Fighting Drag
I'm looking at a new reel to replace my 5000GTEC as its too heavy for my rod (rod feels out of balance) and I've just read the review on the Shimano Exage 4000 in the BFW review section. Does the...
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Rather than look at the Exage, spend a bit more and go for a Twin power 4000 xt-rb it will last for years........
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They are not that expensive - I used the Exage as an example. But will the fighting drag loosen off enough to give line if I get a full blown take?
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Probably not as much as you'd like to be used as a "cheat" for a baitrunner, however, if you have the correct drag set with the fighting drag full on, then with it all the way off it may...
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I played around with an old 4010GTM and it will act as a makeshift baitrunner but there is a compromise between getting the right line strength/ drag setting and the desired free turning of the spool...
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Thanks guys - the reason I ask is that I read this on the Shimano website "If you require an almost limitless range of drag settings at the flick of a switch to keep you in touch & control the...
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I have got and constantly use 2 shimano stardic x 3000 GTM reels and I would never part with them. They cost second hand now almost what i paid for them about ten years ago and they still work like...
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the shimano exage 4000 is a cracking reel and will allow to give line in any mode.i had to sell mine because of an injury to my right thumb so i bought the same reel in a front drag to use on the...
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I'll echo Alberts thought's the Exage really is a SUPERB real, the clutch is silky smooth, and with the fightin drag you really feel in control, shame that shimano dont think about getting both...
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Hi andypet, if your looking to use the shimano as a "cheat" bait runner, then why not look at the okuma epix pro size 30, it has the full baitrunner facility and is only the size of the shimano. I've...
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Thumbs-up from me, too, for the Epix Pro 30s. I have a pair of the earlier front-drag (excellent drag) model and use them for lighter fishing (not for retrieving big feeders plus half the dying summer...
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Thanks for the responses guys - and gals! Looks like I'm not the only one who thinks outside of the box. The newer Shimano reels look a tad "cheap" but Haydn and Paul both make perfect sense. The 6.2...
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The newer Shimano reels look a tad "gay" Not trying to be `PC' mate, but I find that comment a bit offensive. Some of my best friends are `gay' as you call it, including HarryChubb a regular poster on...
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Fair point I'll edit my post - I have friends with similar tendancies also that do no take offence at cheap digs like I have made.
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No offence mate--fancy an all night session weekend Decs- please. ATB--Harry.
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