Shimano Baitrunner D Saltwater Spinning Reel
The Shimano Baitrunner D Saltwater Spinning Reel combines all of the latest technology from the Propulsion Line Management System to S A-RB bearings to the new compact profile lineup. Baitrunners can handle nearly any live-bait application from the new small 4000 size for freshwater and inshore species to the large 12000 size for bluewater. Get the confidence of a legendary drivetrain and auto-return Baitrunner feature as well as better castability, better line lay, less backlash, wind knots or tangles, less friction on the line, larger, more comfortable grips, a higher max drag as well as a wider range of Baitrunner settings than its predecessors.
The Shimano Baitrunner D Saltwater Spinning Reel combines all of the latest technology from the Propulsion Line Management System to S A-RB bearings to the new compact profile lineup. Baitrunners can handle nearly any live-bait application from the new small 4000 size for freshwater and inshore species to the large 12000 size for bluewater. Get the confidence of a legendary drivetrain and auto-return Baitrunner feature as well as better castability, better line lay, less backlash, wind knots or tangles, less friction on the line, larger, more comfortable grips, a higher max drag as well as a wider range of Baitrunner settings than its predecessors. Check out these features:
- Graphite Frame
- Graphite Sideplate
- Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, S-Arm Cam, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III
- Varispeed Oscillation
- S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Arm Cam, Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread-In Handle Attachment), Oversized Septon Grips for Power and Comfort, WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
- Machined Aluminum Handle
- Dartainium II Drag Washers (Cross Carbon)
- Repairable Clicker
- S A-RB (Shielded A-RB) Ball Bearings
- Super Stopper II
- Dyna-Balance
- Floating Shaft
- Fluidrive II Gearing
- Approved for use in Saltwater
- Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
| model | line per crank (in.) | mono cap. | braid cap. | max drab (lbs) | Baitrunner max drag (lbs) | S A-RB Ball Bearings | Roller Bearings | gear ratio | weight (oz.) |
| BTR4000D | 28 | 8/240-10/200-12/160 | 15/270-20/190-40/145 | 15.0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4.8:1 | 13.5 |
| BTR6000D | 35 | 10/300-12/265-16/170 | 30/245-50/210-65/130 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4.8:1 | 20.1 |
| BTR8000D | 36 | 14/295-17/250-20/195 | 40/295-50/290-65/180 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4.8:1 | 21.7 |
| BTR12000D | 37 | 12/550-16/350-20/265 | 50/505-65/310-80/230 | 25.0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4.4:1 | 30.0 |
