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Shimano bait runner

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#1 ·
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.
 
#7 ·
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.
 
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