My main concern is the "I" platform Shimanos. The first gen SVS Inf brakes will make horrendous noise if the pipe is dry. I use a thin oil now, and a very small amount. I was thinking if the TSI sticks better, it may last longer, and with a smaller amount? Definitely remember that issue popping up....

5bites wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:58 am

I’m holding out for the Stradic DC

Could you post a photo? I am curious to know what area(s) you are speaking of regarding oiling? I have a bunch of VBS reels and one Curado 50 is noisy on the cast If you take the palm plate off, you see the brass ring that the brake tabs will touch when they extend out? Thats what Im talking about....

Works good, to good in some cases. VBS brake ring, no issues at all. Very slick and makes the spool faster, but those brakes were so controlled it worked out fine to gain some distance. SVS brake pipe, I usually just keep clean and dry. Used TSI on one and the reel was uncontrollable. Had to turn b...

Houndfish wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:56 am

LowRange wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:49 am

SLX DC.

I am going to buy one just to encourage Shimano to produce reels with names I can pronounce.

Good thing they shortened it from essellex.

Impreza619 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:43 pm

I would keep the drums clean and dry. wouldnt want dirt to get stuck on the tsi and potentially gum up the brakes.

I've always kept a swipe of oil on them,and swipe clean before adding oil. The tabs and shafts on the spool get cleaned as well, annually.

Impreza619 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:53 pm

does the slx have all bushings?

Mostly. 2 in each knob, 1 in the end of the crankshaft, and 1 in the levelwind.

LowRange wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:49 am

SLX DC.

OK, now its getting a little out of hand.

Anyone use it for this? Yall keep talking about its adhearing properties. Some even using it on the levelwind, so what say you on the brake drums/pipes?

I have no idea about the reel. But thank your son for me for his service.

If you like the Lews in the hand, then you will love the SLX in the hand. It's more compact feeling in the hand than the Lews, and better quality.

Casting is effortless and distance is great.

70 series reels arent fast for their ratios. Look at the IPT, dont look at the ratio.

Slazmo wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:46 am

LgMouthGambler wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:04 am

This is gonna look great when it's done!

I'm jinxed now

My bad, my bad.

This is gonna look great when it's done!