Shimano SLX Full Review: Is This Still A Good Budget Reel?

[@Cornelius798]

I have the SLX XT 151 HG, love it!

[@IdahoOutdoorDad]

That’s great reel. I got one, I was nervous about having the internal breaks but never had any issues. Great reel for 100 bucks.

[@humbugvideos]

@@IdahoOutdoorDad the BEST reel for $100!

[@pompgt7234]

It’s like you heard my brain make peace with holding off on getting into BCs next year…. That breaking situation IS my only hang up with that one. But you made the point that the XT isn’t much more. Which would you recommend between the 7-1 and 8-1, if you were only going to run ONE rig?

[@humbugvideos]

@@pompgt7234 Only 1, I would do the 7.2:1 gear ratio, better for all around👍🏽

[@pompgt7234]

@@humbugvideos thanks!