Anglers didn’t always have the option of using a free spool reel, with the ability to easily disengage the drag to allow a big, feisty fish to run with the line for a while before being brought fully into play, but thanks to the introduction the
As seen in Coarse Fishing Answers Magazine…
Over the years Shimano has steadily built up a reputation for producing magnificent reels across all fields of coarse fishing here in the UK. The company invented the 'Baitrunner' concept that is now
Shimano Baitrunner ST-RB ReviewThe original Shimano Baitrunner ST was without doubt one of our best selling reels, let alone Baitrunner reels, of the past few years. At around £50 in price it offered tremendous value for money and was the
Shimano Ci4 XTR-A Baitrunner LC ReviewI, like so many people, used to own a set of the original Shimano Big Pits and benefited from years of their indestructible nature, huge cranking power and, of course, the Baitrunner system.More recent models
Shimano XT-A Longcast Medium BaitrunnerDoes size matter? The simple answer is yes.The modern trend is for Carp anglers to use a rod of 3.25lb-plus test curve and fit them with a large big pit reel. This is fine if you fish waters where distance
Shimano Big Baitrunner XT-A LC
I remember when I was a young lad, I had some Birthday money to spend and was desperate to purchase a Shimano Baitrunner, I remember Dad taking me to the local tackle shop and I stood there for ages peering through the