tinycarper Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I'm looking for a quality reliable bait runner, I use 13 foot rod and like fishing at distance at times. Can anyone give advise about what they use, what they like and disike ? I'm looking for something with a massive spool, but light and yet strong, also must not be fragile Ie falls and drops. Not saying which way im leaning due to wanting opinion of what been tried and tested. I'm looking to upgrade the one I have, not that I have much complaint about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheffee Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Daiwa Regal Z5000BR; solid reel, took a beating, taken into the drink a few times, still running strong. Only had it a year, but it was seriously abused. Downsides are that its very heavy and although it holds alot of line, it's not a casting spool. I upgraded to a Daiwa Crosscast X5000 a few weeks ago and I like it alot better, hasn't quite taken a beating yet as I kind of baby it. This reel can cast a mile, when short range fishing i gotta stop the cast mid air even with little effort on the cast. Also a sharp lookin reel sitting on the bank. It is not a baitrunner though, it has the quick drag feature. Takes a little getting used to, but i actually like it more than my baitrunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggs Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 i have used an okuma epixere bait runner for years never had a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inwook80 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I use Shimano THUNNUS ci4. 8000 little heavy but never ever had a problem catching a carp. only down side is price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinycarper Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Ended up getting the shimano aerlex 8000, see Tuesday when I pick it up how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunder Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Ended up getting the shimano aerlex 8000, see Tuesday when I pick it up how it works. Good choice. I have the 7000 Spod version. They are tough, reliable reels at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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