Cityangler7

I ordered 4 BNT 4652(Brake shoes) and 1 BNT 5388(Spool assembly) for the Caenan A 151 dircet from Shimano, lets see if it works.I will update when the parts arrive. https://dassets.shimano.com/content/dam/global/cg1SHIFSEH/EV/16CAE151A.pdf

So I should look to pick up a Caenan 151 spool? I will check Shimano parts to see if that part is still available for purchase. Thanks for the input everyone.

Good advice , Thank you.

Where can I get the casitas spool for $29.64 plus shipping? I'm willing to try that. I found a Casitas MGL spool on hedgehog for $100, I pasted the link below, if anyone knows if it fits ,please comment, I will contact hedgehog to inquire. The SLX doesn't come in 5:5:1 gear ratio for leftys. https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/3550

Thanks for the site.

Shimano SLX 71 MGL, you can get them on E Bay for around $150. I picked one up but I don't feel they are as comfortable to palm.

It seems like the Casitas 150 spool is the most viable option, still not sure it will fit thou. I'm going make some calls and search the internet to inquire.Thanks for the input. Shimano in Irvine was not very helpful, they did not want to discuss because it was a JDM reel. I will call Tackle Trap and see what happens, thanks.

Hi New to the forum, been fishing for Large and Smallmouth bass for over 20 years , currently located in the NY/CT area. Looking forward to learning and contributing to the forum.

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum, but I have been Bass fishing for over 20 years. I use lefty reels, and when it comes to low gear ratios, lefty reels are hard to come by these days. I know Abu makes them and Lews had a few , but I really want stay in the Shimano family. I have a Chronarch 201 E5(5.5:1), I use for cranking, but the reel is a little to bulky making all day casing with it semi uncomfortable, so I went looking for other Shimano alternatives. I picked up some JDM reels, a Shimano Stile SS 151 PG and a Shimano Engetsu BB 101 PG both reels are 5.5:1 gear ratios and I find that they are comfortable to palm and fish for long periods of time,however they both come with fairly shallow standard spools, I use them for moderate to deep cranking with 10lb Flouro and I need more line capacity, I know I can switch to braid , but I prefer to crank with flouro. From my research I cannot find a deeper spool compatible for either of these reels. If anyone knows of a site or person who sells spools that would fit these two reels that info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any comments .