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Baitrunner is a secondary drag system that allows for controlled freespool with the bail closed. By flipping the lever or turning the handle, the primary drag quickly takes over.
Waterproof Drag is sealed against the intrusion of the elements, such as water or dust.
Super Stopper II is a one-way roller bearing that eliminates backplay for solid hooksets, yet can be turned on or off to allow back-reeling.
Rubber Handle Grip is comfortable and soft to the touch.
Dyna-Balance similar to balancing a tire, we use counterbalancing techniques in the rotor to eliminate wobble during the retrieve.
Power Roller III is an oversized line roller that reduces twist from casting and retrieving, using a cone-shaped support to help get the line onto the roller quicker.
The ocean is like a washing machine. The anchovies are laughing at you from the recesses of the bait tank, standing is an exercise in futility and you see rain on the horizon. While this scene has all the makings of a nightmare, Shimano designed the baitrunner to cope with such an evil situation.
The Baitrunner II has the innate flexibility to allow beautiful casts or fly-lining live bait. You can even use the Baitrunner II for big freshwater species. Shimano's power roller, a special line roller, reduces lines twist arising from repeated casting and retrieving up to 50 percent.
Fluidrive II brings to Shimano spinning reels the highest tolerances and upmost control in the gear cutting process, meaning added smoothness and increased sensitivity. Fluidrive II features a large master gear polished via a wrapping process, making winding smooth and effortless.
Shimano's Dynabalance feature eliminates spinning reel wobble by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. The computer balancing process, similar to car tire balancing, redistributes rotor weight to creates smooth rotation and eliminate vibration. The SuperStopper II one-way roller bearing prevents any backplay in the handle for rock-solid hooksets.
Last, but far from least, Shimano's baitrunner lever provides a secondary drag system which allows the reel to feed out line in tension controlled freespool with the bail closed. This feature enables an angler to feed line out and lets the fish take the bait and run while still maintaining line control by having the bail closed. To engage the primary drag and set the hook simply turn the reel handle or flip to the ''Baitrunner Off'' position and the fight is on! For dropping bait back to fish from your boat, working the jetties for stripers and even certain freshwater fishing situations, the Baitrunner II provides the serious angler with an ultimate fish catching advantage.
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Comments about Shimano Shimano Baitrunner Reel:
This is just a great quality product. However, a quality spinning reel as this should come with a spare spool. I say this not because I would spool it with a different line test, but because of the different lines available today such as mono and braided. I now have to look for a dealer that stocks spare spools or buy an additional reel!
from Edgewater, FL on 2/27/2007
Comments about Shimano Shimano Baitrunner Reel:
This reel is the most user-friendly, toughest, and most reliable spinning reel I own. It's been offshore and in the water (OOPS!) with me. All I did was rinse it off, dry it, and lube it up with zero ill effects! This reel has caught alot of fish (BIG FISH) and has never let me down. I am going to buy another 6500 for the other side of my boat.
from Millville, NJ on 2/26/2007
Comments about Shimano Shimano Baitrunner Reel:
At $[...], you can't buy a better lightweight reel for the money. It works very well in saltwater fishing in the Delaware Bay. With 40lb. braid it can handle the big stripers (40-50 pounds)and big drum too.