New Shimano X- Aero Baitrunners

[Graham Hunt]

I didn't like the XT4000FA. As previously mentioned, ridiculously flimsy bail arm which cancelled out the pleasure of the excellent clutch.

The sooner they bring back the 5000 size the better though. The 4000 just don't balance barbel rods for me.

 

[Robert Linwood]

Its a shame they don't make a decent 5000 size any more. For now ill stick with my trusty old shimano 3500b it never let's me down.

 

[Derek Funcks]

HEEEEELLLLOOOO Anyone from Shimano looking in ? Your missing a gap in the market here. Big demand for a 5000 sized reel. If you need a guinea pig to test a free sample, i,m your man.

 

[Pete Dalton]

Apparently the sales blurb says the 4000 has a 6000 size spool.

 

[Carl Hall]

Buy the 4000oc best barbel reel by a long long way

 

[Chris Thomson]

Whats the clutch like on the 4000 oc?

 

[Dave Powell]

Whats the clutch like on the 4000 oc?

Excellent, as are most front drags across the different manufacturers.

The new X-Aero does have a larger spool. Wouldn't say it's 6000 size though.

Dave

 

[Steve Roffey]

Having looked at images of the 'new' reel I still think it's a tarted up XT4000FA. Yes the spool is a larger diameter, and the flyer obviously has to be to match, but the stated standard line capacity is the same, the weight is the same, the gear ratio is the same, the bail arm looks to be the same thin construction, etc. To me, a blatant excuse to appeal to the tackle tarts and hike the price by another £30!

I own, and use, pairs of the 3500B and the XT4000FA, both good reels and far superior clutch to the old rear drag models.

 

[Jon Frisby]

I didn't like the XT4000FA. As previously mentioned, ridiculously flimsy bail arm which cancelled out the pleasure of the excellent clutch.

The sooner they bring back the 5000 size the better though. The 4000 just don't balance barbel rods for me.

I thought the 4000D spool was bigger than say a 5000xtea??
I have a pair of 4000D and yes it may have a flimsy bail arm, but never really noticed it, for me its just a very good reel imo.
Keeping with the topic, take a look at the shim thunnus in 4000 size. Not for sale here but everywhere else. Ci4 composite body, palladin uprated gearing plus a more solid bail arm.... and with the USD exchange excellent value for money.

 

[David Gauntlett]

This one John, £152, depending on the exchange rate on the day, and + the shipping. Best shipping rate I can see is about £16.50, but then there is import tax ?

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-thunnus-tu4000ci4-spinning-reel.html

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Jason Murray]

For a size comparison, here is a 5000B spool with the 4000 X-AERO spool.

Jason