Shimano SLX Jewel Barra Right Hand Baitcast Combo

Looking to chase Barra and don’t want to go over budget; this is the combo for you. Consisting of the New 22 Shimano SLX reel released Feb 2023. The rod is the Shimano Jewel 601 Baitcast; rated to 5-10kg it is perfect for casting those lighter lures for chasing fish top water, plastics and hard bodied lures for Barra, Jacks and Jewfish and enough power to extract the fish from snags. The outfit comes spooled with Shimano Power Pro 150yds 20lb which is known for its abrasion resistance and castability.

Combo consists of:

• 23 Shimano SLX 150HGA
• Shimano Jewel 601 Baitcast 5-10kg
• Shimano Power Pro 150yds 20lb

Inside the SLX’s Hagane Body, brass gearing delivers reliable cranking power and three SUS bearings and one roller bearing means everything turns smoothly. The reel incorporates a compact design that is comparable to a 70 sized Curado, however the reel has the same line capacity as Shimano’s standard 150 sized reels, fitting 150m of 20lb Power Pro. A longer 45mm Throw Handle working in conjunction with two model options featuring gear ratios of 6.3:1 and 7.2:1 means that the slow and methodical lure worker and the angler who likes a bit of speed are well covered by the new SLX series. On top of this, max’ drag settings of between 5 and 5.5kg provides some amazing stopping power should it be needed.

Model	BEARINGS	MAX DRAG (KG)	GEAR RATIO	RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM)	MONO CAPACITY (KG/M)	POWERPRO BRAID (LB/YDS)	WEIGHT (G)
SLX 150HG	3+1	5	7.2:1	77	5.5/130	(20/150)	195

 

The Rod

Shimano Jewel Baitcast Fishing Rod

The Jewel has been upgraded to a T45 blank construction now incorporating higher carbon content to assist with faster blank recovery and response. Quality Fuji Alconite K guides have also been utilised to deliver anglers premium casting performance and value. The 2021 Jewel range has 7 new additions, increasing the range to 25 models that includes an innovative 5-piece Travel Stick Bait rod. This series features a great new black and white cosmetic that will match up perfectly with a range of Shimano reels. Whatever the destination, fishing style and species – there’s a Jewel to suit!

Model	Type	Length (m)	Length (in)	Line Weight (kg)	Lure Weight (g)	Guides	Butt Assembly	Number of Sections
601 HEAVY BAITCAST	Baitcast	1.83	6’0”	5-10	10-40	FUJI K STAINLESS ALCONITE	SHIMANO CUSTOM / FULL LENGTH EVA	1