recoils

[seanh]

Took the new DSR glx for a quick flick this arvo.
It casts well but the braid got caught up with the guides a bit which was a bit of a bummer. I'm not the greatest caster nor the worst but I've never got fouled up with guides in the short time I had this arvo as I've ever had with other rods. I know they make a bit of noise when you get a run but it didn't seem as smooth casting with Recoils compared to sic"s .
Is this normal ?
I didn't have much time with it as there was a bit of thunder and lightning around which got me out of there pretty quick.

[MattGeyer91]

I find sics are smoother but i got ised to it after a while, a majority of my casts are shorter anyway so i dont mind much

[chris268]

Yeah, they're not as smooth as SiC's. The stripper guide being fairly close to the real seat doesn't help either. Just make sure your line is spooled really tight and use a slim knot from braid to leader - this helped me a lot. A reel with a smaller spool, like a 1000 sized Shimano might also be better as the smaller line wraps would travel through that first guide better. I use a 2506 and 2000 sized Daiwa on mine and it's fine. Not the furthest casting rod but it more than makes up for this with sensitivity

[seanh]

I have a 2500 Stella on mine but I've just bought a 1000 Sustain so will give that a run. I was a bit disappointed to tell the truth.
I read back on some comments about this rod and someone mentioned moving the first stripper forward. I was wondering if that might help but only got it on Friday so I'll play around with it a bit more.
I was even thinking a 2000 size reel might do the job.
I might have to live with it for now .
Thanks for the advice.

[Kyle101]

I had a TSR GLX with full recoils and a DSR GLX with full recoils and after 2 or so sessions I had it sorted, they definitely affect overall casting distance but if you run something like a slim beauty you will find less "clunking" through the guides. Also used to run up to 10lb and had no hassles with wind knots or guide wraps. Used to run a 2004 Exist and Certate and also a 2500 Stella with no issues. I preferred the 2004 size personally but its up to personal preference ultimately.

Cheers Ozzie

[seanh]

Cheers mate I will have another go tomorrow and hopefully have it sorted.