Any one have experience setting this up? I tried to set the reel up per instructions from shimano and the reel required a little thumbing then I set the reel up by putting more tension on    With the spool tension knob and let the bait fall and then I was bombing baits with no issues!  Wow what a impressive reel!  

7 hours ago, J5877 said:

Any one have experience setting this up? I tried to set the reel up per instructions from shimano and the reel required a little thumbing then I set the reel up by putting more tension on    With the spool tension knob and let the bait fall and then I was bombing baits with no issues!  Wow what a impressive reel!  

Every new baitcaster requires some tuning out of the box or if your casting on a windy day. I’m sure Shimano’s instructions were close to the settings you found after you tightened the spool tension. Many experienced anglers are able to get away with a looser spool and better thumb control. I’m still working on that...

p.s. 

always wanted a SLX but I think my wife would make me sleep outside if I bought another casting reel. 

7 minutes ago, Jsmith1990 said:

 

always wanted a SLX but I think my wife would make me sleep outside if I bought another casting reel. 

Only only one way to find out!

I had been fishing with a lews superduty  so far no complaint with the slx