| after the big fish? Bring the Baitrunner with you! | | | | lever to the Drag On position. The Waterproof Drag |
| Anyone who’s ever gone fishing knows that | | | | is sealed against the saltwater spray and wind. The |
| Shimano reels are the fishing reels to bring on any | | | | Super Stoper II removes backplay. The Power Roller |
| fishing trip. And anyone who’s really into | | | | III decreases line twist. And the Dyna Balance |
| serious fishing knows that the Baitrunner is the | | | | eliminates wobble when the fish is retrieved. This |
| Shimano reel for offshore fishing. | | | | stabilizes the line, making it easier for you to control |
| Not only is the Baitrunner a beauty, it also has all the | | | | your catch. The Baitrunner also has 3 Anti-Rust Ball |
| innovations to make you look good as well. The | | | | Bearings (A-RB) made from stainless steel with ten |
| Shimano Baitrunner is an offshore spinning reel similar | | | | times more protection from corrosion than ordinary |
| to the fixed spool reel. Its main difference lies in its | | | | stainless steel. Aside from these 3 A-RB, this Shimano |
| baitrunner feature, which lets you bait fish with a | | | | reel also has a roller bearing that can be switched on |
| closed bail while you keep the reel in total free spool. | | | | or off to allow some degree of backreeling. |
| The Baitrunner’s waterproof drag is so easy | | | | Compared to the other Shimano reels, the Baitrunner |
| to use. Just turn the notch clockwise to increase | | | | and Socorro are the only Shimano offshore spinning |
| drag strength or counter-clockwise to decrease drag | | | | reels with graphite frames, sideplate, and rotor. This |
| strength. To maximize the drag strength, tighten the | | | | distinctive feature makes the Baitrunner a light yet |
| notch fully. Give the handle a little twist and the | | | | tough reel, optimal for offshore fishing where the |
| normal drag you have preset engages. The | | | | catch is unpredictable. The Baitrunner also has a |
| secondary drag system lets your bait float freely and | | | | unique flat T-type handle rubber grip that is reversible. |
| more naturally. The free spool tension can be | | | | Particularly designed to adapt to and assist both |
| adjusted using the control knob. Switch the | | | | left-handed and right-handed anglers, this Shimano |
| Baitrunner lever to the on position to put the reel in | | | | reel’s handle is comfortable, flexible, and easy |
| total free spool. This secondary drag system design | | | | to adjust. |
| of the Shimano Baitrunner has never been matched | | | | With the Baitrunner, you can go after albacore, |
| by any other reel. Turn the Tension Dial to the left | | | | marlin, swordfish, and even a great white shark. The |
| to decrease free spool tension or to the right to | | | | Baitrunner is the fishing reel for both fresh and |
| increase the tension. When you have already fished | | | | saltwater fishing. It is engineered to give you years |
| your bait in controlled free spool, you can set the | | | | of reliable performance and enjoyment. |
| hook by just turning the handle. The Baitrunner will | | | | Going fishing? Get a Shimano Baitrunner and get all |
| immediately shift to drag on. This way, the drag you | | | | the big fish. Go to Sea Isle Tackle, the best source |
| preset earlier will take over as the fish is put in. The | | | | for all your fishing essentials. |
| Baitrunner can be shifted manually by switching the | | | | |