bait runner perfection
Review of Shimano Baitrunner Aero Gte B by
richchappy
Advantages: Smooth, sexy and awsome
Disadvantages: Discontinued
...drive shaft meets the pinion. Shimano designers have overcome this by reducing a large percentage of surface area contact and incorporating bearings on either side of the shaft. The resultant design leaves the shaft in a floating position, considerably improving efficiency and longevity.
Power Roller Shimano's Power Roller dramatically reduces line twist, prolonging the useful life of your reel line and improving casting performance.
... ...Super Stopper II With the reel set in anti-reverse mode you'll find zero free-play on the handle thanks to Super Stopper II. Unerringly positive every time, its practical benefits include micro increment settings of quiver tips or specialist bite indicators and faster hook setting.
Hypergear This precision-engineered main gear transmits more power from the handle to the rotor. Designed to exacting tolerances, it requires less effort but ...
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08.09.2008
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The pros of a very good reel
Review of Svendsen Sports Okuma Interceptor Baitfeeder by
brushart
Advantages: light,reliable,roubust,strong,rust-proof,well enigeneered,cheap,easy use
Disadvantages: new ones seem to be lighter,an not gressed properly
I have been fishing for many years,all types of fishing course,game,sea an have found that every Okuma sea reel i've bought has lasted the test of time. It has failed now,an has been replaced with a pro dap 65 an epix ep 80 both very affordable an very reliable. These reels seem to last forever. I'm not sure if okuma makes other tackle,i heard they do float but have not seen them in england. So if your listing okuma well done i rate you 5 stars for ...
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18.07.2008
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Excellent reel. Best baitrunner on the market.
Review of Shimano Baitrunners by
seaweed78
Advantages: Best proven baitrunner on the market, rear drag switch...
Disadvantages: Not that I am complaining off. Maybe a free spool would be nice.
Recently purchased ny second shimano baitrunner. Had a smaller one (3500 series), love it and not get a biggie (6500 series) for sea angling. This baitrunner had been around for so many years, yet the design has not evolve much. mainly due to it was already perfect as it is. Black, squarish, there are no phisical attraction, but functionality and the power that it hold make it all worth it and I can't think of any better model to replace this baitrunners. ... ...last forever too. I think Shimano is the first one who invent this rear drag switch thing and pattented the 'baitrunner' name too, I think. When I did sea fishing, my favorite method are live-baiting for mid/ top water species and bottom fishing for bottom/ near bottom dwellers. Live-baiting is self-explainatory, free-lining. There are two drag to set, baitrunner drag can switched-on for minimal drag and front drag pre-set for hook up. Having resistance ...
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09.01.2008
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Not a durable reel
Review of Daiwa Emcast Plus Big Pit Reel by
seaweed78
Advantages: Good casting distance, high speed retrieval, comfortable handle, good power
Disadvantages: Outer finishing seems not lasting too long. Quality deterioriate after some time.
This reel had every features that you wanted from a shore reel. From ergonomic handle, high speed, retrieving power and long cast. I wrote a good review about this reel before but today I am taking it back. It is simply because this reel had no durability as demanded. After had some fun with this reel, it started to get 'heavy'. the turn is no longer smootth and when drag is tighten, the reeling smoothness became tight as well. I had cleaned, re-lubricate ...
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03.01.2008
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Makes fishing fun and stress free
Review of Shimano Baitrunner Aero Gte B by
mattz
Advantages: Stylish, easy to use, well made and very durable
Disadvantages: Quite expensive
I recently purchased 2 Shimano 8000 GTE-B baitrunners and wow how have I managed to fish before without them. I'm yet to find a fault with them. With the ability to adjust the baitrunner and drag with ease and my casting distances have increased dramatically enabling me to fishing in areas that were unreachable with my previous reels. Yes they cost £74.99 per reel but they last for years (My dad has had a pair for 12 years and they are still quality). ... ...drive shaft meets the pinion. Shimano designers have overcome this by reducing a large percentage of surface area contact and incorporating bearings on either side of the shaft. The resultant design leaves the shaft in a floating position, considerably improving efficiency and longevity.
Power Roller Shimano's Power Roller dramatically reduces line twist, prolonging the useful life of your reel line and improving casting performance.
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