--- product_id: 173590645 title: "SHIMANO SLX DC" brand: "shimano" price: "β‚Ή 39391" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Shimano" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/173590645-shimano-slx-dc store_origin: IN region: India --- # DC braking tech adjusts 1000x/sec for flawless casts 7 precision bearings for ultra-smooth retrieve Hagane metal body for max rigidity & impact resistance SHIMANO SLX DC **Brand:** shimano **Price:** β‚Ή 39391 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎣 Cast Smarter, Fish Harder β€” The SLX DC Does the Thinking for You! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SHIMANO SLX DC by shimano - **How much does it cost?** β‚Ή 39391 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/173590645-shimano-slx-dc) ## Best For - shimano enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shimano brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rock-Solid Durability:** Hagane metal body eliminates flex, turning every angler’s effort into pure cranking power with unmatched rigidity. - β€’ **Adaptive Spool Control:** SVS Infinity brake system offers quick external adjustments and consistent spool speed control, perfect for lighter lures and changing conditions. - β€’ **Smooth as Silk Retrieve:** 7 high-quality aluminum bearings combined with S3D spool technology reduce vibration for a buttery smooth feel. - β€’ **Effortless Precision Casting:** DC braking system calculates and adjusts braking force 1000 times per second to prevent backlash and maximize casting distance. - β€’ **Less Maintenance, More Fishing:** Super Free Spool design minimizes friction during casts, reducing bird nests and overruns so you spend more time on the water. ## Overview The Shimano SLX DC baitcasting reel combines cutting-edge DC braking technology with a rugged Hagane metal body and precision 7-bearing system. Designed for effortless, backlash-free casting and smooth retrieves, it adapts instantly to changing conditions, letting anglers focus on what matters most β€” landing the big catch. With its durable build and advanced spool control, the SLX DC delivers pro-level performance at an unbeatable price point. ## Description Shimano Inc. SLXDC151 SLX DC 151 Review: Excellent Reel - Love this reel. Smooth casting, no backlash, great for skipping, overall amazing baitcaster. My only complaint could be the price tag, but your paying for a quality product. Review: Fantastic reel! - Fantastic reel. There are 4 friction settings. 1 for expert to 4 for beginners. At 2 it will not backlash, even against the wind with a light weight worm, and no thumb required till it hits the water. Best bait caster i've ever owned. ## Features - HaganeBody - The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power. Iy'ss efficiency through strength. - SVS Infinity - Shimano's newest innovation in brake system technology, SVS Infinity provides easy-to-manage, consistent spool control and brake force. With weights that use inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments for either the conditions or when you switch baits - S3D Spool - This technology leads to reduced spool vibration. By designing a balanced and uniform thin wall aluminum constructed spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feel casting and retrieveing lures - Super Free Spool - Was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, hen the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and actually can drag on the spool shaft creating friction that can limit the length of the length of the cast. With Super Free, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing so that when the clutch is disengaged for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07VGM99YN | | Bearing Material Type | Aluminum | | Bearing Number | 7 | | Best Sellers Rank | #17,589 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #52 in Fishing Reels | | Brand | SHIMANO | | Brand Name | SHIMANO | | Color | Multi | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,506 Reviews | | Fishing Line Type | Braided | | Fishing Reel Line Retrieve | 88 Centimeters | | Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 12 Pounds | | Fishing Technique | Baitcasting | | Gearbox Ratio | 6.3 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00022255225755 | | Hand Orientation | Left Hand | | Handle Material | Aluminum | | Included Components | SLX DC 151 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8"L x 8"W x 6"H | | Item Type Name | SLX DC 151 | | Item Weight | 215 Grams | | Line Capacity | 30/135 | | Manufacturer | SHIMANO | | Manufacturer Part Number | SLXDC151 | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Name | SLX DC | | Model Number | SLXDC151 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | SVS Infinity | | Size | Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 | Size: 150 Left | | UPC | 022255225755 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year limited manufacturer warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SHIMANO - **Color:** Multi - **Fishing Technique:** Baitcasting - **Gearbox Ratio:** 6.3 - **Hand Orientation:** Left Hand - **Handle Material:** Aluminum - **Item Weight:** 215 Grams - **Material:** Metal - **Model Name:** SLX DC - **Special Feature:** SVS Infinity ## Images ![SHIMANO SLX DC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6180tquv9CL.jpg) ![SHIMANO SLX DC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mwJgc+kvL.jpg) ![SHIMANO SLX DC - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X7v4VLrtL.jpg) ![SHIMANO SLX DC - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wC1C2O96L.jpg) ![SHIMANO SLX DC - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LKXc0JpJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Reel *by G***N on May 9, 2026* Love this reel. Smooth casting, no backlash, great for skipping, overall amazing baitcaster. My only complaint could be the price tag, but your paying for a quality product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic reel! *by D***H on May 16, 2026* Fantastic reel. There are 4 friction settings. 1 for expert to 4 for beginners. At 2 it will not backlash, even against the wind with a light weight worm, and no thumb required till it hits the water. Best bait caster i've ever owned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful reel. *by R***S on April 25, 2020* This is a wonderful reel for the money. The spool control on the SLX DC is not perfect, so it still requires some manual breaking with the thumb. So do not think the DC technology on these reels is magic. However, the DC feature still greatly reduces the need for thumb breaking and that results in longer casts and a more forgiving baitcaster. (Meaning that even if iDC4 cannot avoid all birds nests and overruns by itself, it will still eliminate many of them.) This reel is typical Shimano quality. The handle is very comfortable. The retrieve is smooth. The drag is smooth. The fit and finish are great. A lot of people do not like the matte graphite finish, but I love it because I do not have to worry about scratches, scuffs, fingerprints, and all the other trials of fishing ruining a reel with a gloss finish. The best thing about this reel is that you just get to spend more time fishing. The DC technology helps to avoid birds nests and overruns. Less time maintaining a reel is more time casting. However, the DC technology also only needs to be set up once a day. You set the tension control knob, and that is it. You do not need to reset the reel every time you change a lure. You do not need to change the settings every time you turn to face a different direction because the wind is different. It just saves a lot of time throughout the day and results in more fishing. The only thing I would advise is that people who own this reel should purchase the Carbontex drag washers. The sheep shear drag washer that comes from the factory works great. However, the Carbontex washers are cheap, easy to swap, and are a great upgrade. It is not an upgrade that needs to be done right away, but I would advise all owners of this reel to do it sooner or later. ## Frequently Bought Together - SHIMANO SLX DC, Baitcast Fishing Reel, Star Drag, Digital Control - UNOLIGA 49pcs Fishing Hooks Kit Jig Heads, Sharp Drop Shot Hooks Carp Pike Hooks Trout Bass Hooks (1/2/3.5/5/7/10/14 g) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/173590645-shimano-slx-dc](https://www.desertcart.in/products/173590645-shimano-slx-dc) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*