I can buy a pair of Shimano Medium Baitrunner CI4+ XTR-A LC unused in the box for €350 (£296.97) going to be used mainly for channel fishing (I miss the baitrunner system)
How is the CI4+ XTR-A LC compared to and is the Xtr-a recommended?
-Shimano Medium Baitrunner XTB LC (also folding handle on the medium?)
-Shimano Medium Baitrunner Ci4 XTB LC
Also on the list: Daiwa Emblem BR 25A
How is the CI4+ XTR-A LC compared to and is the Xtr-a recommended?
-Shimano Medium Baitrunner XTB LC (also folding handle on the medium?)
-Shimano Medium Baitrunner Ci4 XTB LC
Also on the list: Daiwa Emblem BR 25A
In reply to Post #1
The 'A' versions are the top end models,I've got the largest ones,sublime reels but one now has the Shimano curse of drag clicker silence. No big deal.
The 'A' versions are the top end models,I've got the largest ones,sublime reels but one now has the Shimano curse of drag clicker silence. No big deal.
I've got a set of 3 of these Ci4 5500, toyed with the idea of selling them, but used them for a session after a while of not using them. They are so smooth, still love the baitrunner system and they are simply brilliant. Get them, look after them they will last a long time 👍
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Had a set of the medium lc ci4 since they came out and they are a brilliant reel
Had a set of the medium lc ci4 since they came out and they are a brilliant reel
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I've got a pair of the med ci4 br you mention, brought them 2nd hand in great condition, so glad I did, lovely smooth reels.
If you still love the BR system buy them.
I've got a pair of the med ci4 br you mention, brought them 2nd hand in great condition, so glad I did, lovely smooth reels.
If you still love the BR system buy them.
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Good enough for sir Pete.
Good enough for sir Pete.
Xtb Baitrunner is new a bit cheaper, read that the bail arm doesn't close automatically (no problem for me, I always close it manually) but seems the Xtr-a is the better choice.
Still 4 days for the Shimano Medium Baitrunner CI4+ XTR-A L lc deal
How do people rate the Daiwa Emblem BR 25A compared to the Shimano baitrunners?
How do people rate the Daiwa Emblem BR 25A compared to the Shimano baitrunners?
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I've got 3 of the BR 25a's lovely little reels, play fish well on them and smooth action when reeling in. Never used the shimano ones you have on your list, but have got a pair of big 14000 xtb's and can't fault either the shimano or the Daiwa ones, so your on a good path to either one you get in my opinion!
I've got 3 of the BR 25a's lovely little reels, play fish well on them and smooth action when reeling in. Never used the shimano ones you have on your list, but have got a pair of big 14000 xtb's and can't fault either the shimano or the Daiwa ones, so your on a good path to either one you get in my opinion!
Had a set of XT-A's for a while. Was going to replace them when i bought my Scopes but chucked them on instead. Cant fault them to be honest, just really nice reels.
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Shimano Medium Baitrunner CI4+ XTR-A LC are £250 ish each in UK so that pair are a bargain and the medium is a good size all round pit reel. Two people I know use them, one a very well known angler, the other a shop owner and both could have any reels they want but chose these.
Shimano Medium Baitrunner CI4+ XTR-A LC are £250 ish each in UK so that pair are a bargain and the medium is a good size all round pit reel. Two people I know use them, one a very well known angler, the other a shop owner and both could have any reels they want but chose these.
Going for the CI4+ XTR-A LC seems like the best choice, thx all for the feedback