Terry Simner
Senior Member & Supporter
I reckon I've got about 10 Shimano baitrunners, only 2 bought from new, and about 40 spare spools. None of them is less than 20 years old and some are more than 30, and still going strong. But now, at last, I've decide to buy two new ones.
I've heard folk rave about the blingy 4000D but I've also heard that the bail arm on them is somewhat fragile. So seeing as I carry my rods made-up, in Korum quivers, open to the elements, they get some abuse...up and down banks, through nettle beds and bushes etc. So what should I buy?
I'm looking for Shimano, ~4000 size (Lower Severn/Middle in flood), with a single handle. Any thoughts?
I've heard folk rave about the blingy 4000D but I've also heard that the bail arm on them is somewhat fragile. So seeing as I carry my rods made-up, in Korum quivers, open to the elements, they get some abuse...up and down banks, through nettle beds and bushes etc. So what should I buy?
I'm looking for Shimano, ~4000 size (Lower Severn/Middle in flood), with a single handle. Any thoughts?