Big bait runners

[brighton_carper]

Afternoon all, it's been a while.

 

I'm looking to buy some new big bait runners. I've tried big pits, with the quick twist front drag, but I just can't get on with them. I find myself jumping out of the bivvy and reeling like mad, only to remember, too late, that I need to tighten the drag. Whereas with the bait runners, it's just a turn of the handle and you're in. Basically, it's one less thing to remember when I'm still 90% asleep.

 

I've got some Shimano 10000 XTE's but they are getting on a bit. So who's got what, and what would people recommend?

 

Cheers

 

T

[buzzbomb]

I like my 10000 XTE-A's but you'd be lucky to find a set in new condition now.  They do pop up once in awhile though.

[Gazlaaar]

Mitchell Avorunners,,

[brighton_carper]

Mitchell, now there's a blast from the past. I haven't had a Mitchell since the Mitchell 300 my dad bought me for my 8th birthday.

[Gazlaaar]

Decathlon still do them at £45 each

[pkf]

Have a look at xta theres a few on fleabay

[daz25uk]

If you like using big pits but want the feture of a bait runner why not look at the reels which have both... like the longcasts by shimano or the br's from daiwa. Both will suit your needs..

 

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[welder]

Shimano Longcast Big Baitrunners. I use three and love them to bits. They are ideally balanced on my ageing Greys Prodigy's in 3lb test, customised with full cork and Fuji reel seats. An ideal combination.

 

Ian

[keeno86]

i use the daiwa windcast br reels, very well made, feel solid, well balanced. 

[brighton_carper]

Thanks for all the recommendations. I really like the look of the Emblem BR 25As, anyone used em? To be honest, I like the look of the Castisms even more, but I don't think I can stretch to that kind of cash.

[yonny]

I had Shimi Long Casts which were very good, but my current Infinity BRs are better I reckon. I do like my old school work-horse type reels.

 

I like the look of the Castisms even more, but I don't think I can stretch to that kind of cash.

 

Have a search for the Daiwa Procargo SS4500. It is the none European version of the Castizm, exactly the same except it has a better UTD drag and a different handle. You can get them imported from Japan or Australia for less than the price of the Castizm if you find a particularly good deal, in fact a saw a guy on another forum got them for 140 a pop!!

[brighton_carper]

Yonny,

 

thanks mate, just checked online, and they are a fair bit cheaper. I'll just have to see how much it is to ship em over.