Shimano

25 SLX BFS

$177.99 USD

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Estimated U.S. import duty: $22.25 (12.5% of item price)

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Product duty — Fishing reels HTS 9507.30.60, product of Japan (MFN rate)	3.9%	$6.94
Section 301 (forced labor) Japan combined-cap top-up, effective July 24, 2026	8.6%	$15.31
Estimated total	12.5%	$22.25

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Model XG RIGHT XG LEFT

SKU:25-SLX-BFS-XG-RIGHT

100% AuthenticJapan-market stock

Ships from Tokyowithin 5 business days

30-Day Returnson unused items

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Authenticity & Warranty

Every item is 100% authentic and sourced directly from the Japanese domestic market. We are a Japan-based retailer shipping from Tokyo.

Manufacturer warranties on Japanese-market products are generally honored in Japan. Any initial defect is covered by our 30-day return policy — see Returns.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from Tokyo within 5 business days via FedEx International Priority or DHL Express. Delivery is typically 3–5 days after shipment.

Free shipping on orders of $100 or more (a $27 flat rate applies under $100). Your estimated U.S. import duty is shown above the Add to cart button.

Returns

Unused items in their original, unopened packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Contact us and we'll send a prepaid return label.

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2025 year model

Affordable finesse baitcasting with no excuses. The SLX BFS puts Shimano's FTB brake system in a tough, straightforward reel built for anglers who throw small lures all day.

FTB brake for consistent control with lightweight lures
HAGANE body with X-Ship for strength and a smooth retrieve
Super Free Spool to reduce friction at the start of the cast
S3D spool to suppress vibration at high spool speeds
Exciting Drag Sound for audible drag feedback

The entry ticket to serious BFS fishing.

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Specifications

Model	Retrieve	Gear Ratio	Ball Bearing	Max Drag (Ld.)	Reel Weight (Oz)	Line Capacity Mono(Ld./Yd)	Line Capacity Braid(Ld./Yd)	Recovery (In/Turn)	Features
XG RIGHT	Right	8.2	5+1	7.7	6		8/160, 10/140, 12/110	32	Low-Profile
XG LEFT	Left	8.2	5+1	7.7	6		8/160, 10/140, 12/110	32	Low-Profile

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X SHIP

X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This means the gears will stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This will enhance the casting performance of the reel with lighter lures, and allow for longer casts.

HAGANE BODY

HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.

FTB

A major challenge in improving the pitching performance of lightweight lures is to reduce the weight of the spool. Conventionally, weight reduction has been achieved by blanking the spool, but as long as a brake unit is attached, there is a limit. Shimano's proprietary FTB has now succeeded in developing the lightest spool in the history of Shimano bait finesse reels by eliminating the brake unit from the spool. It is an unprecedented brake system that applies a magnetic brake directly to the spool.

EXCITING DRAG SOUND

A technology which enables a drag sound on a baitcasting reel, without using a rattle/clicker function. Making it easy to judge whether a fish is pulling drag and giving an advantage to the angler.

S3D Spool

S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing a balanced and uniform thin wall aluminum constructed spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.