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Shimano Baitrunner Aero GTE
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 17
RRP: £89.99
Year: 2006

Description: With the equivalent of 8 ball race bearings (4 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing), this reel features both Nexus and Stress free systems. The lightweight XT7 graphite and aluminium hybridised body to provide power without excessive weight gain. There are 2 models available each supplied with a spare spool. Price 79.98 - 124.99

REVIEWS

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Christopher Hewin

Posted: 25/09/07

'GOOD QUALITY REEL'

Strengths:
Have used this model for years, and despite never performing any maintenance, they are still going strong. It's clearly a sturdy well engineered reel.

Weaknesses:
If I had to be picky then I would like the spool to be wider, aiding distance casts. Loaded with 12 Ib line, the friction created on the spool is quite excessive.

Overall:
Great 'small' carp reel! And good value when you consider the durability of the product.

Performance		80%
Quality		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

David Crocker

Posted: 14/08/07

'QUALITY REEL'

Strengths:
Looks great.Like the double handle.

Weaknesses:
Line tangles occasionally.

Overall:
Great reel.Possibly overpriced by £20.

Performance		80%
Quality		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

67%

pugwash

Posted: 29/07/07

'RUBBISH'

Strengths:
bait run system is the only good thing about this reel

Weaknesses:
line twist is awful always had this problem and they done nothing to cure it

Overall:
not very good . i hated mine after a few months they start to ware .handle movement etc spools wore .side to side movement causing the reel to vibrate when reeling in and if you put any grease near them to combat gear ware the bait run trip dont work. better left in the shop

Performance		40%
Quality		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

40%

Tony_No1

Posted: 05/10/06

'10 OUT OF 10.'

Strengths:
very good Baitrunner

Weaknesses:
Little heavy

Overall:
Very reliability.

Performance		100%
Quality		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

Chris Bishop

Posted: 20/08/03

'COULD BE BETTER'

Strengths:
Baitrunner, good line lay

Weaknesses:
Handle soon works loose as does the spool if you're winching heavy rigs in with them.

Overall:
Seven out of 10. They seem to develop the wobbles quicker than the previous 8010GTs.

You'd hope for more with a list price over £100, but they're seriously cheaper than this if you shop around.

Performance		60%
Quality		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

ian hewett

Posted: 07/09/03

'GOOD GENERAL PIKE/CARP REEL'

Strengths:
Good name behind product, smooth gearing feels better than previous model.

Weaknesses:
Bad clutch when wound down hard, if you need a tight clutch for weedy/snaggy situations then it could be a big pit for you.

Overall:
Excellent product if you shop around you can find a good price and have years of good service if used in standard practice.

Performance		60%
Quality		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

67%

carl pepper

Posted: 05/01/06

'GOOD PERFORMER'

Strengths:
stood the test of time

Weaknesses:
don't like the silver plated spool

Overall:
just got a pair second hand and love them. not perfect but close.

Performance		80%
Quality		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

Shaun Cutts

Posted: 30/11/05

'AWESOME!'

Strengths:
good performance
unrivaled casting endurance
reliability

Weaknesses:
some occasional birdnests if line is spooled incorrectly

Overall:
a great reel that is already a legend

Performance		100%
Quality		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

michael rouse

Posted: 22/02/04

'FANTASTIC'

Strengths:
Really smooth retreive and drag.

Weaknesses:
one of mine has developed a wobble.

Overall:
A workhorse,great pike/carp reel.9 out of 10

Performance		100%
Quality		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

Dan Eriksson

Posted: 06/05/04

'HIGH PERFORMING REEL !!'

Strengths:
The baitrunners smooth brake

Weaknesses:
Pretty heavy, but it's a bit lighter than other reels in this price

Overall:
Truly Excellent!!!

Performance		100%
Quality		100%
Value		100%

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100%

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