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SHIMANO SLX DC

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Adjustable Lever Tension

Customers are highly satisfied with the adjustable lever tension feature of the SHIMANO SLX DC reel. They find it easy to set and cast smoothly, resulting in no backlashes even for beginners. The comfortable handle and digital control add to its appeal. Some customers have paired it with SLX rods for optimal performance. While some mention the price being on the higher side, they still consider it a worthwhile investment.

Smooth Shifting Performance

Customers have generally positive opinions about the smooth shifting performance of the SHIMANO SLX DC, with some mentioning minor issues such as line fluffing and backlashing that they've managed to overcome. The reel's ease of adjustment and distance casting capabilities are frequently highlighted, making it a popular choice for anglers looking for a reliable and efficient fishing experience.

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Quality

The adjustments are easy to dial in, cast very smooth.

Very well built reel, smooth great baitcast reel

Less time maintaining a reel is more time casting.

It nested soo bad i couldn't use it anymore that day, i think i had to cut the braid off actually.

Price

This is a wonderful reel for the money.

Great reel for the money, i own 3.

If you have the money its worth it, but if your on a budget go with a more budget oriented setup.

For $190 you just won't find any reels even close to this thing.

Shipping

I'm still gonna give it 5 stars because i was sent another one immediately, and was able to get a shipping label and get it ret... Read More

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Competitiveness

I really cannot imagine a reel that is in any way superior to the slx dc, at least for bass fishing.

Overview

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false, great, smooth, best and set.

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Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.

Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 805.

Previous analysis of this listing was an D grade.

Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 260 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 8 2024.