In reply to Post #1
BOMB PROOF reels
I used a set of 4 infinity X 5500 on my Europe trips will reel in anything that swims Lovely clutch and has a fast retrieve also a great casting reel my only criticism line clip (((Jim's Reel Shop are able to supply line friendly sprung replacement line clips FOR THESE AND LOTS OF OTHER )))
bait runner is excellent perfect tension adjustment
THE WEIGHT never bothered me in the slightest as FFS you only pick the thing up to cast or reel a fish in ? its not like your match fishing and casting all the time
but of course it really depends on your rods and how big your fish your hoping to catch if its 60s upwards and a possible big old snotty catfish 100plus picks up your bait you will like me be glad you were using these reels
A VERY HANDY WEBSITE TO MARK >> LINK POO
BOMB PROOF reels
I used a set of 4 infinity X 5500 on my Europe trips will reel in anything that swims Lovely clutch and has a fast retrieve also a great casting reel my only criticism line clip (((Jim's Reel Shop are able to supply line friendly sprung replacement line clips FOR THESE AND LOTS OF OTHER )))
bait runner is excellent perfect tension adjustment
THE WEIGHT never bothered me in the slightest as FFS you only pick the thing up to cast or reel a fish in ? its not like your match fishing and casting all the time
but of course it really depends on your rods and how big your fish your hoping to catch if its 60s upwards and a possible big old snotty catfish 100plus picks up your bait you will like me be glad you were using these reels
A VERY HANDY WEBSITE TO MARK >> LINK POO
In reply to Post #15
Could well be , im often wrong 👍
Could well be , im often wrong 👍
In reply to Post #12
They Sportsmatics came out in 2005 and where my first set of big pit reels. I still have 2 that I use on my spod and marker rods. Expect them to last another 16 years
They Sportsmatics came out in 2005 and where my first set of big pit reels. I still have 2 that I use on my spod and marker rods. Expect them to last another 16 years
In reply to Post #18
Im well out then , i must have got the infinities first .
Im well out then , i must have got the infinities first .
Ten years ago when I joined my syndicate everyone had infinities or sportmatics during that time they have all moved them on. Some because they felt they where ott others because of wanting a change. They are great reels the other contenders being the Shimano Long Cast which are as good if not better.
In reply to Post #1
GOT 3 infinitys, brilliant 16 years old ,one service,from tackle box kent, still doing it
GOT 3 infinitys, brilliant 16 years old ,one service,from tackle box kent, still doing it
In reply to Post #1
. . .seriously considering a set . . .2nd hand minters are difficult to find because no one wants to get rid!
Wooden handles, ABS spools, semi-retro good looks . . .what's not to like!
. . .seriously considering a set . . .2nd hand minters are difficult to find because no one wants to get rid!
Wooden handles, ABS spools, semi-retro good looks . . .what's not to like!
In reply to Post #22
I had a mint set on here about 6 weeks ago no one wanted them put them on ebay went in one hour ! Original big baitrunner longcasts are just as good if not better got a mint set of those on now.
I had a mint set on here about 6 weeks ago no one wanted them put them on ebay went in one hour ! Original big baitrunner longcasts are just as good if not better got a mint set of those on now.
In reply to Post #23
Big baitrunner longcast
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-big-baitrunner-xt-a-lc-reel
Big baitrunner longcast
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-big-baitrunner-xt-a-lc-reel
In reply to Post #24
Sorry i have ammended my post , of course the originals are baitrunners ! And much better than the current model.
Sorry i have ammended my post , of course the originals are baitrunners ! And much better than the current model.
In reply to Post #25
I've serviced loads of these over the years and they just don't go wrong, same as the original shimano big baitrunner lc's. The singular weakness the infinitys seem to have is the baitrunner click pawl plate, which occasionally snaps as it is simply a slither of sprung metal that eventually can snap but they're pennies to replace
I've serviced loads of these over the years and they just don't go wrong, same as the original shimano big baitrunner lc's. The singular weakness the infinitys seem to have is the baitrunner click pawl plate, which occasionally snaps as it is simply a slither of sprung metal that eventually can snap but they're pennies to replace
In reply to Post #26
That's why the plate should be replaced on a service, preventative maintenance.
That's why the plate should be replaced on a service, preventative maintenance.
In reply to Post #27
Goose there's a large element of anglers out there that don't have their reels serviced and parts changed for preventative maintenance, I've seen it said so many times over the years on here and elsewhere " had them for 20 years and never had a service etc" but thats not a good thing is it, they're little mechanical machines at the end of the day which require maintenance once in a while to keep them performing, so whilst i agree 100% with your reply it was nothing other than a heads up for the original poster as to a potential issue.
Goose there's a large element of anglers out there that don't have their reels serviced and parts changed for preventative maintenance, I've seen it said so many times over the years on here and elsewhere " had them for 20 years and never had a service etc" but thats not a good thing is it, they're little mechanical machines at the end of the day which require maintenance once in a while to keep them performing, so whilst i agree 100% with your reply it was nothing other than a heads up for the original poster as to a potential issue.
In reply to Post #28
Agreed but owners should realise that stripping, cleaning and replacing the dirty old contaminated lube with new clean stuff can only be a good thing.
Agreed but owners should realise that stripping, cleaning and replacing the dirty old contaminated lube with new clean stuff can only be a good thing.
In reply to Post #26