The SLX DC XT is the top model in the wildly popular SLX baitcasting family. Featuring Shimano's most advanced i-DC5 Intelligent Digital Control braking system and a low inertia MGL III spool, casting performance is optimized for all lure sizes, including ultralight finesse.
If you want the directness that a baitcasting reel offers, combined with the ease of casting and versatility of a spinning reel, then the SLX DC XT should be at the top of your list. This technical gem is perfectly capable of casting a wide variety of lures but excels with lighter lures. With the SLX DC XT, casting has never been easier. Additionally, you get the feeling of fishing with a specialized BFS (Bait Finesse System) reel.
At the heart of this reel, you will find the fantastic combination of the MGL III spool and i-DC5 Digital Casting Control. The spool is ultra-light and rotates with silky smoothness, allowing for maximum casting distance with light lures. But the real secret of the SLX DC XT is the exclusive i-DC5 system. With the advanced i-DC5 Digital Control system, you have perfect control when casting with both small and large lures. The fifteen different settings allow you to maximize casting performance under any conditions.
Inside the aluminium HAGANE Body (with ultralight Ci4+ side plates) lies a combination of Micro Module Gear and X-SHIP. This ensures the most unmistakable smoothness Shimano has to offer. The easy-to-set Star Drag features Cross Carbon Drag Washers, which ensure that when extra power is needed, you never feel like you will lose control. From ultralight finesse lures to medium-sized soft and hardbaits, the SLX DC XT is a true all-rounder for the serious predator angler.