Shimano super aero technium surf

Advantages: Superb Overall Quality
Disadvantages: None!!!

...The Shimano Baitrunner 10 000 XTE is by far (in my opinion) the best multi-purpose specimen Carp reel on todays market. A piece of quality engineering this reel is built from a hybrid Aluminium body making it extremely tough and durable and features 7 ball bearings for a smooth running performance. I have had a set of these for a couple of years now and have fished small English lakes to large gravel pits in France and they have never let me down. The 10 000 XTE holds around 420 yards of 12lb line so is fine for casting distance and boating a like. Another great plus I have found to my advantage is the Titanium power line roller making sure line twist is never a problem to me! Shimano also supply this reel complete with a spare spool (both aluminium, two in total) and the balanced double handle is ambidextrous... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish, easy to use, well made and very durable
Disadvantages: Quite expensive

...550G  Ball bearings 4ARB (anti rust bearings) 10times more durable  Roller bearing 1  Line capacity 0,30mm/390m  Line capacity 0,35mm/290m  Line capacity 0,40mm/200m  Spare spool 1  Gear ratio 4,5:1  Aero wrap spool so line builds evenly on the spool and exits cleanly with minimum friction for longer, more accurate casts  Floating shaft The key friction area on most fixed spool reels is where the spool drive shaft meets the pinion. Shimano designers have overcome this by reducing a large percentage of surface area contact and incorporating bearings on either side of the shaft. The resultant design leaves the shaft in a floating position, considerably improving efficiency and longevity.  Power Roller Shimano's Power Roller... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic quality for a budget real!!
Disadvantages: Not quite as well balanced as the GTE range.

...This is an excellent reel by no mistake. I have had this reel for 3 years and fished many gravel pits around the UK using it. The RE reel shares many of the same features that the more expensive GTE range has including the Shimano's patented Aero Wrap system, Rotor Cast Control and Positive Bail. This is designed to prevent any problems whiles casting long distance. Using the 8000 versions loaded with 15lb line the casting ability is amazing! More than adequate for the UK size lakes. The main difference between the RE range the GTE range is that the GTE has 3 more ball bearings. This means that the GTE by comparison is lot smoother and allows for better handling. Also the RE only has a single crank handle oppose to the double handle on the GTE. This means that the reel does not feel as well balance while reeling in how ever some... Read review

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