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Shimano X-Aero RA Baitrunner 8000 (6 posts / 3,259 views)
jonsussex jonsussex
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Post #1 29 Aug 2023 08:26
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Hi, I have just been looking at the Shimano X-Aero RA 8000 baitrunner online. Does anyone have experience of these good or bad. i quite fancy buying three for an upcoming French trip but cant seem to see much in the way of reviews on line. Thank you
g4fne g4fne
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Post #2 29 Aug 2023 19:36
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In reply to Post #1
Im a big fan of Shimano rear drag baiturnners and have multiple sizes/models in GTE-C's thru to XTR RA Super Baitrunners. I added and really like the X-Aeros .... I had 10,000 originally and regretted selling them and have since bought 8000. The bigger spools over my other Baitrunners is a big improvement for carp fishing and I prefer them over big/mini pits myself (unpopular opinion im sure). I think they feel better made, more solid than the equivalent priced big/mini pits
finbob finbob
Posts: 3,466
Post #3 30 Aug 2023 09:47
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In reply to Post #1
They are great reels- bigger spools, nice line lay, really gutsy gears -use them for barbel fishing where i can be cranking heavy feeder & leads.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #4 31 Aug 2023 03:27
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In reply to Post #2
Me too I recently got 3 brand new Shimano 6000 XTEA boxed never been used
and already got a pair of the Shimano 8000 XTEA that are like new and had the Felindre Dragon Washers fitted and they make a brilliant clutch an amazing clutch
QUOTE

Front Drag Reels : We can also fit the NEW Felindre Quick Drag washers if required. These washers will improve your drags performance tenfold.

Rear Drag Reels : The NEW Felindre Dragon Washers that have been in production for over a year, they are a revolution for Shimano Rear Drag reels.

and its true !!
essesxandy essesxandy
Posts: 3,197
Post #5 31 Aug 2023 06:49
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In reply to Post #4
Do these new washers take away the jerkiness of the rear clutches?
I use my old 10000XTE's for the majority of my fishing and would love a smoother clutch.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 1 Sep 2023 19:23
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yes mate transforms them
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