Shilton SL6 Red Reel (9-10wt) - *Now called SL9
*Note on the Shilton SL Series: New names for 2024 but nothing mechanical is changing on the reels. This was just so the names would correspond better to the respective rod weights. The SL6 will now be called SL9 as in 9wt for example. You may receive a reel marked with either "SL6" or "SL9" but it is the exact same reel.
The SL6 is the reel of choice for many large guiding operations to place on their loan rods due to its “bulletproof” design. This reel has a track record of 20 years in the most remote and hostile environments targeting powerful adversaries like permit, tigerfish, golden dorado and more. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminum and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The SL6 accommodates 9 to 10 weight lines and can be ordered with an incoming and outgoing click or silent outgoing with an incoming click. Custom color options are titanium (silver), black, blue, turquoise, purple, red, golden orange or a custom color combination of these for various parts.
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Diameter: 3.8" / 9.7cm
Weight: 8.1 oz / 230g
Line: 9-10 WT
Backing: 250m 50lbs + WF10 Line *Note from Salt Fly Pro: 250 meters is almost 275 yards and Shilton rates this based on 50lb backing so easily 300+ yards with 30lb gel spun which we normally use for this size of reel.
Species: Permit, Triggerfish, Redfish, Snook, Baby Tarpon, Salmon, Tigerfish & More!
Click: Click In & Out or Silent Out & Click In
Colors: Titanium (Silver) / Black / Blue / Turquoise / Purple / Red / Golden Orange / Custom Color Mix by Special Order
Protection: Type II Anodized for Saltwater or Freshwater Use