Digitally controlled anti-backlash by Shimano

[Ty]

Check this out!!!!!!!

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont...cuttatedc.html

WOW!!!

I just bought teh new Curado SF BSF 5 BB and thought it was nice, what was I thinkin? :whazzup: :shocked: :whazzup:

[Irie1]

Yep! And the "$200.00" store that I normally shop at is soon to be the "$500.00" store. :grin:

[GOT2FISH]

I wounder what its casting distance is like ?

[Pete]

I wonder if it has those "where'd it go" springs and parts my older shimano has ... or some new implosion technology. :grin:

[Riverkeeper]

I could put a backlash in that thing, no prob.

[shalom]

I heard about this reel and didn!t get to excitded about it . Mainly it was the cost .About a week later i had an oppurtuneity to make a few cast with it .It is a great reel and cast a lure about 40 feet futher than my DAIWA TD-X.Both poles had the same weight line and lure .It was pretty impressive to see the difference . The cost was more than i would like to pay , and it only comes in the round model . I have gotten used to the low profile models . I could get used to it but the money fifference..... is another story .

[shalom]

Riverkeeper

You might be able to get a backlash , but you do not have to use your thumb . I was on the water fishing when i tried it out .I tried to make the longest cast that i could and did not touch the spool . The jig hit the water and the spool stopped turning . No Backlash . How sweet it was ......

[ampersat]

I already have several digitally controlled anti-backlash reels. I have to say they rock!! I just put my thumb down on the spool softly when I cast and feather touch it. Hey ma, look. No backlashes!

Yes, your thumb is a digit and if you use it to control your reel when you cast, you already own a digitally controlled anti-backlash reel.

Couldn't resist.
:grin: :grin:

[Irie1]

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[Rakkasan]

Next thing you know they are going to have digital line, actual jets on jet divers, or rocket assist on slinkies. Give me a break. Yeah, my thumb is my digital assist.

[ 01-21-2004, 09:08 PM: Message edited by: DSRods ]

[nitrobass]

Supposedly that reel is as good as advertised, the biggest thing to come along in reels in a long time. Shimano makes great products

[reel guru]

I work at Ollie Damon's. One of our techs went to Shimano for a tech based convention. He swears that one of the employees at Shimano could actually spool the 200 DC. Pretty impressive. I work on reels daily and think this is the next evolution for reels. Just my 2 cents.

R.L.

[spinner53]

next they'll be putting aircraft anti lock brakes in cars, or worse pick-ups

[Straydog]

The industry has been looking for new bells and whistles for reels for years. Shimano has found one that will be around for awhile.

I predict they will even be affordable for the average guy in a couple of years!

[Rubber Hooks]

I dont understand all this talk about "Back lashes".
I never have a "Back Lash". just an occasional "Professional Overrun". Some of my "Overruns" can be challenging.
Rubber Hooks

[Silver Hilton]

I prefer to think of them as a stress relieving episode for my line. It just needs to be a bit freer for a while.

[Airborne]

I just think of the cost to repair it after.... uh my wife drops it getting in or out of the boat.

[DAB]

WOW ! What is the price for one of those beauties. :grin: I WANT ONE. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] Only if the wife lets me.
DAB

[Fshklr]

Hmmmm,
Batteries, water, diodes, capasitors, water, brain chips, solar cells, and dropage oh ya and water, sounds like it will last as long as I keep it at home in the box...what about condensation, freezing temp performance??
never buy the 1st prototype..it takes a great learning curve to perfect a product. Where do you take it for a tune up and diagnostic check up??

[ 01-22-2004, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: Fshklr ]

[shalom]

OLLIIE DAMON!S will be repairing them and i heard that they would cost about $500.00 .On an earleyer post i menthioned that i had a chance to make a few cast with it while i was fishing . You have to make a few cast with it to believe how smooth it is , and the distance that you can get with it .I was useing a light weight jig . On an earleyer post it was reported that you could spool it . I think that with a heavier lure you could spool it .

[willierower]

[img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img] Why? Seems like a waste of money to me. Kinda like the Calais. or the the super free reels. If you want extra casting distance for pitching light stuff, buy a spinning outfit. Honestly, Is that reel going to help you catch more fish? I think not.

[Wannabe]

I found that day fishing with "shalom" that you could cast a jig so far on 12 mono that you couldn't effectivly get a good hook set. The reel makes a little humming sound which is kind of cool and you can watch the line build up and then smooth out. For me the best application was with throwing plugs as I was able to get the plug deeper and keep it in the zone longer. I don't believe it works well with a snap cast, but it you load up the rod normally it just zings.
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[Straydog]

[img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img] Why? Seems like a waste of money to me.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">'Cuz ya can and ya wanna. What other reason do you need?

Why do people spend big bucks to go fast in boats? Same reasons.

[Birdnest]

Batteries, water, diodes, capasitors, water, brain chips, solar cells, and dropage oh ya and water, sounds like it will last as long as I keep it at home in the box...what about condensation, freezing temp performance??

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Something along those lines was the first thing that came to mind as well. Just learn to cast your levelwind.

Joe

[TillamookChinook]

My ol' Ambassador 6501c3 is not only digitally controlled, it is cordless and wireless!

TC