The XT benefits from sculpted left and right hand grips.

This is doubly reassuring considering the Aldebaran's drag was very jerky at about 80% maximum.

This time, Shimano Japan came through as the 1000/1001 XT tested out at a very smooth, seven pounds of maximum pressure. We measured it at three (3) pounds maximum back in 2004, so when it came time to strap the XT down to our reel wrecker, we were curious as to what the results might be. but the drag design is very similar and consistent with other Shimano baitcasters.ĭrag: One serious drawback with the old Scorpion 1000/1001 was with the stock drag. While we've experienced no actual performance issues through the years because of this, in a reel with the Shimano pedigree, there's just no excuse - especially considering the fact both Daiwa and Abu Garcia have it figured out. There is still quite a bit of play in the handle of this reel. The new XT has a much larger gear (right). Has Shimano Japan addressed this in the new XT? The handle when holding the spool down with your thumb and trying to rotate the We also noted, in 2004, that the Scorpion 1000/1001 had quite a bit of play in The new XT has a slightly faster retrieve ratio that translates into a slightly faster IPT at twenty three and a half (23.5) inches with a full spool. Retrieve: Back in 2004, we measured the inches per turn (IPT) of the handle of the Scorpion 1000/1001 at twenty two inches per turn. Shimano Japan Updates a Classic : The Scorpion 1000/1 XT Shimano Japan Scorpion 1000 1001 XT Reel Review

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