Shimano Baitrunner

The Shimano Baitrunner with Latest Spinning Reel Technology and a modern, compact design. In what has been the ‘go to’ reel for live bait fishing situations, have been used with much success for more than 20 years by anglers worldwide. While keeping its secondary drag system to allow baits to swim free with the bail closed,

Going back to 1986 when Shimano offered its patented BaitRunner feature on the Triton SeaSpin reels – later taking on BaitRunner name in 1989, They have made very little changes to these reels since then. But as anglers know, they have made tremendous advances in spinning reel technology over those years – Their Propulsion Line Management System, Fluidrive II gearing, Super Stopper anti-reverse to name a few.

They have incorporated these and more in the new Shimano BaitRunner D reels, plus increased the adjustability of the BaitRunner secondary drag system.” Proven on other Shimano spinning reels, each BaitRunner D reel features Varispeed oscillation for better line lay, SR one-piece bail wire, a cold-forged aluminium spool, a graphite frames and sideplate, Dartanium II drag washers and three shielded A-RB (anti-rust) ball bearings.

They go further with their S Concept design features, including S-Rotor, S-Arm Cam, a direct-drive mechanism with thread-in handle attachment, oversized Septon handle grips and a waterproof drag.

The Shimano Baitrunner spinning reels have earned their reputation as durable and versatile spinfishing tools. The BaitRunner feature is actually a second drag system on the rear of the reel which allows the angler to fish with an adjustable tension free spool with a closed bail, making these reels excel at live bait fishing. In order to engage the waterproof main front drag, all you need to do is turn the handle or manually flip the Baitrunner lever on the rear of the housing. The Baitrunners feature three ball bearings, aluminium spools, and graphite housings.

Specifications

The Shimano Baitrunner D series offers reels in four sizes for both freshwater and salt-water use;

The BTR4000D, 6000D, 8000D and 12000D.
All four BaitRunner D reels have 4.8:1 gear ratios.

Line capacities range from 240 yards of 8-pound test mono – or 270 yards of 15-pound PowerPro braid – on the BTR4000D;

265 yards of 12-pound test mono – or 210 yards of 50-pound PowerPro – on the BTR 6000D;

250 yards of 17-pound mono – 290 yards of 50-pound PowerPro – on the BTR8000D;

While the BTR12000D will handle 350 yards of 16-pound mono – or 310 yards of 65-pound PowerPro.

For more information on the BaitRunner D spinning reels, see your local tackle dealer – visit the Shimano web site at www.shimano.com – or call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time).

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