John G

I personally don't think that most people get a DC for longer casts. They get a DC because it's a DC. Sure, longer casts are great but in the end, it's just a longer cast. With the DC reels, excluding the Scorpion DC, when you make that longer cast, you get that unmistakable whine. My understanding about the whine is the DC system charging itself for the next cast. I have one DC reel, a Conquest 50DC. Is it perfect? Not by a long shot. But it's a Conquest 50DC and that alone makes it worth owning. If you are the type of guy that can appreciate something that is unique, then get yourself a DC. If not, don't.

Getting back to the OP question, what reel cast the longest. Guys, keep in mind that I am laughing a little bit as I am typing so please, don't get your britches all in a wad and give me it's the rod, then the line blah blah blah. What he wanted to know was, what is the longest casting reel for him and the lures that he is going to use. That means that he is using one rod and whatever line he chooses. If you take 25 different models of reels, and spool them with identical line and mount them on the same rod and use the same lure, more than likely, one reel is going to come out on top. Out of what is available now, the Calais/Antares DC wins.

After I posted my comments, I went back and re read his comments. He mentioned "a quick job and nothing to crazy". It was then that I realized, not only was Rustoleum an option, many other rattle can paints would be too and I realized then that my smart a$@ post was out of line and I do apologize for it.

A BFS Spool is the starting point for a finesse reel.

Use 8 or 10 if you think 12 is too thick.

I would like to see an entire reel painted with Rustoleum. Wasn't/isn't there a well respected reel painter out there named Calfish? I wonder if he uses Rustoleum. I know that there are people in Japan that offer reel painting services. Ya think that they are using Rustoleum?

The new Antares DC is gonna one pricey little piece of gear. 76,000 yen is $643.17. I hope we can get it cheaper than that. Two gear ratios and right and left hand. http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/4356

If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand. Ha ha

Nice collection Mike! Like you, I am eagerly awaiting the new Antares DC.

The reel has nothing to do with it? I don't think that you actually believe that. Sure, the rod loads and throws the lure but it ain't doing it by itself. Fact is, some reels are better casters than others and that is not arguable.

7# Sniper

Bob

I doubt it because there are better otions from Shimano already available.

Japan Angler has them in stock if you are pullin our legs.

The pic is worth the wait! LOL

Mike, I wish that you would post your pic of all your DC reels? Those of us around here that appreciate the DC reels really like that pic. To the original poster, Shimano is coming out with a new Antares DC really soon so you might want to hold off until you see it.

Like Bantam Weight in boxing.

I am definitely interested in the Bantam lineup as well.

I'll bet the Ultima would be over $700 if it was sold over here.

They have a new Poison Glorious lineup being released. The Antares DC is also being released in low and high gear models.

The T Wing? Yeah I think that sucks too!

Correction - I just checked my PayPal and I ordered it last Friday.

Last Saturday. I ordered an Aldebaran BFS XG Limited on Sat and I received it this past Wednesday before noon.

I ordered from Japan Lure Shop on Saturday and I received my reel on Wednesday. Why do you say no thanks to Japan Angler? I bought a reel from them almost two weeks ago and I had no problems. Digitaka is who you are thinking of. Samurai Tackle is good but exspensive. If you buy a reel on eBay, you better make darn sure they ship right away and use EMS. Japan Angler has the right hand XG in stock btw.

I ordered a Shimano BFS XG Limited from JLS on Saturady and it arrived yesterday before noon.