Shimano Baitrunner 12000D Spinning Reel

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Fish with confidence with the new Shimano Baitrunner 12000D Spinning Reel. This reel is packed with features from its legendary drive train to its auto-return action. The Baitrunner delivers better castability, better line lay, less backlash, fewer wind knots or tangles, and less line friction. With larger and more comfortable grips, a higher maximum drag and a wider range of settings than its predecessors, the Shimano Baitrunner 12000D Spinning Reel is an excellent choice for your saltwater fishing adventures.
Shimano Baitrunner 12000D Spinning Reel:
  • Fluidrive II gearing
  • Super Stopper II
  • Varispeed oscillation
  • Dyna-Balance
  • Dartainium II cross-carbon drag washers
  • Propulsion line management system: propulsion spool lip, S-Arm Cam, SR single-piece bail wire, Power Roller III
  • S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Arm Cam, Direct Drive Mechanism (thread-in handle attachment), oversized Septon grips for power and comfort, waterproof drag
  • 3 S A-RB (Shielded A-RB) ball bearings
  • Repairable clicker
  • Floating shaft
  • Graphite frame and side plate
  • Machined aluminum handle
  • Line retrieval per crank: 37"
  • Line capacity (# test/yards): 12/550, 16/350, 20/265
  • Maximum drag: 25 pounds
  • Baitrunner maximum drag: 2 pounds
  • Gear ratio: 4:4:1
  • Approved for use in saltwater
  • Rated for use with mono, fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
  • Weighs only 2.4 pounds
  • Measures: 6.5" L x 7.5" W x 5.0" H
  • Model# BTR12000D
I got the 12k size. It's the best reel I know for saltwater fishing with a free spool switch. It was too big for WA coast down rigging so I exchanged it for a smaller size. Can't wait til it arrive! The 12k size is massive, my guess is that its for tuna and sails in blue water states.
$189.97
At Walmart on 5-14-2012.