Conquest 50DC?

[Redlinerobert]

What do you guys think of this reel? Anyone have it? Considering it for my Rossa Pregunta 58.

[bigreddog]

I have the lefty version. I thought enough of it to get myself a second one.

[rp346]

Just got one last week and it is still in the box. It was a must have considering I have 3 Conquest 50's therefore it was the next logical step......

[gorilla style]

If for some reason you dont like it you should have no problems selling it

[QuitLookinAtMyItos]

I thought enough of it to get myself a second one.

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[backcast]

This not intended in any negative manner. Big fan of the Conquest 50 and have 2. I have also previously had a Calais DC and a 100DC. (Sold both primarily due to weight)

What does the DC model 50 do or allow you to do that is that much better than the non DC version?

[Redlinerobert]

Since I'm looking for a perfect pairing to the Rossa Pregunta Bamboo, the rod pairs old world bamboo with new world fit/finish and accents. What better reel than the 50DC for it? Sizewise I tried the 100DC that I have which works ok, but I think the smaller frame of the 50 will be ideal.

It's on the list of stuff to buy in early 2012 that I don't need.

[bigreddog]

What does the DC model 50 do or allow you to do that is that much better than the non DC version?

Obviously, there's the DC cast control. But a lesser-known feature of the 50/51dc that I really like is that it has an audible drag. That is, if a fish takes line, the drag will click.

[USA-RET]

A Cardiff 50S DC would look pretty sweet on that rod too. The Cardiff 50S is a beautiful and great performer. Nothing beats that DC "whine".

[kakaryan]

This not intended in any negative manner. Big fan of the Conquest 50 and have 2. I have also previously had a Calais DC and a 100DC. (Sold both primarily due to weight)

What does the DC model 50 do or allow you to do that is that much better than the non DC version?

I thought the same. ....but perhaps I am bias that I dont buy the idea of digital cast control at all.

hv seen my frds using same settings with different reels, the DC may help reduce "birdnest", but a trained thumb with Abu's IVCB could always cast further.


Back to the topic, other than non-dc conquest 51 and 51s, Daiwa IZE light and Megabass Monoblock Carrozzeria Limited Racing Milano could be pretty good too.

[corbina]

What does the DC model 50 do or allow you to do that is that much better than the non DC version?

Obviously, there's the DC cast control. But a lesser-known feature of the 50/51dc that I really like is that it has an audible drag. That is, if a fish takes line, the drag will click.

Yes, great feature, the same goes with Daiwa Ryogas.....

[lpquick]

I thought the same. ....but perhaps I am bias that I dont buy the idea of digital cast control at all.

hv seen my frds using same settings with different reels, the DC may help reduce "birdnest", but a trained thumb with Abu's IVCB could always cast further.

Great some time in the future I'll go fishing and I’ll ask you to come along and cast my reel for me all day, but until then I’ll continue to use and enjoy my many DC reels. Thank you!