Has the SLX MGL been around long enough to call it “Proven”?

[optimator]

I’ve had mine for 2 years now. I really like it and have had no problems with it at all. I’m thinking about getting another one for my Loomis 853 and moving my Fugeo to another rod. But…. I’m really thinking about going with the Curado 70 MGL instead. About $60 difference. Is it really worth the upgrade? 

[WRB]

No! SLX70 MGL is equal in performance to the Curado 70 MGL. I use 11# Armilo, sweet reel.

Tom

[Nelson Delaney]

You are the only person who can answer that question.  Opinions are like….  Everyone has one.  Might as well just let the monkey win & get the curado 

[r83srock]

Coming from a long time Curado user, I feel the SLX mgl is a sleeper. I ended up selling my newer curados for SLX mgls. They are as smooth as any I’ve used in the $200 price point imo and just work. They palm perfectly in my hand also. I wear an xl size glove and I don’t feel the reel is too small. 

[msgf91]

The new gen base model came out recently. Any word if there will be a new XT and MGL SLX?

[optimator]

Good question! 

[ghost]

Why Yes

[FrnkNsteen]

7 hours ago, WRB said:

No! SLX70 MGL is equal in performance to the Curado 70 MGL. I use 11# Armilo, sweet reel.

Tom

I have to agree with Tom. I bought an SLX 71 MGL and liked it a lot! Nice reel!  Figured if I liked that so much, I should try the Curado 71 MGL. 

 

I liked the Curado, but can't honestly say it was really worth the extra money. I have since picked up a couple more used SLX 71 MGLs from ALF and haven't bought another Curado MGL.

 

Edit,... Forgot to say I have my 3 SLX MGLs on rods with a light 1/4oz topwater popper (Chugbug), a jerkbait, and the third is on and old 6' Fenwick Venture rod throwing walking baits. I can throw anything from a zara puppy to a full sized spook on that setup. It palms nicely on that rod and works awesome for walking!!

 

Probably didn't need an MGL on that spook rod, but I tried it and it just felt right and works beautifully!

[optimator]

Thanks all. That’s what I love about this place. All the actual hands on experience. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The SLX is a variation of proven shimano platform. Buy and use with confidence 

[optimator]

9 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

The SLX is a variation of proven shimano platform. Buy and use with confidence 

And there’s the man I was waiting for!

[MiceNReets]

I would say the slx mgl is a proven reel.   I have 2 slx mgl and had 2 curado 70 mgl reels.   I no longer have the curados.  I felt the slx felt better in hand and I didn’t see the difference in the extra money for a curado.    

[optimator]

I went ahead and ordered another SLX MGL. I didn't realize I had a little over $60 in Amazon points. It only cost me $89. 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Ive never seen an SLX MGl in person, theyre always sold out.  How does the size compare to Curado 70?

[FrnkNsteen]

I don't have a older Curado70,... Mine is the newer 71 MGL.

 

The SLX 71 MGL seems a touch smaller in the hand than the Curado 71 MGL, but difference is not significant.