Maybe it's just me. I have a Diawa Zillion, a few 2020 Tatula SV T103's along with the new Shimano Curado MGL 150 and Scorpion MGL 150. They are all great reels but the both Diawa's have a nasty habit. Example, when using spinnerbaits and going for distance, I think I have them all dialed in for no backlash. I'm tooling along just fine but with the Diawas, if I forget and overpower the cast, they will blow up in the very beginning of the cast. If I make adjustments to prevent it, I lose distance. I haven't had that problem with those 2 Shimanos. But for skipping, etc, the Diawas are great. Anyone else have that problem? I've read that can be a problem with magnetic brakes vs centrifugal.

That's how the brakes work. Different tools for different jobs.  The sv boost zillion spool is better at this and is more free casting at the end but not as much as a centrifugal.  It kind of sits between but still does everything you want from an sv spool.

Yep, if you want to cast as hard as you can, thumb free, worry free, with great casting distance, then Shimano DC reels are the sure way to go. 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Tatulatard said:

That's how the brakes work. Different tools for different jobs.  The sv boost zillion spool is better at this and is more free casting at the end but not as much as a centrifugal.  It kind of sits between but still does everything you want from an sv spool.

Agreed.... I have both Daiwa SV and Shimano MGL and use them in different ways. Daiwas are used for short work around structure and cover like docks, stumps and laydowns. Shimanos are used for open casting when I want extra distance.

 

I have a couple DC reels and honestly don't think they are worth the extra money. I have the Curado DC and SLX DC and wouldn't spend the extra money again.

 

Really like the MGL reels though! I have Bantam, Curado 151 and 71, and SLX MGL reels and like them all!!

Thanks all