What are everyone’s thoughts on these reels? They are right in the price point that I want to stay in and seem to have good reviews. Specifically wondering how they compare to the new lews lfs speed spool and speed spool msb reels.
What are everyone’s thoughts on these reels? They are right in the price point that I want to stay in and seem to have good reviews. Specifically wondering how they compare to the new lews lfs speed spool and speed spool msb reels.
I have had a couple for about a year now. Thus far they have been great. To me they feel quite a bit more refined than equally priced Lews.
The SLX platform is legit as they say. Very solid especially the XT. Probably the best sub $150 reel Shimano has produced in a long time. Dan
" Serious Service for the Serious Angler"
I have 3 of them the remind me of the green e series Curado ! Awesome reel for the money
Shimano and Gloomis kick @ss,
17 Phoenix 919 225 Merc
AWESOME Reel! I was an exclusive Revo STX user for 12 years. I've been converting all of my reels over to them. They remind me of a Gen 2 Revo STX but more compact. Just solid and smooth. Love the feel and the distance is awesome. Perfect price point. You can find them for a little cheaper on ebay (still new.)
Phoenix 721 - Yamaha SHO 250 - 8' Blades
I have an STX HG and installed ZR SS half open spool bearings and carbon tex drags (the STX HG takes Curado 70 HG drags) and it is really a sweet little reel.
I don't think they are using long strand carbon fiber on the side plates. Other than that it's a decent reel.
Last edited by JohnD.; 03-30-2020 at 12:43 PM.
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