Shimano slx

[TylerT123]

27 minutes ago, J Francho said:

I bet with some acetone, you could wipe that logo off.

Definitely, I’ve had my Curado K less than a year and the lettering is already coming off. That’s with light use too.

[johnD.]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

I bet with some acetone, you could wipe that logo off.

Or a magic eraser.

 

I was told by shimano at icast this slx replaces the casitas and caenan.

[burrows]

So I just heard they won’t be six pin but rather six shoe type brakes which sounds even better!!!

[JustJames]

I bet the SLX would be the same size frame as curado K but with 150 size line capacity. Even with no dial adjuster like the K, but with heavier lure I don't see the need of it either. The only downfall I see on this reel is no Super Free Spool which help a lot in casting distance but with shallower spool the difference might be very minimum.

The one that hit my eyes is the SLX rod. I like that very low profile reel seat lock nut, I wish it red accent instead of blue.

[Joshua van Wyk]

On 7/18/2018 at 10:50 AM, DINK WHISPERER said:

This is exactly how I feel about that as well. But the same exact thing that draws me away is what attracts some. My son fell in love with it as soon as he saw it. He has an Okuma Scott Martin rod that he immediately dubbed perfect for the SLX to go on.?

I'm thinking of getting an Okuma tcs for my Slx,  have you fished with this combo? Does it balance Well? Would you recommend this combo?

[burrows]

Still waiting for the lefty’s ? 

such a long wait!

[burrows]

I’m still excited about this reel because my first shimano bait caster was the first caenan the silver and burgundy color one that came out in 2011 this is when I realized what real baitcasters were supposed to work like before this I had a lews and before that I had a pinnacle which was actually a decent reel but that set and forget six pin braking system was my introduction to simple yet extremely ingenious engineering and easy casting. I have never bought another brand of baitcasters ever since. 

[Joshua van Wyk]

2 minutes ago, Burrows said:

I’m still excited about this reel because my first shimano bait caster was the first caenan the silver and burgundy color one that came out in 2011 this is when I realized what real baitcasters were supposed to work like before this I had a lews and before that I had a pinnacle which was actually a decent reel but that set and forget six pin braking system was my introduction to simple yet extremely ingenious engineering and easy casting. I have never bought another brand of baitcasters ever since. 

I love mine! It doesn't cast as far as my daiwas but it's much simpler and easier to use. I give it to my friends to use because I don't have to worry about any issues.

[DINK WHISPERER]

On 10/30/2018 at 8:42 PM, Joshua van Wyk said:

I'm thinking of getting an Okuma tcs for my Slx,  have you fished with this combo? Does it balance Well? Would you recommend this combo?

We have a couple TCS rods and they're great for the money. Especially since I got them for under $100 each with an eBay coupon. 

[burrows]

Anyone get the first batch of left handers yet? 

[TBAG]

On 11/11/2018 at 5:54 AM, Burrows said:

Anyone get the first batch of left handers yet? 

I have one pre-ordered and checked TW yesterday as it has said in stock on 11/11 forever, now it says 12/11.

 

[burrows]

5 minutes ago, TBAG said:

I have one pre-ordered and checked TW yesterday as it has said in stock on 11/11 forever, now it says 12/11.

 

Same thing with me. Hopefully they come in sooner.