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RKB
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   Old Thread  #5 17 Dec 2025 at 12.55pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #4


I used Aerlex reels for years without issues. As mentioned, the line NEVER went behind the spool.
JasonM
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JasonM
   Old Thread  #4 17 Dec 2025 at 12.40pm  0  Login    Register
Comparing against other 14K sized reels on the Shimano website.

A few less bearings, a bit heavier.

But hey we all get like that as we get older.

Looks a good deal imho
vossy1
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vossy1
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   Old Thread  #3 17 Dec 2025 at 10.12am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Moved to tackle section as you'll get more views here
MiniWelsh
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MiniWelsh
   Old Thread  #2 17 Dec 2025 at 8.09am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Solid and reliable is my view having had a set for a number of years previously. Quite heavy but that wasn't an issue for me. Drag is decent and I didn't have any issues of line getting behind the spool etc which I had done with other budget reels in the past
madmancarpy
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madmancarpy
   Old Thread  #1 16 Dec 2025 at 4.46pm  0  Login    Register
Hi I’m looking for reviews on the shimano aerlex xtc they looks the nuts so I’m very tempted

I would go with the xtds but slightly out my budget

Thanks guys
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