Know there is a lot of talk about these reels. Being a cult reel rather than a good reel etc etc but seen a lot of sponsored anglers with them when surely they could get top of the range say Baisas for example. I'm considering getting these as my all rounder carp reels, so to use on 10ft rods and 12ft rod. What are peoples thoughts on this? Or these more out and out long range workers. And any reviews on the reels would be great. Looking at the black series. Was either them or the shimano xtc Ci4s 5500.
Cheers
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
5000T are a proven work horse, bit clunky and grindy, but that is part of the appeal, but bombproof and better to service and obtain spare parts than basias.
Also nice upgrade options by Weston Developments... If you feel the need.
Just IMHO, I have owned 5000's and 6000's, but never Basia's.
5000T are a proven work horse, bit clunky and grindy, but that is part of the appeal, but bombproof and better to service and obtain spare parts than basias.
Also nice upgrade options by Weston Developments... If you feel the need.
Just IMHO, I have owned 5000's and 6000's, but never Basia's.
In reply to Post #1
Had my Tournies since '98, they've never had a service and still going strong...
Had my Tournies since '98, they've never had a service and still going strong...
In reply to Post #3
At least chuck some grease in there, so them some love
At least chuck some grease in there, so them some love
I would go Shimano XTC 5500 out of those choices.
I had 4 x 5000T back in the day. Sold 3 of them and gave one away to a mate recently.
I've also got 4 x Basias (the original silver ones) but I never use them, the clutch isn't as nice as Shimano
All I use nowadays are my Shimano Tech Mgs (XTB 12000) / Shimano Ci4s (XTB 5500) or Ci4 medium baitrunners for river (which tends to be dirtier / muckier fishing compared to lakes!).
Yes, I'm a Shimmy Ci4 snob...but if I found a nicer reel I would go out and buy 4 of them immediately. I just haven't
I had 4 x 5000T back in the day. Sold 3 of them and gave one away to a mate recently.
I've also got 4 x Basias (the original silver ones) but I never use them, the clutch isn't as nice as Shimano
All I use nowadays are my Shimano Tech Mgs (XTB 12000) / Shimano Ci4s (XTB 5500) or Ci4 medium baitrunners for river (which tends to be dirtier / muckier fishing compared to lakes!).
Yes, I'm a Shimmy Ci4 snob...but if I found a nicer reel I would go out and buy 4 of them immediately. I just haven't
In reply to Post #2
Agreed, said it before on here but you can't go wrong with the slow oscillation worm shafts for these.
The 5000ts will last forever & despite the grinding you sometimes get (mainly caused by the rollers on the spool lip IMO), they're worth every penny
Agreed, said it before on here but you can't go wrong with the slow oscillation worm shafts for these.
The 5000ts will last forever & despite the grinding you sometimes get (mainly caused by the rollers on the spool lip IMO), they're worth every penny
In reply to Post #6
Own SS3000 recently got myself some 6000t absolutely rock solid will last a life time shimano line clips are common fault my pal has 2 that just don't make any noise now 😆
Own SS3000 recently got myself some 6000t absolutely rock solid will last a life time shimano line clips are common fault my pal has 2 that just don't make any noise now 😆
Love my 5000ts. Not flashy, haven't got the modern features of most reels but solid and dependable.
In reply to Post #8
Built to last and let's face it they are sexy 😍😍😍
Built to last and let's face it they are sexy 😍😍😍
In reply to Post #9
If you find fishing tackle sexy then you need to get out more....
If you find fishing tackle sexy then you need to get out more....
In reply to Post #10
If you don't find it sexy it's clearly you who needs to get out more (fishing) #KeyBoardCarper 😆
If you don't find it sexy it's clearly you who needs to get out more (fishing) #KeyBoardCarper 😆
In reply to Post #11
I get out plenty... Bit rich of you to be calling anyone keyboard anything with the amount of tripe you post.....
I get out plenty... Bit rich of you to be calling anyone keyboard anything with the amount of tripe you post.....
In reply to Post #12
Oooops hit a nerve...defo a shimano user 😆🤣
Oooops hit a nerve...defo a shimano user 😆🤣
In reply to Post #13
On one setup yes, on another daiwa, plus various others.. no nerve hit at all, I won't let someone who talks hashtags bother me....
On one setup yes, on another daiwa, plus various others.. no nerve hit at all, I won't let someone who talks hashtags bother me....
In reply to Post #14
You mean you use daiwa folding handles on your shimano 🤣 stop begging it 🤡😆
You mean you use daiwa folding handles on your shimano 🤣 stop begging it 🤡😆
In reply to Post #15
ip100 seems to be the master of not very useful posts right now, I wouldn't worry about him
I've had three sets of Tournies and love them, wont be tempted with anything else going forward
ip100 seems to be the master of not very useful posts right now, I wouldn't worry about him
I've had three sets of Tournies and love them, wont be tempted with anything else going forward
In reply to Post #16
Hi all
Before I go and potentially sell my 5000ts have considered getting the slow oscillation upgrades and couple of others (carbon washers etc) on them to improve line lay and in turn assist in increasing casting distances, was just wondering if any one has had this done and can vouch the modifications do have a noticeable benefit ?
Love the reels but the line lay and retrieve isn't great , would be looking at shimano Aeros as a replacement , but just wondering if this would improve my casting distances by a justifiable amount it would definitely help in retrieving times ! appreciate rod and technique is a factor. Got 3.00 lb tc aircurves and hitting 100-110 yards with 3-3.5oz leads and 15 lb line . (Will be upping rods to 3.25lb tc)
Hi all
Before I go and potentially sell my 5000ts have considered getting the slow oscillation upgrades and couple of others (carbon washers etc) on them to improve line lay and in turn assist in increasing casting distances, was just wondering if any one has had this done and can vouch the modifications do have a noticeable benefit ?
Love the reels but the line lay and retrieve isn't great , would be looking at shimano Aeros as a replacement , but just wondering if this would improve my casting distances by a justifiable amount it would definitely help in retrieving times ! appreciate rod and technique is a factor. Got 3.00 lb tc aircurves and hitting 100-110 yards with 3-3.5oz leads and 15 lb line . (Will be upping rods to 3.25lb tc)
I have both 5000t and 6000t models and only modification I carried out is QD and line clips, only issue I have had over the years is spool rubbers perishing and spool grommets making a noise both easily remedied with a silicone lubricant like greased lightning. Can't say I have had any issues with line lay or retrieve and both models are robust and with servicing will last a long time.
I also have the silver Basis which I use for casting longe range (rather than boating out) though I've had no issues they don't ‘feel' as robust as the tournies
Michael
I also have the silver Basis which I use for casting longe range (rather than boating out) though I've had no issues they don't ‘feel' as robust as the tournies
Michael
In reply to Post #17
I've had the 5000T and got rid of them for Shimano's. I find in general the Shimano 14000 to be a much better reel on the whole.
I did have the Ultegrea XTB's which were superceded by the latest iteration/line of XTB's initially and found them the be a great reel. I've now upgraded to Tech mgs which I think are a fantastic reel, absolutely lovely to use. I do have the XTD spod reel and also a bulk standard XTD, all of which I can't fault other than the spod reel isn't water sealed and can get hydrolocked if dunked in the drink.
I've had the 5000T and got rid of them for Shimano's. I find in general the Shimano 14000 to be a much better reel on the whole.
I did have the Ultegrea XTB's which were superceded by the latest iteration/line of XTB's initially and found them the be a great reel. I've now upgraded to Tech mgs which I think are a fantastic reel, absolutely lovely to use. I do have the XTD spod reel and also a bulk standard XTD, all of which I can't fault other than the spod reel isn't water sealed and can get hydrolocked if dunked in the drink.
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