Shimano SLX DC Review

I spent a few weeks testing out a very interesting piece of Japanese manufacturing. Complete with an electrical generator and micro computer. Is the reel worth the extra cash?
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jakewerkmeiste...

[@idk_that_one_guy]

i got a Shakespear alpha its a 40usd combo it works great i now have a slx dc a alijoz 400 a kastking forgot and a couple others and i still love my alpha ive been using a bait caster for 3 months and its rare to get a backlash

[@idk_that_one_guy]

also just get a rod with a palming grip if you dont like the trigger

[@jakelovesfishing]

I still have a huge Alpha reel on a 7ft Rhino Rod. Still a great combo. Both from the early 90's. I'm going to have to pull that out again sometime. That sucker can cast a mile.

[@Shreffzilla]

Grrrrr.....knew you were gonna say it was worth it, now I gotta save for one damn enabler.

[@jakelovesfishing]

You won't regret it! 🤣
Though, tbh, that Kast King more than keeps up with it. Doesn't run anywhere as smooth, but still isn't bad. Dirt cheap, too. The fact that I can actually compare the two speaks volumes.

[@Shreffzilla]

@@jakelovesfishing My 2 newest Lew's are phenomenal, And the KastKing Sharky III and Spartacus II Plus are damn fine as well. KastKing is an underrated company and my go-to for most reels and rods.

[@jakelovesfishing]

​@Shreffzilla it's very likely that the same factory making Kast King is also manufacturing for Lews and Abu Garcia. Not proof that it's so, mind you, but it isn't uncommon for such things to happen in modern manufacturing.

[@Shreffzilla]

@@jakelovesfishing Just like TV's and stereos or any electronics.

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