The newSLX 71A baitcasting reel is one ofShimano's most popular and combines extraordinary value for money with solid performance at an extraordinarily low price. Ticking all the right boxes, when it comes to features and performance this isShimano value, quality and credibility and a price that almost defies logic. TheSLX 71A is the perfect choice if you are starting to fish with baitcasting reels. Maybe you've used spinning reels in the past, but now you want to try something more direct, compact and lightweight. Or maybe you just want great value for money. Whatever your motivation, you can't go wrong with the versatileSLX 71A. It takes many of the tried and trusted features found on Shimano's more expensive reels and packages them in a distinctiveHAGANE compact body that is easy to handle and use, even for inexperienced anglers. When it comes to the cheaper end of the market there is often a compromise between quality and price. ButSLX 71A has rewritten the rule book. For starters, it uses a high-endHAGANE body made of lightweight aluminum, which is important because a reel with a sturdy construction works more effectively when under pressure. Cast is controlled byShimano's SVS Infinity spool braking technology, which can be adjusted almost infinitely from an external dial to get the exact amount of pressure required based on style, preference and size of the reel. 'bait. And to ensure minimal vibrations when casting the superbMagnumlite III, theS3D spool benefits fromSilent Tune technology, taken directly fromShimano's most advanced models. Finally, when you hook your first fish, you will surely appreciate the slightly longer handle, which provides the power needed to control the most difficult fish.