In reply to Post #15
I know that and I'm not saying the Solar stuff is crap,im saying that when things become discontinued people seem to want it which then forces the prices up through the roof
I know that and I'm not saying the Solar stuff is crap,im saying that when things become discontinued people seem to want it which then forces the prices up through the roof
In reply to Post #16
Same as they do with the latest stuff because it's new and expensive but the xtd is the ugliest technium to date with its long ass and massive spool that nobody fishing in the UK needs.
Same as they do with the latest stuff because it's new and expensive but the xtd is the ugliest technium to date with its long ass and massive spool that nobody fishing in the UK needs.
In reply to Post #17
Don't even notice the spool when they are sat on your sticks
Don't even notice the spool when they are sat on your sticks
In reply to Post #2
I've had loads of different Techniums over the years and I'd say every single one of them has something annoying that makes them not 10/10 but that's probably the same with ALL ranges of reels.
I've currently got the 14000 XTC's and really like them, only thing letting them down for me is the Spool Clicker is rubbish, even changing for the Reel King ones is no good, the line clip gets in the way and feels like it sticks out too much and the Line Guard may as well not even be there as it does nothing.
If I had to pick one it'd probably be the 12000 Mgs XTB but with all the Chrome parts replaced for black and the spool cap replaced for the Ultegra ones... 😂
I really do like the look of the latest ones in silver though, shame about the big old booty on them!
I've had loads of different Techniums over the years and I'd say every single one of them has something annoying that makes them not 10/10 but that's probably the same with ALL ranges of reels.
I've currently got the 14000 XTC's and really like them, only thing letting them down for me is the Spool Clicker is rubbish, even changing for the Reel King ones is no good, the line clip gets in the way and feels like it sticks out too much and the Line Guard may as well not even be there as it does nothing.
If I had to pick one it'd probably be the 12000 Mgs XTB but with all the Chrome parts replaced for black and the spool cap replaced for the Ultegra ones... 😂
I really do like the look of the latest ones in silver though, shame about the big old booty on them!
In reply to Post #19
I have the XTBs but have changed all the parts to black and absolutely love them!!
I have caught plenty of fish on them and they have never let me down.
I have the XTBs but have changed all the parts to black and absolutely love them!!
I have caught plenty of fish on them and they have never let me down.
In reply to Post #18
To be honest even though I've owned techniums, basia,s ect I'm not a fan of big reels and still think my sal****er twin powers are superior to any big pit reel.
To be honest even though I've owned techniums, basia,s ect I'm not a fan of big reels and still think my sal****er twin powers are superior to any big pit reel.
In reply to Post #21
Agree with you there, the twin power, certates, stellas etc are in a different league altogether. I hate the huge basia, tech size reels which is why i still think the castizm is the perfect size for uk fishing.
Agree with you there, the twin power, certates, stellas etc are in a different league altogether. I hate the huge basia, tech size reels which is why i still think the castizm is the perfect size for uk fishing.
In reply to Post #1
the inners of the MgS reels were of better quality for the XSA, XSB and XTB models, after that it seems like the trend to save on the quality of the inside components was also applied to the later MgS models
the inners of the MgS reels were of better quality for the XSA, XSB and XTB models, after that it seems like the trend to save on the quality of the inside components was also applied to the later MgS models
In reply to Post #23
The latest xtd has had the internals upgraded and the ***** spool clicker
The latest xtd has had the internals upgraded and the ***** spool clicker
In reply to Post #24
Every new model has been upgraded according to Shimano but is it an upgrade to bennifit the consumer or or profit margin.
Every new model has been upgraded according to Shimano but is it an upgrade to bennifit the consumer or or profit margin.
In reply to Post #25
Well out of the long list of reels I have had these are my favourite by a mile
Well out of the long list of reels I have had these are my favourite by a mile
In reply to Post #26
But you've never kept any long enough to find out what there really like long term,
But you've never kept any long enough to find out what there really like long term,
In reply to Post #27
It does not take long to work out if you like something or not
It does not take long to work out if you like something or not
In reply to Post #28
You can tell if you like a reel after a couple of outings.
You can tell if you like a reel after a couple of outings.
In reply to Post #29
I think you can
I think you can