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Shimano SLX Baitcast Reel 150 HG
Free delivery between 11–18 June
SHIMANO SLX BAITCAST REEL
Free delivery between Wed – Thu
Shimano Slx A 150 Series Casting Reel - Choose Lh Or Rh & Ratio - Free
Delivery $44.40
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originally posted on Academy Sports + Outdoors
I bought this reel in may and I’ve had it on my Lews txs rod spooled up with 65lb daiwa 4x j braid. As a angler and a pond hopper a reliable reel/combo is a must I have 4 reels and if I have to take one it’s this. My experience with this reel has been amazing.
originally posted on ebay.com
Im a fan of the 50e platform/size. I love my curado 70s, aldebaran, scorpion 1000, etc. This reel fits right in. Thats the reason I picked one up initially. To be honest, switching back and forth between this and reels costing 3 times as much has been no problem at all. Almost unnoticeable really. Its a TINY bit less comfortable than my curado 70 but thats about it. Throws great, nice and forgiving and at this point Ive completely forgotten which brake setting I have on inside. Highly recommended for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. I liked it so much, I immediately ordered the xt and mgl models from overseas haha Now we just need a few years to go by so we can see how it stacks up next to the curados longevity.
originally posted on ebay.com
Bought this for flipping, pitching and lighter punching. Overall is a great reel for the price and does a great job at this price point. For heavier applications I would recommend a bigger spool and heavier drag. On this reel its fairly easy to upgrade the drag washers.
| Style | Baitcaster |
| Gear Ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Maximum Drag | 5 kg |
Shimano SLX Baitcast Reel 150 HG
Free delivery between 11–18 June
SHIMANO SLX BAITCAST REEL
Free delivery between Wed – Thu
Shimano Slx A 150 Series Casting Reel - Choose Lh Or Rh & Ratio - Free
Delivery $44.40
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
I bought this reel in may and I’ve had it on my Lews txs rod spooled up with 65lb daiwa 4x j braid. As a angler and a pond hopper a reliable reel/combo is a must I have 4 reels and if I have to take one it’s this. My experience with this reel has been amazing.
Im a fan of the 50e platform/size. I love my curado 70s, aldebaran, scorpion 1000, etc. This reel fits right in. Thats the reason I picked one up initially. To be honest, switching back and forth between this and reels costing 3 times as much has been no problem at all. Almost unnoticeable really. Its a TINY bit less comfortable than my curado 70 but thats about it. Throws great, nice and forgiving and at this point Ive completely forgotten which brake setting I have on inside. Highly recommended for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. I liked it so much, I immediately ordered the xt and mgl models from overseas haha Now we just need a few years to go by so we can see how it stacks up next to the curados longevity.
Bought this for flipping, pitching and lighter punching. Overall is a great reel for the price and does a great job at this price point. For heavier applications I would recommend a bigger spool and heavier drag. On this reel its fairly easy to upgrade the drag washers.
I love this reel. As a beginner when it comes to baitcasting, I was worried about backlashes. Having used this reel/rod combo now for almost a month, I have only backlashed maybe 4 times and that was due to brain farts where I didn't thumb the line at all on accident. Consistent 70-100 foot casts for me from the bank with the 3 mag breaks on(how it comes out of the box.) Im sure I could get it much farther if I lowered the brakes to 2 and the tension. All in all a great value for the money and a reel you can both learn on and grow with as you get better. Highly recommended.
This reel is probably one of the most affordable DC reels on the market, at this time! This reel offers all the positives you'd look in a bait casting reel with the latest DC technology. Now lets talk about some pros and cons I have with this reel! Pros: 1. Affordable and quality for under $200 2. Fits comfortably in the hands 3. DC braking allows no thumbing and lets the reel do the work for you 4. The 7.2:1 Gear ratio is perfect for any application of baits/lures you want to throw 5. Large spool 6. Sleek design Cons: 1. No clicking tension knob. For being the price point it's at, it should have one. 2. Weight wise this is on the heavier ends of the bait casting reel, but that's because of the DC brake. Now at this point in time this is what I can think of. So all ... MoreThis reel is probably one of the most affordable DC reels on the market, at this time! This reel offers all the positives you'd look in a bait casting reel with the latest DC technology. Now lets talk about some pros and cons I have with this reel! Pros: 1. Affordable and quality for under $200 2. Fits comfortably in the hands 3. DC braking allows no thumbing and lets the reel do the work for you 4. The 7.2:1 Gear ratio is perfect for any application of baits/lures you want to throw 5. Large spool 6. Sleek design Cons: 1. No clicking tension knob. For being the price point it's at, it should have one. 2. Weight wise this is on the heavier ends of the bait casting reel, but that's because of the DC brake. Now at this point in time this is what I can think of. So all in all this reel is a steal of a buy for the price point and with the DC technology! So I rate this reel 4/5 because the tension knob doesn't click.
Have had the reel over a week now, and have done some moderate fishing on it, including one day of all day fishing. To be clear, this was my first baitcaster. I grew up only throwing spinning reels. I was peer pressured into trying a caster and to be honest. I LOVE IT. This is the best reel if you're starting out on casters. Between the tension adjust and Shimano's brake system on this reel, I rarely or never thumb it, unless i'm stopping an errant cast or keeping it off the bank. It reels so smooth and the oversize handle is very nice. I loved it so much, I immediately bought another on a heavy rod for a frog pole. This reel is amazing, and Shimano is always quality. If you're on the fence, buy this reel.
I bought this reel about a month ago and I am EXTREMELY PLEASED! It casts super great, and the size is perfect. At $99.99 it can’t be beat IMO. Also, it looks sick. The only reason it gets a 4 is because I prefer magnetic braking systems.
These reels are superb for the price point and catching them on sale or using the Academy coupons makes them an even better deal. The aluminum body makes for solid hook sets while the adjustments, some what minimal, are easy to tune for a variety of lure sizes and weights. These are a true low profile bait caster which makes for easy palming all day long. The side plate for the weight adjustments are nice as well because unlike some, the Shimano SLX 150 side plate can’t fly off mid cast into the lake because they’re attached by a pin that’s under spring tension. I own 4 of these reels so far and see myself buying more to replace my other brands as they wear out.
These are great reels,I would say the DC models are a notch above ,But I really don't have a problem with back lashes with these reels. They cast really smooth and far, They have a great drag system and can handle any size fish that I catch bass fishing,it even handles that occasional 20 pound cat fish :(
Bought this reel at the end of the season and it is fantastic! It's small enough that any size of hand can fish it easily. If you want a Shimano reel of good quality but don't want to step up to the Curado's price this is a must have for sure! The aluminum body holds up nicely and gives the reel a solid feel even when doing something tough like flipping heavy brush. The braking is also amazing, if you are starting in the bait caster world start with a Shimano the centrifugal brakes out do magnets any day and this reel nails the centrifugal braking system. Overall fantastic little reel highly recommended for anglers of all experience.
| Style | Baitcaster |
| Gear Ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Maximum Drag | 5 kg |
Shimano SLX 150 Casting Reels SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won’t break the bank. SLX is over 20% more compact than Caenan, while maintaining the same line capacity.
Shimano SLX 150 Casting Reels SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won’t break the bank. SLX is over 20% more compact than Caenan, while maintaining the same line capacity.
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The lowest price for Shimano SLX Baitcast Reel right now is $149.00 at Fergo's Tackle World, compared across 3 retailers.
The all-time low was $107.40 on 11 Oct 2025 — today's price is 39% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 8 June 2026.
Shimano SLX Baitcast Reel
Shimano SLX 150 Casting Reels SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won’t break the bank. SLX is over 20% more compact than Caenan, while maintaining the same line capacity.
Shimano SLX 150 Casting Reels SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won’t break the bank. SLX is over 20% more compact than Caenan, while maintaining the same line capacity.
