The revolutionary front drag/small size technology seen on the hot new Baitrunner DL is also available to a large extent - but at a lesser price - on the new 2500 and 4000 Baitrunner ST reels. Varispeed, Super Stopper II plus XT-7 body and rotor are among the many advanced design features included in their precision construction. There is only one Baitrunner - the Shimano Baitrunner - so why accept imitations now that these mini-marvels are available at such an attractive price?
The revolutionary front drag/small size technology seen on the hot new Baitrunner DL duo is also available to a large extent - but at a lesser price - on the new 2500 and 4000 Baitrunner ST reels. XT-7 spools have respective capacities of 160 and 260m of 0.25mm line. Varispeed, Super Stopper ll plus XT-7 body and rotor are among the many advanced design features included in their precision construction specifications. Why accept imitations now that Shimano – the true and original Baitrunner makers – offer such quality at such an attractive price?
In classic black with an XT7 spool finished in silver, the ST models are packed with far more advanced features than you'd reasonably expect to find on what is now the entry level Baitrunner. Line lay is immaculate thanks to our Varispeed system which involves an oval and a square gear computer engineered to interact perfectly. No longer do you need big money to buy big performance free spool reels.
Set to cause a sensation in 2010, Shimano are proud and excited to introduce front drag Baitrunners in 2500 and 4000 sizes on a premium technology platform. By mastering the difficult task of producing a reliable, high performance Baitrunner in smaller sizes, these mighty mini marvels are set to succeed where other companies have previously failed. Respectively taking 160 and 260m on 0.25mm line, features include XT-7 body and rotor, diecast alu spool and spare plus Floating Shaft ll.
With its midnight blue body and gunmetal grey Cold Forged Aluminium main spool, Baitrunner DL also comes with a spare XT7 spool as standard. Both have prodigious line capacities - 500m of 0.30mm on the 10000 and 270m on the 6000 - and are powered by Zinc Diecast Drive Gear backed by three Shielded Stainless Steel bearings plus a roller bearing.
In time-honoured 6000, 8000 and 1000 sizes, the new Baitrunner XT-RA series is set to delight a whole new generation of anglers - plus legions of existing Baitrunner devotees. A worthy successor to the Aero GTE Baitrunners which had run their course, this handsome forest-green trio have 4.9:1 gear ratios plus capacities from 240m to 380m of 0.35mm diameter line. Features include XT-7 body and rotor, Zinc Diecast gear, Varispeed plus Cold Forged Aluminium main and spare spools. We’re proud to declare this the best Baitrunner yet at such a price.
Introducing the new Super Baitrunner XTE-A range of reels for anglers who demand only the best when it comes to a Baitrunner. Ranging in size from 5000 to 10000, there's a size to suit all anglers in the XTE-A family. The XTE-A contains considerable improvements around its free spool tension and rear drag systems, for easier control. A look inside the new reel will reveal the latest generation of gearing, oscillation and drag systems.
Introducing the new Super Baitrunner XTE-A range of reels for anglers who demand only the best when it comes to a Baitrunner. Ranging in size from 5000 to 10000, there's a size to suit all anglers in the XTE-A family. The XTE-A contains considerable improvements around its free spool tension and rear drag systems, for easier control. A look inside the new reel will reveal the latest generation of gearing, oscillation and drag systems
Known widely as ‘USA Baitrunners’, the four new BTR D reels –4000, 6000, 8000 and 12000 models – have achieved the near-impossible by updating and upgrading a true ‘old school’ classic. New colours, design and enhanced performance are sure to spark further waves of worldwide acclaim. Packing enough power to use for saltwater vertical jigging as well as more traditional freshwater specimen tasks, features include XT-7 body and rotor, one piece bail, cold forged alu spool and gear, waterproof drag, shielded AR-B, maintenance port and single machined alu handle. An improved classic? You’d better believe it!
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