New Shimano X- Aero Baitrunners

[Pete Dalton]

Anyone seen one of these yet Shimano' X-Aero 4000 FA Baitrunner Fishing Reel'?

Looks like a premium bait runner in 4000 & 6000 - videos on FB. May be an XTEA equivalent .

 

[Dave Powell]

So far, so good with mine. Ideal size for the Yorkshire rivers with a beautifully smooth clutch.

Dave

 

[Graham Hunt]

Have they got rid of those useless thin bale arms?

 

[Dave Powell]

Shimano 4000 Aero

Have they got rid of those useless thin bale arms?

The bale arm is still on the thin side Graham. However, having owned several different 4000 size models I've never found it a problem.

Dave

 

[Graham Hunt]

I must be much rougher on my reels than you Dave. If they cant handle getting bashed around on a quiver, they're no good for me!

 

[Chris Jones]

Have they got rid of those useless thin bale arms?

It's relatively thin, but not the same as the one fitted to the 4000D.

 

[Dave Powell]

I must be much rougher on my reels than you Dave. If they cant handle getting bashed around on a quiver, they're no good for me!

I bought one of those Korum total protection quivers which is great. No walking through undergrowth and finding you've got about 30 yards of line hooked up on a branch either!

Dave

 

[Dave Powell]

Oops!

 

[Darren Rosie]

Your welcome mate, hope the rods are ok

 

[Dave Powell]

Spot on Darren, thanks.

Dave

 

[Ben Jennings]

Had a look at one today. It's a very nice reel. Not sure if I'll take the plunge though and replace my trusty old 5010's with them. Bail arm is very thin though.

 

[Jon Frisby]

It's rear drag.... enough said

 

[Justin Hicks]

It's rear drag.... enough said

It's front drag
Rear is for baitrunner tension

 

[Chris Jones]

It's rear drag.... enough said

Jon, you must be looking at the wrong reel.

Shimano Baitrunner X-Aero 4000 FA - Ted Carter

 

[Dave Powell]

That's the one Chris. Paid £120 each for mine.

Dave

 

[Justin Hicks]

That's the one Chris. Paid £120 each for mine.

Dave

That's a good price where did you get them from ?

 

[Dave Powell]

Bobco Bank Holiday sale. They seem to have 20% every B/H so it's a good time to get high value items.

Dave

 

[Justin Hicks]

Bobco Bank Holiday sale. They seem to have 20% every B/H so it's a good time to get high value items.

Dave

Cheers thanks for that, really am tempted to buy a couple

 

[Steve Roffey]

Don't see that this is anything new, seems just like the XT4000FA but re-badged?

 

[Chris Jones]

Don't see that this is anything new, seems just like the XT4000FA but re-badged?

Nope, gearing, rotor, spool and bail arm are quite different. Definitely not just a simple rebadge. However, whether the "improvements" make it better or not is another matter.