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 paul12345 |
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Posts: 1347 (20/09/06 09:25) |
hi all,
anyone know were i can pick up the shimano 5000 xtea,baitrunner i see it retails at £129.99,but i hear you can pick it up for a lot less ?? any clue were ??. cheers paul 
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 davhall |
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Posts: 4003 (20/09/06 10:11) |
i would not bother
go for ltd editon 6000re for 49.99. just got one and it's a bargain.....
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rosselk909 |
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Posts: 80 (20/09/06 11:12) |
www.specialist-tackle.co....&offset=20
try this ill take one to mate its not what you've got it's how you use it
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Barbus Burkus |
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Posts: 155 (20/09/06 12:29) |
So that's the new baitrunner.
Wonder how long it will be before a certain tackle tart I know will have a set of three of those. 6000RE "Limited Edition" Features: 1 Ball bearing & 1 Roller bearing. XT7 / Alloy Spool & Spare Spool. Super balanced double handle Titanium power roller. Hybrid aluminium body. Aero Wrap line lay system. Super Baitrunner 5000 XTEA Features: 7 A-RB Stainless Roller Bearings 1 Roller Bearing 2 Speed Aero Wrap System Dyna Balance System Oversized Power Roller Long Nosed Spool Long Life Bail Spring Stone Grey Anodised Spare Spool Gold Anodised Spool Internal Drag System High Efficiency Gear Maintenance Port Free Spool System - I know which one I'll be buying once it's discounted more |
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davhall |
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Posts: 4003 (20/09/06 13:59) |
most of that spec dos'nt mean anything to me.
shimano,baitrunner....£49.95. |
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Andy Davies |
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Posts: 2995 (20/09/06 17:29)
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There is a huge difference between the two types of shimano baitrunner. Seen quite a few bearings go in the cheaper version (REs) Depends how much use it will get though, the lastability of the more expensive reels is something else. Only just retired my first pair of 3500 GTs after 15+ years...
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paul12345 |
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Posts: 1347 (20/09/06 21:22) |
ill find it hard to pay those price,s tho
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Andy Davies |
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Posts: 2995 (20/09/06 21:32)
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I understand. Worth considering Okumas etc as well, as you do seem to get more for your money in that price range.
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davelumb |
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Posts: 811 (20/09/06 22:14) |
Quote: I'm not so sure. I think there's a big difference between Baitrunners made fifteen years ago and those made more recently. My original Aero Baitrunners (bought when they first came out in 1990/91 or thereabouts) were the cheap jobs - and are in better nick, internally, than the GTs I bought a few years ago. -----------
They're only fish... |
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adamphtg |
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Posts: 436 (20/09/06 22:48) |
Gotta admit I am tempted by those super 5000's, Very shiny new toys!!!!. Long live the tackle tarts!
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Gudgeonboy |
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Posts: 159 (20/09/06 23:31) |
Evening All,
I had a "Play" with the new XTEA baitrunners today and must admit they look, and more inportantly feel superb. Got to admit that the GTE-B's are good and have been very pleased with mine, but these new ones are significately better. Think I'll be investing in a 5000. I've had baitrunners for years and have never had any problems with them, some I have are over 15 years old and still going strong... so they don't cost that much for that amount of trouble free years fishing ! Regards Simon |
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paul12345 |
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Posts: 1347 (21/09/06 07:06) |
Quote: yes yes yes ,we know that. |
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Jonny Fairweather |
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Posts: 379 (21/09/06 07:43) |
"Long live the tackle tarts!"
here here... I'll have three. |
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paul12345 |
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Posts: 1347 (21/09/06 07:48) |
how much did you pay tho
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dazza |
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Posts: 260 (21/09/06 13:10) |
also consider the daiwa regal 2550 BR aswell.
some say better than the shimano 5000 and about 4oz/5oz lighter aswell,you can pick them up for around £45 now,rrp is £85. |
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adamphtg |
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Posts: 436 (21/09/06 13:49) |
I've gone and done it
 . Just ordered a pair from Fosters, £120 each. I will post a review with pics when I have finished fawning over them, and told the wife I have bought MORE fishing tackle Adam |
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Jonny Fairweather |
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Posts: 379 (21/09/06 16:02) |
HOW MUCH!!!
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Ringo I |
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Posts: 115 (21/09/06 18:32) |
Think I'll stick with my pair of 5000 Aero Gt's (pre the aluminium spool model and at least 10years old I think)
good workhorses that are completely used and abused rarely cleaned and have never let me down. And if they did I'd send them to Felindre for a service and then they'd come back good as new and ready for another 10 years of use and abuse. Ringo |
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anthony |
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Posts: 10 (27/09/06 18:06) |
has anyone used these reels yet and are the an improvement on the old ones(drag).Its just a shame shimano didn't make this new reel a front drag.
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adamphtg |
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Posts: 436 (05/10/06 16:11) |
THEY ARRIVED THIS MORNING!!! A massive improvement on the GTE-b5000's, Very smooth, beautifully balanced and no oscillation whatsoever, Some new and welcome tweaks as well!. They have a lubrication point, a small screw on the main body you remove and top up with oil (provided), means no more stripping down. Drag feels very smooth and the baitrunner adjustment is larger and easier to adjust. Out on the Thames with them tonight, hopefully a Boris will grace my net. Full review WILL follow after a few sessions use. ATB Adam Opener of worm cans and quantity surveyor of the moral high ground.
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Phil Adams |
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Posts: 555 (05/10/06 16:29) |
Me? Jealous?
No, just normally green, its being a cabbage that does it. Enjoy the reels Adam. Phil |
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