Baitrunner for Snapper

[glenpandrews]

Morning All,

I am wanting to grab a baitrunner for snapper fishing, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with competator products?

Specifically I would like to know if Shimano baitrunner is the best, or if there are compatator reels with the baitrunner (of course called something different as thats a trademark, like everything else with Shimano ;) ) feature that are better.

What does better mean? Better drag, better water resistance, detter durability, smoother operaiton, better features etc.

Thanks guys

Glen ???

[Heath]

Most reel manufacturers have a bait runner type of reel. All feel nice out of the box, but it is how they behave after 6 months or more of use that counts.

Simply can not substitute quality for price I'm afraid.

[glenpandrews]

Thanks Heath, I completely agree.

Do you know of anything better than the shimano baitrunner? I dont mind paying more for a better reel.

Thanks

Glen

[stunnedmullet]

Yep
If anyone finds something better than the shimano baitrunner for cheaper put me down for half a doz
The mullet

[glenpandrews]

OK well that seems to say that they are well regarded which is very helpful. I would pay more though if there was something better, but if 220 is all I need to outlay for the best then great!

Thanks

Glen

[Ratman]

I've used my 6500 Shimano job for years and love it. Modified it with some TSS4 gears and now it does both jobs, spinning and bottom fishing. Mick

[Angha]

I have both Shimano BR and Penn liveliner and they are both great products. Penn is heavier and feels like it can take heavier job easier. I love both of them. Penn is a bit more expensive.