Despite the loss... I still prefer the Scorpion DC :)

I had a feeling mine wasn’t casting as far as my 17 scorpion. I just swapped the 21 onto the same rod throwing the same lure and it definitely felt like it wasn’t going nearly as far. The 17 was bombing almost all the line off the spool. I was honestly afraid I’d hook up on the end of a long cast and get spooled. The retrieve on the 21 is smooth as butter and the xg was really burning the bait in though. I’m glad to have both

i enjoy all your content & they have certainly given me major info on bait casters. from this video on the dc reels ,what i get from it is the scorpion 2017 is still the best especially if one can afford it & if you cant the other is the curado. i personally will stick with 2017 dc & if i do buy another one it would be the curado dc. keep up the good work. tight lines bro.

Could you also try comparing the Scorpion DC with calcutta conquest DC, with same rod, line, sinker and DC system, will them cast the same distance? Will be interesting to see.

I prefer the scorpion DC's better contoured and ergonomic feel with the adjustment dial at the bottom. Feels smaller and more comfortable to palm. I had issues with the curado DC where a loop of line will get caught in behind the side of the thumb bar, during a cast and it's near impossible to get it out without cutting it. It's a show stopper when it happens, because it's typically near the end of the cast, and you lose too much line. I returned it, they adjusted it but it happened again. I finally took the reel completely apart to remove the thumb bar, and carefully bent it out with a little heat, to improve the tolerance and it hasn't happed since, (fingers crossed).

After i got my exsence back, i tried casting a 1/2oz lipless crankbait and realized it IS definitely overbraked. I never had any issues with birdsnest (except the once when i hit a tree on the backcast) But i did end up catching my PB...so there's that....

I'm curious why you think we got this result. Given all of the on-paper advantages for the scorpion, what factors explain the Curado's win?

Yes!!!! Curado DC vs Tatula Elite with braid please!!!

Do you think if you used a 7’2” to 7’10” mod-heavy rod with a fast tip, your results would be better for both reels? Maybe I am wrong, excuse me if I am, but shorter rods (under 7’) are going to give you a shorter cast. Have you thought about using a longer rod? I wonder if your results would be different with both reels. Thanks for the great videos!

Hey can you please make a video of a cast battle between the Scorpion Dc 2021 VS Zillion Sv Tw 2021 VS Metanium 2020. I'm curious to know which reel would cast the farthest for below 7 grams lure and 15 grams lure and above

Is it the 2017 Antares DC that’s geared towards bigger baits? I have been hesitant to purchase a DC reel, I’m not sure why. I just got the Scorpion MD 300LHXG, I wish it was a DC like the smaller one.

Hi THE REEL TEST, in almost the same price range with Excence DC SS. Which one should be the best option?

Is it because of id4 vs idc5? Maybe the idc5 brakes more to prevent backlash also preventing distance?

What is your experience with digitaka? I’ve been considering getting a metanium dc from them, but one thing holding back is the warranty issues.

I have the Curado DC, SLX DC, and the Scorpion DC and what I interested is casting in the wind. I heard by several you tubers saying the IDC 4 braking does not perform well in downwind casts and the Scorpion with the IDC 5 braking it doesn’t matter headwind or downwind it is managed by the Scorpion. What have you found about this issue? ❤🎉 💯

What about the scorpion do you prefer over the curado? I have a slx dc and looking to buy a new dc reel and I just CANNOT DECIDE between the new scorpion or curado dc. So hard!!

Gotta say, I’m still not going to shelf the curado for some time. My opinion it’s just that good, I own a new scorpion dc, it’s great, but still a fan of the curado. The 4 adjustments is plenty “tuning” for me and is proven, oh and less options I have to remember 😃

Love your music

NICE BATTLE YEAH..

I don’t get it, you did another review in the past and the scorpion won. Do all the 2021 scorpion dc’s have the mgl spool? That would be a big reason why virago won. Up in the air on which one to buy. What are your thoughts on what to buy?

I have the same experience with my curado DC vs 2018 scorpion DC. Curado just out casts it no problem.

Nice sharing..👍

PE 4 is braide that usually using for big barra, black bass or mangrove jack fishing. Maybe PE 1 or 1.5 is suitable for both of them. It will increase the distance and sensitivity.

I was set on buying the new scorpion dc but now that I watched this video…. Maybe the curado would be better for me as I only use braid.

I own a couple of Curado DC’s a 2017 Scorpion DC and 2021 Scorpion DC. All excellent.

As much as you cast, what are your opinions on braid on a baitcaster? I fish a lot, but only keep it on one casting reel, braid is on every spinning setup, just not such a fan on a casting reel...

Can I know what website you bought the scorpion dc 2021 from?

Qual é a melhor?

I'm sure you get this question often.... But, it you had one reel to use all purpose, what would it be? Utility reel.....

In your opinion, the Hercules braid is really a good PE?

What website do you use to purchase the jdm scorpion

Which year is the curado dc?

I have a question and I need to understand what I'm doing wrong. I just bought a Shimano Curado DC 150 hg. The problem I'm having is the capacity of braid line on the Curado DC spool. I'm using Kastking - Braided Line -- 30 lb. 327 yds. The reel specs calls for 30/150 or 450 LF of Power Pro. With the braid I'm using, the spool fills up with about 27 yds or 81 ft or less. ft. Is there a difference between the Power Pro Braid vs. the Kastking Braid.

in my suggestion you should cast it on water with line measurement cause braid can cast further if they get wet

Do a Curado DC vs Metanium DC!

Ok but was the scorpion put on the “p” setting for braid? The huge difference in cast distance would make sense then...

What happened to the daiwa and the curado dc shoot out who win

I’m going scorpion just because it’s more slick than the curado by the dc tile on the bottom of the side plate then the top

Throw in the Bantam while you're at it. The Bantam and DC are so similar on paper. I've been trying to justify buying a Bantam but I'm very happy with the Curado DC.

Which Curado DC model did you the test?

Where can I buy a scorpion DC XG reel

It's got everything to do with the tune according to a Shimano rep. The curado DC is no slouch

Hi pal I have westin w6 finesse T T&C 7"6' 5-15g rod What reel you recommend me tu put on this rod? thanks

I’m thinking I’m going to go with the curado dc even with the idc4 I think I like it more.

Remake the curado dc vs the 17 scorpion dc but with braided lines

Where I live in Australia they curado dc costs around $350 Australian which is around $260 US . I got the scorpion dc from Japanlureshop for $319 Australian which is around $219 US. Even though it was cheaper the scorpion dc is better than the curado in just about every stat like the MGL spook and the idc5 brakes.

What best bait casting u think?

bearings have to be broken in an older reel thats been broken in will defnitely outperform fresh out of the box bearings

With the Currado and de Slv Dc we have 4 ajustement (1-2-3-4) With the Scorpions DC we have 5 (1-2-3-4-W ) What is W and when we us

Are this saltwater approved?

If you could only have one reel for casting squarebills to medium diving cranks up to say dt 14 or so what would it be? I'm fishing from a kayak frequently in double digit wind for some additional info. Can be any reel not just the ones in the video. Thanks for your videos.

I'm surprised the Scorpion lost, braid and frogs are usually the best casting setups. Did you try to tighten the spool tension with mode braid and set to 1?

I'll save you the test, the Curado out performs any baitcaster in its price range, and a more than a few doubling it's price range.. I just sold all my reels, I now have 2 dc150xgs, and 2 200 dcxgs.

@THE REEL TEST Between the Scorpion MGL, and 2021 Scorpion DC, which reel would you choose to cast a Megabass vision 110 jerkbait with casting distance being a priority?

65 lb braid for bass is crazy

please make curado use mgl spool

same body???🤔

The rest is .... ?

I have both and the results I get is the opposite, I love the Scorpion, I like the Curado too but if I had to only choose 1 I would def take the Scorpion

Who do you prefer to buy JDM gear from as far as the best shipping times? I’m looking at the scorpion DC, and digitaka and Japan lure shop look to be within 10 bucks of each other. And would you be willing to do the Curado DC vs Scorpion DC with 15lb fluoro? Especially if someone were to send you let’s say a gift card to buy the line?

Forget all that give us your bfs curado vid

Nice test can u do drag power test between these two reel. Let see which reel has max drag capacity

Maybe some of you need to cast that far? You don't need to cast that far when you are in a boat.

I haven’t been impressed with Shimano lately, I like my old scorpion dc better, the slx bfs and curado bfs we’re just alright.

I want to know on the scorpion DC reel if I set the adjustment to W or A and I don't put my thumb on the spool it is impossible to have a blacslash Thank You

Curado DC is built like a tank tho ... I’m sure the scorpion will win this head to head comp but I’ll still take the Curado

I really didn’t understand the obsession with the Scorpions in the US, so I used a few of them and own one. Everyone always says Scorpion > Curado, and while they’re hands down an awesome reel, I don’t think they’re that much better. I know there are differences, but at the end of the day IMO it’s just a red/black (DC) Curado. To me the true difference you see in the Shimano line is the made in Malaysia vs made in Japan reels. The Scorpions are JDM, but still made in Malaysia.

It bothers me that you use the cheap thick braid for casting test on these nice reels. I would suggest you use like suffix 832, Spiderwire steath, power pro superslickv2, momoi gen 3 solid, or like some maxcuatro if your goal is casting distance. I know it is more expensive but these are not cheap reels you are testing and most people will buy the good braid. Maybe a video of your 40lb herculese vs 40 pound Maxcuatro see how many feet you are losing off your cast maybe i am wrong but i feel you are leaving distance on the table. It's like putting cheap tires on a race car. ( I have some herculese braid and use it on shark rod where casting is not important, it is very good priced and has its place.)

Im not a fan of the curado I love the scorpions. Let it be known from every balcony and bell tower

I'll keep my scorpion DC 17

too much braid on the Scorpion spool

Old school curado dc I'm going to get one

What's with all the noise abd sped up video.? Bye.

in my opinion, scorpion dc 2021 with MGL spool isnt for long casting but it more to cast light lures (between 6grams - 10grams). MGL spool / SV for daiwa is a step below to bfs category.

Big L

A rematch please