The term ‘baitrunner’ is a trademark of Shimano and the whole baitrunner concept is often copied, but never equalled!
I’ve owned my own set of Shimano 8010 GT Aero baitrunners for about 9 years now and have abused them beyond belief in that time, the most attention they receive being an occasional flush with fresh water if I’ve used them at sea.
Although primarily a carp fishing reel, my own baitrunners have served me well for bass and smoothounds off the boat, as well as bass, soles and other fish from the beach. I bought them to use, not just to look nice!
Cheap Shimano Baitrunners are hard to come by; secondhand Shimanos are much sought after, and shops rarely need to discount new ones, such is the demand! However, offers do turn up and the careful buyer can often bag a bargain.
It’s well worth the wait. Once you own a Shimano Baitrunner reel, I doubt you’ll ever feel the need to switch brand!
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