HAGANE BODY:
CLICKABLE
EXTERNAL DIAL:
The rigid HAGANE Body features
a gunmetal finish accented by an
anodized green handle, star drag
and spool with the gear ratio
stamped on the face.
Located at the top front of the side
plate, the dial allows for easily
selecting one of four settings for
the braking system. A fifth (zero)
setting releases the side plate for
access to the spool.
I-DC4
MICRO-COMPUTER:
The fully sealed I-DC4 system constantly
monitors and controls the speed of the
line spool to reduce backlashing and
overruns while improving casting dis-
tance, accuracy and control.
Performance Advice
It’s always best to choose a reel
with a gear ratio that’s best suited for
the primary techniques for which it
will be used. The DC150HG’s 7.4:1
ratio splits the seam between the
three available ratios and is a good
all-around choice for a wide range of
applications. Gathering 31 inches of
line per crank, it’ll eat up slack line
quickly when needed, or you can slow
it down enough to work a plethora of
other baits effectively.
A note: As useful as the I-DC4 is for
curbing backlash, it’s crucial that the
spool tension knob be dialed in correct-
ly in order for the system to function
properly.
>> ON THE WATER
HITS & MISSES
+ User-friendly I-DC4 mag-
netic braking system to
reduce backlashing
+ Easy-to-use four-mode
braking adjustment dial
+ A lot of reel for the
money
+ Super-low profile
+ Ergonomically pleasing
+ Various gear ratios
available
+ Durable pinion gears,
bearings and body design
– Less line capacity than its
non-DC brother, the
Curado 200K
DETAILS
Price:
$249.99
Weight:
7.8 ounces (7.9 on the
high-speed XG)
Gear Ratios:
6.2:1, 7.4:1 (reviewed),
8.5:1
Left and Right
Retrieve:
Yes
Spool Capacity:
90 yards of 14-pound-
test mono
Contact:
fish.shimano.com
APPLICATIONS
• The anti-backlash component is sure to build confidence in begin-
ners while improving casting efficiency for advanced anglers with
less need for thumbing the spool.
• The No. 4 braking mode is ideal for skipping applications and is
also useful when casting into stiff winds with lightweight lures.
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