Why use a baitrunner reel

The baitfeeder drag allows the bait to flow out through the rip where predator fish are staged up waiting to feed. When a fish picks it up the primary drag takes over as soon as you start to turn the crank. This is a very effective way to fish. See the diagram below. Your bait could be picked up by a fish large enough to pull the sand spike over and take your rod with it.

He was able to recover the rod before the surf took it but he did lose the sand spike. The sand spike just washed into the surf and disappeared.

This would have never happened if he was using a baitfeeder and had it turned on. You would be surprised how easily it can be loosened up without you realizing it.

Let them pick up your bait and move off with it before setting the hook. I have some friends that based on the type of fishing they do will not use a reel that does not include a dual drag system. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. My baitrunner secondary drag is not working properly.

It will not adjust to free line easily or tighten. How can this be repaired? I am not sure what brand if reel you are referring to. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer or a local reel repair shop. I would also recommend looking in Quora to see if someone else has answered your question. What is a Baitrunner Spinning Reel? We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Shimano Spheros SW Review.

Click here to cancel reply. Ed Librick Sunday 4th of August Their popularity continues to grow and many manufacturers have looked to expand their big pit fishing reels range over the last few years. There is a huge choice of match fishing reels available on the market from a wide range of manufacturers.

Daiwa and Shimano offer some of more reknown match reels with a range to fit all budgets, however there are many more superb match reels offered by other manufacturers.

Match Fishing Reels are generally used for short to medium distances and offer great control for float fishing, spinning, and as feeder reels. Centrepin reels are commonly referred to as fly reels and being widely used in fly fishing. The body and drum of these fishing reels revolves around a central pin aptly giving the centrepin its title.

An initial insight to the quality of centrepin reels can be gained by studying the length and smoothness of the drum rotation when spun.