Have three Shimano Super Baitrunner 10000 XTE which are showing their age. Any recommendations on replacements, they live on Free Spirit S class 2 3/4lb rods.
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Shimano x aero 10000
Shimano x aero 10000
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The XTE 10,000 super baitrunner is a lovely reel, i have them on my 10ft 2.5lb tfg rods for my small water set up.
Get them serviced and they will outlive us all
The XTE 10,000 super baitrunner is a lovely reel, i have them on my 10ft 2.5lb tfg rods for my small water set up.
Get them serviced and they will outlive us all
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Unfortunately i had them serviced two years ago, full strip down and rebuild. They did need parts but were unavailable so they work but are worn. You are right they are great reels like the Aero 4000gt i had before them.
As i don't fish as much as years ago replacing them with the latest version if off the cards. Not much long range fishing with my rods or the lakes i fish.
So looking for a compact reel with good line lay, could consider losing the baitrunner if the clutch was smooth and easy to operate. Don't like these big reels pushed by the tackle trade where they are just not needed, also i run with 0.40 line so a capacity the same as the XTE 10000 would be nice.
Unfortunately i had them serviced two years ago, full strip down and rebuild. They did need parts but were unavailable so they work but are worn. You are right they are great reels like the Aero 4000gt i had before them.
As i don't fish as much as years ago replacing them with the latest version if off the cards. Not much long range fishing with my rods or the lakes i fish.
So looking for a compact reel with good line lay, could consider losing the baitrunner if the clutch was smooth and easy to operate. Don't like these big reels pushed by the tackle trade where they are just not needed, also i run with 0.40 line so a capacity the same as the XTE 10000 would be nice.
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The X aero as mentioned in post #2 is a very nice reel but it has a shallower skirt and could possibly be a problem with line getting under the spool.
I still use shimano aero gt 6010 reels on my barbel rods, great reels and plenty about.
The X aero as mentioned in post #2 is a very nice reel but it has a shallower skirt and could possibly be a problem with line getting under the spool.
I still use shimano aero gt 6010 reels on my barbel rods, great reels and plenty about.
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Yep the 6010 was a great reel, not sure about buying secondhand. May end up with what i already have.
I have some Okuma reels on some 1 3/4lb rods i use at a runs water, they have been really reliable considering their price. Has opened my eyes to other reels apart from Shimano.
Yep the 6010 was a great reel, not sure about buying secondhand. May end up with what i already have.
I have some Okuma reels on some 1 3/4lb rods i use at a runs water, they have been really reliable considering their price. Has opened my eyes to other reels apart from Shimano.
If you can find a set of XTR RA Super Baitrunne from anywhere grab them with both hands. They are the last and best of the Super Baitrunner range and are superb .... I have also had X-Aero's but the XTR RA's are a nicer reel. To be honest nothing beats them that is available at the moment
a shame that shimano don't support their reels beyond 5 years.
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Have a look at the latest Mitchel bait runners, (if you don't want to pay big bucks) 3 different sizes, my friend got one for hes marker rod, and was so impressed he now uses them on hes fishing rods.
Have a look at the latest Mitchel bait runners, (if you don't want to pay big bucks) 3 different sizes, my friend got one for hes marker rod, and was so impressed he now uses them on hes fishing rods.
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Two used 8000size ones on the bay but over over £170 each posted.
Two used 8000size ones on the bay but over over £170 each posted.
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I've 3 of the 10000 xtr ra and would never part with them. Brilliant reels
I've 3 of the 10000 xtr ra and would never part with them. Brilliant reels
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The Aero concept reels are all flawed - despite the line guards, it still gets behind the spools. Not just the baitrunners, same issue with their 4000 Aero spinning reels. Also, the bail arms are very easy to bend/damage. I had them for a while, just couldn't live with the issues and sold them on. The sweet spot was the XTEA super baitrunner, after that, the top end versions have been a disappointment. This is why good condition XTEA's fetch such good money used. Buying new now, well in my opinion you're better off taking the non Aero baitrunner, which are still decent. The best baitrunner Shimano currently sell is by a country mile, the D series; the spool sizes don't lend themselves too well to fishing at any distance though. I have three 8000D's that I use for carp fishing, that's the EU models with the smaller handle grips - they are absolutely excellent - super smooth, the front drag is flawless and they have a baitrunner you can hear. They look damn cool too, with their all black body and gold spools. I use those for margin to mid range, say up to 60/70 yards. Anything over that, I switch to my Castzm QDs or my Basia SCW's. Always surprises me that I am yet to see anyone using the D series for carp... such good reels.
The Aero concept reels are all flawed - despite the line guards, it still gets behind the spools. Not just the baitrunners, same issue with their 4000 Aero spinning reels. Also, the bail arms are very easy to bend/damage. I had them for a while, just couldn't live with the issues and sold them on. The sweet spot was the XTEA super baitrunner, after that, the top end versions have been a disappointment. This is why good condition XTEA's fetch such good money used. Buying new now, well in my opinion you're better off taking the non Aero baitrunner, which are still decent. The best baitrunner Shimano currently sell is by a country mile, the D series; the spool sizes don't lend themselves too well to fishing at any distance though. I have three 8000D's that I use for carp fishing, that's the EU models with the smaller handle grips - they are absolutely excellent - super smooth, the front drag is flawless and they have a baitrunner you can hear. They look damn cool too, with their all black body and gold spools. I use those for margin to mid range, say up to 60/70 yards. Anything over that, I switch to my Castzm QDs or my Basia SCW's. Always surprises me that I am yet to see anyone using the D series for carp... such good reels.
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Ive had both XTEA's and XTR RA's (as well as Triton Seaspins, GTE, GTE-C models over the years) .... The XTEA's were a nice reel but i think command more money second hand because they were more recognised as they were around for a while and before mini pits were readily available .... and they did a 5000 size which were a gem. XTR RA's were just a step up in terms of aesthetics and feel for me, but were only available for a season or two (from memory). ... Ive never used D series
Ive had both XTEA's and XTR RA's (as well as Triton Seaspins, GTE, GTE-C models over the years) .... The XTEA's were a nice reel but i think command more money second hand because they were more recognised as they were around for a while and before mini pits were readily available .... and they did a 5000 size which were a gem. XTR RA's were just a step up in terms of aesthetics and feel for me, but were only available for a season or two (from memory). ... Ive never used D series
What about the mini long cast bait runner the spool is actually pretty small and yet the reel is nice.
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Medium longcasts. A good shout.
A little bit bigger than the XTE but a lovely reel.
I have one on my marker rod and id happily have them as my main carp reels.
Medium longcasts. A good shout.
A little bit bigger than the XTE but a lovely reel.
I have one on my marker rod and id happily have them as my main carp reels.