| Getting the best from the Baitrunner |
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| The Shimano Baitrunner reels have revolutionised carp angling and it’s easy to see why - carp are fish that power off at a terrific rate once hooked and a bite could come out of the blue. The Baitrunner drag is the thin knurled washer that sits between the body of the reel and rear drag on the rear drag models or is the knob at the back of the reel on the Big Baitrunner Long Cast, Big Baitrunner Medium and 3500/4500 & 6500 series. Setup is down to the angling situation you are in but for non-snaggy waters a softer tension is fine. Simply put the lever into Baitrunner mode and adjust the tension washer. To setup the main drag move the Baitrunner lever into the off position and then follow the procedure as for the Fightin’ Drag using the test curve of your rod. Once you have cast out then switch the Baitrunner lever to the on position. When a fish takes the bait pick up the rod and turn the handle of the reel which will immediately trip off the Baitrunner and engages the rear/front drag of the reel depending on which model you are using. Additional clutch settings can then be made on the front/rear clutch knobs whilst playing the fish. |
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