Buying a Shimano reel is a good investment for the serious fisherman. They are first-rate fishing reels engineered and designed for high performance and longevity. Experienced fishermen tend to prefer these types of reels because of this. When looking at buying them, these particular reels fall in the middle of the price range when compared with other reels.

Shimano Baitrunner

Like you might expect, the Shimano Baitrunner is built with highly developed technology. This reel can is used in freshwater or saltwater. This spinning reel is built on a graphite frame and features a sideplate for greater strength and durability. It is a fairly small design with excellent casting capabilities. The high max drag element reduces backlash, knots, tangles and chaffing of the line.

It benefits from a totally unique Propulsion Line Management System which means that you will cast that much further and even more exactly. Another feature is the Dyna-Balance system, unique to Shimano reels, which counter-balances the rotor during retrieval making it very responsive and smooth in use.

Yet another valuable feature is the Shielded A-RB ball bearings. This is an anti-rust innovation and so clean-up and care are reduced to a bare minimum while a long life of the Shimano Baitrunner is ensured.

The Shimano Baitrunner range is good for just about any live-bait application. The recent small 4000 size is meant for freshwater and inshore fishing while the larger 12000 size is meant for deep sea fishing. They are extremely versatile and can be used for either trolling, casting or bottom fishing.

The Shimano Stradic

The Shimano Stradic series has been a favorite reel of many serious fishermen for decades. Many have more than one in their tackle box and with no wonder. They are strongly made to withstand the most difficult challenges you are likely to encounter and they are durable enough to keep going for a long time with the bare minimum of maintenance.

Technologically the Shimano Stradic is a little more advanced compared to the Baitrunner. It features the trademarked Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System along with the Aero Wrap II Oscillation System.

Lets have a look at each one of these features a little more closely. The Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement makes use of an exclusive cold-forged aluminum drive gear and a hardened brass pinion gear to keep that brand new feel much longer than all stainless steel drivetrains

The 5-component Propulsion Line Management System is better than on the Baitrunner and the addition of the Aero Wrap II minimizes loss of energy during casting. This gives you that extra benefit when going for a good long and precise cast.

The graphite side-plate, rotor and lightweight aluminum body on the Shimano Stradic are technologically the same as the Baitrunner although the five shielded A-RB and one roller bearing augment the easy overall performance. The water-proof drag on all models is standard. All the Shimano Stradic models like the FI and FH for instance come with a spare aluminum spool.

he graphite side-plate, rotor and light weight aluminum body on the Shimano Stradic are technically the same as the Baitrunner while the five shielded A-RB and one roller bearing enhance the easy performance. The waterproof drag on all types is standard. All the Shimano Stradic models like the FI and FH for instance have as standard, an additional aluminum spool.