Exciting new upgrades hit the legendary Shimano Baitrunner range

Superseding the well-known Shimano Baitrunner B series, the Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC Spinning Reel is the latest release in Shimano’s Baitrunner range. This new series boasts some of the most exciting upgrades seen in a Baitrunner reel for years, yet it still consists of the elements which made Baitrunner a household name for Kiwi fishermen.

The Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC Spinning Reel is a medium-sized Baitrunner reel ideal for straylining and livebaiting off the boat or casting from the rocks. This new range now comes with a replaceable spool clicker, Vari-speed oscillation to make sure you get perfect line lay with Power Pro and other braided lines, and Propulsion Line management to give you that extra distance while casting.

Not only have the handles been upgraded from the B series, but the Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC Spinning Reel also features a Cold Forged spool for increased strength and durability and Shimano's Fluidrive II which increases the efficiency of the retrieve for more power with less effort.

Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC Spinning Reel Features:

• Baitrunner System ideal for straylining for snapper and livebaiting for Kingies
• Dyna Balance Anti Wobble System to create smooth rotation and eliminate vibrations in the reel
• Oversized Power Roller reduces twist from casting and retrieving
• Propulsion Line Management System so your reel can cope with using braided lines and extra casting distance
• Fluid Drive 2 Gearing System increases the efficiency of the retrieve for more power with less effort
• Super Stopper 2 Anti-Reverse System eliminates backplay and provides you with instant hook-setting power
• Direct Drive Mechanism (thread in handle)
• Varispeed Oscillation System to make sure you get perfect line lay with Power Pro and other braided lines
• Cold Forged Aluminium Spool for increased strength and durability over die-cast aluminium or graphite spools

Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Type: Spinning
• Retrieve per Crank: 91cm
• Bearings: Stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
• Max Drag: 9kg
• Mono Cap: 9kg/178m
• Powerpro Cap: 40lbs/245yds
• Line Capacity: lbs Yds – 14/295 – 17/250 – 20/195
• Drag Type: FD/BTR
• Weight: 590g
• Gear Ratio: 4.8:1