Today we’re taking a look at MY FAVORITE Shimano SLX in the lineup, the 70 MGL. This reel is great with lighter lures and all-around use. I’ll take you through its features, discuss pros and cons, and give my thoughts after using this reel on the water!
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I love my SLX MGL 70 I bought 2 of them for this season. Your review is spot on.
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
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
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!!!
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.
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.
Great reel overall, but i think the SLX 70 DC XT is the best SLX ever made.
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!
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! 😂
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
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.
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!
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.
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.😎
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.
Just got a Shimano Metanium DC reel and wow, absolutely love it!!
I am always here supporting you 😉 I want a shout out! <# much love, one of my favorite YouTubers! For real, though, Luv ya man keep the videos coming!
After using the SLX XT and loving it I’m definitely going to give this reel a shot . Great stuff Debo
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.
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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
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.
Great review Debo! 👏
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 👊
Another SLX I need to get. Hubby isn’t going to be happy. Ah well tfb hubby lol. Thanks Debo!
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.
I honestly can say I think it cast better than 70 Corrado
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. ✌
I haven't tried the new SLX 70 but I think I need it… 😂
Great review debo what is the castings reel for crankbaits
I love my lews BB1 I think it is one of the unforgotten reels in lews line up
Great 70 size spool for braid.
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.
Great review Debo !
The smaller handle helps you slow down. Just saying
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 !!
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.