Thoughts on the Calais DC

[Schollie]

Hi All,
Thanks for a great forum!
I'm thinking of investing in a Calais DC (I'll probably have to take out a bond on my house!). I love the Calais 100a and I've got a Core 100, I fish mostly soft baits, but I'm getting into cranking. I know that the DC is not the best for cranking (too fast at 7:1), but I wonder how it does on weightless rigs or light mojo/splitshot? I'm not too fussed with weight of the reel. I also know that it's probably a preference thing ... but I'd be grateful for some input if anyone has tried the DC - is it worth the bucks?
Thanks a stack!

 

[Bigmouth]

In my pennyless opinion I would say that a Curado 200 E5 would be a better value for money option. The Calais is an awesome reel and all but you can almost get 2 Curado's for the price of one Calais DC and it is definately not twice as good.

As I said just my honest opinion.

 

[Mombakkie]

http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=32323&forum_id=32&highlight=calais+dc

 

[cranky]

i have calais dc and 2 calcutta dc...for cranking there is no better reel than the calcutta dc...calais dc is great for rattlin spots... frog fishing...spinnerbaits...small cranks etc and i stand to be corrected but i think is is salt water rated tooo.

i am looking for another calais dc but wouldnt pay the price they are selling for R6800 at complete angler kzn...R5600.00 at tackle shops in jhb...ganis etc.

i am being patient watching the exchange rate dropping.

 

 

 

 

 

[Schollie]

Bigmouth wrote:

you can almost get 2 Curado's for the price of one Calais DC

I hear you Bigmouth ... they do cost a packet, but hell thay sound great!
Cranky, they are salt water rated, my real worry is if they cast weightless plastics well?

 

[cranky]

here is something to think about...a standard baitcaster can reach speeds of up to 20 000 rpm a calcutta dc 30 000+ and a calais dc around 50 000 rpm...if you are worried about casting a weighles bait so long as you have the correct rod like a g-loomis 7.6 ft glx you shouldnt have a problem...i personally use a calais 200 for weightles fishing with a 7.6 glx senko rod.

my advice to you is try a calais dc before you you spend the money...they are great reels but for a smooth reel i still prefer the calais 200...casting distance with or without wind the calais dc by far beats any reel i have ever fished with including the calcutta dc. 

 

 

[Schollie]

Hey Cranky, thanks for the great advice! I tried out a DC and it really is as good as the reviews say. On a senko rod, even 4 inch weightless senko's and flukes go miles. It is big money, but then it casts BIG!

 

[cranky]

wait till you fish in the wind only then will you really appreciate it...against the wind make sure your settings are correct...no overwinds...and when fishing  with the wind loosen everything make it for long distance casting...make sure your cast is smooth ie dont try throw it...cast high then let the wind take it...it will blow your mind how far you can send a bait...it takes a little practise...just beware trying to set a hook so far away sometimes proves to be a challenge...then again if you are using a long rod it will make the hook set a little easier...enjoy