Carp and Specialist anglers have long reaped the rewards of using a Baitrunner. Whilst being ideally suited towards a compact set up for smaller waters, they are also perfect for snaggy situations and floater fishing. Add the greater spool capacity that the long cast offers and carp anglers really do have a Baitrunner for every situation.
There will be very few barbel and specialist coarse anglers who have not owned a Baitrunner. There is no greater sound than the ticking of a Baitrunner to signal a take. The ability to set two drags is particularly vital to predator anglers, one drag set to peel line off with feather weight resistance has certainly lead to a lot less dropped takes, while the main drag, set tight, engages at the turn of the handle and sets the hook firmly in position.
The Big (14000 spool) and Medium (5500 spool) Baitrunner CI4+ XT-B reels are replacing the old XT-A series.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
2-Speed, Aero Wrap II
Body Material
Ci4+
Bearings
6+1
Family Type
Freespool / Baitrunner®
Extra Spool
Yes
Models
Big, Medium
Spool Material
Cold Forged Aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
SCREW IN, MACHINED ALU SINGLE HANDLE
The Big- and Medium Baitrunners are back and they are fully stocked with the best Shimano technologies.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
2 Speed, Aero Wrap II, Slow
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
4+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
No
Models
Medium (3500 / 4500) & Big (6000 / 10000)
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Single machined aluminium
The next big development in Shimano's legendary baitrunner range. The Aero Concept helps to deliver increased casting distance and accuracy.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowrap II + 2-speed
Body Material
Hybrid
Maintenance Port
Yes (body)
Bearings
6/8+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
1 x cold forged aluminium
Models
6000, 8000, 10000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Double on 6000
An extremely powerful and robust front drag Baitrunner available in a range of sizes to suit most applications.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
Yes (body)
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
0
Models
4000, 6000, 8000, 12000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single machined aluminium
An affordable heavy duty Baitrunner with superb styling and a host of features.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
Yes (body)
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
0
Models
4000, 6000, 8000, 12000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single machined aluminium
With high-class cosmetics and excellent line lay due to Aero Wrap II, the XT-RB is one of the best selling Baitrunners available.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowrap II + 2-speed
Body Material
Hybrid
Maintenance Port
Yes (body)
Bearings
4+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
1 x cold forged aluminium
Models
6000, 8000, 10000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Double
The DL rear drag is the highest spec Varispeed Baitrunner in the range, suitable for allround Carp and Specialist situations.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
1
Models
6000, 10000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Double handle
For anglers wanting reliable Shimano Baitrunner technology on a small budget, the new Baitrunner ST-RB is the natural choice.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
1+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
0
Models
6000, 10000
Spool Material
XT-7
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Double
The DL FB front drag lays itself perfectly to match, predator and specialist anglers, offering a freespool facility in a compact package.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
1
Models
2500, 4000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Double handle
Very affordable, entry-level small Baitrunner suited to commercial fisheries and all specialist angling.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
1+1
Family Type
Freespool
Extra Spool
0
Models
2500, 4000
Spool Material
XT-7
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Single
