Shimano Baitrunner 12000oc

PROVEN FOR DECADES & STILL THE LEADER

There is no more iconic reel range in New Zealand than the Shimano Baitrunner 12000 OC Spin Reel by Shimano New Zealand! If you grew up around the coast be it on a boat or land-based then chances are you are familiar with the Shimano Bairunner range. Quickly becoming an iconic symbol of the New Zealand fishery the Shimano Baitrunner provides an easy-to-use 'Bite n Run' mechanism which allows predatory fish to eat & swallow presented baits without any tension from the angler. A controlled run is then experienced before a simple turn of the handle engaged the gearing system and the angler is hooked up. This simple but effective method of fishing has transformed how Kiwis fish for many species but particularly Snapper around the country. 

The Shimano Baitrunner 12000 OC Spin Reel takes the place at the larger end of the OC range and packs a huge 12kg of drag making it the ideal powerhouse for stray-lining & live-baiting both from a boat or the shore. The OC series of baitrunners now comes with a replaceable spool clicker & vari-speed oscillation to ensure that you achieve the perfect line lay each and every time. The propulsion line management system provides you with extra power when casting from the rocks making the Shimano Baitrunner series the most sort after land-based reel on the market. 

The Shimano Baitrunner OC series continues to possess deep roots in the fishing scene, with the free spool principle having been first conceptualised here. Never has a reel become such an icon within the fishing industry - we believe this is due to the overall versatility of the reel itself and the legendary Shimano Baitrunner system which has single-handedly moulded the preferred method of fishing in New Zealand! If you don't own a Shimano baitrunner you find yourself in the minority - but hey, that's easily fixed! 

Aluminium Cold Forged Spool
These spools provide strength and durability over diecast aluminium or graphite spools.

Super Stopper II
Super Stopper II anti-reverse uses a one-way bearing that eliminates back play. This provides the angler with instant hook setting power. In some reels, the Super Stopper II can be turned off to allow back reeling for special techniques and situations.

Power Roller
This is an oversized line roller that reduces twists from casting and retrieving and is enhanced with a tapered area on the support to help the line get onto the roller quicker.

Dyna Balance
This feature eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counterbalancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. By using computer balancing, an approach similar to car tire balancing, Shimano is able to redistribute the rotor weight to create smooth rotation and eliminate vibrations caused by the reel.

Shimano Baitrunner 12000OC Reel Features

• Shimano's iconic Baitrunner System - Ideal for stray-lining for snapper and live-baiting for Kingfish
• Propulsion Line Management System so your reel can cope with using braided lines and extra casting distance
• Fluid Drive 2 Gearing System increases the efficiency of the retrieve for more power with less effort
• Super Stopper 2 Anti-Reverse System eliminates back-play and provides you with instant hook-setting power
• Direct Drive Mechanism (thread in handle)
• Dyna Balance Anti Wobble System to create smooth rotation and eliminate vibrations in the reel
• Varispeed Oscillation System to make sure you get perfect line lay with Power Pro and other braided lines
• Oversized Power Roller reduces twist from casting and retrieving
• Cold Forged Aluminium Spool for increased strength and durability over die-cast aluminium or graphite spools

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