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Spinning Reel

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  • 08-06-2011 2:07pm
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    Fuseman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭


    Hey

    I was looking at the Shimano EXAGE 4000 reel this morning in a fishing shop in Dublin. It felt really nice and smooth. Would people recommend this reel or would you choose something else?

    Thanks


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    Fuseman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭Fuseman


    Just to give you more information....I would be looking for an all rounder reel. Something to cover Trout, Salmon, Pike etc


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    stevie_b
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭stevie_b


    you can't go wrong with shimano reels in general. also have a look at a 5000 or 6000 size baitrunner. they will all be ideal for what you need it for.


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    nothing wrong with that exage, the stradic is also a good reel, don't go for a baitrunner unless you need the function, as it makes the reel quite heavy.


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    stevie_b
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭stevie_b


    You're talking around 50g difference (i.e. an ounce or two) in weight between the Exage and a similar sized baitrunner. The o.p. mentions the possibility of fishing for pike - personally i would like the option of the baitrunner feature for this. I also like the double handle that comes on most baitrunners - gives the reel a nice balance.

    As i said before, there's nowt wrong with either reel (baitrunner for me though).

    p.s. if you do go for the Exage, just note that there is a front drag and a rear drag model. I would choose the rear drag.


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    Fuseman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭Fuseman


    Thanks for the info Guys.....Appreciate it ;)


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    Paparazzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,398 ✭✭✭Paparazzo


    If you're spinning only I wouldn't bother with a bait runner. I was looking for a spinning reel earlier in the year, the Shimano Exage is a very nice reel. I went for a front drag because its a better form of drag, and the reel is more compact. I splashed out and went with the Rarenium.
    I always had a baitrunner, but if its spinning only its great to go out with a light compact reel.


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    stevie_b
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭stevie_b


    Paparazzo wrote: »
    I splashed out and went with the Rarenium.

    I have a Rarenium as well - cracking little spinning reel alright


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    Paparazzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,398 ✭✭✭Paparazzo


    stevie_b wrote: »
    I have a Rarenium as well - cracking little spinning reel alright

    Yeah, it's a pleasure to use. I'm trying to find excuses to go spinning just to use it.


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