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Shimano SLX 70 Casting Reel 70 HGA
In Stock: 5+
Price: $164.99
  • Casting Reel Retrieve Type: Right
  • Casting Reel Gear Ratios: 7.2:1
Shimano SLX 70 Casting Reel 70 XGA
In Stock: 5+
Price: $164.99
  • Casting Reel Retrieve Type: Right
  • Casting Reel Gear Ratios: 8.2:1
Shimano SLX 70 Casting Reel 71 HGA
In Stock: 5+
Price: $164.99
  • Casting Reel Retrieve Type: Left
  • Casting Reel Gear Ratios: 7.2:1
Shimano SLX 70 Casting Reel 71 XGA
In Stock: 5+
Price: $164.99
  • Casting Reel Retrieve Type: Left
  • Casting Reel Gear Ratios: 8.2:1
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Overview

A pinnacle of advanced technology and engineering, Shimano SLX 70 A Casting Reels are designed to excel in various fishing situations including finesse presentations and close-quarter power techniques. Featuring the MGL Spool III, Shimano's lightest spool to date, the SLX 70 A ensures quick startup by significantly reducing inertia so you can bomb casts into the wind and catch fish further away from the boat. SilentTune technology minimizes spool vibration and provides anglers with remarkably smooth retrieves, while the SVS Infinity braking empowers users with a spool control interface for on-the-water adjustments and enhanced accuracy.

Crafted with a metal HAGANE Body, this compact reel guarantees strength and rigidity, eliminating flex under heavy load for unparalleled fish-fighting power. The Cross Carbon Drag system offers an extremely powerful and durable drag, ideal for tough battles with big fish. Combining an infusion of industry-leading technology and performance in a compact, ergonomic package, the Shimano SLX 70 A Casting Reels offer serious anglers an extremely versatile reel at an unbeatable price point.

- MGL Spool lll
- HAGANE Body
- SVS Infinity
- SilentTune
- Cross Carbon Drag

Specifications

Model Retrieve Gear Ratio Inches Per Turn Weight Line Cap. Bearings
SLX70HGA Right 7.2:1 28 6.9 10/105, 12/85 4BB + 1RB Buy Now
SLX70XGA Right 8.2:1 32 6.9 10/105, 12/85 4BB + 1RB Buy Now
SLX71HGA Left 7.2:1 28 6.9 10/105, 12/85 4BB + 1RB Buy Now
SLX71XGA Left 8.2:1 32 6.9 10/105, 12/85 4BB + 1RB Buy Now

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
18 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great reel!This is a great, reasonably priced Shimano reel. The breaking system allows for really long casts even with light tackle. This is my second one purchased in the past three months. Best price available too.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Unbeatable for the price!This is a very good reel for the price and can cast lures a friggin mile, it is especially great for lighter lures like jerkbaits and things like that, it is also very aesthetically pleasing and the finish is pretty high quality, the braking isn't that good and you will probably backlash a bit, but that's expected out of a reel of this price with such insane casting distance.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Comfortable and casts farVery nice reel for the price. Comfortable in hand and I can send lures much farther than my other reels around this price point. You can feel the difference with the light-weight spool. It’s easy to dial in. More than enough line capacity with 30# braid.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Cast furtherI have 4 or these reels I use for lighter baits and it absolutely sends jerk baits and small cranks. Definitely recommended if you’re in the market.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Beast!This reel is flat out amazing if you know what you’re doing you can spool it casting, it’s super smooth, and for the price point i don't think it can be beat.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Top 5 reel on the marketShimano has hit it out of the park with these reels, And at a price point that won’t break the bank. The casting distance and feel of there reels are amazing.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
SLX 70 with mgl III spoolLove this reel. Smooth and casts like a dream. I have several Aldebarans which I love but if I were blindfolded I would have a hard time telling the difference.
2 out of 5 Stars
Got me twice now!Had the previous gen slx 70 and it developed a wear ring around the spool on the handle side which eventually began grinding. It was less than a year old. Warrantied it and purchased the new model assuming any issues obviously wouldn’t carry over. Nope, same wear developing on the handle side of the spool. Mind you I have 15 other shimano and daiwa models way older than a few months and they all still perform as new. I’m well past the learning how to set up a reel stage. Super disappointing because this reel is so fun to use! Will absolutely zing a lipless a country mile! But I can’t help but believe something has been missed in the r&d stage. As much as I love all my other shimanos, this one model is pushing me away from the brand and causing me to branch out more when reel shopping. If you’re into the 70 mgl stuff I would suggest bumping up to the curado. Perhaps I’ll do the same before giving up on shimano totally.
4 out of 5 Stars
Good not great....I loved the 1st gen. model but the new one is not the same....Shimano went to a smaller handle the 1st gen. had the same handle as the curado 150 mgl...seems like they went a little more budget to justify the price difference... Overall still not a bad reel for the price but I was a little disappointed .
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Where did it go?This thing tosses lures over the horizon. You can cast the spool pretty easily. Incredibly smooth too.
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