9 Good low profile reels

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TRANX 200 CHRONARCH MGL SLX BANTAM MGL CURADO 70 CURADO DC METANIUM MGL ALDEBARAN MGL
  SLX CLAM TRANX 200 CHRONARCH MGL SLX BANTAM MGL CURADO 70 CURADO DC METANIUM MGL ALDEBARAN MGL
Ball bearings 6+1 3+1 5+1 9+1 7+1 8+1 3+1 3+1 10+1
Brand Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano
Gear ratio 6.2:1 7.2:1 7.2:1 6.5:1 8.1:1 7.1:1 7.2:1 8.2:1 7.4:1
Item code CUDC151 SLX150HGC CU71HG ALDMGL51 BANTMGL150XG CHMGL150HG TRX200AHG SLX150XG METMGL151HG
Max drag (lb) 11 12 10 - 11 11 13 11 11
Mono line capacity (#test/yd) 10/120,12/110,14/90 10/120,12/110,14/90 10/105, 12/85, 14/70 8/85 10/75 12/65 10/120,12/110,14/90 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 8/180, 10/155, 14/110 10/120,12/110,14/90 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
Powerpro line capacity (#test/yd) 20/150,30/135,40/105 20/150,30/135,40/105 20/115, 30/105, 40/80 20/85 30/75 40/60 20/150,30/135,40/105 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 30/190, 50/120, 65/80 20/150,30/135,40/105 20/150, 30/135, 40/105
Weight (oz) 7.8 6.9 6.5 4.8 7.8 6.5 8.5 6.9 6.2

SLX CLAM

SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won't break the bank.

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TRANX 200

Tranx 200 is built to withstand the harshest saltwater environments. After over a decade of corrosion study, Shimano has developed a reel concept that will deliver long lasting durability and performance for inshore anglers around the world.

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CHRONARCH MGL

Weighing in at only 6.5 oz. and packed with Shimano’s most advanced technology, the new Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel delivers the top level performance tournament and enthusiast anglers require. More advanced than ever before, its lightweight Magnumlite Spool allows a low moment of inertia, requiring very little force to get it spinning. This means lures will cast farther, with less effort than before. Plus, the new Chronarch MGL is fitted with Shimano’s MicroModule gearing, providing a more efficient gear train with a smoother, more positive feel. The new Chronarch MGL is designed to help you get the most out of your freshwater fishing experience!

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SLX

SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won't break the bank.

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BANTAM MGL

40 years ago, Shimano released it's first baitcast reel, Bantam, to the market. This began what is now a legacy of durable and high performance casting reels.

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CURADO 70

For 25 years now, the Curado continues to be the go-to baitcasting reel for bass and walleye, red fish and trout. Now offered with a new compact Hagane Body and a new model size perfect for pitching, flipping and casting lighter lures, the Curado 70 also features an enhanced SVS Infinity braking system designed for finesse and flipping techniques. X-Ship Technology provides even more smoothness and durability ? just as anglers have expected from Curado reels for more than two decades.

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CURADO DC

Built on the legacy of durability, dependability and versatility that Curado is known for, now with Shimano's unique DC braking technology. Shimano’s new Digital Control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1,000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash and maximize distance. Anglers of all skill levels will appreciate less thumbing and trouble-free casting in all conditions.

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METANIUM MGL

The number one choice of our professional tournament bass anglers and avid fishermen alike, the new Metanium MGL baitcasting reels are all about versatile performance and light weight. The new, Magnumlite Spool creates a very low moment of inertia, improving casting distance by 20%, while enhancing the light, smooth feel of turning the handle. Loaded with Shimano technology and high-end features like Hagane Body, Micro-Modual Gearing, Silent Tune, X-Ship and all new SVS Infinity braking, and available in three gear ratios from 6.2 to 8.5:1, the Metanium MGL is the optimal choice for a wide range of presentations, conditions and species.

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ALDEBARAN MGL

Aldebaran MGL offers paramount lightweight performance. The MGL spool allows anglers to cast small baits with ease. At 4.8oz, it is the lightest reel in the Shimano lineup, giving you all day comfort.

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