brotha!

  • @austinbrown4890
    @austinbrown4890 4 года назад +1

    Yuuuuuusssss! Once again. Always on the same page dude. I was one of those dudes!

  • @thefishoutdoors
    @thefishoutdoors 3 года назад +2

    I got both of them about a month ago and love them both but the curado is just a little smoother

  • @AverageNiceGuy
    @AverageNiceGuy 2 года назад

    Nicely done, thank you 😎

  • @Davvid1
    @Davvid1 4 года назад +1

    I love my SLX DC and can't wait to try the corrado DC I just got

  • @MP_Fishing_
    @MP_Fishing_ 4 года назад +1

    A great amount of info man! Shimano just makes some high quality fishing gear in general. One day gunna have to get my hands of some of these reels🤙🏻🔥

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      You'll enjoy them I think. Thanks for watching and commenting as always dude.

  • @scottiebunch
    @scottiebunch 4 года назад +14

    I just bit the bullet and bought the Metanium DC XG today. I am going to hit the water tomorrow afternoon hopefully the bass will be hungry.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Nice!

    • @Jrizy.
      @Jrizy. 4 года назад

      Ah man I want it, price is on the high end.
      Please let me know your thoughts after use. I'd appreciate it Scott.

    • @fongxiong1
      @fongxiong1 4 года назад

      @@Jrizy. the Metanium DC and Scorpion DC have the iDC5 technology while the Curado DC and SLX DC have the older iDC4. If money is not an issue, I would highly recommend the Metanium DC.

    • @Jrizy.
      @Jrizy. 4 года назад +1

      @@fongxiong1 oh ok, thank you for that information! Definitely going to grab a Metanium. Thanks again

    • @tonym.9876
      @tonym.9876 4 года назад

      I want to try the Scorpion DC

  • @bassinbilliards6279
    @bassinbilliards6279 3 года назад +4

    The SLX DC has been flawless for me since it's release. I could only see myself buying an alderbaran since my favorite fishing technique is finesse since the early 90s.

    • @stevenbrown7246
      @stevenbrown7246 Год назад

      Love my Aldaran, but my Calcutta Conquest BFS, is the best.

  • @zeusdiaz4096
    @zeusdiaz4096 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for your input man definitely gonna give the slx and go . I’m using my pro ti from lews for now but slx looks clean in my opinion.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Yessir. Thank you for watching.

  • @jasoncotoni7376
    @jasoncotoni7376 4 года назад +2

    Have two SLX DC and they perform so well for me! Would love to get my hands on a curado DC

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      If you like the SLX you will love the Curado . Thanks for watching dude!

  • @ilovmydroid
    @ilovmydroid 4 года назад +4

    I have a scorpion dc and love it. Will probably get a slx for another setup

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Nice! I hear good things about the Scorpion.

  • @kenpiper7524
    @kenpiper7524 4 года назад +1

    Heck yea bro another awesome video as always!!! Love my SLX DC, you and Milliken sold me on them lol Definitely not disappointed!!! Also turned me into a Shimano guy 🤣 let’s goooo!!! Heaters only!

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Heaters only! Nice dude. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @alexp3148
    @alexp3148 2 месяца назад

    Great review! I had the SLX DC, I now have a Curado DC. I like The Curado more and agree with the Curado feels more rugged. The SLX is extremely good looking! But I would chose the Curado DC 9/10 tinest

  • @earlroyster4035
    @earlroyster4035 4 года назад +1

    Haven't been here in awhile,glad I decided to stop. Thanks for the info,it helps with making a choice.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for rolling through.

  • @christophershelton1735
    @christophershelton1735 Год назад

    I have a curado dc. I freaking love the eeeeeeeeee whine when casting. It’s by far the best reel I own. But I’m fixing to buy another. I’m thinking about the slx, another curado, or the metanium dc. Thank you for the video sir.

  • @dagarhart
    @dagarhart 4 года назад +1

    I agree with your assessment 100%.

  • @ColsenTaylorFishing
    @ColsenTaylorFishing 2 года назад

    awesome video, super informative

  • @richardhernandez791
    @richardhernandez791 3 года назад

    Outstanding presentation.

  • @andrewluberto
    @andrewluberto 3 года назад +2

    I have the SLX, and SLX DC and Im definitely plan on getting the curado dc with that stimulus check LMAO... thanks man

  • @patriotjfishing3934
    @patriotjfishing3934 4 года назад +1

    I have both and love them both. I have found that the Curado DC handles the heavier weight lures better.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Excellent feedback. Thanks dude.

  • @blakebutler8210
    @blakebutler8210 10 месяцев назад

    just bought the curado dc i have the k can't wait to try it

  • @garyk76
    @garyk76 3 года назад

    i have a curado dc and slx dc and i set mine as the book said and gain a lot of casting distance over how i set a traditional reel run setting 2 on braid and mono setting 3 for flouracarbon

  • @barrychristine1894
    @barrychristine1894 2 года назад

    I enjoyed your comments and your honesty, you use common sence!

  • @bastorer
    @bastorer 3 года назад

    Really love my Metanium dc! Looking to get a Scorpion as well.

  • @fchannels8209
    @fchannels8209 3 года назад +2

    Great review! Which DC unit do you think was louder?

  • @jacobdavison9937
    @jacobdavison9937 4 года назад +2

    Great video man. I have both of the reels and I like both. Slx dc is great because of the price but the curado dc is a lot smoother I Believe. I have 2 slx dc and 1 curado dc. I’m going to buy more of the curado dc when I get some more extra funds lol

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Excellent assessment. Thanks for watching and commenting dude! 👊🏼

  • @dillontate8179
    @dillontate8179 4 года назад +1

    Love the DC reels!! You hit it spot on bro couldn’t agree more. If you ever want to step it up just a bit more from Curado DC’s, Check out the Scorpion DC I absolute love the scorpion line up. Even make a MGL model. Great video is always brotha!! 🤘🏼🙏🏼

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      I hear good things. Thank you Dillon!

  • @danno8m7
    @danno8m7 4 года назад +1

    best reel out there curado dc, love them.

  • @texbassman681
    @texbassman681 4 года назад +3

    I've used all brands and landed on Shimano; im here to stay... I love the Curado DCs (own two); I don't own an SLX DC yet; at least not until I somehow purchase another Dobyns rod... Of course, I'd have hell to pay if I bring a 12th Shimano In the house.
    Oh, almost forgot; "when is that 6th Sense Frog going to drop???"

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      😂🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting brotha. 👊🏼🙏🏼

  • @jonathanrivera6815
    @jonathanrivera6815 4 года назад +1

    I've got the scorpion DC and love it.

  • @timothygats
    @timothygats 3 года назад +1

    I thought I was the only one who wasn't listening to the manual about the tension knob. And yeah I have a curado dc and was actually looking to get a slx dc for frogging. Since I need the extra distance but cheaper than curado dc. Ty man

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching. You are not alone.

    • @XxfisheykillaXx
      @XxfisheykillaXx 3 года назад +1

      I bought the slx dc for frogging yesterday and have been using a curado dc for the past year love them both

  • @bennyhill3642
    @bennyhill3642 2 года назад

    I had to stop ur vid short.
    Why? Because I wanted to Thank you for a real review!!!
    This is the 1st real no b.s. vid.
    I ve been trying to decide. And believe me it's not easy for me to put this kind of $ into a real. I'm 55 and I've always bought from a yard sale,flea market. Or friend and family give me something. Witch all but maybe 2 went bad, prob because of me LOL
    But all in all I just wanted to give a heart felt Thank You!!!
    GOD Bless😇

  • @Foes1969
    @Foes1969 2 года назад

    I own 12 SLX DCs and 1 Curado DC. All have been used very hard over the last year and a half. I have yet to do any maintenance on any of them and I use the same manufacturer of line ranging from 16 to 20lb test and the SLX DCs feel smoother to this day than the Curado DC, guess that's why I won 12 of them.

  • @kevinpratt425
    @kevinpratt425 4 года назад +1

    i have both slx and curado dc reels i tend to lean to the slx more because it is on my all purpose rod but i love both reels and i will buy both models again and yes i still thumb them also

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Nice! Thanks for the feedback Kev.

  • @capitolbassfishing
    @capitolbassfishing Год назад

    SLX is my pick...I got the japanese version (smaller spool)...love it.

  • @jimayers6103
    @jimayers6103 4 года назад +1

    I own both. In hand they feel very comparable. On the water I can easily get 10 plus yards more casting distance from the curado dc plus it's a little smoother. My next DC will be a scorpion I want to test the difference between the dc4 and dc5 braking.

  • @nathanielwhite5171
    @nathanielwhite5171 4 года назад +1

    My wife got me a early birthday gift SLX DC my first baitcast im like it really good I decided to check one after watching the videos you made on them and my wife was watching me with it and got it for me keep the good work homes

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      That is awesome! Thank you for watching man! Shoutouts to wifey and happy late birthday, Nathaniel!

    • @nathanielwhite5171
      @nathanielwhite5171 4 года назад

      Thanks man

  • @blackbirdrc8348
    @blackbirdrc8348 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the info man. Looking to treat myself to a DC reel in the spring. I have an Abu revo s,Lew’s tournament pro, base slx, Abu revo premiere and the new model Daiwa tatula ct. Don’t really NEEEEED a DC reel but damn do I want one 😂😂 Still don’t know what one to get. Leaning toward the curado since I have the base model slx 🤔

  • @dualXdefiance
    @dualXdefiance 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. One day I'll get on the DC gang 😎

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      No problem dude! Thanks for watching.

  • @davidtolbert7237
    @davidtolbert7237 4 года назад +3

    Dude you just got me hooked into getting my first bait caster. You really do a great job with the review of the products that you use.

  • @Ampd_Fishing
    @Ampd_Fishing 4 года назад +2

    Appreciate the vid. About to get the slx to go with the MFer or lux med heavy rod. Want it to be my new work horse. Jack of all baits.

    • @chriswilson1215
      @chriswilson1215 4 года назад +1

      I had the curado DC on my mfer rod and it was a beast! It was so versatile. Just bought a scorpion dc to go on an abu Garcia ike rod

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Nice! I think you’ll enjoy it.

  • @nickjorgensen573
    @nickjorgensen573 4 года назад +13

    I’ve got a metanium dc, curado dc, and a slx dc and ya the metanium has a little bit more features but I think that sweet spot is the curado. Nicer fit and finish than the slx but better price than the metanium. Crazy thing I’ve caught more on my slx than the others so all work well.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Awesome analysis. Thanks for the intel. 👊🏼

  • @panhandleoutdoors630
    @panhandleoutdoors630 4 года назад +1

    SLX DC for the money is a great reel. It’s the F-150 of Shimano. Curado Dc is like the King Ranch Super Duty. I have bth as well. I tent to lean more toward the Curado DC. Great vidja brotha🙌

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Excellent analogy. Thanks for watching.

  • @craigwilhelm7335
    @craigwilhelm7335 4 года назад +1

    I LOVE my curado Dc 150xg.. I still thumb it a bit like I do with my lews or revo!!

  • @GSignz
    @GSignz 2 года назад

    Always went with the budget Lew’s baitcasting combos like that American hero’s. My girl just got me a googan gold series go to rod for my birthday so I decided I would go ahead and treat myself to a nice reel. The Curado DC is a dream. I’ve never used a DC real before but man, I don’t think I can ever go back.

    • @GSignz
      @GSignz 2 года назад

      No knock on those American hero combos though. Still reliable and sentimental to me.

  • @paulmontes4943
    @paulmontes4943 3 года назад

    Great video, hell with it I'm getting one of each..... let's hit the water.

  • @uneathharrison
    @uneathharrison 4 года назад +1

    Did same thing. Bought the curado dc then slx dc. Loved the curado dc and figured I try the slx dc. But I bought another SLX DC because i liked it as much as curado but 50 bucks cheaper. And on point if about thumbing the reel. Thumbing is controlling distance. Also it comes natural if you throw casting reels often. If you want to chuck a bait as far as you can and don’t want to use a thumb go to a spinner reel. On point about the drag on SLX high gear one I just baught I left in my hot ass car and drag got messed up but I worked it out and seems good so far. My curado did not do that. I’m with you bro. Both dope reels. But my Lews Mach crush for heavy rod is where it’s at. Shimano for crankbait rod. Shimano for medium fast rod. Shimano for medium heavy rod. Lews on heavy and the lews on my big swimbait.

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for taking the time to comment brotha. Excellent feedback. I appreciate ya.

    • @uneathharrison
      @uneathharrison 4 года назад

      Justin Royal saw you rocking that cat walk from six sense. Looked dope so I got one myself. That thing walks killer. Haven’t used it much but the action is dope. Thanks for showing us that.

  • @rickyjennings8627
    @rickyjennings8627 Год назад

    Exactly.....couldn't have said it any better

  • @rubengonzalez728
    @rubengonzalez728 4 года назад

    Thanks brother thats why i. Like to watch your video's. I like the way you brake things down for your subscribers we just recently had are house burn 🔥 down to the ground and all we got left with is what we had on we lost are 3 beloved dog's in the fire and all my fishing gear. From rod combos to all my fishing lures my dad left to befor he passed so ya being able to get eather reels would be a blessing i have a birthday comeing up in August hopefully i could make a lil extra cash if i do thanks to you i know witch one i want that slx dc just looks bad ass thanks agin

  • @1fallstaff
    @1fallstaff 4 года назад +2

    1st slx dc , no hum , blows up adjusted it like all my other reels brakes didn't work carried it back . Got a SLX XT love it stopped at wheeler damn on way home caught a 25+ drum 2nd cast SLX did the job , next reel will be a curado dc

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      sorry to hear, you'll like the curado.

  • @tylervarnell5584
    @tylervarnell5584 4 года назад +11

    This is literally the dilemma I am in so thank you

  • @Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23
    @Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23 11 месяцев назад

    I bought my first 100$ reel, the slx. I love it. I’m done with lews. I do love Abu though. I want to try a diewi reel.

  • @corybaum9429
    @corybaum9429 3 года назад

    I find the dc cast into the wind well, the slx dc is a great reel but can’t handle the wind as well.

  • @MIddlefish
    @MIddlefish 4 года назад +1

    Another amazing video! Congratulations on 12k! Gaining those subs everyday! #heatersonly

  • @bobbyamyx832
    @bobbyamyx832 4 года назад +2

    The reason I picked the curado dc was easy decision got it for 210 out the door or wait couple of weeks and give that much for slx dc after tax made it real easy

  • @playmax36
    @playmax36 4 года назад

    Very helpful vid

  • @marknissen8545
    @marknissen8545 2 года назад

    I love my slx too. How light a crank bait would ya be able to throw on braid/ mono set up? A little sx40 by chance ? If yes how long and soft a rod would ya need ?

  • @aarondavis8224
    @aarondavis8224 3 года назад

    I have 2 SLX DC reels, I think people misunderstand the DC technology. It was designed to be easy to use, set it and forget it even when you change lure weights. I use my thumb also because I dont use much brakes or tension and the reel doesnt know when the lure is in the 2nd half of the cast and starts to slow down but your spool is still spinning. Light feathering on the spool in the 2nd half of the cast and stop it when the lure hits the water.

  • @pimpshack81
    @pimpshack81 4 года назад +1

    I’ve had my eye on the SLX but I’m a broke bastard so haven’t pulled the trigger .. I’ll have one soon for sure tho.. that black and blue is sweet

  • @brandonmarling7968
    @brandonmarling7968 4 года назад +1

    I've always used Lews. I may need to look in to one

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад +1

      I’ve used them before and owned multiple Lews reels in the past. In my OPINION, there is no comparison. Shimano all day.

    • @brandonmarling7968
      @brandonmarling7968 4 года назад

      @@JustinRoyal BANG BANG...TOTALLY RESPECT YOUR OPINON. IF YOU SAY THERE HEATERS THEN THEY ARE!

  • @5.7.0bassin2
    @5.7.0bassin2 4 года назад +1

    I havent noticed the drag i will have to check but i have noticed my tension Knob on my slx dc and the slx xt actually is to the point when i noticed a little more it will fall off but ya outside that i dont have the curado dc but i have the whole slx line up and love everyone one of them and in my opinion i kinda like the xt the best awesome casting and everything

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback dude! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @Popo_6961
    @Popo_6961 4 года назад +1

    I’m sure you know but I use to set mine up the traditional way by letting it fall without the over run, but then I set it up just so that’s there’s no play in the spool you can cast so much farther on the dc reels

    • @JustinRoyal
      @JustinRoyal  4 года назад

      No issue with distance here brotha. Thanks for the heads up though. Appreciate you watching.