{"product_id":"shimano-slx-bfs-xg","title":"Shimano SLX BFS XG","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eSHIMANO SLX BFS XG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eFor anglers who don’t need validation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eThis isn’t made for everyone.\u003cbr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eIt’s made for the few who understand why throwing 1\/16oz on casting gear feels better than power fishing ever will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThe SLX BFS XG is pure bait finesse culture — stripped down, purpose-built, and engineered around control instead of ego. The FTB braking system keeps startup inertia low and rotation clean. No overbuilt nonsense. No marketing gimmicks. Just precision where it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eIt’s the reel you pick up when the water is pressured, clear, and unforgiving. When the fish have seen everything. When margin matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eThe 8.2:1 gear ratio isn’t about speed flexing — it’s about instant line pickup after a subtle tick. The compact profile disappears in your hand. The shallow spool breathes life into micro cranks, small jerkbaits, and light plastics that most anglers can’t throw without spinning gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThis isn’t mainstream bass fishing.\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThis is deliberate. Technical. Quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eIf you know, you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eGear Ratio: 8.2:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eRetrieve per Turn: ~32 in (82 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eWeight: ~6.0 oz (170 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eMax Drag: ~7 lb (3.5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eBearings: 5+1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eBraking System: FTB (Finesse Tune Brake)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eSpool: 32mm shallow BFS spool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eLine Capacity (Fluoro): 6 lb \/ 45 yd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEO --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:15px\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano SLX BFS XG by Shimano is a premium jerkbait, line, crankbait designed for targeting smallmouth bass, bass, musky, pike.  Available in colors including Left, Right to match any water condition and forage base.  Ideal for cranking, casting, hopping, this jerkbait, line, crankbait excels in freshwater applications.  Imported from Japan, Shimano delivers the precision engineering and quality that JDM fishing tackle is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- \/SEO --\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Right","offer_id":53257521955184,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left","offer_id":53289254158704,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0177\/7008\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-12_at_7.04.52_PM.png?v=1770941385","url":"https:\/\/www.avftackle.com\/products\/shimano-slx-bfs-xg","provider":"AVF Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}