Mini Baitrunners

[Ray Roberts]

I've just ordered a pair of the Shimano x aero 2500 FA from Angling Direct. I wonder if any of you guys had the same reels or if there were any known problems with them. The spec looks very good for them.

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[Peter Jacobs]

I've often been tempted with these Ray, but wondered what your intended use is for them?

In the past I've "made do" with Shimano Stradics in 2500 and 3000 sizes for most of my close to medium legering/feeder work.

 

[tigger]

I have the 2500 and 4000 x aeros and they've been fine. I've used the 2500 reels on the river for barbel and chub etc although I think they're more suited to tench fishing on stillwater pools.
The 4000 reels are a better all round size....imo, both are suited to float fishing or leger.

 

[Ray Roberts]

I have the 2500 and 4000 x aeros and they've been fine. I've used the 2500 reels on the river for barbel and chub etc although I think they're more suited to tench fishing on stillwater pools.
The 4000 reels are a better all round size....imo, both are suited to float fishing or leger.

That's pretty much what I intend to use them for. I have some 5000 size Baitrunners but they tend to unbalance lighter rods.

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[S-Kippy]

I looked at these for the same sort of work but there was something about that bail assembly that I just didn't like. Lovely smooth reels and for once a decent diameter spool. I'm sure they'll be fine.

 

[Peter Jacobs]

The one thing that has turned me off of Shimano baitrunners is that the lever is proud in the "off" position.

My Diawa Big Pit reels are the opposite; when the baitrunner mechanism is "off" then it lies flush with the body of the reel.


It is a minor point I know but one that really "bugs me" when in use . . . . .

 

[john step]

The one thing that has turned me off of Shimano baitrunners is that the lever is proud in the "off" position.

My Diawa Big Pit reels are the opposite; when the baitrunner mechanism is "off" then it lies flush with the body of the reel.


It is a minor point I know but one that really "bugs me" when in use . . . . .

I have 6000 sizes for carp/pike with the mechanism as you have said but my 2500 and 4000 are the opposite.

 

[sam vimes]

The Baitrunner levers newer Shimano reels often work the opposite way to the older Shimano Baitrunners. It's no longer safe to assume which way they work just because it's a Shimano reel.

 

[tigger]

The one thing that has turned me off of Shimano baitrunners is that the lever is proud in the "off" position.

My Diawa Big Pit reels are the opposite; when the baitrunner mechanism is "off" then it lies flush with the body of the reel.


It is a minor point I know but one that really "bugs me" when in use . . . . .

Peter, as John has already said, the x aero reels baitrunner switches are proud when in use and click back flush with the reel as soon as you turn your handle.
That is one point I dislike about my older shimmys although it really doesn't make any difference in use

 

[sagalout]

I got a pair of the 2500 DLs, had them about 8 years, used them a lot and never had any problems. I really like them, very, smooth, smashing clutch. I don't fish at more than 30/40 yards so the capacity is fine for me and I normally have them on 10ft pellet wagglers for feeder work. Highly recommended if the current ones are the same as the ones I got.