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Shimano 25SLX BFS XG Left / Bait Reel Bait Finesse Left-Handed
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Reels · 2025

Shimano 25SLX BFS XG Left / Bait Reel Bait Finesse Left-Handed

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The Shimano 25SLX BFS XG is a high-performance bait finesse reel designed for casting lightweight lures with precision and minimal backlash.

$134.13

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About this piece

The Shimano 25SLX BFS XG is a high-performance bait finesse reel designed for casting lightweight lures with precision and minimal backlash. Its updated super duralumin spool and FTB braking system enable low-trajectory, long-distance casts with excellent control. Built on a lightweight, rigid HAGANE body with X-Ship gearing and corrosion-resistant bearings, this left-handed model is a versatile choice for bass, trout streams, and light saltwater applications.

Key features

  • Super duralumin spool (32mm diameter) reduces inertia for effortless light lure casting
  • FTB (Finesse Tune Brake System) combines centrifugal and magnetic braking for backlash control
  • HAGANE Body and X-Ship provide torsional rigidity and smooth gear performance
  • Carbon cross drag washers deliver reliable drag with Exciting Drag Sound
  • S A-RB shielded bearings increase corrosion resistance for light salt use
  • Super Free Spool system minimizes friction during the cast

Best for

  • Finesse bass fishing with weightless plastics and small hard baits
  • Trout and stream fishing requiring accurate, delicate presentations
  • Light saltwater inshore species like rockfish and sea bass
  • Anglers seeking a left-hand retrieve baitcaster with fast 8.2:1 gear ratio

Specs

Baitcasting Reels
Release Year
2025
Handedness
Left
Weight (g)
170
Gear Ratio
8.2:1
Bearings
5/1
Max Drag (kg)
3.5
Retrieve / Crank (cm)
82
Handle Length (mm)
42
Spool Diameter (mm)
32
Spool Width (mm)
22
Line Capacity (Braid)
PE 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100
Line Capacity (Fluoro)
6-45, 8-45
Saltwater Rated
Yes
Technology
HAGANE, X-Ship, HAGANE Body, FTB, Exciting Drag Sound, S3D Spool, S A-RB, Super Free Spool

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