Baitrunner Spinning Reel Questions

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by TomKaye

I have a Shimano 4500 I got a few months ago when an old tenant left it behind. ( Free is best )
Have yet to use it. It seems smooth with minimum tension on it. I changed the old mono line to 50 lb PP and a 40 lb mono topshot.
Question for you guys...it was mounted on an 8 foot Jarvis Walker ( a Penn Co. ) MH rod, rated for 3/4--3oz lures.
Have never used more than a 7 footer on PB's, 6-packs, or my own boat.

Can I use that outfit on the Papa's Angels or similar boats next month for stripers ?? I can't wait to get out again.

Tight lines all.

Tom of course you can use it with us.. I would say to bring your other rod as well seeing as how you have never used the Jarvis before.. You might not like the feel or you might fall in love.. never know.. Whats nice about the 8 foot is you can really cast that line out there good.. Alot of people like the bigger rod

[SaltLife1980]

Other thing i wanted to ask was.. What size.. the 4500 or bigger.. I will be using it mostly on the boat.. Im not a fan of a huge reel but maybe not the smallest one but one in the middle..

[TomKaye]

Thanks Jeff.
Talk to you or Capt. Joe soon.

Tom K.

[TomKaye]

The 4500 seems more than adequate for Sandy Hook and Raritan Bay boat work for me Jeff, but I'm no expert and have never used it.
The one I have in front of me says line capacity,14--295, 17--250, 20--195.

I put 150 Yds 50lb PP on mine and I'm not sure how much mono backing.
Mine is a model 4500 B if that makes any difference.
I'm sure there are some guys on here who have experience with them.

Look forward to fishing with you & Capt Joe again.

Tom.

[SaltLife1980]

thanks tom.. I will have to put one in my hand and see how it feels..

Capt Joe and I are looking forward to fishing with you again this season!

We will be down at the boat next week getting ready.. It wont be long now..

[Rich Pfish]

Check out the Shiimano Thunnus baitrunner. It is far superior to the standard baitrunner. I sell more of these than anyother baitrunner on the market. Stay away from Okuma Avengers as they are a one season reel.

Also avoid the new Penn Spinfishers. Something is not right with the bail closure system on these reels. It would not surprise me if they are all recalled.

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by Rich Pfish

Check out the Shiimano Thunnus baitrunner. It is far superior to the standard baitrunner. I sell more of these than anyother baitrunner on the market. Stay away from Okuma Avengers as they are a one season reel.

Also avoid the new Penn Spinfishers. Something is not right with the bail closure system on these reels. It would not surprise me if they are all recalled.

Thanks for the info.. I will check out the Thunnus