The BEST SLX Baitcaster YET... (NEW SLX MGL 70 Review)

[@jcarma.]

love it, got the last gen for $100 shipped a month ago from japan. Unreal value! I have it paired it with a M Tatula xt and pretty much all my treble hook lures get thrown on it now. Tried a light weight rooster tail for fun on the 1st cast and couldn't believe the distance I got on it.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

That SLX 70 is a great reel, it’s my topwater reel. I really think the Tranx 150 is so underrated. You can throw a weightless senko to 4oz swimbait. That reel is bulletproof, definitely best bang for the buck. IMO. Thanks Debo!!

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Finally someone else said it! The tranx is an awesome reel, outperformed my curado mgl 151.

[@charlie910]

The tranx 150 was amazing. Once I upgraded the bearings to better ones. I could absolutely send a quarter oz swimbait and even fish 3oz glide baits comfortably

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

@@charlie910 it's also 1 of shimanos better looking reels. I put a 100mm gomexus handle and drag star on mine. Looks dope

[@clintskala26]

I love my SLX MGL 70 I bought 2 of them for this season. Your review is spot on.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that feedback! It is a sweet reel!

[@kevingrandke6075]

I have one SLX reel and i love it cant wait to pick up another one that MGL70 looks slick and has to feel really nice in hand.

[@scottstieber1498]

Hey Debo.. another Great video !! I got my first Shimano this past summer !! Picked a 19 Scorpion MGL 151 from Japan, cheaper ($128) than a Curado and more bearings (7+1) than the SLX. Because of the 150 size spool, I only loaded it halfway with 10# mono, (looking for a 70 size spool) I am totally blown away at how well it casts light lures (3 grams & up), put it on a 6' 10" Fenwick Techna PX med/light/fast rod (Killer Combo !!) having quite a few Daiwa's , I may have to p/u another Shimano just for fun !! the SLX is intriguing me !! Keep up the great work Brother !!

[@caroferg8857]

Another SLX I need to get. Hubby isn’t going to be happy. Ah well tfb hubby lol. Thanks Debo!

[@willtrax71]

The smoothest Reel I’ve ever owned was the basic SLX and it was jacked out of my Truck lol but I’m hoping to get another one next year. The 70 looks perfect though.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Couldn’t agree with you more the whole slx lineup you can not go wrong with I recommend it to everyone specially if it’s their first baitcaster. I haven’t tried the new one but even the xt is right there at the top

[@michaelbradley25]

Great review Debo !

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you!

[@farrzmd3038]

Such a great reel. It’s on my 6’10” do all 12 to 14 lb line rod. I throw everything on it. Finesse jigs, underspins, chatterbaits, lipless etc. I love the ease of casting for pitching. Barely need to flick the wrist to get the lure going.

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Ill be picking one or 2 of these new units up . I have the previous gen slx mgl 70 and its been one of my favorite reels. Casts a mile, super smooth and fits perfectly in hand.😎

[@Thetruckerfisherman]

I have the last version of the slx 70 and the slx bfs. I love them.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great video man! I love my slx mgl

[@stevesmith7164]

Good review Debo 👍

[@treverwagner]

I won one of those from Gramps and absolutely love it!! I can sling some of those lighter poppers with no issue at all and can send it a decent distance if needed.

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's a great reel!

[@theoriginaltech019]

I spool mine with 10lb flouro in the winter for jerkbaits and keep 12lb on it during the warmer months and use it for finesse jigs. Thing is a dream!

[@victorsimonsen921]

have a couple of the last gens they seem to be great little reels can throw down to 1/8 with them thanks for sharing love your review vids. thanks for the shout out.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Agreed, you can send a lure with them! Thanks for always watching!

[@JohnSorlie]

Its a really nice reel, First time I tried mine, I put one breake on, on the spool and had a hard time not backlashing, two breakes on and up to three, then it was better, so centrifugal only is not for first time baitcaster people, thats my 10C. My Daiwas (Tatula and Alphas) is just so much moore forgiving casting, in windy condition, I put away my SLX and put on one of my Daiwas. But, regardless I love the little SLX, Its always with me on my fishing trips. It feels really solid in hand and the feeling of quality is stellar for a "budget" Shimano. Happy Fishing!

[@brianlee9074]

Thanks for the review sir. I've heard that is a good reel, while others say that the slx xt is the best slx reel. Personally, I love my slx dc. It casts a country mile, and of course the back lash issue is minimized. Can't say it goes away completely. ✌

[@DaveWashburn]

Hey Debo, great review man! Another thing I do like about the shallow spool is that you don’t have to fiddle around with putting backing on them & yes I agree small reel handles suck 👊

[@DEBOSFishing]

Very true!

[@blind_eye_fishing]

Yes all the slx line is built on the same frame in a 150 size frame. Don't think they added anything but the silent tune on the new 70 mgl and the regular slx. Love the older mgl 70 and slx xt.

[@blind_eye_fishing]

Oh and I set my internal breaks at 2 or 3 and never touch them again lol. Do all my adjustments with the fine tune outer adjustment. And I do throw 1/8th oz jig heads with paddletails on that reel. 70 and 80 size reels can usually do that low with the right rod. It won't drop below like 3.5 or 4g. Generally best at 5g and up though. As far as handle idc because I upgrade all my handles and knobs anyway lol. I use two or three different brands including gomexus.

[@stevethompson3365]

Debo, have I got a story for y’all. I won’t go into the long story, but the day started with going to buy a MGL 70 on clearance. Major shout out to 2 of our local Academy’s (neither had the reel even though both showed it in stock), because after an hour of driving (& an empty box) I now own a new Diawa Tatula 70 SV TW for less than $100! One day I’ll get a SLX 70, til then I think I’m fine.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Heck yeah, love a good deal!

[@NStone90]

I have the older 70, and I like it. Haven't put in enough time to really give it the beans, but it throws hard plastics lures really well, especially in the wind. It does feel a touch small in the hand, but that's irrelevant. I did put a longer handle on it after I upgraded on the slx dc I used it for the 70, then it's perfect.

[@Jrizy.]

Just got a Shimano Metanium DC reel and wow, absolutely love it!! I am always here supporting you ;) I want a shout out!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Much appreciated 👊

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great review debo what is the castings reel for crankbaits

[@DanielBoone337]

I really wish they'd come out with a 200 and 300 series in the SLX... I use mostly the Curado and Curado with the MGL spool in it but I like to keep a few extra reels with different size line or in different gear ratios in my boat so I can make a change if I need to wothout having to respool. I've used a SLX150 on one of my punching rods just to see if it would hold up to 60lb braid and a 7'9" extra heavy extra fast and it's lasted 2 years which is kind of impressive so I bought a few more but would love to have a few in a bigger size... Come on Shimano make it happen!!!

[@richardblake4777]

I have 7 Shimano reels and 1 Lews. Used to be an Ambassador man but they required a lot of maintenance. Shimano's are bullet proof.

[@williamcritchley3466]

I love my lews BB1 I think it is one of the unforgotten reels in lews line up

[@CrackingBass]

Love my old version MGL 70, that and the Tatula 80. Bummed they don’t offer the US a 5 or 6 gear speed. I’d like to eventually get another, one w mono for topwater & another with fluoro.

[@barrymckinney4347]

I haven't tried the new SLX 70 but I think I need it... 😂

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's a great little reel!

[@silverpunk2427]

The Tatula sv has been my favorite so far. But I do agree this slx is really good. I'm a kayak fisherman and one con. I guess I can say is that it's not very forgiving when I have to do an awkward cast. That tends to give me a backlash

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, tatula brakes definitely better for that!

[@brianlee9074]

Hey Debo...looks like severe weather coming your way. Hope you and your family have a safe place to shelter. I have relatives in Iowa, and they are concerned as well. Until next time...

[@DEBOSFishing]

Luckily it all missed us!

[@pacman_17]

Great 70 size spool for braid.

[@MaineStreamFishing]

My next one… i am becoming a shimano boy! 🤷🏾‍♂️ a customer asked me what reel i wanted and i told em this and the got me a SLX DC not mad at all but still need one of these

[@Jakethefishingguy]

Another banger 🤙

[@ericrobinson9340]

I think I get what you're saying about the handle. I'm personally okay with the grips, but the handle itself feels too "short".

[@justincrawford1325]

What airbrush do you have to paint your lures? I'm really contemplating giving it a go this winter and have no idea where to start.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Iwata eclipse is my main one

[@realjeffgarrett]

I don’t know if I got a lemon or what, but I have the original SLX 70 and I was so impressed that a year or so later I bought another one (SLX 70 A). The 70 A DOES NOT cast as well as the first. Exact same settings, exact same line and I’m just not getting the same distance. I’m starting to suspect that the the 70 A has cheaper bearings so they could keep the price the same without adjusting for this ridiculous inflation we’re experiencing

[@DEBOSFishing]

Sounds like a lemon. Mine was still able to send a lure.

[@gc176]

Hey Debo. Can you use this real as you would a BFS reel?

[@basslesschap346]

Zebco just pulled in an 3.89, sorry, I'm hoplessly old school !!

[@Lagaroo-t4v]

Debo I hope when I die someday my wife “doesn’t sell my fishing stuff for what I told her I paid” 😂 lol …great video as usual thanks for your dedication

[@DEBOSFishing]

Tell her it was "on sale" that's what my wife always does to me 😅

[@Jenks223]

would this be a good 15lb flouro throwing a Chatterbait or no?

[@jhuck676]

I prefer the SLX 70 over the Curado MGL 150. I have several Daiwa reels like the older Daiwa Tatula SV 100’s (2020), the new Tatula SV 100. One Daiwa I have I really like is the Tatula 70 and I don’t see many reviews on it. When I am bank fishing just slinging the lures I prefer the Shimano’s. Fishing in a boat or casting in the wind I prefer the Daiwa. I’m personally more accurate with the Daiwas and they are way less finicky.

[@addamoliver]

Debo, you never mentioned what rod size and weight you preferred to pair it with. Do tell.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

What was that rod

[@chrisrus53]

Love the table top gear vids!! Great comparison but I'm still a Daiwa guy.

[@dannii312]

SLX MGL or Daiwa Tatula 24 SV TW ?

[@DanaRosasJr.]

Better than Slx Dc Xt?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Haven't used that one yet!

[@chicano3478]

Have you tried the shimano slx 70hg? or just the Shimano slx MGL 70? and what are you thougths on SLX 70hg?

[@maqboolkhatieb6988]

Great reel overall, but i think the SLX 70 DC XT is the best SLX ever made.

[@DougLane-dj3oh]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@neilgwinn7378]

I honestly can say I think it cast better than 70 Corrado

[@portergang4981]

I have a bunch of SLX’s and Curados. I’m pretty sure im addicted to Shimano reels and St. Croix rods. But if anyone wants to send me a Diawa I’m willing to try it! 😂

[@davidbeaver9782]

The smaller handle helps you slow down. Just saying

[@DEBOSFishing]

If they wanted me to slow down, they should add a 5.2:1 gear ratio reel and give me actual handles 😅

[@NorthWoodsWes]

Great review Debo! 👏

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks so much!