Shimano SLX A Baitcasting Reel 151XG (Left)

Delivering an industry benchmark for versatility, performance, and value, the Shimano SLX A Baitcasting Reels are a true workhorse option for the weekend warrior or pro angler alike. Its compact profile and light weight are due to the reels metal Hagane Body, giving superior strength and impact resistance. Virtually all reel flex is eliminated, giving the angler a more complete power transmission with every turn of the handle. Moving over from Shimano’s top tier casting reels, their premium SilentTune Technology applies slight pressure to the bearing holding the spool. With this, the proper alignment is gained and vibration is eliminated that gives the user even greater casting distance and an ever quieter reel. With three different gear ratios available, anglers can fine tune their craft for the speed they desire with the technique they are offering. Whether you are slow rolling a swimbait or burning a spinnerbait, the SLX A reels provide serious value with a truly unbeatable price, giving anglers a dependable platform they can use for seasons to come.

• Hagane Body - A reel body with high rigidity, which virtually eliminates body flexing due to it's stiffness and impact resistance. The result? An angler's actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It's efficiency through strength.
• Super Free Spool -  SFS was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. The pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing, which keeps the gear in perfect alignment with the spool shaft to eliminate friction for longer casts and smoother operation.
• Shimano Stable Spool Design (S3D) - S3D Technology utilizes a balanced and uniform thin wall aluminum spool to significantly reduce spool vibration and increase smoothness when casting and retrieving.
• SVS Infinity -  Provides easy to manage, consistent spool control and brake force that is easily adjusted as conditions change. Brake weights use inner friction against the raceway during the cast for precision casting even when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides quick, precise adjustments on the fly for when conditions or baits change.
• SilentTune -  – By applying slight pressure to the bearing supporting the spool, Silent Tune reduces spool vibration during the cast which results in quieter casting and smoother spool rotation with less play.