Shakespeare Deceiver DCV1025X

[one kay gee]

Model As Tested : Shakespeare Deceiver DCV1025X

Features:
9 Ball Bearings
One-way Clutch instant anti-reverse bearing
Machined and anodized aluminium spool
New hybrid body design combines metal and graphite parts for a lightweight and durable reel body
Metal body with metal side cover for precise gear alignment
Anti-twist Titanium coated line roller and Sure-Click Bail
Machine cut pinion gear
Metal handle with Comfort-Grip knob
Smooth multi-disc drag system
Left/right convertible fold down handle
On/off anti-reverse
Model Line Capacity Weight Bearings Gear Ratio
DCV1025X 105m/2kg 207g 10 5.2:1


http://www.purefishing.com.au/reels/...deceiver-spin/

First impression was the paintjob.GMH fans would love it,Tiga Mica Pearl.

Upon taking of the spool, i noticed the multi disc drag gear,which mainly consists of 2 fibre washers,different widths,a SS316 bearing,machined metal washer and the followed by the Digi-Cut gears.Twin disc system.

Spool ofcourse is Aluminium,drilled and ported,solid internals.Looks good.Except,brand sticker looks cheap.Will eventually crack and fall off.

Solid body sealing by the way of good size SS316 nut washer and probably a SS316 steel retaining clip.

This reel is light,the Alum Spool and line makes a difference,but its still light.

207grams without line,not bad.

Comfortable grips,but sort of cheap looking,which is probably why it was $70.

9 Ball Bearings and 1 One way Roller is a good thing,but obviously bearing quality would be poor.Cheap bearings cant operate under extreme contamination from Salt,Sand,Dirt.Time will be a factor on how long this reel can withstand punishment.

Nice Bail Arm action,light,and spool and arm engage without fuss.Titanium Coated Ball bearing line roller.The standard.

The fish i caught over the weekend,other than the the 32 @ TF,were small,some maybe cracking just over 22,but most about 15-20.

Drag worked extremely well.Fine tuning is superb.One of the better ones i have found.Should load up to 4kg.As most reels of this size are capable of.

Peeling line of through the roller at a decent weight,the line pulled through well the Titanium Coated Line Roller,with no grinds or bumps...so a nice drag....impressed.Needs decent lube.

Load up with my fave line,it had no problems performing as it should.

I was throwing poppers and plastics around for hours,and it performed flawlessly.

Maybe i will throw a bit of oil in in,run in that cheap grease in,pull it appart,and re-pack with some quality muck.

Was a bit weary of buying a Shakespeare,as they seem to have dropped of after selling out to Kmart Krue,but i do honestly feel that they have manufactured a solid price reel.....time will tell...

But i do remember a time when the name standed for good quality tackle.And early 80's gear was always classed as good quality.

Good reel,value for $$,a bit of a bling thing going on,but i have seen worse...overall a solid addition to anyones tackle.

And maybe it also needs to come with a full-exploded view reference,it does come with instructions and also how to tie a knot,but no break-down.Doh.