Would i notice much difference between the Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC and Shimano Ultegra CI4+ 14000 XTC Reel as the difference in price is is £109.99 each and £234.99 each?
Are the Ultegra worth the extra £125 per reel?
Are the Ultegra worth the extra £125 per reel?
In reply to Post #1
Not used either so can't comment for sure but I'd guess you'd notice some difference, but wether it's enough to justify the price difference that's for you to decide.there are other companies around which offer reels which are just as good if not better than Shimano and daiwa but at better prices too, Penn and okuma are the 2 that spring to mind
Not used either so can't comment for sure but I'd guess you'd notice some difference, but wether it's enough to justify the price difference that's for you to decide.there are other companies around which offer reels which are just as good if not better than Shimano and daiwa but at better prices too, Penn and okuma are the 2 that spring to mind
In reply to Post #1
Yes, you would definitely notice the difference, I can only refer to the xta med br, the Ci4 model feels smoother and obviously lighter, a much better reel than the standard model.
I can only assume others are the same.
If you can afford get the Ci4.
Yes, you would definitely notice the difference, I can only refer to the xta med br, the Ci4 model feels smoother and obviously lighter, a much better reel than the standard model.
I can only assume others are the same.
If you can afford get the Ci4.
In reply to Post #1
You will notice a difference,lighter,smoother better build quality and the ci4 are stiffer in the reelseat stem so don't flex when reeling in and casting.If weight is not an issue I would save yourself some money and go for some penn 7000ltd.The penn for the money take some beating
You will notice a difference,lighter,smoother better build quality and the ci4 are stiffer in the reelseat stem so don't flex when reeling in and casting.If weight is not an issue I would save yourself some money and go for some penn 7000ltd.The penn for the money take some beating
In reply to Post #4
Will they be smaller than my Shimano 8000 baitrunners i currently have, as i was looking at the Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC or the Shimano Ultergra Ci4 14000 XTC as an upgrade in size etc
Will they be smaller than my Shimano 8000 baitrunners i currently have, as i was looking at the Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC or the Shimano Ultergra Ci4 14000 XTC as an upgrade in size etc
In reply to Post #5
No they will be bigger,14000 is a big pit reel,5500 is baby big pit which is still bigger.They are front drag not baitrunner too
No they will be bigger,14000 is a big pit reel,5500 is baby big pit which is still bigger.They are front drag not baitrunner too
In reply to Post #6
The bloke in the tackle shop recommended the Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC as he thinks they are amazing value for money
The bloke in the tackle shop recommended the Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC as he thinks they are amazing value for money
In reply to Post #7
It's all personal choice,I personally won't buy shimano anymore and they are all I used to buy.I just think the build quality is not there anymore and there is better value for money on the market now.Can you not go and have a play with both in the shop
It's all personal choice,I personally won't buy shimano anymore and they are all I used to buy.I just think the build quality is not there anymore and there is better value for money on the market now.Can you not go and have a play with both in the shop
In reply to Post #1
Have a shop around as you can get both those models cheaper than that,and i also would,nt buy shimano reels ,but i know alot that do
Have a shop around as you can get both those models cheaper than that,and i also would,nt buy shimano reels ,but i know alot that do
In reply to Post #9
you wont find them any cheaper than £109.99 or £234.99 anywhere new
you wont find them any cheaper than £109.99 or £234.99 anywhere new
In reply to Post #10
Is there any reason why those 2 reels?
Is there any reason why those 2 reels?
In reply to Post #10
It's definitely possible - I picked up some 14000 CI4's recently for £215 each. Brand new, from a tackle shop, so not any kind of new-other via a selling site etc.
It's definitely possible - I picked up some 14000 CI4's recently for £215 each. Brand new, from a tackle shop, so not any kind of new-other via a selling site etc.
In reply to Post #10
Angling direct 1400ci4 at 214.99 and 10 in stock.
Angling direct 1400ci4 at 214.99 and 10 in stock.
In reply to Post #12
Stock is so limited for the 14000 that there is no offers on the £234.99
Stock is so limited for the 14000 that there is no offers on the £234.99
In reply to Post #13
They are the 5500 spool not the 14000
They are the 5500 spool not the 14000