The new Shimano SLX MGL 71 baitcasting reel is a great addition to the hugely popular SLX family. With its compact body, which fits perfectly in the hand, it offers incredible value for money combined with distinctive styling and a super light MGL spool. The perfect reel with light baits for anglers on a small budget. The SLX name is now well established in the baitcasting reel market and has an enviable reputation for offering great value and all-round performance. If these features are appealing, and you want an option for fishing smaller, lighter lures, the more compact SLX MGL version will definitely be at the top of your list. With its low inertia MGL spool, it is significantly easier to cast light lures allowing you to flip, pitch or overhead cast with ease. Even though the SLX MGL is designed as a light line oriented value reel it still offers a huge range of versatility and is certainly powerful enough to handle medium sized lures and big powerful fish. This is due to the solid HAGANE body, brass gears and Cross Carbon Drag. But the main reason for using this reel is how it handles light line and the MGL bait and spool set-ups, SVS Infinity braking system and a vibration reducing S3D spool combination make it appealing to a vast number of reels. of enthusiasts.
The SLX DC 71A is one of the top models in Shimano's hugely popular SLX series. With a reputation for quality and ease of use, this SLX DC model benefits from Shimano's I-DC4 Digital Control casting system, which automatically maximizes casting performance over a wide range of lines, conditions and casting techniques. The SLX DC 71A is compact, smooth and offers unmatched value. The SHIMANO DC system allows for effortless casting and is now available to a large audience worldwide. The SLX DC 71A maintains all the qualities of the original models and improves them with Shimano's I-DC4 digital control. This brilliant technology can be set to one of 4 modes to maximize casting performance while reducing wiggly and other problems. Available in the right sizes, the 150/151 sizes offer great versatility, while the smaller 70/71 size fitted with the MGL Spool III is perfect for casting lighter weight lures. Fitted neatly into the compact body of the SLX DC 71A is Shimano's exclusive I-DC4 digital control. Modes include: Mode 1 designed to achieve maximum distance (least amount of magnetic braking). Mode 2 designed specifically for braid handling. Mode 3 for fluorocarbon or stiffer lines. Mode 4 offers the most control (maximum amount of magnetic braking) for applications such as skipping. Once set up, the onboard micro computer, which is self-powered, does all the work, leaving you to aim and shoot. Like all SLX models, the HAGANE aluminum body creates the perfect frame for precision gearing and the aluminum S3D spool reduces vibration on casting and on retrieve. The SLX DC is hard to beat when looking for a hassle free digital cast control reel. Combining these casting technological advantages at such an attractive price point makes the SLX DC an unbeatable choice for any lure angler.