In reply to Post #16
Hi all


Before I go and potentially sell my 5000ts have considered getting the slow oscillation upgrades and couple of others (carbon washers etc) on them to improve line lay and in turn assist in increasing casting distances, was just wondering if any one has had this done and can vouch the modifications do have a noticeable benefit ?

Love the reels but the line lay and retrieve isn't great , would be looking at shimano Aeros as a replacement , but just wondering if this would improve my casting distances by a justifiable amount it would definitely help in retrieving times ! appreciate rod and technique is a factor. Got 3.00 lb tc aircurves and hitting 100-110 yards with 3-3.5oz leads and 15 lb line . (Will be upping rods to 3.25lb tc)

In reply to Post #34
The threadhas moved on since my last post ! I went to the tackle shop today and looked at both the cl4 and Aeros and can say there doesn't seem much between them , the aero is slightly lighter and personally more aesthetically pleasing, but was impressed with both !

Before I go and sell my 5000ts I have considered getting the slow oscillation upgrades and couple of others (carbon washers etc) on them to improve line lay and in turn assist in increasing casting distances, was just wondering if any one has had this done and can vouch the modifications do have a noticeable benefit ?

In reply to Post #15
Thankyou for the reply mate and advice , I will be going to have a look at them at weekend from my local tackle shop !

In reply to Post #13
Hi all

With time passed by since the last post ,has anyone got any more thoughts on the below as currently debating between them myself ? Is it worth the extra money and is there any negatives of the reels ?

Currently have Daiwa 5000ts love then but the line lay and retrieve isn't exactly great .

Thanks

In reply to Post #3
Ye seen them on the website think they launch this month . Also Seen the X flites in store and look smart ,currently own x2 aircurve 3.0lb tc and can't fault them just wanting to up tc for casting and going to a 3 rod set up so want to be happy I can cater for all size lakes , swaying towards the new aircurves , did look at free spirit s lites but not heard great things

Hi

Had my tourneys a few years now and just wondering if anyone has had the slow oscillation worm shaft conversions done and how much of a difference they make to retrieving/casting due to the better line lay?

Would you recommend it ?

Kind regards

Adam

Hi

Just wondering if anyone has used the new greys x flites and would recommend them ?

I have also heard they are launching a new aircurve model and wondering if anyone knows a date for these ?

In reply to Post #15
Agreed think for that money you shouldn't have to worry about defects when ordered ! Going to have a look and see where my closest supplier is .

Am I missing any other rod models within this (200-250) price range for an all rounder rod (to cast on the bigger pits ,120-140 yard but a nice playing action for the smaller lakes) ?

(Currently own 2x greys aircurve 3lb , love them but they are missing a back bone when fishing 100+ yards)

In reply to Post #10
Thankyou for the replies I have been having a look round on your recommendations but can't seem to find anywhere in North England (Yorkshire) that stock them as would like to have look at them before purchasing and compare them with the air curves !

In reply to Post #7
Hi all

Thinking about getting a set of 12 ft 3.25 tc s lites and wondering if people would recommend them ? Can you cast them say 120-140 yard with a 4 oz lead ? Looking at greys air curves as an alternative ?

Cheers