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Title: Curado DC
Post by: bassmanstan on August 12, 2018, 08:25:07 PM
I managed to pick up a Curado DC 8:5:1 on eBay, it came yesterday. I spooled it with 65lb max cuatro, and put it on my Sierra 734 toad rod. Tried it briefly in the neighbors pond last night and caught one small one, but I got to try it out this evening on the lake, and man, this thing is freaking awesome to operate. Set it to the number 2 setting and I'm easily getting an extra 15-20 yds casting distance, from the Tatula type r, that I had on previously. It doesn't even try to backlash. Initial thoughts are I'm very impressed. I'm not a reel guru, so I don't know all the internal specs, I'd love to here a review from Mike, or LMG on them. Anyway just thought I'd share my .02 on it(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180813/7fa0dc1b18c1043b0dfa49eb72903ea6.jpg)


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: FloridaFishinFool on August 12, 2018, 08:52:06 PM
Not surprised at all to hear about your improved casting distance. Drop that line to 25 and you might be able to snag the moon.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Mike Cork on August 13, 2018, 10:43:27 AM
I have not had the DC Curado apart yet. However, if it's anything like the Calais DC, they call it a microprocessor but it's almost magnetically controlled. The spool spins inside a set of windings. The spool spinning inside the windings generates an input that the minicomputer uses to apply braking power when needed. Pretty cool actually, I don't know anything about the 1's and 0's side of it though.

Here is a link I don't mind sharing. It doesn't have a lot of actual tech info
https://fishingtackleretailer.com/shimano-bring-digital-control-to-curado-reels/
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2018, 10:54:10 AM
You wont hear a review from me on it. I wont buy one.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: bassmanstan on August 13, 2018, 10:55:29 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2018, 10:54:10 AM
You wont hear a review from me on it. I wont buy one.
How come?


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2018, 10:58:41 AM
Quote from: bassmanstan on August 13, 2018, 10:55:29 AM
How come?


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Not a fan of Shimanos new stuff. Build quality is not to my "Shimano" standards, and hate that they cut corners, and did some things with the design that makes me say "WTF". I personally have no use for a DC reel, and have used and been through quite a few. If I want "casting control" Ill just use the standard brakes and my thumb (if needed), or Ill go the Daiwa Magforce/SV route. Less things to fail.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: bassmanstan on August 13, 2018, 11:03:56 AM
Makes sense I guess, I won't likely buy another, cause they ain't exactly cheap, but it is fun to use. Longevity remains to be seen.


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: FloridaFishinFool on August 13, 2018, 12:23:37 PM
I can't wait to get my new DC. The Calcutta DC is a much loved and coveted reel.

This reel is a game changer.

Shame though us lefties have to wait until September to buy our reels. Hurry up shimano.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2018, 12:37:35 PM
Quote from: bassmanstan on August 13, 2018, 11:03:56 AM
Makes sense I guess, I won't likely buy another, cause they ain't exactly cheap, but it is fun to use. Longevity remains to be seen.


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For a DC reel, it is cheap. For the better ones, you will be in the $400 range and up. There is a reason the Curado DC is cheap, and the parts inside it are what enable it to be. I wasnt a huge fan of the "I" series reels that Shimano put out either, and was waiting on them to bring something better than the K to the table for me to make a "newer" reel purchase. They didnt, so I managed to snag some Citica Is, and a 14Scorpion for a "price worthy" purchase. Ill play around with them, and maybe they will stay in my arsenal. Last DC reel I had was the 15Metanium DC, and seen no advantage over my Daiwa SV103, and build quality in the SV103 is way above the Metanium (after all, its a TD Zillion with TDZ/Steez spool capabilities). I still cant fathom the new Daiwas either for that matter, they really wanna push that TWS line guide, and I dont care for it. They had a great thing with the SV103 reels, and it brought back the love for the ole TDZ reels of the past. (which by the way still have a huge following, and tons of people using their "old" Daiwas.  ~shade )
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Mike Cork on August 13, 2018, 01:01:56 PM
Bassmasstan be proud of your reel, enjoy it and if you find you have the funds, buy another one. Fish what works for you. The tech in this reel is proven, the parts in this reel are also proven. Some just refuse to believe that years of usability isn't good enough. They believe it's going to fall apart one day, it might be ten years from now  ~roflmao You already said it cast better and further than your other reels, don't let these guys make you think it's not a worthy reel, it is!

LGM ~roflmao I know you think it went cheap (Curado) but it's still out there making casts with no more people complaining about them than they do the Daiwa stuff.  I get that you're personally not happy with the builds. I do... and he asked for it, but come on man, Bassmanstan just bought a piece of art, let him enjoy it! You should put a disclaimer in your posts and let folks know that there are Shimano reels worthy of your hands.

In the Curado series, I'll take an E, I, K, DC over any reel on the market. I'll even take a G over many other reels on the market.

Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: bassmanstan on August 13, 2018, 01:10:55 PM
Oh, trust me he's not dumping on my parade, I still love it, but I do respect LMGs knowledge and opinions on reels, I have a Curado K on my cranking rod an I love that one too. I can't fork out $250 on very many reels but it is fun to have a few. Once they're around for awhile and the price drops some, I may very well get some more if this one holds up.


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2018, 01:32:05 PM
I dont put censorship in my posts.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Pipepro on August 13, 2018, 06:27:11 PM
Very nice! I have been watching some of the video reviews on them, they sound awesome.

I think any advancement in reel tech along with bringing the price closer to the weekend warrior budget is a good thing. I got my wife a Tatula TWSV so she could learn with fewer backlashes. I am going to try and pick up one of these for myself!

Congrats on a new reel
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Pro Reel on August 13, 2018, 07:23:17 PM
Well, I'll tell you this, for what it's worth. I've seen the insides of just about every reel made in the last 15 years at least, many many times over. I personally own 18 pristine quality Curado E reels with Metanium bearings in them and carbon fiber washers. I love those reels but for the first time I'm very seriously considering selling them all and buying a bunch of DC Curados. I don't see anything I don't like about them. Be proud of yours. I bet that within a year, there will be some better deals from Ebay dealers on new DC Curados. Find one with a good rep and you will be able to save a few bucks.
The only other reel I would consider is a zillion, but I would have to do some upgrades to it right out of the box and I think they are just priced a little higher than they would be worth to me.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Bud Kennedy on August 13, 2018, 07:38:38 PM
WOW Kevin, That is a pretty stout vote of confidence for the Curado DC.  What are you seeing in this reel that has caused you to issue such a stellar vote of support?
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Sandman7925 on August 13, 2018, 07:55:03 PM
I kinda want to try one but I probably won't. My thumb is trained. And if a DC reel doesn't do its job one time after I got used to it I'd probably have the worst backlash ever.

Might buy my Dad one for Christmas though. He's the king of backlashes.


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Nutt on August 14, 2018, 08:48:42 AM
Some reels are better than others.  If I like something, it doesn't matter what someone else thinks or says.  To each his own.  The bottom line is if you like it, go with it.   
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Bud Kennedy on August 14, 2018, 10:34:20 AM
Quote from: Nutt on August 14, 2018, 08:48:42 AM
Some reels are better than others.  If I like something, it doesn't matter what someone else thinks or says.  To each his own.  The bottom line is if you like it, go with it.

there ya go.  If you like the reel then that is all that counts.  I feel the same about my TAT SVTW reels they work for me and I really don't care if someone else does not like them.  I like em and I pay the bills so I guess I get my way.    ~c~
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Sc Bassin on August 14, 2018, 01:54:08 PM
Bud one must wonder what the Mrs has to say about you getting your way. ~b~
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Bud Kennedy on August 14, 2018, 01:57:45 PM
Well, you know the deal.  She just lets me think I get it my way.  We all know who the boss is around here and it ain't me.   ;D  I only get my way if she approves
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Stren_g on August 14, 2018, 04:54:23 PM
That is one sharp lookin reel! I'd like to be able to cast the kind of distances folks are reporting with those.  I think I'll just watch from a distance on those DC reels though... I put way too much time in learning thumb control to let the reel do the thinkin.
Title: Curado DC
Post by: bassmanstan on August 14, 2018, 05:48:42 PM
I ain't gonna lose my thumb control unless I switch to all these, I still have plenty of other reels I use, and skipping and stuff your still gonna have to thumb I would think. Maybe that's a monkey control tactic


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: SteelHorseCowboy on August 15, 2018, 06:15:41 AM
I just want that green handle!

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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 15, 2018, 06:55:32 AM
Quote from: SteelHorseCowboy on August 15, 2018, 06:15:41 AM
I just want that green handle!

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Yeah. I want one for my Curado50E.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Stren_g on August 15, 2018, 08:08:58 AM
Quote from: bassmanstan on August 14, 2018, 05:48:42 PM
I ain't gonna lose my thumb control unless I switch to all these, I still have plenty of other reels I use, and skipping and stuff your still gonna have to thumb I would think. Maybe that's a monkey control tactic


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Monkey control tactic  lo Just yesterday I was going through some gear, and figured I'd like to add a couple more rod/reel combos... thought to myself "self, you only ever take 3 or 4 on the kayak... ya don't need any more"... I just figured I think too much and started cruising the Dobyn's site.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Kawidaddy on August 30, 2018, 04:25:14 PM
Quote from: FloridaFishinFool on August 13, 2018, 12:23:37 PM
I can't wait to get my new DC. The Calcutta DC is a much loved and coveted reel.

This reel is a game changer.

Shame though us lefties have to wait until September to buy our reels. Hurry up shimano.


Hate the waiting game. I keep hoping everytime i check my email,i have a notice that mine has been shipped. I did see a few 151 and 151xg out but no 151hg(which is what i pre-ordered)
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
Wow, talk about scary.  Lol.

I just bought a left hand retrieve DC in 8.5:1 gearing that I'm looking to pair with either a Dobyns Sierra 734C or upgrade to a ChampionXP in a similar length/speed.

It's my first ever baitcaster.  Already ruined a spool of brand new 832 in 15# and ruined about half a spool of Berkley Super8 in 8lb (scavenged it off my old spinning reel when I upgraded).

Anything I should be looking at upgrading on it to make it even better and last longer?  It's i credibly light compared to my old spinning reel - a Penn Battle 2 4000 series.  Lol

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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 15, 2018, 01:02:16 PM
Quote from: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
Wow, talk about scary.  Lol.

I just bought a left hand retrieve DC in 8.5:1 gearing that I'm looking to pair with either a Dobyns Sierra 734C or upgrade to a ChampionXP in a similar length/speed.

It's my first ever baitcaster.  Already ruined a spool of brand new 832 in 15# and ruined about half a spool of Berkley Super8 in 8lb (scavenged it off my old spinning reel when I upgraded).

Anything I should be looking at upgrading on it to make it even better and last longer?  It's i credibly light compared to my old spinning reel - a Penn Battle 2 4000 series.  Lol

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But wait, your not supposed to be able to birdsnest with Shimanos DC system.  ::)
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 15, 2018, 01:05:49 PM
Quote from: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
Wow, talk about scary.  Lol.

I just bought a left hand retrieve DC in 8.5:1 gearing that I'm looking to pair with either a Dobyns Sierra 734C or upgrade to a ChampionXP in a similar length/speed.

It's my first ever baitcaster.  Already ruined a spool of brand new 832 in 15# and ruined about half a spool of Berkley Super8 in 8lb (scavenged it off my old spinning reel when I upgraded).

Anything I should be looking at upgrading on it to make it even better and last longer?  It's i credibly light compared to my old spinning reel - a Penn Battle 2 4000 series.  Lol

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Yikes... tough lesson to learn. :(  Just know, although a reel may have DC in front of its name, a well trained thumb should always be at the ready. Enjoy the new the reel. :)
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 01:30:19 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 15, 2018, 01:02:16 PM
But wait, your not supposed to be able to birdsnest with Shimanos DC system.  ::)
Lol. With a sufficiently high braking setting, it doesn't.  My problem was I didn't realize what I'd done after hitting the thumb release and watched the lure hit the ground.  Bam - huge overrun.  D'oh!

The day I caught that big fish, I was throwing 1/4oz bullet weight and a 3/0 hook/worm into the wind with 15# Trilene XT. 

Setting 2 was a bit light on braking and I had a few minor birdsnests.  Setting 3 sacrificed little distance but resulted in no birdsnests.

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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 03:15:33 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 15, 2018, 01:05:49 PM
Yikes... tough lesson to learn. :(  Just know, although a reel may have DC in front of its name, a well trained thumb should always be at the ready. Enjoy the new the reel. :)

So far it's been a joy to use!

Story of the day I got it is a fun one.

There's one retailer in Ohio who participates in Dobyn's replacement program, Fisherman's Central up in Akron.  I live down near Marietta, so to get up there it's about a 2hr drive. 

When I went to a wedding, I brought my fishing stuff and waders so a buddy and I could go wade in the Maumee river and try to catch some river smallies.  Well, when we were packing up, I laid my Dobyns 692SF up against the car and forgot to put it IN the car.  Apparently I backed over it and broke the tip.

So I decided at that point I was going to make the move to a baitcaster - had to get new rod anyway, so good a time as any.  Decided I wanted to get a Sierra 734C rod to go with it.

Couple weeks later, my brother and I head up and pay the replacement fee and any others to swap rods - well, I didn't read the replacement policy thoroughly enough and they could only replace the one I broke for the exact same rod and not exchange for a casting rod. 

Kinda pointless to have the reel without a rod to use it, right?  So I just had them get me a cheap rod in the 1/4-1oz range and they got me a 6'6" Berkley Cherrywood HD. 

So we leave there and drive down to Piedmont lake so we can do some fishing near the dam.  Couple hours go by and I mange to ruin that spool of 832 and lose about half a spool of Berkley Super8 8# to a birdsnest.  Yikes.

By now it's getting dark, it's warm and the bugs are eating us alive - but plenty of surface bites.  So we persevere and I'm using a Whopper Plopper 90.

Managed to catch my first-ever smallmouth with it.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1944/45077117342_4bd98fd974_h.jpg)

At that point, I'm like, "I'm done - caught a fish, sick of these bugs..."  Brother decides he's done too (didn't catch anything) and we drive the hour-ish home. 

So, now I'm waiting until payday to send in the 692SF I have that I haven't used and decide if I want to just swap out with the Sierra 734C or if I want to spend the difference in MSRP and upgrade to a ChampionXP. 

Decisions, decisions...  :)
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: Bankbeater56 on October 16, 2018, 08:53:55 PM
Quote from: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 03:15:33 PM
So far it's been a joy to use!

Story of the day I got it is a fun one.

There's one retailer in Ohio who participates in Dobyn's replacement program, Fisherman's Central up in Akron.  I live down near Marietta, so to get up there it's about a 2hr drive. 

When I went to a wedding, I brought my fishing stuff and waders so a buddy and I could go wade in the Maumee river and try to catch some river smallies.  Well, when we were packing up, I laid my Dobyns 692SF up against the car and forgot to put it IN the car.  Apparently I backed over it and broke the tip.

So I decided at that point I was going to make the move to a baitcaster - had to get new rod anyway, so good a time as any.  Decided I wanted to get a Sierra 734C rod to go with it.

Couple weeks later, my brother and I head up and pay the replacement fee and any others to swap rods - well, I didn't read the replacement policy thoroughly enough and they could only replace the one I broke for the exact same rod and not exchange for a casting rod. 

Kinda pointless to have the reel without a rod to use it, right?  So I just had them get me a cheap rod in the 1/4-1oz range and they got me a 6'6" Berkley Cherrywood HD. 

So we leave there and drive down to Piedmont lake so we can do some fishing near the dam.  Couple hours go by and I mange to ruin that spool of 832 and lose about half a spool of Berkley Super8 8# to a birdsnest.  Yikes.

By now it's getting dark, it's warm and the bugs are eating us alive - but plenty of surface bites.  So we persevere and I'm using a Whopper Plopper 90.

Managed to catch my first-ever smallmouth with it.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1944/45077117342_4bd98fd974_h.jpg)

At that point, I'm like, "I'm done - caught a fish, sick of these bugs..."  Brother decides he's done too (didn't catch anything) and we drive the hour-ish home. 

So, now I'm waiting until payday to send in the 692SF I have that I haven't used and decide if I want to just swap out with the Sierra 734C or if I want to spend the difference in MSRP and upgrade to a ChampionXP. 

Decisions, decisions...  :)
Good story, would have been better without that nasty Penguin pullover🤪 GO CAPS!!


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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: saint romain on October 18, 2018, 04:01:54 AM
Quote from: CybrSlydr on October 15, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
It's my first ever baitcaster.  Already ruined a spool of brand new 832 in 15# and ruined about half a spool of Berkley Super8 in 8lb (scavenged it off my old spinning reel when I upgraded).

Anything I should be looking at upgrading on it to make it even better and last longer?

I would just upsize your line to make the inevitable backlashes easier to deal with. 40-50lb braid, 12-17lb mono/flouro. A good cleaning a few times a year goes a long way. I've got a citica from 2007 that is still in my starting lineup, and I'm no reel specialist. I just oil things that look like it should be oiled, a little grease on the thing that new reels have grease on and plenty of reel magic.
Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: CybrSlydr on October 18, 2018, 08:22:28 PM
Quote from: saint romain on October 18, 2018, 04:01:54 AM
I would just upsize your line to make the inevitable backlashes easier to deal with. 40-50lb braid, 12-17lb mono/flouro. A good cleaning a few times a year goes a long way. I've got a citica from 2007 that is still in my starting lineup, and I'm no reel specialist. I just oil things that look like it should be oiled, a little grease on the thing that new reels have grease on and plenty of reel magic.
Indeed, when I caught my current PB, I was using 14# Trilene XT.  Much easier to pull out birdsnests.

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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: SteelHorseCowboy on October 19, 2018, 08:08:51 AM
Have you tightened up that cast control knob? Even though the DC is supposed to take the guesswork out of it, if it's so loose that it just keeps spinning after the lure touches the ground, it's just too loose.

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Title: Re: Curado DC
Post by: CybrSlydr on October 20, 2018, 03:10:30 AM
Yup!  I did that after I cut that braid off and put the Super8 on.

Haven't had a single problem with it since I did that and put the 14# mono on it.

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