Chet C Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 getting back into bass fishing since i retired, i need one more baitcaster to complete my rods and reels in baitcasting, i currently have the Tatula 100, lews LFS and the Piscifun Phantom, they are all smooth, i was thinking of my next reel, any thoughts on the Shimano SLX, or if most users say the SLX will not be a choice, possible get another Lews LFS, trying to stay under the 125 dollar range. thanks chet Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted June 4, 2020 Super User Posted June 4, 2020 Which rod and baits do you plan on using? Quote
Ogandrews Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 The slx, or the slx xt for a touch more, is by far the best reel at that price point in my opinion. It’s really amazing Shimano made that good of a reel for that cheap, especially with the xt. The regular slx is $99, the xt is $129 and I would for sure say go with the xt it is worth the extra $30 for the upgraded braking and other internals. I love my curados, but there’s not a huge difference between a curado k and a slx xt. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 4, 2020 Super User Posted June 4, 2020 Shimano SLX, you won't regret it Roger Quote
Chet C Posted June 4, 2020 Author Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, PhishLI said: Which rod and baits do you plan on using? worms, jigs and swimbaits, sort of experimenting at the moment on how these reels cast, of the 3 so far the Phantom and the Lews LFS are nice the Tatula is ok, not a distance reel for me, also i have 2 new TFO professional rods coming in a few days, will see how they stack up, so far i really like this Powell Inferno and second is the Dobyns Fury Edited June 4, 2020 by Chet Cognigni Quote
Chet C Posted June 4, 2020 Author Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said: The SLX is a good performer for the money. There are reports of them becoming geary feeling over time. If this happens to you then you would absolutely regret it. actually i did read that somewhere, hmm, any suggestions before i make the purchase. if not a SLX or the SLX XT which i was watching a video that the the XT outcast the regular SLX by a minimal distance.still deciding on the Shimano, maybe another Lews LFS or was looking at the Piscifun Phantom X in a 6.3 to 1 Edited June 4, 2020 by Chet Cognigni Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 4, 2020 Super User Posted June 4, 2020 go to sportsmans oufitters and get a lews mp for under 120$ or get a lews tournament pro for 139$. you wont regret it . 2 Quote
Chet C Posted June 4, 2020 Author Posted June 4, 2020 hi kicker yes the phantom is a carbon frame with alum gears, but it is light, and i will find out how it holds up, the phantom x has brass gears, might be worth a shot, i will say the phantom reel cast the best so far of the reels i have, i think the lews LFS might be a bit smoother reeling in lures, but not by much. chet Quote
galyonj Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, dodgeguy said: go to sportsmans oufitters and get a lews mp for under 120$ or get a lews tournament pro for 139$. you wont regret it . Ugh. I need another casting reel like I need a new hole in my head but that is so tempting. 1 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 4, 2020 Super User Posted June 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, galyonj said: Ugh. I need another casting reel like I need a new hole in my head but that is so tempting. Yes it is. And if you buy a tournament pro it only gets worse !!! LOL !!! Quote
galyonj Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, dodgeguy said: Yes it is. And if you buy a tournament pro it only gets worse !!! LOL !!! I have an MB and just love that reel to pieces. Dangit. One rig at a time. When I finish what I'm working on now, I might think about getting a new reel. lol Quote
Shimano_1 Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 I'd go with the lews if it were me. They just work and I'm basically all lews at this point 1 Quote
galyonj Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said: I'd go with the lews if it were me. They just work and I'm basically all lews at this point I didn't set out to be but that's sure how it's working out. Quote
Chet C Posted June 5, 2020 Author Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) looks like i may give the lews MB a try thanks che ps what is the current deal on this reel now, and where Edited June 5, 2020 by Chet Cognigni adding text Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 5, 2020 Super User Posted June 5, 2020 LOL. Welcome aboard! And welcome to the Bait Monkey. He *always* says you need.... ONE more reel. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted June 5, 2020 Super User Posted June 5, 2020 The SLX without a doubt. 1 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 5, 2020 Super User Posted June 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Shimano_1 said: I'd go with the lews if it were me. They just work and I'm basically all lews at this point Me too. Quote
Jleebesaw Posted June 5, 2020 Posted June 5, 2020 Do you like the lews lfs? I just bought one and havent used it yet. Im still crappie fishing. Quote
galyonj Posted June 5, 2020 Posted June 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, Jleebesaw said: Do you like the lews lfs? I just bought one and havent used it yet. Im still crappie fishing. I throw two. Love 'em. They've taken a beating so far. One a (a 5.6:1) has always sounded a little geary, but I'm too lazy to take it apart to lube up. I should have a reel cleaning sesh tomorrow night. Quote
Shimano_1 Posted June 5, 2020 Posted June 5, 2020 Yes I have a cple and for the money they're hard to beat. Smooth, work as well as most and affordable. I use one for a topwater rod for walking baits and poppers and another for a frog, buzzbait rod Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 5, 2020 Super User Posted June 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, galyonj said: I throw two. Love 'em. They've taken a beating so far. One a (a 5.6:1) has always sounded a little geary, but I'm too lazy to take it apart to lube up. I should have a reel cleaning sesh tomorrow night. Has a lube port on the bottom 40 minutes ago, Jleebesaw said: Do you like the lews lfs? I just bought one and havent used it yet. Im still crappie fishing. I have 3. IMHO great $99 reels. Quote
Chet C Posted June 5, 2020 Author Posted June 5, 2020 well i went to sportsman outfitters lews tournament mb sold out, any other places with decent pricing Quote
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