Ray Roberts
Well-known member
Shimano Baitrunner X-Aero FA Reels | Angling Direct
I bought a pair of these baby Bait-runners about 16 months ago. I like to give a piece of equipment a fair trial before reviewing it and I have now done so.
Firstly they aren’t cheap, either in price or build quality. They come with one spare spool which like it’s companion is made of alloy. Extra spare spools are available, but they cost around £25 each. The original spools come with reducers but the spares do not, which is surprising considering the price of the bloody things.
The two reels that I bought are still performing as sweetly as when they came out of the box. The bait runner has a full range of tension and I often use it when live baiting for perch. The drag is smooth and easy to adjust. The only downside (if it is one) is that for their size they are fairly heavy. In practice this really doesn’t matter very much as they spend most of their time sitting on rests. I really can’t say anything bad about these reels at all. I am totally satisfied with them. I have the 2500 size but the same reel is also available in 4000 size.
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I bought a pair of these baby Bait-runners about 16 months ago. I like to give a piece of equipment a fair trial before reviewing it and I have now done so.
Firstly they aren’t cheap, either in price or build quality. They come with one spare spool which like it’s companion is made of alloy. Extra spare spools are available, but they cost around £25 each. The original spools come with reducers but the spares do not, which is surprising considering the price of the bloody things.
The two reels that I bought are still performing as sweetly as when they came out of the box. The bait runner has a full range of tension and I often use it when live baiting for perch. The drag is smooth and easy to adjust. The only downside (if it is one) is that for their size they are fairly heavy. In practice this really doesn’t matter very much as they spend most of their time sitting on rests. I really can’t say anything bad about these reels at all. I am totally satisfied with them. I have the 2500 size but the same reel is also available in 4000 size.
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