Bassin_Harrison Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 SO I was scrolling through YouTube and I found a video by THE REEL TEST. He had a video about the release of a JDM Shimano SLX with an MGL spool! The US version of the SLX withough the MGL spool has some pretty great reviews and a lot of people believe it will knock the Speed Spool and Fuego from their spot on top of the $99 reel price point. I think an SLX with an MGL spool would be an extremely nice reel and it will probably be around $150 USDM. It's supposed to be replacing the Casitas MGL I believe and that had a graphite frame, the SLX has an aluminum frame so it will probably be a stronger reel without raising the price I would think. It also has SVS Infinity brakes with the external brake design of the Bantam MGL, looks pretty badass. Here is a picture of it from the Shimano Japan Website and a picture of the external brakes that was used a thumbnail for his second video on the reel: I personally love the features this reel will have and I think it looks way better as well. On Shimano Japan it says they are expecting a May 2019 release. What are everybody's thoughts on this new reel??? Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 Wish I waited before I bought the Slx. This version looks awesome! Quote
Bassin_Harrison Posted January 14, 2019 Author Posted January 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Joshua van Wyk said: Wish I waited before I bought the Slx. This version looks awesome! Well this isn't coming out for another 4 months anyway, but yeah it looks amazing! I'm sure the normal version is good enough if you aren't using finesse baits. I'm tempted to wait for this reel, but I can't. Need this new set up before the season starts Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, BigBass'n_Harrison said: Well this isn't coming out for another 4 months anyway, but yeah it looks amazing! I'm sure the normal version is good enough if you aren't using finesse baits. I'm tempted to wait for this reel, but I can't. Need this new set up before the season starts Easy fix. Get both! 1 Quote
Bassin_Harrison Posted January 14, 2019 Author Posted January 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Joshua van Wyk said: Easy fix. Get both! I'm debating that as well lol Quote
Super User JustJames Posted January 14, 2019 Super User Posted January 14, 2019 I’m not liking it and very disappointed with Shimano this time. This new SLX will get 70 size MGL spool plus external adjustable brake plus 1 more bearing (I think it is gonna be main shaft bearing since no mention on X-ship and I think a lot complaining about geary feel with X-ship) plus almost double the price. Don’t get me wrong I like SLX and don’t mind owning another one. I don’t care for refine adjustable brake one bit since this reel I use for heavier lure where I don’t need this feature. The SLX cast well by itself no need for MGL spool. I like to see this MGL spool on Curado 70 instead and I will buy 5-6 or 7 mores. Quote
CrankFate Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 9:52 PM, Joshua van Wyk said: Wish I waited before I bought the Slx. This version looks awesome! Every version of everything looks awesome. Quote
Super User islandbass Posted January 15, 2019 Super User Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 7:04 PM, Joshua van Wyk said: Easy fix. Get both! That there, is aka the bait monkey option! ?? Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, islandbass said: That there, is aka the bait monkey option! ?? The only option ? 1 Quote
matbellon3 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 This will be a gateway JDM reel worth getting. The SLX will probaly be about $230 dollars to import to the USA. There will also be a JDM Scorpion MGL (Pictured below) which will be around $300 to import. Though the prices may vary by seller when they come out. 1 Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 7 hours ago, matbellon3 said: This will be a gateway JDM reel worth getting. The SLX will probaly be about $230 dollars to import to the USA. There will also be a JDM Scorpion MGL (Pictured below) which will be around $300 to import. Though the prices may vary by seller when they come out. I thought the Slx Mgl would retail for the same price as the Casitas Mgl? Quote
matbellon3 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 According to shimano japans website the SLX mgl will retail for 21000 jpy. With the current exchange rate that means it is $193 usd. After import and shipping it will be around $210-$230. Though the price may drop once it actually comes out. Quote
Bassin_Harrison Posted January 19, 2019 Author Posted January 19, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 9:05 AM, Joshua van Wyk said: I thought the Slx Mgl would retail for the same price as the Casitas Mgl? Yeah I thought the same since it seems to be replacing the casitas.... hmmmm On 1/16/2019 at 10:03 AM, matbellon3 said: According to shimano japans website the SLX mgl will retail for 21000 jpy. With the current exchange rate that means it is $193 usd. After import and shipping it will be around $210-$230. Though the price may drop once it actually comes out. Yeah that's what I'm guessing as well..... and hoping lol Quote
The Bassman Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 JDM sites like Digitaka and Japan Lure Shop are always way under retail. Usually no custom fee on stuff in that price range either. Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, The Bassman said: JDM sites like Digitaka and Japan Lure Shop are always way under retail. Usually no custom fee on stuff in that price range either. Well at least now I know what I want for Christmas ?? Quote
Falkus Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 8:57 PM, Joshua van Wyk said: Well at least now I know what I want for Christmas ?? a long 11 months until you get it I would just whip the credit card and deal with the wife. Just like I told her before - CRY ONCE and smile forever ! Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted January 22, 2019 Super User Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 7:45 PM, The Bassman said: JDM sites like Digitaka and Japan Lure Shop are always way under retail. Usually no custom fee on stuff in that price range either. Yep $168 at Digitaka free shipping. https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4969363040466 Quote
newyorktoiowa57 Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Looks like a slightly differently shaped curado 70. Personally for another $63 I'd just buy a chronarch. Quote
Bandersnatch Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Are they not making left handed versions ?!????????? 1 Quote
ItsHardwick Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Looks pretty sweet. I have a regular SLX and it casts way better than a $100 reel should. With the refined braking and Mgl spool you should be able use this one with a range of baits, not just the heavier stuff. I like. Quote
JBFishin Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Never ever take advice from Reel Test. That kid is a huge Shimano fan boy. If you want a real break out down of reels head over to tackleadvisors youtube channel. 7 Quote
ResoKP Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, JBFishin said: Never ever take advice from Reel Test. That kid is a huge Shimano fan boy. If you want a real break out down of reels head over to tackleadvisors youtube channel. He also thinks the best reels are the ones that cast furthest distance ?♂️ 2 3 Quote
matbellon3 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 7 hours ago, JBFishin said: Never ever take advice from Reel Test. That kid is a huge Shimano fan boy. If you want a real break out down of reels head over to tackleadvisors youtube channel. I second this. 3 Quote
Bassin_Harrison Posted February 9, 2019 Author Posted February 9, 2019 20 hours ago, JBFishin said: Never ever take advice from Reel Test. That kid is a huge Shimano fan boy. If you want a real break out down of reels head over to tackleadvisors youtube channel. I completely agree with this 2 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 11, 2019 Super User Posted February 11, 2019 While I agree Reel Test is a fanboy, but I don’t think this was about Reel Test. This was about the announcement of the new reels. Do not see the relevance of bashing him. Quote
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