Shimano Exsence C14+ 4000XGS spinning reel review - around £230 here in the UK — Henry Gilbey

I first saw an earlier version of the Japanese domestic market (JDM) Shimano Exsence spinning reel a few years back out in Morocco when our guide for the week was using one for his fishing, and he loved the reel. It was a stunning looking bit of kit that of course I wished we were seeing here on our

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It niggles me when you don't get a spare spool included with a spinning reel, but I've found a solution for this sublime Shimano Exsence C14+ 4000XGS — Henry Gilbey

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Shimano Exsence C14+ 4000XGS spinning reel review - around £230 here in the UK — Henry Gilbey

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Shimano Exsence C14+ 4000XGS spinning reel review - around £230 here in the UK — Henry Gilbey

Spinning reels - Shimano — Henry Gilbey