Long cast reel help
Submitted by Seafarer 5 on Tue, 2019-01-29 17:58
Looking for help choosing a long cast reel to load with 30 pound mono for casting big baits around shallow reef. Anyone had experience with either the Shimano big baitrunner long cast, Shimano Ultegra surf reel or penn 7500 long cast? The reel will cop a bit of boat spray so good waterproof seal is important.
thanks in advance
Rig
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Baitrunner
i have a LC big bait runner, works nicely but easily prone to corrosion so given your specifics I would look elsewhere
havent usedthe other 2, but those penn’s look great
Seafarer 5
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Thanks mate is yours the
Thanks mate is yours the latest model?
Rig
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Bsitrunner
It would be about 6 years old
Seafarer 5
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Thanks Rig. There is a new
Thanks Rig. There is a new model of the baitrunner out that they say is waterproof but you never know. I agree the penn Spinfisher 6 looks great. Would be keen to hear from anyone who has one (or a Spinfisher 5).
Noxious
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I have the newer baitrunner
I have the newer baitrunner LC. Great reel, been hammered and is still smooth, holds heaps of line but is a fairly big reel!
Whether or not it helps you cast longer, not really sure, never noticed an appreciable difference.
Seafarer 5
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Thanks mate yes they are
Thanks mate yes they are quite a big reel. Interesting to hear your thoughts on the casting performance. Cheers