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Shimano Baitrunner FD Spinning Reel

About This Item

CONSTRUCTION:

  • Graphite frame and sideplate
  • Propulsion® Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, S®-Arm Cam, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller® III
  • Direct Drive Mechanism (thread-in handle attachment)
  • Oversized Septon ® grips for power and comfort
  • Waterproof drag
  • Machined aluminum handle
  • Dartainium II drag washers (cross carbon)
  • Repairable clicker
  • Shielded Anti-Rust Bearings (S A-RB ®)
  • Approved for use in saltwater
  • Rated for use with mono, fluorocarbon, and PowerPro® lines

TECHNOLOGY:

  • Super Stopper® anti-reverse
  • Dyna-Balance® reduces reel vibration
  • Floating Shaft® minimizes friction between pinion gear and spool shaft
  • Fluidrive® II for more polished gear contact
  • Varispeed ® oscillation for consistent casting
  • S®-Concept: S®-Rotor, S®-Arm Cam
  • Brand : Shimano
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : BTR4000FD, BTR6000FD, BTR8000FD, BTR12000FD
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Web ID: 15SHMUBTRNNR12000REE
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ModelGear RatioLine Retrieve per CrankMono Line Capacity (lb/yd)PowerPro® Line Capacity (lb/yd)Max DragBall BearingsWeight
BTR4000FD4.8:128"8/240, 10/200, 12/160 15/270, 20/190, 40/145 15 lb3+113.5 oz
BTR6000FD4.8:135"10/300, 12/265, 16/170 30/245, 50/210, 65/130 20 lb3+120.1 oz
BTR8000FD4.8:136"14/295, 17/250, 20/19540/295, 50/290, 65/180 20 lb3+121.7 oz
BTR12000FD4.4:137"12/550, 16/350, 20/26550/505, 65/310, 80/230 25 lb3+130 oz

REVIEWS

4.8

100%

Recommended

27 Reviews

Excellent Value.

Purchased this Shimano Reel for the dual drag feature. It is well balanced and smooth. I own Penn, Daiwa and some other good brand names, to me my Shimanos are just a cut above for overall value.

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Great Reel

I have used my friends 6000 and 8000 models and knew I was getting a quality reel. I can’t wait to hook up with some stripers in the spring

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Good Shimano Reel

Good review but box has been opened before. Should check before open

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Very Smooth!

I have 4 of these reels and I love each one and would recommend it!

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Live Bait System

This feature allows you basically to free spool your live when a fish picks up the bait and run off without your having to beholding the rod. All that’s needed is to pick up rod and turn reel handle to engage drag. Fish On!

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