Shimano SLX Baitcasting Reels Review
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Shimano SLX Baitcasting Reels
Anglers searching for a true workhorse of a reel are sure to be impressed with the Shimano SLX Casting Reel. Offering tournament-grade performance and durability at a price point that the budget-minded angler can appreciate the SLX offers serious value to anglers of all levels. Built on a Hagane Bod...y that is 20% more compact than the Shimano Caenan and yet retains the same line capacity the compact SLX palms exceptionally well while allowing the angler to pack on enough line for long casts. The body of the SLX is made entirely of highly rigid metals that produce a solid platform that both reduces weight and eliminates reel flexing when cranking on fish or pulling them out of heavy cover. The VBS centrifugal braking system is extremely user-friendly and effective at preventing backlashes and increasing casting distance in a variety of conditions. Shimano offers the SLX casting reel in both left and right hand as well as 3 different gear ratios - further cementing SLX as a tournament-level offering at an affordable price that anglers of all ages and skill levels are sure to enjoy.Shimano Technology Found In SLX Reels :Hagane Body - A reel body with high rigidity which virtually eliminates body flexing due to it’s stiffness and impact resistance. The result? An angler’s actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It’s efficiency through strength.VBS Braking - Uses centrifugal force rather than magnets to aid in controlling the cast. When turned on the individual brake weights are forced outward at the beginning of the cast where backlashes most often occur causing friction that reduces spool speed. As speed lessens the pressure with which the brake weights contact the raceway is lessened allowing the spool to continue spinning.
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MSRP:
$99.99
$99.99
Used Price:
$69.99
$69.99
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Shimano SLX Baitcasting Reels Reviews
Good starter
Anthony
2 years ago
This is a great starter reel for someone looking into baitcasting.
Solid Low Priced Reel
Benton
2 years ago
This is my second one. Bought for cranking.
Really good real and very decent price
David
2 years ago
I bought this reel and I am very pleased with its performance. This reel is 1/4 the price of another reel I bought and I like it better. Thank You Tackle Direct!
Awesome Reel
Nes
2 years ago
Great reel, very smooth out of the box.
Would definitely recommend for the price.
Upgraded it myself and added 2 extra bearings. Even SMOOTHER now.
Very pleased with my purchase.
Good
Rich
3 years ago
As a multi species fishing fool this reel can handle it .I have dropped it dunked it was covered with mud fish slime bait guts and it worked perfectly. I toss 1/4 to3/4 weights no problems with out a backlash.the drag is strong even when I battled a 50lb blue cat man handled his butt.while fishing for sauger and crappies.for a $100.00 smackers. You will get a workhorse not a high-priced… read more show pony
Best $100 reel
Allen
3 years ago
This is the best $100 bait casters out there in my opinion. Brakes work great for me, easy to tune. Reels smooth. Cant beat if your on a budget.
Best reel IMO
Cody l.
3 years ago
Reel is perfect for me. I got the 6.3 gear ratio and its perfect. Easy to use, hard to backlash if you have your vbs set right. I would recommend to anyone
Light and smooth
Tommy
3 years ago
Been using this reel for backwater striped bass and I am real happy with it. First bait caster Ive owned.
Priced Right
Anonymous
3 years ago
Smooth action long casts with 1/4 to 1/2 oz baits on braided line.
Fits palm nicely. Light and compact. Big handle easy to hold and turn. Got two this time to see whats up.
Am ordering several more.
Good product for the price
FRA
4 years ago
it does the job
Shimono SLlX
Ricky c.
4 years ago
Very smooth retrieve and casting best baitcaster reel for the money hands down get u one u will not be disappointed
Shimano SLX
Mason
4 years ago
Super nice reel for the money. Smooth casts smooth retrieve. Have nothing bad to say about it.
Awesome budget reel
Kenny
4 years ago
although not a big fan of the black and blue. reminds me of a inshore reel but for the price its a very good budget reel even for someone whos getting into a baitcasters this wont break the bank but also will not disappoint in performance.
Great Reel for the Money
Gary
4 years ago
I recently bought this reel to use for my topwater lures and boy did it become my go-to! It is incredibly smooth and I am looking to purchase this in the DC version. I also have a curado K that has been giving me some issues but this reel was perfect to of the box!
Shimano SLX Baitcasting Reels Questions and Answers
Asked by
Bobby Light
6 years ago
What is Clam Pack? Is it the same reel?
John
6 years ago
Same reel, it just comes in a plastic package instead of a box.
Asked by
dave
5 years ago
I need the handle to be on the left side. Cast with right hand and retrieve with left. would that be a right or left handed reel?<p><br></p>
John Vaughan
5 years ago
Left handed reel..
Asked by
Michael Delasey
5 years ago
Is it good for saltwater?
Bernie
5 years ago
This reel is geared towards freshwater fishing.