Shimano Baitrunner

[GregOug]

Hi all,

Just bought a Shimano Baitrunner 12000d. It says it takes 500m of 0.35 diameter braid, which is apparently around 50lb breaking strain. Any opinions on whether this would be a good choice for general casting at Pelagics in the bay and a bit of snapper fishing (if I ever manage to find one, that is). I thought it may be a bit heavy but would welcome any recommendations.

cheers

Greg

[Old Scaley]

Hi @GregOug. I have the 8000 model and it is a great reel for bait fishing for species like snapper, but I wouldn’t like to be using it cast at longtails for any length of time. The 12000 would be even heavier. Horses for courses I guess. They are pretty sturdy though and the drag system is smooth for the price. I upgraded to carbontex washers in the front drag.

Hope this helps.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi GregOug

I think it would be quite fine for snapper fishing in the bay. I am un-knowledgeable about pelagic casting but I would say maybe slightly lighter.  

Cheers Hamish

[The Mad Hughesy]

it will do both of those things...but probably not the best option 

when you talk about chasing snapper, do you mean big snaps offshore or more bay sized snapper? id think a 4000 sized reel would be much better suited. i use 4000 for pelagics in the bay. 50lb braid is very heavy for the bay. My 4000 reels have 20lb and 30lb on them

[Cobiaaddict]

Hi Greg, 

I use the Shimano Thunnus 12000 Ci4 for my snapper fishing in the bay & in the shallows off shore., In my opinion they are a must have for Moreton bay snapper when fishing slow tidal movement areas.  Pretty heavy to have as casting reel for your pelagic fish. you would be better suited to a 4000 or 5000 Stradic or similar for that. 

I'm not personally big on braid with these types of baitrunner reels and tend to stick to 20--30lb mono.   But everybody has a preference. 

 

Cheers 

Josh ><>

[GregOug]

4 minutes ago, christophagus said:

it will do both of those things...but probably not the best option 

when you talk about chasing snapper, do you mean big snaps offshore or more bay sized snapper? id think a 4000 sized reel would be much better suited. i use 4000 for pelagics in the bay. 50lb braid is very heavy for the bay. My 4000 reels have 20lb and 30lb on them

 

2 minutes ago, Cobiaaddict said:

Hi Greg, 

I use the Shimano Thunnus 12000 Ci4 for my snapper fishing in the bay & in the shallows off shore., In my opinion they are a must have for Moreton bay snapper when fishing slow tidal movement areas.  Pretty heavy to have as casting reel for your pelagic fish. you would be better suited to a 4000 or 5000 Stradic or similar for that. 

I'm not personally big on braid with these types of baitrunner reels and tend to stick to 20--30lb mono.   But everybody has a preference. 

 

Cheers 

Josh ><>

Thanks guys. That was what I was looking for. More about the line size and type than the reel itself. I must admit I have braid on some of my reels, but have never really caught much on them. Although, like everyone, I probably have way too many reels, and don’t get to use most of them.