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 team at Shimano Fishing NZ have developed a dynamic and versatile series of rods that has been designed to fit directly in to the kiwi market. The Shimano Vortex family features a Power-Carbon blank specially designed to take the knocks, an integrated glass tip so as to retain sensitivity from the bite to the fight and also enhance overall performance without compromise.These features allow Kiwi anglers to take full advantage of the more traditional bait fishing techniques including the perfect match for the Shimano Baitrunner series, surfcasting options, landbased rock fishing, straylining with overhead reels and deploying baits in to the benthos for hapuku and the like.The Shimano Vortex rod range has been designed by kiwi fishos for kiwi foshos - it's as simple as that!
Rod Features:
Power-Carbon Blank
EVA GripAssembly
Zirconia Guides
Rod Specifications: Model: VTX762SP1015NZ
Pieces: 2
Blank Type: Power Carbon
Type: Spin
Action: Medium-Fast
Gimbal Type: Rubber Cap
Reel Seat: Graphite
Length: 6'10"
Line Wt: 4-6kg
Will come pre spooled absolutely FREE!