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.