Shimano Bigpit, Longcast ?

Catfishingham · Apr 11, 2011

Hello, I am considering a pair of Shimano Longcasts.
Any one have them and what is your opinion of them?

Thanks, Cat

Peter Jacobs · Apr 11, 2011

I think that Cakey uses those Shimano's but he doesn't post on here any longer.

If you can stretch the extra cash then I can thoroughly recommned the Daiwa Infinity X5500's which is what I've used for the last 12 months; truly lovely reels but at a price . . . . . .

A few examples:
daiwa infinity 5500 | eBay UK

Here's the link from last year when I was making my decision . . .

http://www.fishingmagic.com/forums/...-infinity-x-5500-br-big-pit-bait-runners.html

mol · Apr 11, 2011

Shimmy longcasts are built like tanks and have looks to match. They're a workhorse of a reel that'll never let you down as there pretty much indestructible.

Personally I'm not a fan, there heavy and more importantly for me incredibly bulky. I much prefer the more modern range of shimmy big pits as they still have the same distance casting capability as the longcast but in a lighter and less bulky package with a bit more refinement.

dadondo · Apr 11, 2011

Hi Cat i have three used them for about ten years and still going strong , great for casting or boating out yes i agree with one of the posts that they are big and bulky but if you fish with your rods on a rest then theres no issue great clutch even better baitrunner system i would not be with out them cheers.

cg74 · Apr 12, 2011

wish i was fishin said:
Hi Cat i have three used them for about ten years and still going strong , great for casting or boating out yes i agree with one of the posts that they are big and bulky but if you fish with your rods on a rest then theres no issue great clutch even better baitrunner system i would not be with out them cheers.

On the whole I agree, except like all Shimano's the clutch IMO is fairly notchy though.

With a full spool they retrieve 125cm of line per turn of the reel handle, downside of that being a weighty one; about 800grams or 1lb12oz to be a bit more precise.

Another good point being, there rate of depreciation is minimal.

Catfishingham · Apr 16, 2011

Thanks All for the replies.

Consern is for ordering over seas, sight unseen, high shipping,
etc.. Want to get it right, not have to reorder because not
satisfied, you know what I meen! Hard buying tackle over here.
May go a little smaller in size on Shimano. Decisions, Decisons!

Again, Thanks for replies,
Cat

Shimano Bigpit, Longcast ?

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