Superseding the well known Shimano Baitrunner B series, the Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC is a new series boasting 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 Baitrunner OC or Oceania, has been specifically designed for New Zealand and Australian species, which means that anglers in New Zealand can look forward to a strong reliable product. The Baitrunner has deep roots in the New Zealand fishing scene, This latest release still comprises a lot of the features that have made the Baitrunner a house hold name in this country, but it also comprises advanced technologies that are going to take this iconic range of reels well into the future.
SHIMANO BAITRUNNER 8000 OC REEL FEATURES
- Baitrunner System
- Dyna Balance Anti Wobble System
- Oversized Power Roller
- Propulsion line management System
- Fluid Drive 2 gearing System
- Super Stopper 2 anti reverse system
- Direct Drive mechanism (thread in handle)
- Varispeed oscillation system
- Cold Forged Aluminium Spool
Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC Reel Specifications:
- Type: Spinning
- Retrieve Per Crank: 91cm
- Bearings: 3 Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing
- Max Drag: 9kg
- Drag Type: FD/BTR
- Mono Cap: 9kg / 178m
- Powerpro Cap: 40lb / 245 yrds
- Weight: 590g
- Gear Ratio: 4.8:1
The Shimano Aquatip range of versatile rods are also incredibly good value for money and suitable for a wide variety of applications from shore based casting through to deep water prospecting.
The Aquatic range consists of 17 models which start as light as a 6’6 trout spin rod, right up to a 24kg Kingfish live bait rod.
Within this range there is no doubt you’ll find a rod to suit most fishing applications.
Aquatip Spin 6/10kg 1Pce Specs:
- Pieces: 1
- Line Weight: 6-10 kg
- Blank Type: Intergrated
- Grip Assembly: EVA
- Length 2.13m / 7 ft
- Guide Type: Ceramic
- Action: Fast
- Gimbal: Rubber Cap
- Reel Seat: Graphite