The Shimano Baitrunner provides a secondary drag system that allows an angler to feed out line in tension-controlled freespool with the bale closed. This enables the angler to feed the line out, let the fish take the bait and run, while still maintaining line control with the bale closed.

The Baitrunner gives you the ultimate fishing advantage, whether you’re dropping live baits back to feeding fish froim a boat or working jetties and rocks for stripers and other species. When fish are weary eaters the Shimano Baitrunner is man’s best tool.

Incorporating all of the latest technology such as the Propulsion Line Management System to S A-RB bearings, the new compact profile lineup of 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.

Shimano Baitrunner D-Series 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 Anti-Reverse
• Dyna-Balance
• Floating Shaft
• Fluidrive II Gearing
• Approved for use in Saltwater
• Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
  

  Model	Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.)	Line Capacity (# Test/Yards)	Power Pro Line Capacity (# Test/Yards)	Max Drag. (lbs) / Max Baitrunner Drag (lbs.)	Baitrunner Max Drag(lb)	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

  View Shimano Baitrunner D Series Reels Individually:

  Baitrunner 4000D,Baitrunner 6000D,Baitrunner 8000D,Baitrunner 12000D

  Custom Rod and Reel Combos w/ Shimano Baitrunner D-Series Reels