[mc11b]

Im new to surf fishing and was wondering if the Shimano baitrunner 3500 reel is good to use on a 10ft rod for surfcasting. Im really not sure what makes a good surfcasting reel.

 

[leech916]

baitrunner

Are you planning on throwing plugs or only fishing bait?

 

[mc11b]

both

I actually wanted to try a bit of both. Is it a big difference in terms of reels?

 

[leech916]

PM

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[wahoolust]

great reel but if anything like the 4500 it does not like being droped in the sand

 

[mikeyreef]

no reel likes being dropped in sand
even zeebaas and van stahls
i recommend the 4500
i think the 3500 is a little small for surf
i have all the baitrunners 35,45,65
and the 45 is my wokhorse
mikeyreef

 

[Yaksick]

mikeyreef wrote:
no reel likes being dropped in sand
even zeebaas and van stahls
i recommend the 4500
i think the 3500 is a little small for surf
i have all the baitrunners 35,45,65
and the 45 is my wokhorse
mikeyreef

I agree, 3500 is too small. Should be good for catching snapers. I myself own a 4500 & 6500. I find the 6500 too heavy. Meanwhile the 4500 is perfect for everything.

 

[658368]

6500

i think for the money they are great reels I have the 6500 and i think its great...bit heavy but im leaving that reel in the holder anyways....the 4500 would be the way to go for all around use

 

[FishMr]

i love it...except when the big fish u hook ties around a rock and snaps your line

 

[644041]

The baitrunner is great for using bait in the surf. I have the 4500 and never had a problem. Great reel!