Unboxing The BEST Baitcaster For The Money!?

[@JustinRoyal]

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[@jessebrock7574]

Wish I had a new rod to put this new 21 scorpion DC on

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Justin. It's the perfect reel for me. Quality, options,line cap.,size and price can't be beat. It is smoother than my 2nd favorite reel (SLX XT). Bang for buck all SLX reels are great. The SLX DC is good for people who backlash alot but the MGL is my choice, you'll love it.

[@JamesS-Ky]

I own 7-8 of the slx mgl. Fantastic reel for the money. You can launch a jerk bait, fluke, shakey head, etc. Great for flipping or skipping docks.

[@manifestgtr]

The mgl is great but anyone looking at these SLXs…don’t discount the standard issue SLX. I own each variant and the standard is still my favorite. You don’t have to fiddle much with it, it casts medium to larger baits a mile and since it’s simple, it’s easy to service and there’s less that can go wrong with it. Where my xt and usdm mgl went a little “geary” after a while, the SLX has just kept on truckin. It sits next to my aldebarans and metaniums quite comfortably and while it isn’t quite as refined, it always does whatever I ask it to without any trouble.

[@TimHaunFishing]

I'm with you man. I just got an SLX 71 MGL and absolutely love it. I use 10lbs line and use it for jerkbait and crankbaits 1/2 and down and buddy it kills it.

[@friedbologna5522]

I literally just got that exact reel out of Japan. The first shimano reel for me in probably 25 yrs. Paired up with s Phenix feather. Can't wait to put some time on it. Tight lines.

[@delreal17]

Got mine from Japan a year ago for about $100, best money ever spent on a reel, I absolutely love it and it’s still as smooth as the first time I used it.

[@scottvaughn9565]

Can I get that website bro?

[@cartergheller7336]

@@scottvaughn9565^

[@tylerharrison5189]

Same

[@svyooo]

up the website

[@aaronballard9119]

I have 3 of the SLX MGL70 and they are money. They are on my jerkbait rod, finesse jig rod and small crank rod.

[@jamesmutters8741]

I just got mine last week. Went out to LBJ on Sunday oh my goodness this thing is smooth. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@fishingwithvin]

I love love love mine it’s killer for so many different bait’s and it looks so sharp. Probably my favorite reel I own! 17:29

[@droopyalex8901]

Would you lean towards the Curado MGL or the SLX MGL 70?

[@jasoncowick2376]

Don’t sleep on those dukes! They have quickly become one of my favorites! It’s absolutely my favorite when I just want to burn and rip. Shad burst color is hammer time!!

[@docoakley1905]

Your intro songs is one of my all time favorites yami obi is the most feel good vibe metal I've ever heard

[@straight_adventure712]

I absolutely love my bass rise. It was like $60 and it's a great Shimano! Definitely a great starter reel!

[@samcro9168]

I have had this reel for a year now. I run 15 or 16 lb flouro. Once the brakes are set right, it’s pretty hard to backlash.

[@christopherromina5445]

So how much line with mono line for 12 lbs test and how much yards for braided line and how did it cast

[@LovingIdaho]

I thought about buying one , but deciding to stick my cheap upgraded reels . I might backlash twice in 20 days of fishing unless I get in the wind . And $20 for a kastking legend gt for $20 that casts well and catches fish , I decided to stay with it .

[@Datruth678]

That's so crazy you posted this video today, because I just pulled the trigger on this reel earlier today! I will be pairing it up with my 6th sense Milliken travel series rod

[@vernonneal7050]

Sweet reel...get your hands on a Daiwa Tatula SV70, if you haven't already

[@Skov18]

Vitalism AND fishing!!! Hell yeah! That gets you a sub.

[@Justin-tp3lr]

I love my shimanos, the one I have that I don't like is the shimano curado k 200. I almost threw it in the lake last year. Tried it for a couple of weeks and I can't stand it. So now it just sits in my reel bag. I would trade you the reel for some heaters, if your interested.

[@brianrobinson9979]

I bought this reel over a year ago to use with my jerkbait setup because jerkbaits are a pain in the ass with a standard reel. With the MGL 70 it's cake! However IDK what happened but the reel handle randomly bound up on one of the paddles. Idk if it got stepped on and bent or what exactly happened so I'm gonna have to replace that this year

[@onamissionfishin]

Gomexus knobs now

[@brianrobinson9979]

@@onamissionfishin that's my plan 👍one regular size handle for my MGL and a longer cranking handle for my deep diving crankbait setup

[@davidhaworth9487]

Great video Justin! Was wondering what spooler your using? Not sure exactly what it’s called but the thing that keeps your spool with tension

[@cliff1422]

An expo near us over the weekend was selling that MGL 70 for $150 with an Intenza rod included. My dad grabbed one. I ended up getting an SLX 8.2 reel with the intenza for $100

[@JustinRoyal]

Nice pickups right there!

[@kartboy37]

I love this reel. It casts lightweight lures a mile..

[@toddpeterson2362]

Well I just bought one! I am sure I will love it as I don't have one with that fast gear ratio!

[@jasonmausteller2488]

Can’t seem to get used to the 70 size, spool it up with 15lb and a chatterbait and there like no line left on a long cast

[@ronmatson5502]

8:00 ive never had the pleasure of this EVER like I hear online - oh yeah just burning it Like neevvverr in my life hahahahaha

[@PNguyen16]

I need to cop myself a heater series rod with a shimano reel. Branch out from abu Garcia and falcon rods

[@Pacifictheory]

Good for salt water?

[@xxcaseyxxc]

I had my eye on this reel for awhile but I ended up branching out to daiwa, I know crazy right. I went with the tatula sv tw 70 it was 229.99 from tackle warehouse, it'll be here Monday. Can't wait to get it in hand. It's my first daiwa reel. It's going on my cranking setup for shallow cranks up to 5 feet. Of course I'll be throwing a lipless on it as well. BTW next time I get some extra $ in adding more heater series rods to my arsenal.

[@JustinRoyal]

Awesome! Sounds like the perfect setup for that technique.

[@danbasara4547]

I have that reel and the curado 70. Phenomenal pieces of equipment.

[@JustinRoyal]

Same and agree!

[@alexsanchez2280]

@@JustinRoyal would you lean more to the Curado MGL 70 or SLX MGL 70?

[@ronniepatenaude02]

That SLX MGL is my favorite reel to bomb weightless flukes. Anything weightless it handles perfect. 15 lb seaguar invisix !!! Oooweee watch out!!!

[@thesportsrecipe9984]

Would this reel be a good starter reel that could handle Muskie?

[@CannonPulliam]

I have never seen this reel before! Definitely one of the best looking Shimano's in my opinion!

[@scottvaughn9565]

I like 70 size cuz I have small hands plus I don't like getting very deep into my spool. Once I'm about 2 maybe 3 casts deep into a spool I add new line. The loops and stuff are hard for me cuz I suck at casting lol

[@tvm2209]

Anyone have experience with this Shimano or MGL as well as the Daiwa Zillion 21? Looking for someone to compare them as I’m looking for my one reel for everything.

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

I have the curado 70 mgl and saw the 150 curado mgl is my favorite

[@williammccandlessoldmantha892]

I’ve been tournament fishing with that reel for a year now and it’s awesome

[@anthonyherrera8437]

Heard vitalism in the intro and had to subscribe! Great content!

[@evansboysfishing]

That set is top notch. San Diego Jam Knot is where it is at.

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

I bought 1 and it's pretty sweet, Shimano came out with a DC mgl xt I think, Japan only last I seen.

[@hunterbull7804]

Correct, it’s a rerelease of the old Scorpion DC. No red so I’d bet JR would like how it looks

[@joshmcintyre8790]

I have one, it’s a fine reel. I’m waiting on the SLX150MG!

[@6cwl9]

I'm not done watching but I have the curado mgl150 and I love it so much I ordered a scorpion 19mgl spool for my curado 200 and now it's a mgl too plus I have an extra spool to keep spooled with fluorocarbon quick and easy change when I need to

[@janosczovek8524]

Excellent video, have you had any problems with the Shimano baitchaster with the plastic worming gear ? Thanks 👍

[@JustinRoyal]

Not at all

[@janosczovek8524]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@MatthewLGuidry]

So the SLX MGL or the Daiwa CT?

[@JustinRoyal]

I’ll let you know after I fish with the MGL tomorrow! But I got a feeling….

[@thejoyjordon.77]

Missed another drop!😢 but I went fishing today and I had a day to remember! They were munching on that mini cricket with a juggle trailer! 6.4 was the biggest! Man I love fishing!

[@JustinRoyal]

That’s awesome!

[@emmettferguson6495]

I KNEW IT, I just bought this reel and absolutely love it

[@dadabased]

You should try the japanese SLX DC XT 70! It’s on digitaka

[@marcusjohnson7896]

dont give that good site away lol

[@flatcheese5322]

Sounds like a scam

[@dadabased]

@@flatcheese5322 just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s a scam buddy.

[@FreedomFishing]

That's a killer jerkbait and light topwater (of course with diff line) combo too! 🤙

[@charlesshaffer5782]

Good video brother just a heads up I have a curado 70 mgl xg tried fluorocarbon line and because of the spool being so small it was too much of a headache I stepped over to 12 lb mono and it works out great just thought I'd let you know 🔥😁🎣

[@JustinRoyal]

I use fluoro on all my size 70 reels with no issue.

[@rockyshuefishing]

The 70 series is a great option! I have them on my 6'9" Heater series rods!

[@JustinRoyal]

Noiccccce! 🔥🫡

[@beardosd]

Dang I missed it. There was a fire in the building next door. I was too busy being a lookylew. I have that reel and love it.

[@JustinRoyal]

Dang! Heaters!

[@dannyzwierzynski2063]

Dope video man like always! Still like the fishing videos more like your insta post said ! Keep up the good work!

[@Plee92]

The slx mgl 70 is awesome man. Bit cheaper on the in the shimano category but man it is really good

[@retflo2583]

Dope setup !!!!!!!!

[@matthewhernandez9133]

The 70 SLX MGL is 🔥🔥🔥. I have 2 of them, one for jerking and the other I have on a 7ft all purpose rod for my smaller baits.

[@brianrobinson9979]

I like the action of the Curve55 better than the C6

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

use the xg as my flipping punching reel and it is awesome!

[@kennyc84-3]

Good reel right there!

[@shawnbeck2303]

Quantum Smoke HD baitcaster reel. One Heavy Duty reel for your Hard earned money. Shawn.

[@jasondemers8522]

That thing is beautiful brother!

[@christiankell6074]

Justin I have been watching your videos for the last few months and I have been learning a lot from you, but I have a question that you may be able to answer for me. I do not have a lot of money, but I am trying to put together the best gear I can within my budget and still leaving enough money to purchase the 6th sense gear and tackle that I need. So my question is this. What is the best bait caster and spinning reel combos under $100? I am looking forward to see what you say, I am just limited funds wise since I have 4 kids in college and I dont want to take from them. Kids first for me but I love fishing. Thanks Justin and keep the great videos coming.

[@JustinRoyal]

I don’t really have any experience with combos in that price range so it’s difficult for me in good faith to make a recommendation. I think the best budget friendly baitcaster combo that is still reasonably budget friendly is the SLX Combo from Shimano. But that’s about $200 if I remember correctly. The most economically priced reel I own is the Daiwa Tatula CT and it alone is $130. If I had to go with 2 sub $100 picks right now without doing any hands on research I’d say Shimano Caius and a Dobyns Colt rod. That’s as close to a $100 combo as I could recommend at the moment. Hope this helps.

[@christiankell6074]

@@JustinRoyal Thank you Justin for your honest answer and I fully respect what you have to say. Thank you for taking the time to get back to me sir. I look forward to more videos and I wish you the best for 2023.

[@MrDonohuea]

There is some special sauce on 70 size reels!!

[@citydogpack]

50 bucks more get you a curado mgl and considering it can last you over 10 years if you take good care of it the extra $50 is nothing

[@JustinRoyal]

I own several.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

One of the smoothest reels for under 150 bucks. Fits in the hand so well. I like using this reel for my jerkbaits.

[@matthewotis3594]

All good until youre introduced to mister Diawa😂. Joke. Both make awesome reels. Own multiples of both.

[@chrisszymankiewicz9328]

Yoooooo that's my signature guitar pick for my band High Fells! Ley me know if you like it, I can get you more! Much love!

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Damn send Jeremy a team 6 rod!

[@OneManGenetics]

I know this is old but new to me u said guess what brand the reel was I was setting up my fishing stuff and guess Shimano my girl was like hahahaha you guessed it 😂

[@JustinRoyal]

Niccce

[@markweathers592]

There great reels especially for the money

[@oxide_actual]

Dude I want The zillion 1520SHL God damn impossible to find the left handed 200 size zillion. And I mean IMPOSSIBLE 😢 really want it to pair with my heavy diawa rebellion

[@AMx39]

Vitalism is dope

[@oregonsmalljaw3732]

Yeah that's probably my most favorite reel. It's killer for jerkbaits.

[@blind_eye_fishing]

OK you talked me into saving up and buying another reel to go with my other 30 or so 😂😂 I've been buying and collecting up reels from cheap to mid ranged for a couple years now lol that one I need since I love mu shimano slx xt hg

[@bhatara500]

Reel BC like that doesn't exist in Indonesia yet. I hope you give it to me as a gift to fans of your KZbin channel.

[@lurkingfigure8138]

im proud of you

[@rileymcgill9893]

Slx Mgl is incredible. If they had a 150 size I'd use them for everything

[@danielmiller6255]

SLX is a 150 size

[@kevinlavery6194]

@@danielmiller6255 but it's not MGL. The SLX MGL reel only comes in a 70 size.

[@rileymcgill9893]

@@danielmiller6255 the mgl is not a 150 size big dawg. It's a 70. The regular slx, xt, and DC are I believe. If they had that mgl inna 150 it would be bad ass tho

[@d10dozerman2]

I have 2 Curado MGL 150's and I LOVE those reels! I just picked up a Daiwa Tatula SV 103H (2017 model) it is smooth but I love the shape of the Shimano reels more. A person can not go wrong with either one.

[@foundationrepair7890]

Slx 70 is legit. Just got in the new slx 70 xt dc. Even better man. As good as the scorpion but in a smaller lighter compact package. Best square bill/jerk bait reel. It is a little pricey compared to the other slx lineup but you can tell with the idc 5 system it is new and improved. Just letting you know if you look into one. Def better then that trash zillion hahahaha jk jk. God bless you and your fam brother. Take care

[@jacksonbrooks]

Love the reel I love mine

[@The_Local_Fisherman]

What’s good Justin!

[@patrickmahoney3479]

This reel is hard to beat. For the money, you would have a hard time finding one with this quality.

[@BigBassChasin]

I feel like lews has the best reels for the money.

[@mdub1230]

i copied this setup love the vidz bro!!

[@randycrabtree6495]

Best Reel for the money.. l own a lot.

[@brandonsmith606]

Phenomenal reel for the price put some 10 or 12 lb flouro and go jerkbait fishing it's sweet

[@basschaser9356]

70 size spool is better for target cast like docks or lay down and lily pad. Popper , trig and jig. If you want to use lipless, chatterbait, cranks then go use the curado 150mgl 7’0 - 7’3 rod is great with Slx 70mgl Goodluck fishing

[@ThatBigBlackBassGuy]

Castking

[@bo-easyoutdoors294]

Debating on mgl or a tatula as my next reel.

[@JustinRoyal]

MGL and it’s not even close…

[@areddfishing7473]

Oooooo she clean!!!!!!

[@jasonmeadows2103]

That is a sexy reel for sure

[@joeavelar2222]

Had the Currado DC and it was $269. sounded cool but one of the most overrated reels ever! I have reels for less than half the cost and have been more reliable.

[@Tom-ic7hw]

I bet there is a 5 # bass hiding in that beard

[@taco_la3498]

Lfg I actually guessed it

[@jayblemsin4226]

3 minutes in still no reveal

[@danielkinn782]

Best is very subjective. Best for you may not be best for the next guy. Best is what someone can afford and had mastered for themselves....just sayin

[@JustinRoyal]

Title got you. Just sayin.

[@jasondemers8522]

What’s up man sorry I missed it!

[@JustinRoyal]

No worries man!

[@riverpirate1022]

Sorry man. Shimano shipoopoo Daiwa > all

[@Cotton_Candy_Casting]

Lets go!

[@JustinRoyal]

Yeet!

[@toekneetern]

slx dc xt