Aerlex XS 7000 or Navi XSA 7000 spod reel

[Fishingdownthewindy]

Shimano Aerlex XS 7000 or Navi XSA 7000 for spod work.

Which one would you go for? if you had the choice of either.

Cheers

 

[Paul B]

I had a pair of Navi xta, cracking reels... but.... I sold mine because after casting, any slack line at the reel got caught behind the spool if the spool was at the front of it's stroke( hope that makes sense?)
If you check the reel after EVERY CAST, not a problem:wh
The newer navi xsb/xtb now has a guard behind the spool, worth the extra i'd say!
I've not tried the aerlex, sorry.

 

[maver man]

I would go with the Aerlex for spodding as the the Navi is a more expensive reel. Your spod kit outfit is going to be taking so punishment, so save the tartiness for the rods on your alarms