When you ask us what one of the most versatile and well used rod and reel combos currently on the market today is, we will tell you the Shimano Baitrunner 8000D combo.
The Shimano Baitrunner 8000D has been available in the NZ market for a long time and continues to perform year in and year out. Predominately used for straylining for snapper this reel features Dartanium drag washers for silky smooth drag performance, Varispeed Oscillation System for optimal line lay and Propulsion Line Management for optimal casting distance and less resistance from line coming off the reel. All that and more combines to offer 9kg of maximum drag, 4.8:1 gear ratio, 92cm per crank, a comfortable power grip and the handle can be alternated between left and right.
Paired with a Shimano 6'10'' Vortex 6-10kg 1 piece rod, it is a composite blank with an integrated tip offering excellent durability from knocks that can occur on the boat, while still offering sensitivity and responsiveness. Titanium Oxide Sea-guides and a Shimano graphite reel seat round out this great value entry-mid range rod.
Combined, this combo has excellent balance, great power and performs very well for the price, so if you are wanting to go to the next level with your straylining outfit, then the Shimano Baitrunner 8000D / Vortex 6-10kg combo is for you!
The Shimano Baitrunner 8000D has been available in the NZ market for a long time and continues to perform year in and year out. Predominately used for straylining for snapper this reel features Dartanium drag washers for silky smooth drag performance, Varispeed Oscillation System for optimal line lay and Propulsion Line Management for optimal casting distance and less resistance from line coming off the reel. All that and more combines to offer 9kg of maximum drag, 4.8:1 gear ratio, 92cm per crank, a comfortable power grip and the handle can be alternated between left and right.
Paired with a Shimano 6'10'' Vortex 6-10kg 1 piece rod, it is a composite blank with an integrated tip offering excellent durability from knocks that can occur on the boat, while still offering sensitivity and responsiveness. Titanium Oxide Sea-guides and a Shimano graphite reel seat round out this great value entry-mid range rod.
Combined, this combo has excellent balance, great power and performs very well for the price, so if you are wanting to go to the next level with your straylining outfit, then the Shimano Baitrunner 8000D / Vortex 6-10kg combo is for you!
- Model reel: Shimano 8000D Baitrunner
- Model rod: Shimano Vortex Spin
- Configuration: Spin
- Fishing method: Strayline
Reel Specifications: - Mono line capacity (mm/m): 0.35/340, 0.4/230, 0.45/180
- Braid line capacity (lb/yd): 40/295, 50/290
- Reel weight: 615 grams
- Max drag (kg): 9kg
- Gear ratio: 4.8:1
- Bearings: 3+1
- Line retrieve: 92cm per crank
- Reel handle position: Left or Right
- Reel features: Dartanium II drag washers, A-RB, Super stopper Anti-Reverse, Fluid Drive II, Dyna-Balance, S-Concept, Varispeed Oscillation System, Propulsion Line Management System
Rod Specifications: - Rod material: Composite - Integrated tip
- Rod length: 6'10''
- Pieces: 1
- Line rating: 6-10kg
- Lure rating (If Applicable): N/A
- Reel seat: Shimano Graphite
- Guide type: Sea-Guide Titanium Oxide
- Gimbal type: Rubber cap
- Rod features: N/A
- Supplier part number: K326L10
| Brand | Shimano |
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