I see there's an newer model of the Exage 4000FB on the market - the 4000FC. Does anyone know if the spool from the 4000FB is compatabile with the 4000FC?
I reckon I'll need a new reel now, today saw some terminal type abuse that no reel would survive. But it'd be nice to to able to use the spools again on an FC, if I can't find an Exage 4000FB for sale.
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Re: Shimano Exage 4000
Sorry its not a direct answer to your question but the spool for my Stradic 4000 fits my Exage 4000 RCDH?? Quite possible then that your 4000FB might fit the FC?
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There's a thought, I have a spare Nexave 4000 kicking around somewhere, I'll dig it out and check.
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Re: Shimano Exage 4000
lads does any one know what shops sell the SURECATCH UNITY UTF 45 SPINNING REEL /GOOD REPORTS FROM JIM CTanglerat wrote:There's a thought, I have a spare Nexave 4000 kicking around somewhere, I'll dig it out and check.

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From what i remember i think jimc said the taclke shop in cobh had them but i could be wrongknightser wrote:lads does any one know what shops sell the SURECATCH UNITY UTF 45 SPINNING REEL /GOOD REPORTS FROM JIM CTanglerat wrote:There's a thought, I have a spare Nexave 4000 kicking around somewhere, I'll dig it out and check.
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I think Waterford Angling have some in stock give them a call
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Cheers Tom, but I'm just waiting on delivery on my shiney new Exage 4000FC. Couldn't resist it. 

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Re: Shimano Exage 4000
if you cant locate a Surecatch Unity UTF45 try the Sakura Alpax 4008FD. It is the same reel in a different colour. http://www.monstertackle.com/fishinglur ... -reel.htmlknightser wrote:lads does any one know what shops sell the SURECATCH UNITY UTF 45 SPINNING REEL /GOOD REPORTS FROM JIM CTanglerat wrote:There's a thought, I have a spare Nexave 4000 kicking around somewhere, I'll dig it out and check.
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THANKS LADSThe Austrian wrote:if you cant locate a Surecatch Unity UTF45 try the Sakura Alpax 4008FD. It is the same reel in a different colour. http://www.monstertackle.com/fishinglur ... -reel.htmlknightser wrote:lads does any one know what shops sell the SURECATCH UNITY UTF 45 SPINNING REEL /GOOD REPORTS FROM JIM CTanglerat wrote:There's a thought, I have a spare Nexave 4000 kicking around somewhere, I'll dig it out and check.
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Re: Shimano Exage 4000
Postman brough me a box today - I can answwer my own question now.
Yes, the spools for the 4000 FB and the 4000FC are indeed interchangable. Lovely reel.
Yes, the spools for the 4000 FB and the 4000FC are indeed interchangable. Lovely reel.
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Re: Shimano Exage 4000
Hi Tangleat
Was looking at that reel myself , where did you purchase the new model ?
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Was looking at that reel myself , where did you purchase the new model ?
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Re: Shimano Exage 4000
Got it from Mick in MrFish, Jersey because I wanted a few more bits and bobs that he supplies. £70 inc delivery. You can find them cheaper on the net.