Guide to shimano baitrunners?
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Hi Enigma,
This is the reels that I bought from Ganis angling
After looking at your info, I realised that they had send me the wrong ones..:cens
But they look exactely the same as the photos you posted....(first one) although their ratio is 4:6:1....
and although I asked for the upgraded one...maar nouja....
This is the reels that I bought from Ganis angling
After looking at your info, I realised that they had send me the wrong ones..:cens
But they look exactely the same as the photos you posted....(first one) although their ratio is 4:6:1....
and although I asked for the upgraded one...maar nouja....
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atish.rowjee
Senior Member
Oom G, I have noticed that the website has two different gear ratio values. The right up for the XTR RA on the website sates it is 4.9:1 but the "specifications" tab say 4.6:1. Which is correct though? That's the question you and I would like to know.
I get your point on the turning ratio...
Yeah well, When you buy something that's that expensive and considered one of the top contender reels, then one would expect at least the right print job on it..LoL!!!
It was just a let down when I opened it and saw I didn't get my money's worth.....that's all....uke or thought so...
Atish...you got one as well?
Yeah well, When you buy something that's that expensive and considered one of the top contender reels, then one would expect at least the right print job on it..LoL!!!
It was just a let down when I opened it and saw I didn't get my money's worth.....that's all....
uke or thought so...Atish...you got one as well?
atish.rowjee
Senior Member
Oom G, I don't have one but a friend of mine does. After I read this post, I asked him about the gear ratio and he confirmed that his says 4.6:1 on the reel as well. The box packaging says 4.6:1 as well. I asked him to send me some pics of the box, so as soon he sends them I will post them up here.
atish.rowjee
Senior Member
So, I got in contact with Rapala SA and this is the response I got,
"Hello Atish
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have just checked the box and the ratio is 4.6:1
Thanks
Team Rapala SA
On 2012/04/12 02:05 PM, atish rowjee wrote:
> *** This query was submitted from the website ***
>
> hi,
>
> i have been to the shimano website and rapala website and noticed there is a difference with the gear ratio for xtr ra baitrunner reels. on the shimano website the right up for the xtr ra is 4.9:1 gear ration but the "specifications" tab say 4.6:1. on the rapala website the gear ratio is 4.9:1. which is the correct gear ratio?
>
> i look forward to hearing from you.
>
> thank you.
>"
"Hello Atish
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have just checked the box and the ratio is 4.6:1
Thanks
Team Rapala SA
On 2012/04/12 02:05 PM, atish rowjee wrote:
> *** This query was submitted from the website ***
>
> hi,
>
> i have been to the shimano website and rapala website and noticed there is a difference with the gear ratio for xtr ra baitrunner reels. on the shimano website the right up for the xtr ra is 4.9:1 gear ration but the "specifications" tab say 4.6:1. on the rapala website the gear ratio is 4.9:1. which is the correct gear ratio?
>
> i look forward to hearing from you.
>
> thank you.
>"
:swearatish.rowjee
Senior Member
I agree Oom G.
Atish.....Have a look at the 18th post on the info that Enigma send....there they also say 4:6:1 ratio to the XTR1000RA...There is a SBTRXTR10000RA....Ratio...you guessed it...4:6:1...
Now I'm totally confused....does this mean that the specific series contains 2 types within the same series of super baitcasters or is the advert just a hoax...?
Now I'm totally confused....does this mean that the specific series contains 2 types within the same series of super baitcasters or is the advert just a hoax...?
atish.rowjee
Senior Member
Ok so I went an played web detective on the gear ratio and got a reel and played around with it.
After checking 3 Shimano regional sites and 25 retailer sites it is clear that they have a standard wording that is copied and pasted into Shimano sites, retailer sites and general discussion areas which is word for word the same.
A number of the European sites have however picked up the error of the gear ratio and some have indicated it as a mistake on the original documentation.
I took a reel and tested it and it is 4.6:1 and not 4.9:1.
With a full spool, much fuller than your Oom G the retrieve per turn of the handle is 92cm and not 88cm so even though the rate is lower than on the paperwork with a full spool your retrieved line per turn of the handle is more than specified.
I will bring it to our Shimano rep's attention.
After checking 3 Shimano regional sites and 25 retailer sites it is clear that they have a standard wording that is copied and pasted into Shimano sites, retailer sites and general discussion areas which is word for word the same.
A number of the European sites have however picked up the error of the gear ratio and some have indicated it as a mistake on the original documentation.
I took a reel and tested it and it is 4.6:1 and not 4.9:1.
With a full spool, much fuller than your Oom G the retrieve per turn of the handle is 92cm and not 88cm so even though the rate is lower than on the paperwork with a full spool your retrieved line per turn of the handle is more than specified.
I will bring it to our Shimano rep's attention.
atish.rowjee
Senior Member
Thanks Enigma for the feedback.
Thanx Enigma,
Well, at least We know the full story now....:thankie
I took out the reel last night and cleaned it and thought to myself,Yes, although the ratio is wrong,and the dissapointing thought of buying a porche and getting a Lexis...It's still the Lexus!..... IT'S STILL A PROPERLY GOOD REEL!!!
Well, at least We know the full story now....:thankie
I took out the reel last night and cleaned it and thought to myself,Yes, although the ratio is wrong,and the dissapointing thought of buying a porche and getting a Lexis...It's still the Lexus!..... IT'S STILL A PROPERLY GOOD REEL!!!