SHIMANO BAITRUNNER UNRIVALLED PERFORMANCE
Celebrating 30 years…Shimano’s
innovative reel that changed carp and specimen fishing across the world is still going from strength to strength
Baitrunner benefits for everyone?
Carp and Specialist anglers have long reaped the rewards of using a Baitrunner. Whilst being ideally suited towards a compact set up for smaller waters, they are also perfect for snaggy situations and floater fishing. Add the greater spool capacity that the long cast offers and carp anglers really do have a Baitrunner for every situation. There will be very few barbel and specialist
coarse anglers who have not owned a Baitrunner. There is no greater sound than the ticking of a Baitrunner to signal a take. The ability to set two drags is particularly vital to predator anglers, one drag set to peel line off with feather weight resistance has certainly led to a lot fewer dropped takes, while the main drag, set tight, engages at the turn of the handle and sets the hook firmly in position. With the introductions of 2500 sized
Baitrunners, match anglers started to see the benefits of the reels as well. They are perfect for dropping a method feeder into the margins without the fear of being broken on the take. The larger 4000 model has also found a place in match anglers’ hearts, the flexibility offered creates more time and has certainly led to many match wins.
What is baitrunner?
A Baitrunner reel features a secondary drag system which can be switched on or off. With the lever in the ‘off’ position the reel acts as a normal drag reel. In the ‘on’ position a secondary drag is
engaged, this allows you to create two separate drags. For instance, you may want to be fishing with a loose drag so a fish has free run on the take, but the moment you turn the handle the main drag will be engaged. This can be set much tighter, instantly giving you greater control to steer fish in the direction you want.
The history of Baitrunner
The Baitrunner was born in 1985 when the Triton Sea Spin was first introduced to the Australian Saltwater market as a Tarpon reel. Word spread quickly and specimen anglers on the other side of the globe quickly started to see the benefits for their own angling; the Triton was officially introduced to the European market in 1987. Over time, more and more anglers
discovered the benefits to using Baitrunners in most forms of angling. From Catfishing on the
Ebro to tench fishing in weed, over the years the face and development of Baitrunner has evolved to help anglers, no matter their quarry. Introductions such as the Big Baitrunner
Longcast in 2000 and the compact and pocket friendly ST’s in 2009 prove just how versatile the Baitrunner system can be. To date, there are eight models in the range which cover every angling discipline. Baitrunners have landed a variety of the biggest fish in the world, including the biggest carp in 2008. Many of the technologies we take for
granted today have stemmed from the early models of the Baitrunner. Aero Wrap is a classic example of this, way back in 1990, in conjunction with Twin Oscillator (now known as 2 speed oscillation) this offered the best line lay available. Both Dynabalance and the iconic Double
Handles were introduced to Baitrunners in 1993. Other firsts include Hypergear in 2000, anti-rust shield bearings (S A-RB) 2003, AR-C spools in 2010.
The current range
The Baitrunner range currently comprises of eight products, each specifically designed with a purpose in mind, click on each name to find out more information. Baitrunner X-Aero is the latest addition
to the family, these reels feature the classic compact body, with spools that are 30% larger in circumference. This vastly improves casting distance and drag performance. Five models are available (2500-10000) with the 8000 and 10000 models featuring single handles, creating greater winding power. The classic XT is as high class internally as
it is externally. The 2-Speed oscillation provides excellent Aero Wrap II line lay and the hybrid aluminum body provides a lightweight, but strong, outer shell. Three models are available in the range 6000, 8000 and 10000. The new Baitrunner DL incorporates many
of the features and technologies found on a reel twice its price. The popular mid-priced Baitrunner not only benefits from an array of top quality components, but also some seriously stunning updated cosmetics. Four models are available, two front drag (2500 and 4000) and two rear drag (6000 and 10000). The ST offers Shimano Baitrunner reliability
at an affordable price. The ST benefits from Shimano features developed for other reels, meaning it is till packed with top features such as AR-C spools, Varispeed oscillation and Power roller. The ST is available in the same classic Baitrunner sizes as the new DL. Baitrunner Longcast bridged the gap
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