On the downside though it has more plastic inside and out, big play in the shaft, it's tighter to spin due to seals even though they still tell us it's not waterproof, has downgraded gearing, bail closure is counter intuitive, the very useful service port is gone, and now it has become one of the heaviest spinning reels in production surpassing even the hefty Penn Torque 9
the exact amount will vary, depending on what portion of your catches are Darkshore Grouper, but brand new fishers will skill up at least 6 times, taking them to at least skill level 7, before they acquire the Blump pole
I strongly suggest going with a round dowel for the handle
Also, e-market developing rapidly
The design affects everything: how you cast, what fish you can catch, and how much you enjoy your day
Pros: Hagane metal body resists flex under heavy pike Magnetic VBS braking stays consistent through the cast Excellent smoothness for its mid-range price point Cons: Stock handle knob feels undersized for big fish Line capacity is modest for very long-range casting At around 100-150 on amazon.co.uk depending on retailer stock, the Shimano SLX XT 150 delivers genuine mid-range value and is arguably the safest all-round recommendation on this list check current price for todays figure