SHIMANO 21 SLX BFS XG Left

The long-awaited bait finesse model has arrived for the SLX, which supports the core of Shimano bait reels with its reliable basic performance. The braking section is FTB (Finesse Tune Brake System) developed exclusively for bait finesse. By eliminating the brake unit from the spool, the weight is reduced, allowing you to cast lightweight lures without stress. Other specifications include X-SHIP and exciting drag sound. Anyone can enjoy high-quality bait finesse games.

X-SHIP
Large diameter drive gear, optimal placement of both pinion and drive gears, two-point support by pinion gear bearings. The meshing of these sturdy gears maintains a light reeling that is resistant to load.

"HAGANE" pod
By using lightweight and highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium, the reel's deflection, distortion, and twisting are firmly suppressed. It protects the delicate gear meshing and enables smooth reeling.

FTB (Finesse Tune Brake system)
To improve the pitching performance of lightweight lures, it is important to make the spool lighter. In the past, the spool was made lighter by blanking, but as long as the brake unit was attached, there was a limit to how much lighter it could be. Shimano's proprietary FTB has succeeded in developing a lightweight spool by eliminating the brake unit from the spool. It is an unprecedented brake system that applies a magnetic brake directly to the spool.

Exciting drag sound
A mechanism that makes a drag sound only when the line is pulled out. It makes it easier to determine whether the fish is pulling out the drag, giving you an advantage when fighting with a fish.