Shimano Baitrunner 12000D spinning reel review

Just an overview of the Baitrunner, will probably make a full review at the end of the season. Sorry fro not posting in a while.

[@Thoeun-uj1sy]

I been told it’s one of the best baitrunner reels out there am new to fishing so am looking to getting one too .

[@stevensilva1350]

I’ve caught a 25 pounder on this reel, it was gifted to me. I hated it at first. but after catching my real first striped bass that wasn’t a schoolie. I love this reel. I just upgraded to the SW twin power 6000 but I’m gona keep the 12000d to chunk Mac an that’s where it shines the brightest.

[@jamesmcgovern64]

I spooled it with 65lb daiwa j braid

[@victortorres327]

Got the same reel and its currently messing up with the "silent drag" symptoms

[@rolandoguerra7530]

How many yards did you fit of 65# braid !!!!

[@JuanHernandez-fj2jo]

What rod did you use?

[@davetheammopsycho3793]

Nice reel. What kind of line are you spooled with?

[@jamesmcgovern64]

65lb j braid. Its supposed to be really good, its got 8 strands and is pretty smooth. Ive heard it cast far. And the same price as pp

[@marioingargiola6996]

Hello james, do you know if the live lining system is also on the 8000d version? And i was just wondering what waters do you fish in?

[@jamesmcgovern64]

Yes the 8000d baitrunner does have the live liner. Im am going to fish it in Connecticut waters around structure but it is a very versatile reel due to its size it can handle a lot of species.

[@marioingargiola6996]

Nice im over in queens not the easiest fishing here. Just wish there were more teen fisherman.

[@alanramos1819]

This reel is worth the money 💰

[@TheDude2811]

what about to fish this reel on european catfish?

[@roadkill9111]

You don't have to tighten the main drag down for the bait runner system to work.

[@williammurphy1679]

If you tighten to the end and hit a big boy he could break you rod or break your rig you want some drag

[@xxrocketrumblexx2853]

Can you use this as a catfish bait runner reel even though it’s badged as a spinning reel

[@seamurda100]

Yes. This is a good choice for catfish. Though I would strongly look at the Penn Spinfisher 6 live liner. The spinfisher is sealed.

[@pinnaclecooking2384]

What's the difference in the Shimano Socorro 12000 and the baitrunner? I'm told the Socorro is the old model. Can someone educate me

[@theblackanarchist2863]

The baitrunner is a better reel

[@brickcity9mm327]

😏Education cost money unless you're granted an scholarship 😬🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@hardisarudi101]

james that reel made from where is it japan??

[@jamesmcgovern64]

I think they are made in china

[@Tight--LiNeZ]

malaysia actually

[@olschool1963]

You got this all wrong. The rear drag is the drag for live line, has nothing to do with the front drag.Rear drag is set to how much tension you want the fish to feel as it takes the bait, it does not stop the fish at all . Only when you start reeling and the bail is flipped does the front drag come into play. The front drag should be set like any other reel on the face of the planet, NOT all the way tight.BTW, the 1200 is big enough to catch 400lb blue fin tuna , you'll never need this reel unless youre fishing offshore, like over 50 miles out.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

You are exactly right. Although, this reel would also be good for shark fishing from beach. 500 yards of 50 lb braid will suffice.

[@PentButler]

Is it ambidextrous?

[@PartnerProAlliance]

Is this rod waterproof? Ie ipx5 or 6?

[@THEBLACKANARCHIST]

No

[@unrealhit88]

Bet you can’t install the handle on the otherside

[@navinitsingh7789]

Hi mate how do i change the handle....my one is on the right side but am finding it hard to swap to left.

[@richandkidarcheryandoutdoo4372]

@@navinitsingh7789 hold the spool with one hand and wind the handle off

[@peterchessell28]

Why do complete novices make these instructional videos?. He tightens the drag right up then adjusts the bairfrunner drag then says when you get a take turn the handle to engage the fish which is now on a big drag ...looking at him enough to drag him over the side.

[@olschool1963]

Def a rookie.