Baitrunner choice ?

[NickyD]

I am going to buy a Shimano Baitrunner wondering which size would be
better 3500 or 4500 ? will be using 50lb braid, is the 3500 to small ?
any info appreciated and what size do most use ?:D :D

[Dr. Bass]

I am going to buy a Shimano Baitrunner wondering which size would be
better 3500 or 4500 ? will be using 50lb braid, is the 3500 to small ?
any info appreciated and what size do most use ?:D :D

The 4500 is great for that size braid

[NJWardy]

4500...I was just looking over the 3500 tonight at Dicks and I felt it would not be enough. I already have 1 4500 and looking to grab 1 or 2 more.

[gone_fishing]

They are both good...depends on what you will use it for. I am selling a 3500 used 3x now...PM if interested.

[zar2754]

3500 is more than enough, ive caught drum to 75lbs in full moon dbay current on mine, however that being said, i won mine in a contest, so for the little extra bit of money. the 4500 is worth the line capacity and maximum drag,

if you do choose the 3500 dont worry, its a lot of reel. i have no complaints.

[young~gunz]

gone_fishing i think i sent you an email gimme a shout back at gatorbball21@aol.com on the reel thanks - Eric

[Reel Nice]

3500 is plenty on a 7' MH rod I would spool it with 30lb braid.. 4500 on a 7' heavy rod or a 9' surf rod.. Ive caught pretty big fish on a 3500 with 30#PP on a 7' MH uglystick sometimes I put it on a St Criox but for the D-bay and stripers the 3500 with the Uglystick seems to be the right match.. For me anyway......

[CM Reel-ty]

The 3500 spooned with 30-40# PP should be more then enough. I have 2 3500's and I use them all striper season both chunking and drifting the rips never had a problem. I've even take a few drum on the 3500's upto 75# I have both matched to 7' St. Criox tide runners Med-Heavy action. I have even had success with plugs when I didn't have a pluggign rod with me. I do have a 4500 spooned with 65# PP, but I main use that off-shore with pitch baits for Whites and Mahi. I use the 3500's more... The new 3500's are a little bigger then the older models, there is a noticiabel difference.

[theREELmasterBAITER]

Nicky-

I think the 4500's are the ticket. I have 4500 and 6500 for striper fishing and although I like the added line on the 6500 I think they are too bulky for my liking. To me the 4500 is the Sh!t.

[AJ168]

Young Gunz- we've got to get out there. I was out the other night and fish were breaking all over the place, I just couldn't figure them out. Ended clamming with a bunch of sea bass, a few nice weakes, and a trigger.

[RodFather]

I have both, either will suffice. I would go with the 4500 with the 50 braid. I have a lucky rod with a 4500 mounted on a Fenwick that I have had for years. For some reason the rod out catches all my expensive fancy shit. It has several catches over the 50 inch mark loaded 30 braid. Good Luck!

[gone_fishing]

Rodfather...that is ALWAYS the way it works...my newest gear sits idle while my old stuff I try to use as backups end up with all of the hits...

[Bruce Jr.]

3500 for me, I have 5 of them, great versatility, they can be used for almost anything.

[reelfaster]

6500 is a monster, both the 3500 or the 4500 would just fine. I personally think you could get away with the 3500 w/ no problem at all. I own and use the 4500 in the FL Keys for light tackle shark fishing and have had NP getting in couple hundred pound sharks cruising the flats. :D

[IL Padrino]

I like the 3500 with 30# PP on a MH Ugly Stick for Chunking Stripers in the DB. I also use it on a 8 Ft. surf rod for throwing metal.

[wvufan]

I also havve the 4500 and 6500. Actually, the 4501 and 6501, because I like the left handed crank. Never could figure out why to switch hands after the cast. All my spinners are left crank and I have always used the 01's. I also have a couple LH AVET's. The only problem is going on charters for big fish, almost all reels are right handed cranks which is a little awkward for me, but I make do.

I don't think the 6500 series is too big. I have them on a 7' MH and like the extra power so I get more say with the fight.

[yomoe]

I've been using both the 3500 & 4500 for a long while -

My preferance for chunking is the 4500 for several reasons -

1) Not concerned with weight of reel because of deadsticking -
2) Holds more line, so big fish won't spool out so soon -
3) Reterives faster than 3500, so it can keep up with a fish running back towards the boat better -

The 3500's I have I bought years ago when I couldn't decide between the 3500 & 4500's - But because of the above reasons, I now use em' for backups to 4500's, or when targeting smaller fish then the 50 inchers we're always looking for -

Hope this helps you decide -

[NickyD]

decided to go with the 4500 and loaded with suffix 50lb braid
also picked a lamiglass inshore rod look s like a real nice set up i usually use my avet sx5 s (have 2) thought i would try a spinner , thanx for all the advice :D :D

[DEEP POCKETS]

They are both good...depends on what you will use it for. I am selling a 3500 used 3x now...PM if interested.

I sent you an e-mail, let me know when you get a chance.

John

[SeaTiger]

My personal best is 46 " fish on a 3500 spooled with 50 p PP . St croix MH 7 ' rod. They always hit the smallest set up . That's why I always have one out .

[finaddict5]

4500 Nicky!:D Bry ;)

[Captain Michael Mata]

Had both reels, switched over to all 3500 w/ powerpro w/ mono backing. Works great!:cool: