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The Facts: The Daiwa Sealine SL-X-HV features a Super Speed Shaft which totally separates the spool from the gear train for reduced friction during casts. Housed inside the one-piece corrosion proof composite frame is a six element waterproof drag, anodized high-tensile aluminum spool, and machine cut marine bronze and stainless steel gears.

Model No.	Bearings	Gear Ratios	Capacity	Weight
SL-X20SHV	3BB	6.1:1	350/14	16.2
SL-X30SHV	3BB	6.1:1	295/20	18.0
SL-X40HV	3BB	4.9:1	270/30	19.0
SL-X50HV	3BB	4.9:1	310/40	19.9
SL-X40SHV	3BB	6.1:1	270/30	19.0
SL-X50SHV	3BB	6.1:1	310/40	19.8

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Very Good Fishing Reel., Mar 14, 2005

reviewer: Kai from Southern CA, USA

Reason why I didn't give the reel a 5 is it doesn't cast as far as Grandwave-Z, but it will definately get it done.

From chucking iron to dropper loop fishing. These reels have done it all with me. Once I hooked into a 100+ lb Black Seabass and fought the fish for 30 min on the HV-30. Still casts good afterwards, and got drags left to fish.

I own the HV-30 HV-40 and they have served there line of duty well.

Pro
Gear Ratio are proper for the HV-30 and HV-40. Good casting reel. Never had one fail on me.

Cons

Stock Yoke Springs weak. Trim down and replace with cut 6/0 Penn yoke springs.

Handle is undesirable for some. Good news is old SL SH handles fits with nutcap and screw.

The best bang for the buck, Mar 07, 2005

reviewer: Sheki Chun from Covina, CA USA

PROS: The best casting reel out on the market PERIOD. The "speed shaft" disengages in freespool therefore the spool is riding on nothing but bearings. Spool is upgraded to lightweight aluminum from the old SL series. Different choices of gear ratios to choose from 4.9:1 or 6.1:1 on larger models. Daiwa solved the anti reverse failure problem with the plastic boot over the drag stacks to prevent drag grease migration.

CONS: Like the older SL series, poor placement of the gear box...the bulky gear box is in the way! Very uncomfortable. Handle has an awkward bend to it...BAD for power cranking...have had problems with the counter balanced weight in contact with wrist on power retrieve. Lack of power on the larger (SLX40SHV, SLX50SHV) with 6.1:1 gears.

NOTE: Best reel for the money. Better than the older SL series. If you are looking for more power on the retrieve, get the Shimano Torium handle.

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