Cast further
If you're looking for a combo matched to give you longer casts,
you'll love the
Shimano Big Baitrunner XTB LC and Vortex
Surfcasting Combo. This combo features the powerful and
reliable Big Baitrunner Long Cast Reel, built especially for taming
the biggest Snapper and XOS Kingfish. It's paired up with the 13ft
heavy-duty Vortex Surf Rod - giving you a light and powerful combo
that's tough enough to fight the big fish. Get ready to do some
serious fishing!
The Reel
The new and improved
Shimano Big Baitrunner XTB Long Cast
Surfcasting Reel is back and fully stocked with the best
of Shimano technologies. It features a large AR-C spool with slow
oscillation in combination with the Aero Wrap II line lay system.
This ensures maximum distance casting performance. The X-Ship
system is also included to ensure a smooth power transfer and
stability or the gears thanks to the two point support of the
pinion gear by ball bearings.
All 4 ball bearings are shielded A-RB for increased durability and
the gears are redesigned to minimise friction and increase power
transfer from the long aluminium handle to the rotor. This delivers
more torque and winding power making fish playing easier and
delivers more control. The big size, with its perfect casting
performance is perfect for beach casting where distance is
everything.
Aluminium Cold Forged Spool
These spools provide strength and durability over diecast aluminium
or graphite spools.
Aero Wrap II Oscillation System
Aero Wrap II is a worm gear oscillation system with a specially
designed pitch to create optimal oscillation speeds for the
Propulsion Spool Lip design. It provides uniform line lay and
winding shape to prevent loss of energy during the cast while
providing longer casts than other oscillation systems. So, casting
distance increases with less effort required.
Shielded Anti-Reverse Bearings
These bearings have been through the same process as the A-RB
bearings, but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that
reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearings'
rotation.
X-Ship
By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with the S-ARB bearings
and integrating bigger drive gear, Shimano increased the gearing
efficiency and power. This results in a fishing reel with
ultra-light handle rotation; less effort and power giving a perfect
rotation even under heavy loads.
The Rod
The
Shimano Vortex Surf Rod is a dynamic and
versatile rod that has been designed to fit directly into the Kiwi
lifestyle. This rod features a Power-Carbon blank specially
designed to take the knocks, an integrated glass tip so as to
retain sensitivity from the bite to the fight and also enhance
overall performance without compromise. These features allow Kiwi
anglers to take full advantage of the more traditional bait fishing
techniques including the perfect match for the Shimano Baitrunner
series.
The
Shimano Vortex Surf Rod has been designed by
kiwi fishos for kiwi fishos - it's as simple as that!
Shimano Big Baitrunner XTB Long Cast Surfcasting Reel
Features:
- Large AR-C Spool
- Aero Wrap II Line Lay System
- X-Ship
- Shielded AR-B
- Supplied with line reducer
Shimano Big Baitrunner XTB Long Cast Surfcasting Reel
Specifications:
- Retrieve per Crank: 110cm
- Bearings: 4+1
- Max Drag: 20kg
- Mono Capacity: 10kg/300m
- Drag Tpe: Front/Back
- Weight: 720g
- PowerPro Capacity: 50lbs/600yds
- Gear Ratio: 4.6:1
Shimano Vortex Surf Rod Specifications:
- Product Code: VTX1363SUNZ Vortex 13'6 Surf
- Pieces: 3
- Line Weight: 8-15kg
- Lure Weight: N/A
- Blank Type: Power-carbon
- Grip Assembly: EVA
- Length: 4.11 m / 13 ft 6 inches
- Guide Type: Zirconia guides
- Action: medium
- Gimbal Type: Rubber cap
- Reel Seat: Graphite