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Shimano SLX vs SLX XT...Does the SLX XT Outperform the SLX? IS VBS better??

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Is $30.00 really worth it??? In this video I compare and contrast the Shimano SLX and SLX XT, and give you my thought on them...their main differences and more importantly if the XT is really worth the extra $30.00!!
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@shanescott3168 3 года назад

Shimano took care of my teen son's SLX DC reel after an accident, so we are grateful fans and will buy Shimano when possible. My next purchase will be a SLX XT.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig it man!

@shanescott3168 3 года назад

I did buy a SLX XT and do dig it!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@shanescott3168 Glad to hear that man!

@BassGeek 3 года назад

Just bought a SLX for my buzz bait replacement combo. You know the one I love when I fell off the boat. lol

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Lol, I remember! You'll dig the reel man!

@socaloutdoors7355 2 года назад

Just bought this reel today. Fishing Clear Lake tomorrow. Glad this reel was given a good bill of health, I took a gamble when buying it...really was looking for a Lexa ...I also bought a Phenix Maxim 6'10" to pair it with...we'll see how it goes.. New Sub, great vid.

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

Appreciate the sub and thanks for watching! 👊

@themadcatter5849 3 года назад

You always have the best content. I will think about a product and you pop up with a video about it. Glad I became a subscriber.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you buddy!

@robin_lundahl 2 года назад

I would use the slx for heavier baits like jigs and use the xt for lighter baits were you need to finetube the reel much more. Heavier baits are often easier to throw and only needs a bit presence of a thumb on the spool while lighter lures often have a poor airodynamic which often makes the spool to backlash much more often.

@caleblewis157 3 года назад

Nice informative review, may have to pick up the xt soon!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching!

@lRickGrimesl 3 года назад

U get it?

@phil2470 3 года назад

I know this video is not new but I just started watching it today. I also have a couple SLX reels on Okuma TCS rods. How funny. They were already set up before I saw this so I had to make a comment to note I am not the only one who thought they matched.

@dickiehoskins9835 2 года назад

Great video I’m gonna look into the XT for sure now

@fabfishing7422 3 года назад

Awesome Jim, there are not a lot of guys that are doing these in-depth reviews.. truly love how you break down everything! Keep Rockin my friend!! 👊💪 Oh, sweet reels too! 😎

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother! I enjoy making these types of videos! Hope all is well man! 👊💪

@fabfishing7422 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 Absolutely buddy! Thank you Bro, all is well! Spending some quality time with my third son Noah.. we have one night a week that we devote a couple hours to him called "Noah night" 🙂 the older boys all have fishing with Dad but Noah is more into video games and drawing and watching movies.💪

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@fabfishing7422 That's awesome man! I hope you both have a fantastic evening! 👊💪

@fabfishing7422 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 Thank you my Brother!! God bless you Becca and the boys.. y'all have a great night too!!

@dickiehoskins9835 2 года назад

Great video man! I’m for sure gonna check the XT out for sure

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

You'll dig it! 👊

@BassBrothersFishingDMV 2 года назад

Awesome review my friend. Just what I was looking for!!!

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

Thank you brother! 👊

@jamesyoung7382 2 года назад

Thanks for explaining the differences in the reels most helpful

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊

@Slazmoservicing4209 3 года назад

Australia isn't going to get the SLX MGL, or the BFS... So just bought another new XT for $99 and save my golden oldies... Good little reel and it's much better than the original SLX for the fact that the graphite is painted...

@danielt3425 2 года назад

I did go back and find this vid and watch it after the live stream tonight. Just wanted to say thank you for the reference.

@gregphelps1989 3 года назад

Great info and breakdown as always

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you Greg!

@yenfishingvlog6744 3 года назад

3 version of slx, normal one, xt and new one is with the mgl spool, im used to slx xt but man when the mgl come, i dont even bother the xt anymore, the slx mgl way more fun and have a longer casting distance thx to the small size and mgl spool....you should review that too man, btw nice catch!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'll check it out. Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@slappyfappy3242 3 года назад

fishing with you kid warms my hear i just got my dad into fishing with me and we might go saltwater soon !

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@CyberXross 3 года назад

The SLX is fine and no need for fine tuning. I run it with 2 breaks with no issues.

@Jay-xh6py Год назад

The XT will help you in the wind. I throw the keitech impact fat in 5.8 a lot and it’s not a light bait. If you throw into 10mph wind it will lash unless you make an adjustment. I have curados, revo rocket, ardent apex and lews tournament lps. All are good reels but the shimano’s are 10x more durable and easier to maintain. I am getting an slx xt to replace the apex grand and maybe the revo as snakeheads do a number on the gears. 16lb snakes are powerful and in the Lilly’s you need durability. Shimano will give you that but the xt is just a better reel no matter what weight bait you’re throwing.

@JimmyMack814 3 года назад

Great Tips and Knowledge TJ. Cool Video!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you Jim!

@michaelgrimes9153 3 года назад

I got a tatula because the slx “didn’t” have enough settings then I got a concept a, it can outcast 90% of the reels I’ve used and I usually always keep it on 2 or 3 I think all these setting are hyped up a bit much imo

@expomm 2 года назад

Thank you, I made my choice based on ur video!

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

My pleasure! 👊

@buddymccormack8668 3 года назад

I don't think there is a better reel then the slx in the $99 price range, I have two of them and a slx mgl , great reels for the money.

@JanoyCresva 5 месяцев назад

I have a little bit of an issue.So i have a Daiwa that was like $80. A couple 13 fishing reels. A SLX MGL....AND a Shimano SLX XT. I have all my other reels dialed nicely. I can cast any lure on just about any of them and with a little tuning on the spool knob , im golden. But this XT just always seems to give me trouble. Seems to backlash and tangle easier than any of my other rEEL. I even had all 4 pins inside engaged with the side break at 6 and it still wants to backlash. Obviously i know how to cast, but man this is the only reel that doesnt this. The MGL is supposed to have the same braking as the XT. With my MGL i have 2 pins on and 2 pins off at about a 3 on the dial and it casts like a dream. Is it maybe because i have braid on the MGL and Fluorocarbon on the XT? That seems silly because tons of people us that line on this reel. Its just annoying that one of my more expensive reels is giving me such problems. One thing that may or may not have anything to do with it is for backing on the XT i have this really cheap mono that was extremely "loopy" when i was putting it on. Could that small amount of backing be messing up my spool when it seems like its pretty far from the end of the fluorocarbon?

@TackleJunky81 5 месяцев назад

I can't see the mono causing the backlash. How long has the fluorocarbon been on the reel? Have you ever conditioned it?

@Nighthawk9955 3 года назад

I bought the DC about 4 months ago and love it these seem great aswell

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

For sure!

@Arcturian1111 3 года назад

Can this reel be used in Saltwater if you rinse them off properly after use, and maintain them, constantly?. Im using a KastKing Royal Legend Elite 2 which i only use in Saltwater, and its been working decently for a year now. Again i constantly rinse it and lube it as well. PS Your video swayed me into purchasing the XT model just now. $120 Shipped on Ebay. Oh and I subscribed to your channel, a most definite. Very nice video brother, keep up the great quality informative videos.

@craigpeters3165 3 года назад

Thanks for the great information. Just got a SLX XT after watching your video. Phenomenal reel. Great price too. Any recommendations for a really good pair of braid scissors? Thanks man.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching buddy! www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cuda_5_Mini_Snip/descpage-CMN.html

@brettmontey8762 3 года назад

Nice video I have the slx dc and love it. I was thinking about getting the slx to upgrade some other reels. Now I have something to think about.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig em man!

@brettmontey8762 3 года назад

I have a question for about boat cleaners. I bought the peregrine 250 sample pack. I was wondering what order should I be using the wax and etc. I was wondering if you had a video on it.

@helotaxi 3 года назад

Both have brass gears. The SVS isn't dual brakes, its just an externally adjustable centrifugal brake. The SVS is what almost all the reels above the STX in the Shimano line up have. The exceptions are the DC and BFS reels.

@helotaxi 3 года назад

Dual brakes are what some of the Lew's reels have with both centrifugal and magnetic brakes. No point in having both if either one is well designed. Shimano does centrifugal right. Daiwa does magnetic right.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@helotaxi The bass pro reels that I use have dual braking which like you said they are magnetic and the XT is not, but in a sense it's the same principle. Appreciate you watching buddy!

@Bass23 3 года назад

I have both of the reels.good video 👊

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you Luis!

@wcmacster 2 месяца назад

what is the heaviest you can catch with either one? thanks in advance.

@TackleJunky81 2 месяца назад

You can catch any size fish with either. Your drag, line and rod will play a roll in that as well.

@marcmot2284 2 года назад

great breakdown. does the tension knob on the XT click

@victorxavier9977 3 года назад

Good to know Shimano makes a great product thx TJ! 👊

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching Victor! 👊💪

@travishennecke3284 3 года назад

Can’t go wrong with Shimano.good video bud 👊

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother! 👊💪

@trevorp438 3 года назад

They made another slx it’s the slx mgl. It’s spool is designed for lighter baits and lighter line I think it’s a 70 size I can’t wait to try it out

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'll be checking that one out as well.

@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23 9 месяцев назад

Love my slx xt. Love the slx standard too. But love the fine tune. But I sure want to get my hands on the 200 m , but I mean is the slx xt good enough?

@ewuwuzoneofwar 3 года назад

This video help me to decide

@Ranger374_ 3 года назад

Great review Jim! You can't go wrong with either one, but if you're less experienced go with the XT. You can get a great deal at TW if you wait for the black Friday sale also. Keep up the great work buddy! 👍

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you Tim! Can't believe we're already talking about black Friday...crazy how fast this year flew by.

@michaelross5674 7 месяцев назад

Just answered my question was gonna ask what rod

@TackleJunky81 7 месяцев назад

👊💪

@frankthebank2 3 года назад

I lovd my slx xt its a beast I got it because I don't like internal breaks i tend to loose the plastic clips at some point.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Solid reel for sure!

@marcmccluney781 3 года назад

Nice video. I have the SLX DC. Been looking at the XT maybe a 8.x ratio for a flipping rod. Anything else you recommend for that application in that price range?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Tatula CT is a solid reel as well.

@marshall2294 3 года назад

Before I even watch yes the xt is better. Not to mention the xt looks much better imo

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

👊💪

@madmattfishing 3 года назад

Slx series are pretty damn slick 👌 😳

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

For sure! 👊💪

@josealfaro797 Год назад

Quick question: Which would you recommend, The Shimano SLX XT or Diawa Tatula CT? I'm looking to buy one of the two. Thank you for your time. Great videos man.

@TackleJunky81 Год назад

That's a tough one! I probably recommend the CT the most. Both are great casters and have a ton of control. If you have a smaller hand I'd go XT as it palms a bit better, but honestly you can't go wrong with either.

@josealfaro797 Год назад

@TackleJunky81 Thanks for the advice, I couldn't help myself and ordered both reels.

@TackleJunky81 Год назад

@@josealfaro797 Good call! 👊

@janosczovek8524 3 года назад

Nother lovely review thanks 👍

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thanks for watching buddy!

@KentuckyBassin 3 года назад

Great comparison

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thanks man! 👊

@rogeliorojas28 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 hey man love your channel. I just bought an slx xt and my brakes sideplate wont open/pop up when the reel is on my rod but when i take it off it pops up fine. Any idea why? Thanks

@aarondavis8224 3 года назад

I already know what one is better since I own both lol. But I'm still watching the vid. Just picked up the slx xt mgl 70 also.

@marshall2294 3 года назад

Same here lol... I have all of them including the jdm models

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching Aaron! How do you like that 70?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@marshall2294 Appreciate you watching man!

@aarondavis8224 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 I like it so far. I bought it for throwing squarebills and small lures. It sure does cast very nice. In reviews people complain about the brakes but it sounds like they don't understand there's pins inside the reel. I like the whole slx line, they made high end features a lot more affordable. It definitely isn't an aldebaran but I think the slx is more bang for your buck

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@aarondavis8224 oh nice! I'll have to possibly pick that one up as well.

@shawntitsworth4878 3 года назад

May have to try one.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig it man!

@Retro-2-now 3 года назад

I have a couple XT reels. I think they casted better than my Curado DC I had.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm impressed with them as well.

@Retro-2-now 3 года назад

TackleJunky81 yeah man, I had the same line and same lures on the same rods and my XT was casting better than the Curado DC.

@bobbyswain7049 3 года назад

I guess this is the reel that replaced the Citica? I heard they have a plastic reel seat.....which might be a concern for me. Have you heard of anyone having a problem with the seat cracking or breaking?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I haven't heard any issues with the reel at all.

@steveparker7763 3 года назад

I have the SLX DC, and the XT..... I love them!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Nice man!

@wavyeh 2 года назад

Is it worth it upgrading from an XT to DC?

@1_of_4 3 года назад

Excellent video. I need a new baitcaster!!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig it! 👊💪

@truthismyidentityjgelineau733 Год назад

What do you recommend for a rod? I see you are using a Okuma TCS, but would you recommend anything else? Or is it solid?

@TackleJunky81 Год назад

Okuma TCS is a great choice and is hard to beat for the price.

@victorsimonsen921 3 года назад

what about a smart thumb?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Whatever works for you.

@davidalley7270 2 года назад

Does anyone use Shimano rods? I love the reels but I prefer Falcon rods.

@LLkgy113 7 месяцев назад

I have 100 dollar budget and I saw a dealer who offers the slx xt for 100 dollars and the slx for 80 dollars. Should I buy the slx xt or rather the slx and put the rest of the money in a better line?

@TackleJunky81 7 месяцев назад

Can't go wrong with either. The SLX does toss lighter baits a bit better, so if that matters to you...

@LLkgy113 7 месяцев назад

Okay thank you and great video btw

@TackleJunky81 7 месяцев назад

@@LLkgy113 No problem! Appreciate you watching! 👊

@WestMichiganJigCo 3 года назад

I have the slx and the slx dc and I love them both!!! But i think ill get the xt for my 6'10 jerk bait rod with 10# floro

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig it man!

@chaiher9686 3 года назад

good review, I already have the slx its a great reel better then some of my $200 reels, thinking about getting the slx xt also now i already know im gonna love them both

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you! 👊

@Gabe7467 3 года назад

I just bought an SLX to replace a cheap reel i got and quickly hated an i think i will notice a difference pretty quickly.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig it man!

@Gabe7467 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 just got my SLX in the mail today then paired it with some 12lb mono and i absoutly love this reel it casts a mile and is as smooth as could be. I plan on buying another one after this one gives out.

@davidchumney 3 года назад

Love my DC!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I love them as well!

@garyk76 3 года назад

i love my slx dc like it more than my curado dc even

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Both are fantastic reels.

@greenpighunter6930 3 года назад

Picked up SLX, spooled with 30 lb PP, tied on 3/16 spinnerbait, went to my pond, and caught a 9.9. Unbeatable at it's price.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Heck yeah! 👊💪

@emmpak 3 года назад

Can you do a video on wakebaits? Is it a topwater crank or like a regular squarebill?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

They usually dive right below the surface, but some will dive a tad deeper.

@choppersticks121 3 года назад

Just picked up the SLX XT. What line are you running?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

15lb fluorocarbon

@yyoohh 2 года назад

Have anybody used for salmon fishing ?

@solidrockoutdoors 3 года назад

Shamino reels are hard to beat at any price point.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm liking the Shimano reels that I've tried so far, but I'm more of a Daiwa guy.

@stevesmith7164 3 года назад

Good vid

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you Steve!

@HBeretta 3 года назад

Jumped straight to the slx xt myself. Is tough going back after fishing premium reels. It does make a good reel for heavy swimbaits though, which his how I purposed it. For the money it's solid. I will mention that I do wish shimano would migrate over to these low profile frames; not a fan of the Chronarchs, Antares and old Metaniums. The new Metanium20 would be nicer if it had a wider spool similar to the SLX XT. I prefer the thumb bar on the SLX XT as well. I could only dream of a premium SLX XT in the same vein as a Metanium20 or Antares; would be all over it. But...unfortunately as mentioned in one of the comments here Daiwa's magnetic braking if FARRRRRR superior than Shimano's SVS Infinity system. Yeah there's the DC, but if you want to save weight with one you'd need to buy the Metanium DC just to get under 7 oz.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm liking the Shimano reels that I've tried so far, but I do prefer most of my Daiwa reels over them...I haven't taken my Met20 out of the box yet though.

@HBeretta 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 nothing will beat your Daiwa Steez A...you and I both know that.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@HBeretta This is true, lol

@HBeretta 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 I'm with you though...I like my shimano reels and rods. I still fish my slx xt and slx rod combo I bought when they launched; they're solid products. I like user feedback like these videos to help with the buying process. At the end of the day the fish don't care whether you're running a $500 reel or $50 reel, what's on the end of your line and whether or not it fools them is what counts.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@HBeretta Well said brother! 👊💪

@timrobinson4280 3 года назад

I literally just got the slx reel

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

You'll dig it man!

@martinolsen3607 3 года назад

What is your opinion on the SLX XT vs SLX DC?

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Both great, but you'll get more control with the DC. Tackle Inc has them both in stock I believe...code TJ81 will save you 10%.

@martinolsen3607 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 Thanks! I value your opinion

@omarsalinas2449 3 года назад

Which do you think has the edge the Lews speed spool lfs or shimano slx because I’m debating which one I should get.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I personally haven't used the LFS, but I know many guys swear by that reel. I don't believe you can go wrong either way, but if it was me I'd go with the SLX. Karl's carries both which will save you a few bucks...link in description.

@markmathews2507 Год назад

What is a good line to use with slx baitcaster?

@markmathews2507 Год назад

SLX xt sorry

@bubbaford8943 3 года назад

Gotta have my tackle junky fix

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you Bubba!

@andrewwhite8029 3 года назад

What about Tatula CT vs XT??

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Hmm, that would be a toss up, but I'd give the edge to the CT. I prefer Daiwa's braking system and the TWS is hard to beat as well.

@StonerPapi 3 года назад

The dc is ass for me that I fish everyday it exploded on me 3 times and I bent the handle just fishing

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Wow!

@StonerPapi 3 года назад

TackleJunky81 yea and if u want I can give u my Instagram too show u a picture

@KO.3516 3 года назад

#TRB 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

👊💪

@StonerPapi 3 года назад

So for me that thing is just aaa 250$for nothing

@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23 9 месяцев назад

Love my slx xt. Love the slx standard too. But love the fine tune. But I sure want to get my hands on the 200 m , but I mean is the slx xt good enough?

@TackleJunky81 9 месяцев назад

Curado is probably built a tad better and that 200 will hold more line.