Super Free Spool said to eliminate friction on the spool during the cast The Shimano SLX A 150 is a fantastic baitcasting reel that has been a best-seller since it was first introduced six years ago.

When I first started fishing in the 1980s, baitcasting reels were mysterious and a little bit daunting. The old-timers told us tales of monstrous “bird’s nests” and “backlashes,” which ...

The Shimano SLX is an incredibly sleek looking baitcaster with a stunning matte black finish and beautiful blue accents This reel is 22% more compact than the Caenan Baitcaster but its small size ...

Modern tech, like Shimano’s Digital Control (DC) reels, has made this easier by reducing backlash, but there’s still a ...