Hi Chaps.

I have decided on getting a set of the Ultegra XTC Ci4 5500 for my 10 footers.

Everywhere i check they are out of stock, the only place they are saying in stock in angling direct.... I would rather not give them my money.....

Now i know some of you lads know your onions on reels,new models etc.

Are these getting discontinued or something or is everyone just waiting for some stock to arrive.... I'm in no real rush for these but if they were in stock i would buy tomorrow.

As I'll be spending nearly 600 quids, i always prefer to go to the shop rather than buy online.... I travel a lot with work, so can always fine the time for a detour if needed...

Thanks

In reply to Post #1
I'm not a shimano expert, but I believe we have had the XTD and now have the XTE, so the XTC models are maybe no more?

In reply to Post #1
I bought my Ultegras back in 2006 the 5500 xtbs excellent reels, I did think about getting the c14s myself though can't justify the expense.

I guess with the c14s being released in 2018 new version probably coming late 2024/25.

I would say the14000 are just probably more popular as they cover a wider application but as your putting them on 10ft rods.
I can't see the 5500 spool size being dropped.

XTC, XTD and XTE different specs to suit different wallets

Yeah a new 5500 xte Can't be far behind I reckon.

In reply to Post #1
Im selling a set like new mate

In reply to Post #5
Sent you a pm👍👍

Hi there I have 3 x xtc 5500 ci4s basically brand new if interested. Pm me

Nice reels but seem a common thing to sell. I'm getting rod of 3 i only used once. Just prefer the daiwa 25 qda's the drag just isn't as quick and having a shorter handle they feel much smaller (although they're only slightly smaller), perfect on my 9 foot scopes.

In reply to Post #8
Quick check on eBay just now for the 5500s spec as below not many for sale just 1 set for the daiwa 25 qda lots for sale.

So don't follow what you're saying ?

In reply to Post #9
I'm saying i preferred the daiwa 25 qda over the shimano hence why i'm selling the shimanos, Feel they're much better on scopes and a nicer not so quick drag and there's 3 people in this post alone selling they're hardly used 5500 xtc's.

In reply to Post #10
We're all entitled to our own opinions on reels but if you read his first post he had already made his mind up.

I had the ci4s I absolutely hated the quick drag on them, so much so I sold them and bought the cheaper new xte reels for my 10fts, I much prefer them. I love shimano reels just hate the quick drag on them

In reply to Post #11
Also says nearly evwrywhere is out of stock so giving him other options to look at possibly as not sure he's actually played with / used them.

In reply to Post #13
Quick check on google just now (as we know stock changes quickly) I can find at least 3 places that now have them in stock plus the 3 sets he's being offered here.

So would say he's sorted 👍

I don't think these days due to the limited number of tackle shops we really get to test out products properly and hence the amount of rods reels etc for sale.

In reply to Post #1
Unless you can get some felt Washers for them, then don't bother.