Top 10 Baitcasting Shimanos for January 2021

Last Updated On December 18, 2020

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Shimano SLX 150

Low Profile Baitcasting Reel

by Shimano

What We like

Featuring 6 Pin VBS adjustments encased under an easy access side plate which allows you to set the reel and cast control for whatever lure you are using under any weather conditions

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Available in various retreive options for both the right hand and left handed models; Regular Gear at 6.3:1; High Gear at 7.2:1; and Extra High Gear at 8.2:1
Packed into Shimano's signature HAGANE metal reel body; this reel is highly rigid with incredible body stiffness and the impact resistane provided by the HAGANE body virtually eliminates body flexing
This reel is 22% more compact than the Caenan Baitcaster but its small size does not mean it lacks in strength; and with an amazing 150 PowerPro line capacity for such a compact reel
The Shimano SLX is an incredibly sleek looking baitcaster with a stunning matte black finish and beautiful blue accents

Available in various retreive options for both the right hand and left handed models; regular gear at 6.3:1; high gear at 7.2:1; and extra high gear at 8.2:1 This reel is 22% more compact than the caenan baitcaster but its small size does not mean it lacks in strength; and with an amazing 150 powerpro line capacity for such a compact reel The Shimano slx is an incredibly sleek looking baitcaster with a stunning matte black finish and beautiful blue accents Packed into Shimano's signature hagane metal reel body; this reel is highly rigid with incredible body stiffness and the impact resistane provided by the hagane body virtually eliminates body flexing

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SHIMANO Curado DC 151; Left-Handed; High Gear; Lowprofile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel

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SHIMANO Curado DC 151; Left-Handed; High Gear; Lowprofile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel

by SHIMANO

What We like

INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE - Utilizing the impressively smooth Micromodule Gear System and X-SHIP system; you will experience the seamless reeling and the smoothest cranking unique only to Shimano Reels all while being protected by the overwhelmingly strong and highly rigid HAGANE Body

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EASE OF USE Anglers of all skill levels will appreciate less thumbing and trouble-free casting no matter the lure; or the weather conditions. The 4 easy adjustments on the side plate allow the brakes to be adjusted to your preferred setting letting the reel do the work
SUPERIORITY The Curado DC low-profile reel is the most advanced of all Curado models. Augmented with Shimanos all new Digital Control Braking System that builds on the Curados legacy of durability; dependability; and versatility
CAST SMARTER Shimanos new Digital Control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash and maximize distance
SPECIFICATIONS - Max Drag: 11 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 / Weight: 7.8 oz. / Line Retrieve: 26-36" / Retrieve: Left / Bearings: 6BB + 1RB PowerPro Line Cap: 20/150; 30/135; 40/105 Mono Line Cap: 10/120; 12/110; 14/90

Superiority the curado dc low-profile reel is the most advanced of all curado models. augmented with SHIMANOs all new digital control braking system that builds on the curados legacy of durability; dependability; and versatility Ease of use anglers of all skill levels will appreciate less thumbing and trouble-free casting no matter the lure; or the weather conditions. the 4 easy adjustments on the side plate allow the brakes to be adjusted to your preferred setting letting the reel do the work Cast smarter SHIMANOs new digital control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash and maximize distance Specifications - max drag: 11 lbs. / gear ratio: 7.4:1 / weight: 7.8 oz. / line retrieve: 26-36" / retrieve: left / bearings: 6bb + 1rb powerpro line cap: 20/150; 30/135; 40/105 mono line cap: 10/120; 12/110; 14/90

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Shimano Chronarch MGL CHMGL151XG Baitcasting Fishing Reel, Gear Ratio: 8.1:1, Retrieve: Left Hand

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Shimano Chronarch MGL CHMGL151XG Baitcasting Fishing Reel

Gear Ratio: 8.1:1, Retrieve: Left Hand

by Shimano

What We like

REEL HANDLE POSITION - Left

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LINE RETRIEVE - 34; MAX DRAG - 10
GEAR RATIO - 8.1:1; WEIGHT - 6.5 oz
MONO LINE CAPACITY - 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; PowerPRO LINE CAPACITY - 20/150, 30/135, 40/105
BEARINGS - 8+1

Bearings - 8+1 Line retrieve - 34; max drag - 10 Gear ratio - 8.1:1; weight - 6.5 oz Mono line capacity - 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; powerpro line capacity - 20/150, 30/135, 40/105

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SHIMANO Tranx 200A HG Lowprofile Baitcasting Reel

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SHIMANO Tranx 200A HG Lowprofile Baitcasting Reel

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Other features include S3D stable spool design for smoother casting; cross carbon drag for smoother drag performance; and SVS infinity for easy-to-manage spool control

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SHIMANO Chronarch G SW Baitcasting Fishing Reel, 7.1:1, Left-Handed,Black,CH151HGG

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SHIMANO Chronarch G SW Baitcasting Fishing Reel

7.1:1, Left-Handed, Black, CH151HGG

by Shimano

What We like

REEL HANDLE POSITION - Left

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LINE RETRIEVE - 30; MAX DRAG - 11
BEARINGS - 8+1
MONO LINE CAPACITY - 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; PowerPRO LINE CAPACITY - 20/150, 30/135, 40/105
GEAR RATIO - 7.1:1; WEIGHT - 6.5 oz

Gear ratio - 7.1:1; weight - 6.5 oz Mono line capacity - 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; powerpro line capacity - 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Bearings - 8+1 Line retrieve - 30; max drag - 11

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Shimano Chronarch MGL Low Profile Baitcasting Fishing Reels

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1, Retrieve: Right Hand (CHMGL150)

by SHIMANO

What We like

MagnumLite super-lightweight aluminum spool

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Incredibly smooth, silent, effortless retrieves
X-Ship gear support technology
Corrosion-inhibiting High Rigidity Graphite frame and sideplates
Micro-Module Gearing with double the gear teeth

X-ship gear support technology Micro-module gearing with double the gear teeth Corrosion-inhibiting high rigidity graphite frame and sideplates Incredibly smooth, silent, effortless retrieves

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SHIMANO Metanium MGL METMGL151 Baitcasting Fishing Reel, Gear Ratio: 6.2:1, Retrieve: Left Hand (METMGL151)

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SHIMANO Metanium MGL METMGL151 Baitcasting Fishing Reel

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1, Retrieve: Left Hand (METMGL151)

by Shimano

What We like

REEL HANDLE POSITION - Left

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LINE RETRIEVE - 26; MAX DRAG - 11
GEAR RATIO - 6. 2: 1; WEIGHT - 6. 2 oz
BEARINGS - 10+1
MONO LINE CAPACITY - 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; PowerPRO LINE CAPACITY - 20/150, 30/135, 40/105

Line retrieve - 26; max drag - 11 Mono line capacity - 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; powerpro line capacity - 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Gear ratio - 6. 2: 1; weight - 6. 2 oz Bearings - 10+1

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SHIMANO (Shimano) Reel 17 Scorpion DC 100HG Right Handle

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SHIMANO (Shimano) Reel 17 Scorpion DC 100HG Right Handle

What We like

Maximum winding length (cm / one turn of handle): 77

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Handle length (mm): 42
Gear ratio: 7.2 Maximum drag force (kg): 5.5
Nylon thread wound amount (lb - m): 12 - 120, 14 - 100, 16 - 85, 20 - 70

Gear ratio: 7.2 maximum drag force (kg): 5.5 Handle length (mm): 42 Nylon thread wound amount (lb - m): 12 - 120, 14 - 100, 16 - 85, 20 - 70

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SHIMANO SLX XT 151 SLX151 XT Low Profile LH Baitcast Reel Box

5 BB, Multi, One Size

by Shimano

What We like

Super free spool was designed to elimiate frisction on the spool shaft during the cast

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Product Features

SVS infinity provides east to manage, consistent spool controo and brake force
S3D spool technology significantly reduces spool vibration and creates smooth casting
Sport type: Outdoor Lifestyle
Hagane body is a metal reel body with high rigidity, impact resistance and eliminates body flexing
Ensures precision casting easpecially when using lighter lures

S3d spool technology significantly reduces spool vibration and creates smooth casting Sport type: outdoor lifestyle Svs infinity provides east to manage, consistent spool controo and brake force Ensures precision casting easpecially when using lighter lures Hagane body is a metal reel body with high rigidity, impact resistance and eliminates body flexing

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