I would to love to see a $99 reel tournament. Like the shimano slx, Abu Garcia revo x, Daiwa Fuego, & Lew's Speed Spool. Love your videos man. I'm an amateur budget angler and I appreciate the hard work you put into each video. Keep up the good work.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

That means a lot to me man! It is a lot of work and I too am a budget guy. Thanks a lot for watching brother!

@codywwoodard

5 жыл бұрын

Market339 include 13 origin at $99 as well

@dizanasrullahnurbuono7128

5 жыл бұрын

Are you have experience with Daiwa fuego?

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

@@dizanasrullahnurbuono7128 I do have a fuego. Just put a vid out on it. Thanks for watching man!

@larry-of9kh

5 жыл бұрын

Nice reels you mentioned I have them, shimano 400b and 300 te are some good ones too

Very solid review.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Karl in the house! Thanks for watching good sir!👊

@outdoorexperience8723

4 жыл бұрын

What’s the best gear ratio for the regular SLX?

@jmsfishing9127

4 жыл бұрын

Yessir

@kadinmcdonald865

4 жыл бұрын

PA Outdoor Experience I’d go 7.2 or whatever it is

@drakeaamold9758

4 жыл бұрын

God is good

I think your videos fill in this really important gap on youtube. It seems like so many guys are fishing from bass boats with fish finders and expensive equipment. But you're for the most part a humble bank fisher who still puts out quality videos and prooves that you can slam 'em from shore! You're also one of the few guys who do proffesional, high quality product reviews for guys like me on a budget. If it werent for this 100 dollar reel review series that you've got going on, Id be lost on where to put my money!

Provably the best review i have seen, without counting the reel thank you!

Thank you so much. I'm new to the baitcasting systems and was being bombarded with too much info coming at me from every angle. Your review was organized, selective and pointed out what matters with this kind of a reel. At least now I'm down to about three reel makers at the $99.00 price range. Thanks again

I really like your channel DEBO. I bought my sons an SLX reel for this last Christmas and they were both happy. I got myself the DC version.

@DEBOSFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate thr support on my vids 👊👊👊

So I've used my SLX quite a bit for jigs and Texas rigs, haven't had any issues with hard hooksets at all. Here lately I've been using it for plastic swimbaits wit 5/0 and 6/0 hooks and seem to get good penetration even wit the bigger hooks. In my opinion at 100$ this is a hard reel to beat and is probably the best reel at that price point. Thx for the content Debo, we all appreciate it!

Great review as always DeBo, I use a SLX for frogging and yes the drag is definitely not the strongest but I primarily frog fish in the pads and it’s never felt under powered to me.

*This reel is perfect for me **enjoyable.fishing** recommend the price, the look, the drag. Just a little bit noisy if tension knob is not right on the click. If well ajusted...no backlash ! Love it !!*

This was an extremely helpful video!! I’ve been really conflicted on which reel to buy because I’m a high school angler on a budget, thank you so much! I’m definitely going to show your channel to all my fishing buds

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'm glad you enjoyed. I'm definitely digging the reel thus far! Good luck and catch some toads!

@fishy4281

5 жыл бұрын

hey im in high school too what I do is buy used/preowned reels they're a lot cheaper and if you find a good deal you can get quality reels for an extremely cheap price.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

@@fishy4281 absolutely man! You can often get great deals on lightly used gear!

I have had this reel for about a year and thought it didn't have breaks Hahaha thank you so much for the tutorial!!!

Excellent review. Would love to see a $99 reel comparison. Cast-ability, adjustability, casting distance, etc. Thanks man. Keep up the great work.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, definitely have more vids coming soon. Have a good Thanksgiving!

Awesome review, good information and great camera shots of the reel and its components. Subbed

Another good, honest and thorough review. Always love your videos brother. Hope you and the family had a nice Thanksgiving!!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, always appreciate your support! Thanksgiving was good but are too much lol. Hope yours was good too!

Another great video sir, even though I am not in the market for another reel I like watching these videos because I can learn a thing or two from all your videos it seems.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for still checking it out man. Have a good Thanksgiving!

Just bought the 8.2 a couple hours ago. Really enjoyed the review! Well done.

@biglmnztv

3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

I love my SLX !! Caught a pike on it this weekend. Thank you for the video Debo

Great video. I would like this reel more if it also had external magnetic cast control but appreciate your review. I would like to see comparisons too, not just against $100 reels but some cheaper and some more expensive with the idea of "Is the upgrade worth it?". Keep doing the great job. Tight lines.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. That's something I should have noted. I wish they were externally adjustable centrifugal brakes like on the Lew's BB1. I don't like having to open up the reel either. However, it's easy to get into and they work so...? I like the "worth the upgrade" topic. Definitely going to do something like that this winter!

Good deal. Been waiting for this review, thanks.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps my friend, thanks for watching!

Just grabbed one today as a gift to my son! He’s stoked to grab another huge redfish with this beauty! Cheers

love your channel, always great info

Good review. Going over most of the features. Good deal adding in some fishing footage. Seems like a decent reel

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching man!

Got this reel and will be trying it out on this thanksgiving weekend. Good vid DEBS!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck, find some fattie large jaws!

I have now seen your appraisal of the SLX as well as a couple of others and all seem to like it as far as what it can do at it's price. What I find interesting is how good reels have become at these lower prices. Yes, I would like it if you'd do comparison videos between this reel and others such as the $99 Lew's and even their $79.99 model; also some of the KastKing models. Thanks, DEBO and have a great holiday season, you and your loved ones.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, they have packed a lot into $99. I will certainly have more reviews and comparisons soon. Happy Thanksgiving man!

I’ve had mine for 3 months and love it just left hand Ret. and frog with mine 15lb braid and it’s amazing slx rod med as well

Old video, still helping. Purchased one today, watched your vid to see how to set the brakes.

I have this reel on a 7' SLX rod only. I only use it for small finesse like shakey heads and flylining senkos.

This reel is 🔥🔥🔥 for the price point. Imo unmatched at $100. Just put one a dobyns fury 733c, loving it! Thanks for the kick ass videos debo! 🎣

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

It is a good reel. That's a stacked price point, a lot of good options there. Thanks for watching man!

Feeling very good about my $99 purchase. Excellent review 👏

I’m so glad I found this because my stupid self had the breaks reversed and can’t cast my 1/4 oz spoon to save my life. Now I know. Keep up the good work man this was very informative and useful, big thumbs up from me!

@DEBOSFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm glad you got it fixed! I'll try to keep the vids coming. Thanks for watching 👊

@baltofstrasenberg7396

4 жыл бұрын

DEBO'S Fishing 👊 man you got a new subscriber for sure

@DEBOSFishing

4 жыл бұрын

@@baltofstrasenberg7396 appreciate that a lot man 👊👊👊

Great review, man. This is the reel I recently picked up for my frogging setup. It’s amazingly smooth for a $100 reel. I can’t wait for them to go on sale so I can pick another one or two up!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I haven't tried mine for froggin because it works so well at casting light lures!

@MrSpeedyNYC

5 жыл бұрын

DEBO'S Fishing I was hoping they would go sale on the 4th of July. I guess I have to wait until Labor Day to pick up a second one!

@StraitClownin909

4 жыл бұрын

When you say frogging are you referring to topwater stuff like a bossmoss in lilly pads?

Great video Debo! I've been thinking about getting one of these in the 7.2:1 as soon as they release it in left hand.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

It's a good feeling reel. Yea, I think they will have more in left hand retrieve on Tackle Warehouse next month. Have a good day man!

Awesome review!!! I’m going pick one of these up and try it out...

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I have been very happy with mine! Thanks for watching 👊

I like my reel to sound like a bottle rocket when casting , so I know it’s going super far 😂

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Hahah those DC reels sound like something out of a scifi movie. I want to try one. Thanks for watching man!

Good video Debo really enjoyed it thanks 👍

SLX and Tatula for me. Very nice review Debo!

Awesome video Debo 👊 I love my SLX I’ve had it for close to a month now and it’s pulled it some hawgs with no problem . I was shocked at how smooth it is too with only 3 bearings it’s definitely a great lil reel . I think shimano will hook a lot of young anglers for life with the SLX bc if they can make a reel this smooth for 99 I’d love to know what the 2 or 300 dollar reels feel like.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I've wondered how much different a $300 or $400 reel is too. I'll keep wondering I guess hahahah. Thanks for watching man!

@pappasqually9140

5 жыл бұрын

DEBO'S Fishing I’ll be wondering right there with you bro 😂😂😂 only way I’ll ever have a top of the line Shimano is if somebody decides to be way too nice and gift me one or if I hit the lottery

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

@@pappasqually9140 hahah we gotta have dreams man. Yea, it would be awesome to hit the lotto and go on a feeshin spree lol.

your totally right about the drag, I often look down at it to make sure I'm actually gaining line, its butter!!!!!!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

That it is. Definitely one of my favorite reels.

Great vid, and I know the snow came early but gives time for more videos, shootout sounds good

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yea, this snow stuff stinks. Will give me time to do some gear reviews. Have a good Thanksgiving!

Just picked up this reel since I dropped my other one in the lake :(. Turns out this reel is FANTASTIC and casts like absolute butter.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm definitely happy with this reel. Thanks for watching man!

Great review! Definitely will be checking out this reel

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, hope you're doing well. Thanks for watching man!

Comparison reviews would be awesome, not always who’s best just the differences and pros and cons

Nice looking reel, and the price isn’t bad as a hundred bucks is about the top of my ranger for a reel. Great video as always Debo. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family l, hope you all have a great one 👊🏻

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yep, it's really that point where cost is the ceiling for a lot of folks, $100 seems to be a common sweet spot. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well man!

Great vid bro! I've always used Lew's and 13 but really thinkin about trying Shimano.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I've used a lot of Lew's and they have all been great. I've never used any of the reels from 13, need to try one. Thanks for watching brother!

Up to this point in my journey, I’ve been fortunate enough to to get by with FB Marketplace deals, pawnshop steals, or wheelin’ and dealin’ via bartering. I’ve been thinking about the SLX line for some time now or even a dated Curado thanks to the positive review by Realistic Fishing. If you’ve never been in sales, you should reconsider lol Think this might just go on the ol’ wish list for my 1st “nice combo” 😊 You da man Debo, Feesh On friend 🤙

Great vid. I would like to see a casting distance challenge between 100 dollar reels. Same line same rod same bait (on the lighter side).

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man. Dude, you gotta check out a channel called The Reel Test. Dude does amazing reviews and does a ton of casting tests. My buddy told me about his channel a month ago.

I own several slx reels. The felt drag washers can easily be replaced with carbon fiber discs. The first time I deep cleaned my reels I changed this. The next cleaning I'm putting the bearing kit in it it adds a pinion support bearing and a worm gear bearing.

Nice review. Didn’t know that the SLX had a metal frame. That’s certainly an upgrade from the Caenen. You really can’t go wrong with a 100 budget. So many good reels at that price point. Lew’s LFS, 13 Fishing Origin C, Revo X, etc. I like everything about the Shimano SLX except the big painted SLX on the side. I know it’s purely a cosmetic thing but I can see that getting scratched up over time and looking shabby.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, the $100 price point is stacked! I actually would like an all black reel with no colors or markings hahha I'm boring but I think that would be sweet. Thanks for watching man!

Ive been thinking about getting this powerhouse and this video sealed the deal ig

Great review. You just earned yourself a new sub sir!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Consider yourself a #verifiedfeeshinfriend now! Appreciate your support 👊

$100 comparison reels great idea Happy Thanksgiving I am now caught up on all your videos thank you my friend hope you and your family have a good day

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! You have a good weekend too! Appreciate you watching!

love your videos. I press the spool with my thumb when I'm using texas rig when I'm hooking. just makes it bit easier.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate you watching.

Great Review and yes very Solid and Informative. You are a true “Renaissance Man my friend, the brakes on the Caius B are the same.

Just bought one and should be here tomorrow!

Great review, right at my budget, thanks!

Would REALLY love to see a review of the Pflueger President XT Baitcaster. Comes up high in the results when searching for a baitcaster on amazon and is on my wish list for sure, but not a whole lot of content out there for that specific reel

I've been wanting one of these reels as I have the model this replaced and love it. But my wife bought me the lews mach crush combo to play with next summer. So I won't have one anytime soon. Especially since I've already got a bunch of other stuff as well.😁

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Hahah I hear ya. The crush is a good reel too. I borrowed my buddies and it felt good. I actually like those large WINN grips.

After seeing you land your PB bass on that reel, I have no doubt that reel is very capable, and I can always find a reason to have another reel!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, it has handled everything very well. I want to put it to the test busting frog fish. Yea, we always find a reason for new tackle hahah. Have a good weekend my friend!

I have three of the SLX and I really like them no problems

If you were to choose between this and the 13 fishing concept a what would you choose?

Don't remember which youtuber mentioned it, but the longer body supposedly moves the levelwind further forward that in turn helps the line flow off the spool more smoothly.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I've heard that too. This is my first new shimano so can't test it against their other reels. Thanks for watching man!

i just bought one with me first paycheck from my job and your right i bought it because it was a great price and my kids

Just got rid of a curado k, loved the reel itself, but the one I had was the 6.2:1 so it was just too slow for me. If the SLX feels anything like it I might go with that. Those grips do feel good though, and love how the side plate on the curado k just unlocks and swivels like this SLX does in this vid

I’m trying to decide between this reel(SLX) or the Lews Tournament MB Speed Spool, you have an idea? Or a input on which way you’d lean?

I just bought this reel I have one question the switch to open the side to get at the brakes when I closed it and tried locking and it only went half way what am I doing wrong? Awsome video best baitcaster ive tried out

Would like to see you do a review of this SLX vs. Kastking Crixus ArmorX Reel.

Nice review buddy! Happy Thanksgiving!!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man and have a good holiday weekend!

Very informative. I have a curado k. And I believe it has 11lbs drag as well I’ve never had any issues it.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

That's good to know man! I have some with 10lb drag and no isses but others with more and they slip. I want to test this reel on some heavy stuff!

If I open the brakes up, it won't latch back to closed unless I retighten the tension knob all the way? Im completely new to these.

Hey Debo would you happen to know the part number of the drive gear and pinion for the shimano SLX?

Pulled the trigger on one of these today thank to your review. First impression is it feels like a slightly more ergonomic Curado, but when I spin the spool, it doesn’t spin as long as my Curado. I’m thinking about disassembling it and degreasing the spool bearings to see if that’s the culprit.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't used a curado but that could be it. Thanks for watching man, let me know how you like the reel.

@fvaldez714

3 жыл бұрын

might also be that your spool tensioner knob is too tight

Snow is gone now, but when it returns would love to see more ratings or comparisons.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I can definitely do some head to head vids and reviews. Thanks for watching man!

I need a review on the kastking speed demon pro. I got one this summer and wanna hear what you think

First day I bought this on October 30,2019 I caught a 2 lbs chain pickerel on a 1/2 oz. crankbait.

@DEBOSFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Nice man! Keep on them!

what reel would you recommend beginner who would like to venture into baitcasting without breaking the bank?

Nice video It's really nice for fishing

Nice rod I’ve got the same one Fate black 13 but I got the diwan cr80 and love it

I love the hundred-dollar reels reviews

Yes that would be a sweet deal. I think u should throw in some of the kastking reels too. 👍🏻😎

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'm working on more vids as we speak! Have a good weekend!

Great review

Cold Forging doesn’t stress the Metal during heating and keeps all the Atomic Properties in the medium. Sounds good lol. This or that one, SLX or LFS??

I have the same exact lews real for frogging except I have it on a 5’6 rod and I bet you don’t I need a longer rod but I like to have a medium light to a medium rod for frogging so I can whip it out there

Can it be used for Salt also?

I'd watch the reel tournament vids for sure. Unfortunately my most expensive reel is the pflueger president xt which i really like. But hey I can still catch plenty on my cheaper combos 👊👍.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You don't need expensive gear to fish and have fun man! The most important thing is putting time in on the water! Have a good weekend!

tackle advisor has a video about this reel and i believe he has a link to carbon fiber drag washers for it, for those confident enough to take their reel apart. warning be careful not to lose the drag click pin and spring theyre very small and will launch out when taking the reel apart.

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yikes! Good info man, thanks for that. Yea, carbon fiber drag would have been nice in the reel.

Hi Debo. Would you compare the SLX and the Abu Garcia Revo?

Debo I really want you to get your hands on an enigma fishing reel and test it out .. this company is gaining traction and I want to kno if it’s worth it .. might switch to the brand Would love it bro! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

@DEBOSFishing

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't ever used any of their reels. I'll keep my eye out!

What is a good frog and jig reel for winching bass out of scum?? Been wanting to get a good one for a while now but just can’t find a good one.

Debo, other than the frame are there any real differences between the SLX & Caius? Want to know before I spend the money on the SLX as I have a Caius.

Debo what exactly is a underspin lire and how do you work it

Considering getting one of these. I’m new to baitcasters and don’t wanna spend much. After everyone telling me the abu Garcia Silvermax is a great reel for the money I got one and it started breaking in numerous ways the second time I took it fishing. I remember my dad having one of his abu Garcia rods breaking the first time he used it and the drag system failing him on one of his abu Garcia reels prematurely. At this point, I don’t wanna give any more of my money to abu Garcia.

I have this same reel. So the brakes up and locked are off?

Would this reel pair better with a medium, medium heavy, or heavy rod

What's you best 5 reels for under 100.00 or rod and reel combo

New vid! Yesssss

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Yaaayyy! Haha thanks for watching man!

Great vid. Would love to see a comparison vid on the SLX braking system (or overall use) vs the Lew's. Thanks!

@DEBOSFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I can definitely try to work that into a SLX vs Speed Spool comparison! Thanks for watching man!

Yes do best reel contest slx vs revo x

I am a inshore salt water angler. I am confused marten the daiwa tatula ct and shimano slx. What to get. Which is more suitable to salt water

I always wanted that model of lews LFS send it me lol

I’m curious how you like that 13 fate black rod paired up with the SLX? And have you tried the SLX reel and rod paired together? Would be EXTREMELY interested in that feedback since I have 100%decided on the SLX reel but those are the two sticks I’m considering. The SLX/SLX Obviously have the looks but if the 13 rod is significantly better I could overlook that. Please give feedback