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 Baitrunner Recommendations
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09/05/14 02:07 PM
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Keith_M
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Earlier this year I met up with a bass fisherman and took him carping. As a result, he has been gradually accumulating all the carp gear he needs and so far is doing a good job of buying right first time. He is now at the stage where he is looking to getting some decent baitrunners - and has a maximum budget of $200 max per reel. I've had my Shimanos and Daiwas for years so I have been out of the market too long to give him any dependable advice. Without spending more than he has to, can anyone provide advice on which ones he should be reviewing ? (I suppose I could search through previous threads but I'm too lazy  !!) I'd appreciate any advice, thanks.
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
[Re: Keith_M]
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09/05/14 09:07 PM
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bfs0078
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Going to be hard to find a large line capacity BR for under $200. Shimano all the way though.
pb common 34-6
pb float common 7lbs 8oz
pb mirror 17-9 lbs
pb Grasser 38 lbs
pb buff 42 lbs 4oz
pb blue 10lbs 9oz
pb channel 10lb 4oz
pb lmb 10lbs 2oz
pb shad 16in @ 1-1/2 lbs
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
[Re: Keith_M]
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09/05/14 09:23 PM
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Freshwater Phil
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Okuma ABF 90 has decent line capacity. Great value for the cost, the ABF's I have, performed a lot better than my Penn slammer for less than 1/2 the cost.
PB common = 41 lbs PB mirror = 22.5 lbs PB buff = 26 lbs ![[Linked Image]](http://freshwaterphil.com/images/philcarp0513212.jpg)
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
[Re: Keith_M]
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09/05/14 09:24 PM
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duckhuntr35
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He can go with the new Penn 8500 live liner I think nice reels and under $160.00
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
[Re: Keith_M]
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09/05/14 09:47 PM
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DAMFISHERMAN
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Shimano Baitrunner 12000D $179.99 It will hold 500yds of 50lb braid....
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
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09/05/14 10:23 PM
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Curt0407
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I am an Okuma fan. Either the epixor baitfeeder (I have 6) or the cedros. Both are available with the bait feeder feature.
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
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09/06/14 01:08 AM
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Droyhef
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He can go with the new Penn 8500 live liner I think nice reels and under $160.00 X2, been using a set of 4 for 2 years, no issues and plenty of power. Took them to the coast last fall for bull reds.
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
[Re: Keith_M]
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09/06/14 01:51 AM
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ScottEvil
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He should look for some used long cast shimanos
Bowfishing sucks
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
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09/06/14 05:44 PM
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greentumater
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Hey Capt'n. From what I have researched about a year ago $200 is the amount to almost get truly great reel but not quite. When your talking money like this it's a pretty big decision for most of us and for a bit more $250 -$350 puts you in that range of reels that would really get'er done.One aspect to think about is whether or not you want to use braid or not cause some reels are better than others for braid, You need a reel designed for a thin diameter line and fly's off the reel with little resistance or you will get more wind knots.Not familiar with the Penn reel that duck speaks of. There's a lot to know about reels. Keith T and Pondbass are a couple of wiseguys about these things.If I can't have the best glad I cheaped out on my Okuma abf 50's for $34 shipped to my door.Heard good things about the longcast shimanos Scott speaks of.Cheers!
Last edited by greentumater; 09/06/14 05:52 PM.
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
[Re: Keith_M]
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09/06/14 09:22 PM
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LoneStarCarper
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Buy those thunnus that where posted by the gar guide....best reels ever 100% serviceable
Last edited by LoneStarCarper; 09/06/14 09:24 PM.
State Certified Piscatologist 
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Re: Baitrunner Recommendations
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09/08/14 01:22 PM
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Keith_M
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Thank y'all for your input, I appreciate the advice.
I'll pass on the above comments and let him decide.
K
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