SHIMANO BAITRUNNER D SERIES SPINNING REEL REVIEW
Today’s Technology with Legendary Performance and Durability. Incorporating all of the latest technology such as the Propulsion Line Management System to S A-RB bearings, the new compact profile lineup of Baitrunners can handle nearly any live-bait application from the new small 4000 size for freshwater and inshore species to the large 12000 size for bluewater.
REEL FEATURES:
- Graphite Frame
- Graphite Sideplate
- Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, S-Arm Cam, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III
- Varispeed Oscillation
- S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Arm Cam, Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread-In Handle Attachment), Oversized Septon Grips for Power and Comfort, WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
- Machined Aluminum Handle
- Dartainium II Drag Washers (Cross Carbon)
- Repairable Clicker
- S A-RB (Shielded A-RB) Ball Bearings
- Super Stopper Anti-Reverse
- Dyna-Balance
- Floating Shaft
- Fluidrive II Gearing
- Approved for use in Saltwater
- Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
SHIMANO BAITRUNNER D SERIES SPINNING REEL REVIEWS
I’m a fishing captain in SW Florida and this reel was used on my boat last week to catch a 6 ft; Bull Shark. Very impressive with 60 lb. braided line. –C. Keagle on Amazon.com
Shimano 8000D is ideal for spannos. Sold to go primarily with 20-30lb braid, the 8000D should also spool well with 15lb mono. –Platitudinus on ausfish.com
If you’re in the market for a new Baitrunner style reel, you should definitely check these out! –Bucktail on njsaltwaterfisherman.com
Oh, and DON’T try to set the hook with it in Baitrunner mode or you will be sorry…..don’t ask me how I know…. –Steve in Mass on stripersonline.com
Look into the Shimano Baitrunner series. I’ve had a 3500 for years, and it never let me down. –donzi and marie on thebassbarn.com
I have had several over the years and recently purchased a few of new style 1200′s. the 2 drag systems make it easy to fish multiple rods. you hear the sound the bait runner drag spooling line while the fish gets a chance to run with the bait. –boshoss on Amazon.com