The Bauer SLT fly reel is Bauer’s new saltwater big game fly reel, ending a nearly 10-year gap in their saltwater reel offerings. The SLT aims to compete with the major players in the saltwater reel game, such as Hatch and Nautilus, combining a powerful sealed drag with durability and comfortable ergonomics. In this review, we’ll discuss the important details of the new Bauer SLT, including its pros and cons, spool design, drag, and price. If you’re in the market for a new saltwater big game fly reel that can handle everything from Bonefish to Tarpon and GTs, this review is for you.
Another newcomer to our shootouts is Bauer. You might be asking yourself, “Hey, where did you get one of those?” Yes, it’s true – Bauer’s have been a little hard to come by of late, but we have it on good authority that you can now get *at least some* of the models. The RX isn’t the newest model Bauer has released, but it is the newest model without the knuckle-busting drag knob on the same side as the handle, so it’s a reel that feel like it was designed by someone who had actually been fly fishing before. So, how does it stack up against the best reels in the business?
