My 6500B baitrunner

MFB · October 08, 2013, 07:37:08 AM

Fitted a custom handle grip & line roller upgrade kit today. Looking forward to getting back on the water & trying it out on snapper....

redsetta · October 08, 2013, 08:24:47 AM

Nice work MFB - good luck with the snapper!

Shark Hunter · October 08, 2013, 08:58:24 AM

Good looking reel! Do these Baitrunners have a freespool like a conventional reel?
I need to pick one up for baitfishing in the surf.

conchydong · October 08, 2013, 10:23:32 AM

Just curious, where do you find line roller upgrade kits for the older style baitrunners?

MFB · October 10, 2013, 07:42:35 AM

Hi Guys,

See link for line roller kit, free spool sorta the baitrunner lever disengages main drag so the fish can pickup the bait & run you can adjust tension on rear drag at the back of the reel for this.

http://www.bluebottlefishing.com/products/line-roller-bearing-upgrade-shimano-6500b.html

Regards

Mark

MFB · October 12, 2013, 01:56:53 AM

Carbontex washers from smooth drag arrived yesterday, have just fitted them lubricated with Inox MX6 grease. Roll on summer.....

Dynamo · October 14, 2013, 02:27:32 AM

Hey Shark Hunter, the Baitrunners i've used have three settings, set by the lever at the back of the reel. In gear, clicker with freespool, and freespool. They're neat reels, I'd totally recommend them.