Because with a well trained thumb I can do anything a DC can with most other reels and more.

No need for me.  I have been using baitcasters for 45 years...my thumb is more than trained.

3 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Yeah i must have missed the point.  I don't understand why anyone would make skipping a bait on a baitcast reel more difficult on purpose.  Do you enjoy the challenge?   

The point: Skipping is not difficult, regardless of braking system, with even a novice amount of skill.
 

The takeaway: The SV spool/technology is nothing more than a crutch for dexterity deficient anglers. It actually hinders long skipping techniques.

 

Hopefully that clears things up.

There are a lot of guys in Asian that skipping with shimano and Abu (Daiwa in Asian seem to be in third place on Popular side). Yes I learned skipping with Daiwa CT type R, but now if I have to I can skip with any of my reels which mostly shimano. As long as you are familiar with the reel’s braking profile, I see no need to spend money on SV reel just for benefit of skipping. Practice makes Perfect.

 

 

33 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

  Care to provide evidence.  

 

30 years of bass fishing experience?

 

Basic understanding of how marketing fodder works?

 

Common sense?

 

Any of those suffice?

 

4 hours ago, Ogandrews said:

 

If I am doing multiple different presentations with the same reel like you were talking about than I would absolutely rather have a dc.

 

Same thing here, NOT IF but done just that. I’d rather use Curado 70 for everything from Ned rig, weightless worm all the way to 1oz topwater, oh and frog too. Why I have 4 of 70. OP asked why one don’t use DC, I have my reason and seem you have your.

 

This is why I don't need a computer to cast. 

 

This devolved into we should all be using DC reels followed by someone saying Daiwa reels are the bee's knees and Shimano had to introduce computers to compate.

 

Y'all know a Piscifun is like thirty bucks, right?   Save the other reels for folks who don't want to argue like sissies and learn to discuss.

16 hours ago, JediAmoeba said:

Maintenance - they take batteries and if the microchip goes out, I can't readily fix that.

 

 

The reel is powered by the cast. And the microchip is a wafer that looks like a white washer loosely mounted in the mechanism where the brakes would be. So, it must be easily replaceable should it ever go bad which it probably won't. When they put computers to monitor the engines combustion in cars in Detroit everyone thought they'd have to reboot often to get home. What it did was make them run more reliably and smoothly without having to adjust the timing, worn distributors, and all the other stuff we used to have to do. 

 

Some people comment after having tried one for awhile, but I think a lot of people have anecdotal information and comment by what they imagine it would be like.

When did how far a reel will cast become the measure of it's quality?

I use what works for me. A digital reel is not the one for me. I use mostly round Ambassadeurs anyway. have used and tried the DC and I can cast as far and with more accuracy with my Ambassadeurs than the DC.Plus the fish don't care what reel anyone is using.

15 minutes ago, Heartland said:

When did how far a reel will cast become the measure of it's quality?

generally the better the components used and the higher the technology equals better quality. time will tell. the original post was why dont you use a dc reel not what makes a reel quality. dc reels have a good reputation from what i know.

15 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

generally the better the components used and the higher the technology equals better quality. 

This I can agree with, but I don't think that it always equates to better casting distance.....

 

They have always been sort of a niche market in my opinion(DC reels).  I don't care for Shimano reels and don't own any, -1 Stradic spinning reel that is not used.    I feel like I can get more out of my reels adjusting them on my own rather than relying on some programmed braking routine.   In short they just don't interest me.  I find Mag 3D a much more interesting braking system.

Edited June 6, 20206 yr by Heartland

2 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

I'm not convinced that is impressive.  I don't measure my casts with a 1/2 oz bait but that flight time looks pretty average if below average for some 1/2 oz baits I throw but that could be due to the casting plug maybe?

LOL !!!

So many egos here, so many responses I can’t take the opinions seriously. I appreciate the seasoned responses I got though from the pros they make sense. Everything else is just noise on how you feel with lack of experience. Your responses sound like my grandparents who refuse to use a computer and learn how to google something. Instead they goto the library an use encyclopedias. To each there own. 

I just cant afford them

Let’s change the vibe here. Tell me your favorite baitcasters Non DC and Why?

4 hours ago, CFDoc said:

The point: Skipping is not difficult, regardless of braking system, with even a novice amount of skill.
 

The takeaway: The SV spool/technology is nothing more than a crutch for dexterity deficient anglers. It actually hinders long skipping techniques.

 

Hopefully that clears things up.

I've been hardcore bassing for over a decade and skipping is still not easy. I've never known of anyone who picked up on it as a novice. It takes time and practice.

Just now, MUSLENUTZ said:

Let’s change the vibe here. Tell me your favorite baitcasters Non DC and Why?

Tatula Elite LD for effortless distance and value.

Steez SV TW because I can throw 1/16oz crappie jigs, 1/2oz crankbaits, weightless plastics, and on and on, without even touching the mag dial. It's an incredible reel.

7 minutes ago, Tywithay said:

Tatula Elite LD for effortless distance and value.

Steez SV TW because I can throw 1/16oz crappie jigs, 1/2oz crankbaits, weightless plastics, and on and on, without even touching the mag dial. It's an incredible reel.

I don’t go on the forum too much but your feedback is always appreciated when I look for answers brother. 

16 minutes ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

Let’s change the vibe here. Tell me your favorite baitcasters Non DC and Why?

Lews Tournament Pro. IMHO it casts almost completely trouble free and further than any reel I've ever seen.

8 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I believe you made your point.

A-Jay 

 

Hahaha I was having WiFi issues when I posted that then when I refreshed the page I noticed I posted the same reply like 90 times 

Just now, Ogandrews said:

Hahaha I was having WiFi issues when I posted that then when I refreshed the page I noticed I posted the same reply like 90 times 

Been there. 

A-Jay 

3 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

Same thing here, NOT IF but done just that. I’d rather use Curado 70 for everything from Ned rig, weightless worm all the way to 1oz topwater, oh and frog too. Why I have 4 of 70. OP asked why one don’t use DC, I have my reason and seem you have your.

 

Not sure if I just had a bad batch but I wasn’t a big fan of the 70’s I had. Right when I got them they were incredible but after a few months all of them got pretty grindy. Could have just been me using them in the winter and probably having water freeze inside of them from fishing in -10 weather with braid. If they still felt the way they did day one they’d be awesome but I’d still prefer the DC for some things. 

 

I'm fine with the analog stuff. 

I have no pressing reason to pay money to prevent backlashes

that I rarely encounter, nor longer casts that I rarely desire. 

 

Roger