Shimano’s
Digital Control (DC) braking system is now within reach of all anglers and all
budgets with the new ICAST award-winning SLX DC 150 series, which are now
available at tackle shops throughout the U.S. and Canada. Built on the proven ‘Can’t
Stop Fishing’ SLX low-profile platform with a sturdy all-metal HAGANE Body, the
reels utilize the same I-DC4 digital brake control system used on Shimano’s popular
Curado DC reels to drastically reduces the learning curves for anglers new to baitcasting
reels, and also raises the performance level in casting dynamics among experienced
anglers.
The
new reels include the SLX DC150 and left-hand retrieve DC151 with 6.2:1 gear
ratios, the SLX DC150HG and DC151HG with 7.4:1 gear ratios, and the even higher
speed SLX DC150XG and DC151XG with 8.5:1 gear ratios.
Be
it working lots of water with crankbaits, using fluorocarbon for finesse techniques,
skipping docks or casting just about any hard lure or soft bait when dealing
with windy conditions, the SLX DC reels feature Shimano’s I-DC4 digital control
technology which utilizes a microcomputer to control brake force at every moment
of the cast. The unique technology provides everyone from the most avid
tournament angler to those who are intimidated by baitcasting reels and the backlashes
that can happen to cast smarter by allowing the DC’s microcomputer to monitor
spool speed 1,000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent
backlashes and maximize distance.
With the I-DC4 braking technology,
anglers can fish a variety of lures and in any weather conditions, with
limited-to-no adjustments to the reel. There are four external adjustable brake
settings depending on fishing situations. The settings are a ‘max distance
mode’ for ultra-long casts in calmer conditions; a ‘braid/mono mode’ for
general all-around use of those types of lines; a ‘fluorocarbon mode’ that is
best when using these denser lines; and a ‘max brake mode’ for challenging
casts (under docks and piers) or extreme conditions, and also the perfect mode
for those who now want to fish with the advantages provide by baitcasting reels.
Within
the SLX DC design, anglers will notice the overall lightweight feel from the
aluminum frame, a strong and easy-to-palm rigid HAGANE body, A-RB anti-rust
bearings, and a tournament performance long handle. Anglers can have complete confidence
in the SLX DC performance whether fishing for bass in any location and condition,
or pursuing inshore saltwater action for redfish, sea trout, calico bass, permit,
and snook.
“Any
angler who has what we describe as a ‘control freak’ attitude when it comes to
fishing and their fishing reels with thoroughly enjoy a day on the water with
an SLX DC reel,” notes Shimano’s Kurt Mazurek, both an avid bass angler and a key
player in Shimano’s efforts to introduce to the new reels to accomplished tournament
anglers, the ever-growing high school and college bass fishing team scene, and
those who simply have been scared off of baitcasting reels due to backlashes. “At
Shimano, we know there are conditions when fishing that can’t be controlled,
with we can offer anglers the ability to have complete control over their
casting with the features found in the SLX DC reels.”
All
six SLX DC reels will hold from l50 yards of 20-pound test and up to 105 yards
of 40-pound test standard PowerPro braid, or up to 120 yards of 10-pound test
and up to 90 yards of 14-pound test mono. The DC 150/151 cranks in 26 inches of
line per rotation, while the DC150HG/151HG reels in 31-inches per crank. The
DC150XG/151XG blisters in 36 inches of line per crank. All the reels feature
the distinct SLX series black frame with blue accent colors on the spool and
cast control knob. They all retail for $189.99.
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