ardent apex flip n pitch baitcasting reel Burning Shark Fishing Round Reel, Saltwater Inshore Surf Trolling Reel, Conventional Reel for Catfish, Musky, Bass, Pike -ECT15R, A:Size15- Right Hand- without Line Counter : Sports & Outdoors Abu Garcia Muscle Tip Hand Orientation:Left Hand Shimano built the SLX catfish reel

ardent apex flip n pitch baitcasting reel Burning Shark Fishing Round Reel, Saltwater Inshore Surf Trolling Reel, Conventional Reel for Catfish, Musky, Bass, Pike -ECT15R, A:Size15- Right Hand- without Line Counter : Sports & Outdoors Abu Garcia Muscle Tip Hand Orientation:Left Hand Shimano built the SLX catfish reel

Abu Garcia Muscle Tip MT 602 SWH / GT 345 RH Boat

This system does allow for great casting, but not so great resistance against flex

catfish reel

Hand Orientation:Left Hand

Additionally, while the reel isn’t technically very heavy, its balance and frame feel a bit ungainly in the palm when compared to some of the more expensive reels on this list

Shimano built the SLX A with a HAGANE Body for increased durability and strength