So i was curious about the temu DC baitcasters so I took the dive and 2 weeks later one arrived. Ive put it through some testing but I would be curious to see if you guys have more ideal tests.
First off this is the Haut Ton DC baitcaster. Comes in a generic box with absolutely no English instructions.
I did what anyone would do and spooled it up with the highest quality temu 16 strand 20# test braid that $4 could buy…. I strapped a 1oz weight to it, turned the spool tension to 0 and the brake to max….
Result? No backlash. Buzzing noise. Pretty damn far cast.
Then I calibrated the tension, turned the brake to minimum and sent the weight like I was casting to Jesus….
Result? Mild backlash.
I pulled it apart and inspected the entire thing. For a $35 reel it's not bad. Works better than some of my KastKing baitcasters. Definitely cheaper in some areas. Plastic housing and line guide, but the internals are brass gears and what appears to be either steel or an alloy. I took apart the "DC" mechanism expecting to find a buzzer… it is not. It is an actual chip and braking induction coil and a rudimentary chip setup.
This is not a Curado or Metanium replacement or even close. For a beginner learning baitcasting, this may be the most forgiving reel I've seen at the price point.
10/10 for price performance in the under $50 range.
5/10 for rigidity and durability.
I will try to use it for a few months and update everyone if there is interest.
Posted by MadeMeStopLurking
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Can anyone detail how robust the circuit board would be for this? I can’t imagine very well. Thx for the review OP
The patent for the DC system was held by Shimano and ran out last year, so many Chinese manufacturers copied it 1:1 or with minor changes to cut costs.
Let’s not pretend the $300+ price tags we happily pay a billion dollar company justify any value.