New SLX BFS is coming

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New SLX BFS is coming

Post by amso4 » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:50 am

Saw this on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp3bZln ... D%E3%83%AB
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Cal » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:20 am

With a magnetic braking system and audible drag... :-k
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:10 pm

Well, this is the first Shimano in a long time that has my attention. =D>
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by joekaz » Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 pm

Doesn't the Scorpion BFS have a magnetic brake system.
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:19 pm

joekaz wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 pm
 Doesn't the Scorpion BFS have a magnetic brake system.
Yes, and as a friend pointed out to me, this appears to be the Scorpion BFS with different cosmetics.
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Houndfish » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:25 pm

I wonder how long it’s been in the works for? The Aliexpress BFS rules are getting more and more popular, if they can keep the price down it could be a great entry level option.
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Garfisher » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:42 pm

Cal wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:20 am
 With a magnetic braking system and audible drag... :-k
joekaz wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 pm
 Doesn't the Scorpion BFS have a magnetic brake system.
All the Shimano BFS reels have the magnetic brake system (and the clicking drag), it was Shimano's way of reducing spool weight to get the spool light enough to cast light baits a long ways
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Cal » Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:03 pm

hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:19 pm
joekaz wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 pm
 Doesn't the Scorpion BFS have a magnetic brake system.
Yes, and as a friend pointed out to me, this appears to be the Scorpion BFS with different cosmetics.
Probably some other downgrades as well... whatever the difference is between SLX and Curado would be the same between SLX and Scorpion.

I thought the magnetic braking BFS spool sounded familiar, but it's been a while since I've played with my Scorpion and Conquest BFS reels. ;)
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:03 pm

Cal wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:03 pm
hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:19 pm
joekaz wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 pm
 Doesn't the Scorpion BFS have a magnetic brake system.
Yes, and as a friend pointed out to me, this appears to be the Scorpion BFS with different cosmetics.
Probably some other downgrades as well... whatever the difference is between SLX and Curado would be the same between SLX and Scorpion.

I thought the magnetic braking BFS spool sounded familiar, but it's been a while since I've played with my Scorpion and Conquest BFS reels. ;)
I agree. I think the main diff will be reduced bearing count, like the SLX to Curado differences; specifically, the main shaft bearing is a bushing on the SLX, along with bushings under the knobs.
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:11 pm

Cal wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:03 pm
hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:19 pm
joekaz wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 pm
 Doesn't the Scorpion BFS have a magnetic brake system.
Yes, and as a friend pointed out to me, this appears to be the Scorpion BFS with different cosmetics.
Probably some other downgrades as well... whatever the difference is between SLX and Curado would be the same between SLX and Scorpion.

I thought the magnetic braking BFS spool sounded familiar, but it's been a while since I've played with my Scorpion and Conquest BFS reels. ;)
It that Conquest BFS is collecting dust... :-k
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by slipperybob » Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:15 am

Nice...a real contender reel for ice fishing purpose :big grin:
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by eklikewhoa » Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:14 am

Wondering if they changed much from the regular slx as far as body and internals
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Slazmo » Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:35 pm

Not hard to see the chassis isn't a run of the mill SLX...

Looks like a Curado i70 repurposed with SLX slapped on the side?
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:25 am

Slazmo wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:35 pm
 Not hard to see the chassis isn't a run of the mill SLX...

Looks like a Curado i70 repurposed with SLX slapped on the side?
Europe has the Curado BFS coming out. Basically the same reel but different color.
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Re: New SLX BFS is coming

Post by LowRange » Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:06 am

Slazmo wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:35 pm
 Not hard to see the chassis isn't a run of the mill SLX...

Looks like a Curado i70 repurposed with SLX slapped on the side?
Definitely a curado 70. Stripped down Scorpion BFS I guess?
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