shimano bait runner

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brows79
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shimano bait runner

#1 Post by brows79 »

thinking of investing in a shimano bait runner reel LC(long cast), just wondering if any of ye have used them as they aint cheap 211euros on spotty dog website, they advertise they are the ultimate fixed spool reel ,any advise warmly welcomed
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Re: shimano bait runner

#2 Post by seanie35 »

good piece of kit but pricey, have a look at shimano baitrunners 4500b or 6500b on ebay, do a fine job for half the price 8)
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#3 Post by mickeyfish »

you wont regret using the long cast reels i have 3 got them cheap off ebay, ive used the majority of the top fixed spools and nothing comes close, they are the ultimate
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brows79
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Re: shimano bait runner

#4 Post by brows79 »

thanks for that lads think i go for it, :mrgreen:

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