Davemmm Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Having not much of an imagination I always leave the missus without much of an idea what to get me for christmas. She is now demanding a $150-$200 suggestion. As I have been using a fairly old reel for a while now I need the gifted FR members to suggest a decent threadline to continue the elusive Jew hunt. Dont worry about a matching Rod as I will upgrade very soon to match. Cheers in advance Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Baitrunner 6500B... accept no substitute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Baitrunner 6500B... accept no substitute... I agree, This would be the reel of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Baitrunner 6500B... accept no substitute... $229 at most tackle shops - shop around should get it cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Looks like the choice is made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 You wont be dissapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The BTR is a great reel but it is also pretty big! Depending on what your application is you may be able to get away with something smaller, lighter and perhaps more useable in a range of situations, as the BTR is pretty job specific. I have been using a Daiwa Tierra 4000 as a heavy spin reel for a while now with 10 kg (300m plus a little backing) and am fairly confident pointing it at most inshore fish. It casts well and is a pleasure to spin with, it also falls well within your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 The BTR is a great reel but it is also pretty big! Depending on what your application is you may be able to get away with something smaller, lighter and perhaps more useable in a range of situations, as the BTR is pretty job specific. I have been using a Daiwa Tierra 4000 as a heavy spin reel for a while now with 10 kg (300m plus a little backing) and am fairly confident pointing it at most inshore fish. It casts well and is a pleasure to spin with, it also falls well within your price range. I get the point on the size. At 850gm it looks a big lump. I only fish estuary/bay and from time to time I have a live bait dig in holes etc. I want to go up in line size from what my reels hold and I like the idea of the second independant drag system. Perhaps I go down from 6500 to the 4500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reely Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 They are both the same inside, just the 6500 has a bigger spool. The 4500 is ample in my opinion. Caught that many jews on it its not funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Baitrunner 6500 or 4500...both will do the job no sweat.....you can even upgrade the drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 The deal is done. Scored the 4500 in a combo at Tony's for the same price I was quoted elsewhere for just the reel. Now I just have to wait for Santa to deliver it. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozguy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Baitrunner 6500 or 4500...both will do the job no sweat.....you can even upgrade the drag Hi i myself got Shimano BTR 4500B loaded with 15lb Mono, just wondering how much does it cost to upgrade the drag??? What does it involved??? Sorry for asking this silly Q's what is the advantage of upgrading...i mean is there a BIG diff with smothness??? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reely Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 email jack erskine up in qld, the washes are about $15 plus postage or so, rough estimate, they used to be less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Mate i get it done for around $20-25 at my local tackle shop, Give Tony a call from Fishfinder, Im sure he can do it for you for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Mate i get it done for around $20-25 at my local tackle shop, Give Tony a call from Fishfinder, Im sure he can do it for you for a good price. what exactly does this upgrade do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Muzz Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 what exactly does this upgrade do? mate they replace your washers with carbon fibre washers take your reel apart and check out the washers carbon fibre washers are awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielinbyron Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 If you send the reel to the factory, Dunphys , they probably won't charge for labor , just parts and they'll fully service it as they go. At least that was the deal with the spheros , however i just ordered it upgraded, titanium washer and bearing kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvie Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I like the BTR's but for extra confidence i use the Thunnus 16000's and 12000's. They are far superior than the BTR's IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielinbyron Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 what are the differences between the btr and the thunnus mate .. I was actually under the impresion they were no longer making them until recently.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 what are the differences between the btr and the thunnus mate .. I was actually under the impresion they were no longer making them until recently.. i think the old ones are made out of metal not graphite. they no longer make them, but they are still available from some shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reely Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 They have stopped making them, the Thunnus has a ARB, and are very similar to the Spheros, just with a baitrunner feature. Some stores do sell them, they are much better than the BTR. Both great reels. Prolly hard to get parts for the Thunnus though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Guys, they never stopped making the Thunnus, its just that Shimano Australia stopped importing it for a little while. As Kevvie has already mentioned, they are superb I once used Baitrunners but moved over to the Thunnus a few seasons back and they are a better reel. Their metal body is the key when using heavy braid. I'm running 65lb braid through my lot and no dramas so far. They even survived 8 days of punishment in Cairns. Baitrunners are fantastic reels for their asking price They are dependable and have stood the test of time. Best value reel by a country mile for those intending to use 50lb braid or less, however i know a couple of guys who run 80lb through theirs and have taken some impressive fish. You won't be disappointed with the trusty BTR for the money. Cheers Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka17 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Guys, they never stopped making the Thunnus, its just that Shimano Australia stopped importing it for a little while. As Kevvie has already mentioned, they are superb I once used Baitrunners but moved over to the Thunnus a few seasons back and they are a better reel. Their metal body is the key when using heavy braid. I'm running 65lb braid through my lot and no dramas so far. They even survived 8 days of punishment in Cairns. Baitrunners are fantastic reels for their asking price They are dependable and have stood the test of time. Best value reel by a country mile for those intending to use 50lb braid or less, however i know a couple of guys who run 80lb through theirs and have taken some impressive fish. You won't be disappointed with the trusty BTR for the money. Cheers Red Hey you lot. Tell him about the Penn SS reels too. Cheaper. and a damn sight stronger...Last fish I brought in on my 8500 was a 56lb gold spot cod.. Dragged him up alright. and these new ones have rectified the anti reverse problem. and smoothed out the line lay, to suit braid.... Blokes fish for marlin with them.... Apart from that. Those BTR's are plastic, aren't they? Look at the rest of the market. not just the Shimano......You'd be surprised what's out there...... Daiwa do good egbeaters too...... Regards Macka17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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