The Reel:
The Shimano 4000D Baitrunner Reel is the culmination of years of engineering advances in Shimano’s premium bait fishing range. Designed for larger New Zealand salt-water fishing species, the Shimano 4000D Baitrunner Reel has raised the bar on previous models and now can deliver the most impressive Baitrunner that New Zealand's anglers have ever seen.
The Shimano 4000D Baitrunner Reel features all the latest Shimano technologies, from Propulsion Line Management System to S A-RB bearings. This new compact reel can handle nearly any live-bait application but still maintain the incredible durability of the legendary Baitrunner Series. The key feature of the Shimano Baitrunner is its secondary drag system which maintains a controlled free-spool with the closed bail allowing fish to run with the bait. By flipping the lever or turning the handle, the primary drag quickly engages allowing you to strike once your catch has eaten the bait.
Shimano 4000D Baitrunner Reel Features:
- Baitrunner System ideal for stray-lining for snapper and live-baiting for kingies
- Graphite frame
- Graphite sideplate
- Propulsion Line Management System so your reel can cope with using braided lines and extra casting distance
- Varispeed Oscillation System to make sure you get perfect line lay with Power Pro and other braided lines
- S-Concept; S-Rotor, S-Arm Cam, Direct Drive Mechanism (thread-in handle attachment)
- Oversized Septon grips for power and comfort, waterproof drag
- Machined aluminium handle
- Dartainium II drag washers (Cross Carbon) with 7kgs of stopping power
- Repairable clicker
- A-RB ball bearings; making it 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard Stainless Steel ball bearings
- Super stopper anti-reverse; eliminates backplay and provides instant hook setting power
- Dyna-Balance; eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor
- Floating shaft
- Fluid Drive II Gearing System increases the efficiency of the retrieve for more power with less effort
- Rated for use with mono, fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
Shimano 4000D Baitrunner Reel Specifications:
- Retrieve Per Crank: 71cm
- Bearings:3 S A-RB (Shielded A-RB) Stainless Steel Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing
- Max Drag: 7kg
- Mono Cap: 8lb/240yds -10lbs/200yds – 12lb/160yds
- Drag Type: FD/BTR
- Weight: 385g
- Powerpro Cap: 15lb/ 270 – 20lb/190yds - 40lbs/145yds
- Gear Ratio: 4.8:1
The Rod:
The favourite Backbone series of rods just got an overhaul. The new Shimano Backbone Spinning Soft Bait Rod is now stronger than ever, with a higher quality blank, good quality componentry and a new slick design that is bound to please.Graphite BlankUtilising high quality graphite sheets rolled on custom designed mandrels, a sensitive yet extremely lightweight performance fishing blank is created.Graphite CompositeRod blanks combining both graphite and fibreglass materials in a particular manner can create a blank with characteristics that are best of both worlds, making a rod that has fibreglass robustness with the power of graphite.
Shimano Backbone Spinning Soft Bait Rod Features: - Graphite blank
- Graphite composite
- Shimano Backbone Spinning Soft Bait Rod
- Specifications:
- Model: BB702SP58
- Length: 7ft
- Pieces: 2
- Line weight: 5-8kg
- Lure weight: N/A
- Blank: Carbon
- Guide: SEA Guides