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Post by JAD on Jul 2, 2007 18:40:59 GMT
Because I'm a bit long in the tooth some of the new fishing tackle coming out now is a bit of a mystery.
Can enyone tell me what a Baitrunner fixed-pool reel means?
I quite fancy the Shimano Baitrunner Aero RE...what do you think..
Tight lines
JAD
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Post by Sloggi on Jul 2, 2007 19:02:30 GMT
The baitrunner reels allow you to fish so that the fish can pick up and run with the bait before you strike. I had a couple and they are ok for worming but not neccesary for lure spinning.
I use Shimano Stradic reels (white bodied) and they are far superior.
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Post by JAD on Jul 2, 2007 19:47:31 GMT
Thanks Sloggi....When you think of it. The title Baitrunner is self explanatory but I was to thick to think of it......  |
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Post by castlikeaghille on Jul 2, 2007 19:56:21 GMT
I fish with Shimano Baitrunners 8000B and 10000 GTE. Both are fantastic spinning reels. However, I have never used the baitrunner facility on either for snakes or, when once were warriors, shrimps. The Baitrunner facility is magic when deadbaiting for pike....otherwise don't waste yer money on a baitrunner extra..you'll fish sankes just as well on the bail arm over free spool.
Regardeth
CLaG
P.S. what the Sloggimeister says about the upper end Shimanos is good medicine. No baitrunner switch but a really superb front end drag adustment spinning reel.
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Post by JAD on Jul 3, 2007 18:04:51 GMT
Thanks ClaG.... |
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Post by tayspringer on Jul 3, 2007 19:23:53 GMT
Does anyone use the baitrunner facility on the reel for trotting worms? I have always free spool and finger?
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Jul 5, 2007 20:27:20 GMT
I have two baitrunners, have never used the baitrunner facility on it, but should I ever need it I know it is there. They are the 5000 series I have.
I could buy a shimano without the baitrunner on it, but I chose that style of reel and I am very happy with them and wouldn't swap them for the world.
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Post by bulltrout on Jul 6, 2007 4:47:44 GMT
I,m thinking of getting one of these baitrunner reels, I,m still using an abu cardinal 66 brilliant reel tho
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Post by splash on Jul 6, 2007 7:30:37 GMT
I,m thinking of getting one of these baitrunner reels, I,m still using an abu cardinal 66 brilliant reel tho Yup the Cardinal 66 and 77 were classics. I have a Shimano Baitrunner 6000 GTE is a fantastic reel though and great value. If you use braid and light baits such as rapala's a lot of the time, the big 10000 model with its wide spool makes sense |
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Post by fenton on Jul 22, 2007 10:45:17 GMT
I have lost quite a few fish when they take very close in to my bank. This made me wonder about using the bait runner function at times like this.
Last year I hooked a good salmon (14lb) right under my feet in clear water. I saw it turn and take the flying c. I then flicked the bait runner on, and let the fish take its first run into the middle of the river. I then wound into the fish and it stayed on.
I know that one swallow doesn't make a summer, but I would certainly be tempted to use the same method again, unless you guys convince me its a bad idea!
cheers
F
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Post by robbie on Jul 22, 2007 14:40:13 GMT
Hi Fenton,
IMHO not a good idea. The change over from free spool to clutch can be too dramatic if the clutch is set firmly. When used in a pike or Carp fishing scenario things are different, in that most carp are now fished for with self hooking bolt rigs. Pike need to be "struck" and so this change over is necessary. Maybe fishing with a lightly set clutch that can be increased quickly in increments when required is your answer. I have used bait runners for over 10 years and used them as CLAG said for Pike fishing mostly from boats. They are superb reels and Shimano gearing is legendary, however the B/Runner facility is IMO unnecessary for salmon fishing. Others have suggested differing Shimano reels and I agree totally.
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Post by exerod on Jul 23, 2007 12:01:08 GMT
I have lost quite a few fish when they take very close in to my bank. This made me wonder about using the bait runner function at times like this. This is where the rear drag models really are a great help, you can back the drag off very quickly. Some of the shimano models have a fighting drag lever at the back which is used to vary the drag quickly in situations like this. When you hook one under your feet a quick flick of the lever reduces the drag instantly and lets the fish have its head. It also pays when fishing spots where this is likely to happen to end the retrieve by sweeping the rod around rather that winding the swivel up to the tip ring. This way you can still have ten feet or more of line out when the fish hits rather than three, which I have always found just a bit too exciting  Andy |
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Post by smokiesalmon on Aug 28, 2007 3:15:37 GMT
bait runners are great for fishing floating rapallas.you can let the rappala drift down the pool then 1 crank and its fishing .you have more control over the rappala than you do when free lining as line tends to drag
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