In reply to Post #17
Hi Guys,
Okay, so I've had the power Aeros for 4 years now, admittedly they didn't get a lot of use last year and haven't seen a ton of action this year either.
Having said that, they haven't missed a beat when I have used them, one of the spool clicker does need fixing but that was my bad gettting a load on line behind the spool whilst trying to remove the spool so I could put it behind the bail arm when threading eyes(schoolboy error!!!)
Apart from that, no service and they are still as smooth as silk.
My mate still has his Ci4 and they have had a lot more action and his are still sweet too.
I have not tried basia's personally but I can say the shimmy's are as good/better than the daiwa infinity BR
Hi Guys,
Okay, so I've had the power Aeros for 4 years now, admittedly they didn't get a lot of use last year and haven't seen a ton of action this year either.
Having said that, they haven't missed a beat when I have used them, one of the spool clicker does need fixing but that was my bad gettting a load on line behind the spool whilst trying to remove the spool so I could put it behind the bail arm when threading eyes(schoolboy error!!!)
Apart from that, no service and they are still as smooth as silk.
My mate still has his Ci4 and they have had a lot more action and his are still sweet too.
I have not tried basia's personally but I can say the shimmy's are as good/better than the daiwa infinity BR
In reply to Post #18
Have you had infinity XBR's to make the comparison mate? Just trying to clarify things in my head before I make my decision.
I like the style of the Power Aero XTB 's but not keen on the colour. At the end of the day I'll be choosing on performance. I loved my Tournament S 5000T's, wasn't too keen on the look of the Infinity XBR's like the look of the Shimano Power Aero XTB 's but wish they were more grey.
Have you had infinity XBR's to make the comparison mate? Just trying to clarify things in my head before I make my decision.
I like the style of the Power Aero XTB 's but not keen on the colour. At the end of the day I'll be choosing on performance. I loved my Tournament S 5000T's, wasn't too keen on the look of the Infinity XBR's like the look of the Shimano Power Aero XTB 's but wish they were more grey.
In reply to Post #19
If you are in no rush it might be worth waiting a little bit.The xtb might get a bit cheaper when shimano do a new version with all the new features of the new mags.
If you are in no rush it might be worth waiting a little bit.The xtb might get a bit cheaper when shimano do a new version with all the new features of the new mags.
In reply to Post #20
Agreed. That's a very sensible idea. Unfortunately being patient has never been my strongest point, especially when it's come to buying fishing gear. I've managed to raise a couple of grand so far from selling stuff (still got a fair bit of stuff to sell). Realistically the rods will take 12 to 14 weeks anyway but I just can't make my bloody mind up on the reels. 🤣🤣
Agreed. That's a very sensible idea. Unfortunately being patient has never been my strongest point, especially when it's come to buying fishing gear. I've managed to raise a couple of grand so far from selling stuff (still got a fair bit of stuff to sell). Realistically the rods will take 12 to 14 weeks anyway but I just can't make my bloody mind up on the reels. 🤣🤣
In reply to Post #19
Yeah, had the daiwas , they're good if you want a bait runner but if you run them side by side you'll notice that the daiwas (like the 5000t) are really old tech and just not as smooth.
As I said I haven't tried the basias so this probably isn't the case with them but the other are like 20-30 year old tech and it shows.
Not that there is anything wrong with that and the daiwas are both tried and tested to destruction and totally reliable and look the part etc.
Just for me personally I wanted something with a little bit more refinement and the shimms are really well made, yes they're not the most exciting to look at but they 100% do the job
Think at the end of the day if you have a doubt about buying anything it's best to try before you buy if you can.
Yeah, had the daiwas , they're good if you want a bait runner but if you run them side by side you'll notice that the daiwas (like the 5000t) are really old tech and just not as smooth.
As I said I haven't tried the basias so this probably isn't the case with them but the other are like 20-30 year old tech and it shows.
Not that there is anything wrong with that and the daiwas are both tried and tested to destruction and totally reliable and look the part etc.
Just for me personally I wanted something with a little bit more refinement and the shimms are really well made, yes they're not the most exciting to look at but they 100% do the job
Think at the end of the day if you have a doubt about buying anything it's best to try before you buy if you can.
In reply to Post #19
Sorry, double posted!
Sorry, double posted!
In reply to Post #22
Thanks mate. Really appreciated. I'll get to a Tackle shop and have a look at some. At the moment I can get the Power Aero 'S FOR £290 each through my work discount. I may wait to see what Shimano bring out for 2022 though. Once I see them up close in a shop, I may actually like the current ones though aslong as they're not just plain black. (Silly I know, just not a fan of all the black stealth stuff out at the minute).
Prefer the look of the Ultegra's colour wise. One thing I've noticed with criticism of both the newer Daiwa and Shimano reels is the paint jobs apparently not as long lasting as their predecessors.
Thanks mate. Really appreciated. I'll get to a Tackle shop and have a look at some. At the moment I can get the Power Aero 'S FOR £290 each through my work discount. I may wait to see what Shimano bring out for 2022 though. Once I see them up close in a shop, I may actually like the current ones though aslong as they're not just plain black. (Silly I know, just not a fan of all the black stealth stuff out at the minute).
Prefer the look of the Ultegra's colour wise. One thing I've noticed with criticism of both the newer Daiwa and Shimano reels is the paint jobs apparently not as long lasting as their predecessors.
In reply to Post #24
No worries, I've had a little bit of paint come off the handles but nothing in the body's yet, I'm fairly anal about not putting them directly on the floor tho
No worries, I've had a little bit of paint come off the handles but nothing in the body's yet, I'm fairly anal about not putting them directly on the floor tho
In reply to Post #25
Nothing wrong with wanting to look after your gear. I'm the same mate. I suppose that makes me anal too.🤣
Nothing wrong with wanting to look after your gear. I'm the same mate. I suppose that makes me anal too.🤣
In reply to Post #26
In reply to Post #24
They are definitely not plain black,they have got gunmetal grey parts on them.I sold mine after one use to my mate.I upgraded the spool clicker but I just did not like them,i don't like the shape of the ultegra reels,my mate loves them though
They are definitely not plain black,they have got gunmetal grey parts on them.I sold mine after one use to my mate.I upgraded the spool clicker but I just did not like them,i don't like the shape of the ultegra reels,my mate loves them though
In reply to Post #28
What did you opt for after selling them to your mate?
I do also like the look of the Basia's but get confused by the various models about. Are the DCR versions the same internally as the QDX but just with different cosmetic options? This is probably just me being picky and used to reels from 15 years ago having massive line capacity but the Basia's only having line capacity of 240m of 12lb line seems a bit low. I'd probably want to use 15 to 18lb line so going probably only get 200m on the spool. I'm hoping to start going to France again and it just doesn't seem enough if you're fishing baits out at 150m. Or am I worrying about nothing.
What did you opt for after selling them to your mate?
I do also like the look of the Basia's but get confused by the various models about. Are the DCR versions the same internally as the QDX but just with different cosmetic options? This is probably just me being picky and used to reels from 15 years ago having massive line capacity but the Basia's only having line capacity of 240m of 12lb line seems a bit low. I'd probably want to use 15 to 18lb line so going probably only get 200m on the spool. I'm hoping to start going to France again and it just doesn't seem enough if you're fishing baits out at 150m. Or am I worrying about nothing.
In reply to Post #29
I switched to the Basia 20 scw qd,they are very nice indeed.They are not worth the money imo but then I don't think the mags are worth the extra over the power aero's.I have spent a small fortune on reels in the last few years,its like a second hobby
I switched to the Basia 20 scw qd,they are very nice indeed.They are not worth the money imo but then I don't think the mags are worth the extra over the power aero's.I have spent a small fortune on reels in the last few years,its like a second hobby
In reply to Post #30
They are stunning looking reels. Personally I love the red trim on them. I know a lot of people have said that they don't. Perhaps part of the reason I like the look of them also is ghe shorter body size (that's probably true with the Shimano reels too). I like the look of the 19 basia too, just wish it had a wooden handle though (I suppose I can custom that). But at nearer the £400 mark it's more my budget. If I hold on till the new year, maybe they'll come down a little in price.
Also the fact that you can get 300m of line on the spool is a bonus to me.
They are stunning looking reels. Personally I love the red trim on them. I know a lot of people have said that they don't. Perhaps part of the reason I like the look of them also is ghe shorter body size (that's probably true with the Shimano reels too). I like the look of the 19 basia too, just wish it had a wooden handle though (I suppose I can custom that). But at nearer the £400 mark it's more my budget. If I hold on till the new year, maybe they'll come down a little in price.
Also the fact that you can get 300m of line on the spool is a bonus to me.
In reply to Post #31
Now is the best time of year to be out fishing, why not buy some second hand cheaper gear and get out there instead of having to save up until 2022? Buy the right stuff and you'll move it on at pretty much the same price if you don't break it.
At the end of the day most reels and rods do the same job, I'd rather fish with tatty kit than not at all.
Now is the best time of year to be out fishing, why not buy some second hand cheaper gear and get out there instead of having to save up until 2022? Buy the right stuff and you'll move it on at pretty much the same price if you don't break it.
At the end of the day most reels and rods do the same job, I'd rather fish with tatty kit than not at all.