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| Model TD Code | Bearings | Gear Ratio | Line Per Handle Turn | Weight (oz) | Line Capacity (Lb. Test/Yds) | Price |
| SL-X50SHA DAI-0590 | 3 CRBB | 6.1:1 Ultra High Speed | 46.0'' | 19.6 | 30/350 40/310 50/220 | $139.99 USD | |||||
Not only are these reels perfect for jigging or trolling, the freedom of their Free-Floating Spool lets you fire a lure or live bait with ease when an inviting target pops into view.
Sealine«-X HA/SHA Features:
Free-Floating Spool
Floats the spool on precision ball bearings, totally disengaged from the gear train on outcast for maximum casting performance.
- Free-Floating Spool, separates the spool from the gear train on outcast for less friction, longer casts and faster lure drop
- Three CRBB Super Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings
- Massive, six-element sealed drag, ultra-smooth and consistent
- Tough marine bronze and stainless steel gears
- High-tensile aluminum spool, super-strong yet super light in weight
- Two-position power handle with oversized Soft Touch grip
- Rod clamp included
Free-Floating Spool
Floats the spool on precision ball bearings, totally disengaged from the gear train on outcast for maximum casting performance.
5 Stars based on 15 reviews
By Ryan
Newark, DE
Great long cast conventional
March 21, 2022
Great long cast conventional reel for the surf. Good first conventional as the brake system is very set it and forget it. Has worked great with 17# & 20# mono for drum and sharks in Hatteras.
Pros
- Very east to maintain especially after a dunk and build like a tank.
Cons
- Sits pretty high on the rod and can be hard to palm with smaller hands.
By anthony t.
imperial, missouri
fantastic reel
August 24, 2021
casts a country mile. very smooth and solid. overall a fine purchase. large capacity, with a proper reel tension setup, no backlash at all.
Pros
- large capacity, super long casts, super smooth, great drag.
Cons
- i haven't seen any so far.
By RS
Edmonds, WA
Great Reel for the Price!
March 15, 2021
This Diawa Sealine X-SL-X40shabis an outstanding reel for the price. While a magnetic braking system would be a plus, it would also drive up the price. This reel is smooth casting, has a solid drag system and super fast retrieve.
Pros
- Good craftsmanship
- Good line capacity
- Smooth casting
- Solid performing drag system
- Fast retrieve
Cons
- Lack of magnetic braking means a bit of a learning curve in proper tuning and technique in order to avoid backlashes.
By James
Yakima, Washington
Sl-x50sha
March 7, 2021
Great reel for casting. Could use magnetic braking on the larger models.
But with a little practice it casts fairly well. Used as a sturgeon reel on the columbia river. Good drag. No issues so far after a year.
But with a little practice it casts fairly well. Used as a sturgeon reel on the columbia river. Good drag. No issues so far after a year.
Pros
- Good drag.
- Solid build.
- Easy casting free floating spool.
Cons
- No magnetic break on larger sizes.
By Michael
Morganville, NJ
Best Value surf reel
March 20, 2020
Ive been using the same SL30SHA for bait fishing going on 10 years - its up to the task for any striper, blue or ray in the NJ surf. Its built like a tank, easy to maintain, casts great right out of the box, you can speed it up with a bit of tuning but its perfect for most right out of the box. Well worth the $140 - you will not find a better reel for the price.
Pros
- good drag, easy to maintain, easy to cast, great line capacity for surf fishing
Cons
- none
By Clay T.
Fernandina fl
Great reel year old still looks brand new
February 2, 2020
I use a couple of times a month. I have caught king mackerel, big barracuda, cobia, and red snapper on it. This reel handles 65 lb braid well. I plan to buy another one. I would not consider it a 100 percent casting reel because I do not think it has any spool brake system. However I can cast live bait away from the boat with it. I rinse it off and go again. Great reel I think. I have it on a star aerial live bait rod
Pros
- Fast, durable, sealed drag system, easy to use,
Cons
- Wish it had casting brakes
- Must practice a lot to cast it good
By KZ
Cape May NJ
SL-X30SHA
June 1, 2019
Reasonably priced hard working reel. Can handle anything thrown at it with ease.Gear ratio is wonderful for fishing 🎣 deeper wrecks.
By jim
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Thank You
December 7, 2018
At this time l'd like to Thank the staff at TackleDirect . I have asked numerous questions of the staff and always had an answer the very next day, You guys and gals are great. I wish all of you and your families and WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.
Pros
- Everything about this staff and company is great.
Cons
- NONE
By Doug
CA
Best go to reel
January 18, 2017
Simplicity, ease of use and solid construction make this a great reel. I caught a 40lb yellowfin on the SH30 but maxed on the drag, this reel would have been faster getting the fish onboard.
By josh
Selma, NC
20 sha
September 17, 2014
Great reel slightly upgraded from sl20sh both are great though
By Chris
Houston, Tx
Awesome Reel!
June 5, 2014
This is my second one. This is a great all around reel. I would recommend this reel to anyone in need of an affordable conventional.
By Kayden
United States
Daiwa Sealine SHA-50
February 27, 2014
Great for kayak fishing cobia, and kings, also a great heavy surf rod.
Pros
- Smooth casting, strong drag.
Cons
- I cant stop the spool some times.
By abe
Houston, TX
good reel
December 18, 2013
awesome reel, i use it for surf and some light bottom fishing. drag is silky smooth and casts like a dream.
Pros
- good value, solid reel, awesome distance,
Cons
- can use 5 more pounds of drag, minor play in the anti reverse bearing.
By Ahmed
Dubai, Dubai
so comfortable reel
November 22, 2012
i like it so light so fast so powerful it is not the best but with this price
i love it so much
i love it so much
By Asbullah
Singapore
Worth it!
August 21, 2012
Just bought this item and its worth the $$$. Very good quality reel, have tested it and can achieve same distance as Penn 525 supermag.
As for TackleDirect, fast delivery and price way cheaper than the local tackle shop.
As for TackleDirect, fast delivery and price way cheaper than the local tackle shop.
2 Questions &
2 Answers
ralph
from sacramento asked:
February 20, 2016
What is the maximum drag and is your line capacity number mono?
1 Answer
The max drag is 17.6 and yes, the line capacity is for mono-filament.
Submitted by:
Kaitryn
on February 20, 2016
Clayton Yonahara
from Hawaii asked:
September 16, 2014
What is th difference in inches(width) between the 50 and 40
1 Answer
We only have the 50 in stock, so we are unable to compare them. Diawa does not list the spool width in their specs.
Submitted by:
Customer Service
on September 16, 2014
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