Buying a Shimano Baitrunner.

Discussion in 'Fishing Reel Review' started by mrguffy, Mar 7, 2008.

  1. Mar 7, 2008 #1
    mrguffy

    mrguffy New Member

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    I going to buy a Shimano baitrunner 6500 . Want to put it on the right rod,any suggestions? I have a 8' MH, Ugly stick empty, do you think this rod would work. Thanks in advance.
     
    mrguffy, Mar 7, 2008
    mrguffy, Mar 7, 2008
  3. Mar 7, 2008 #2
    Bacardipr05

    Bacardipr05 New Member

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    Hmmm that 6500 Baitrunner reel is huge. Might be a better balance for the 4500 with the rod you are describing.
     
    Bacardipr05, Mar 7, 2008
    Bacardipr05, Mar 7, 2008

  5. Mar 7, 2008 #3
    wolfman

    wolfman Well-Known Member

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    I have a 6500 baitrunner on a 11' MH Ugly Stik, works fine for me, I only use it for bank fishing.
     
    wolfman, Mar 7, 2008
    wolfman, Mar 7, 2008
  6. Mar 8, 2008 #4
    Catfish Fever

    Catfish Fever New Member

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    My 6500 is mounted on a 12' Eagle Claw, Catclaw, from Catfish Connection, works GREAT. I'm using Breakaway longcast line, and it does "Cast long".
     
    Catfish Fever, Mar 8, 2008
    Catfish Fever, Mar 8, 2008
  7. Mar 9, 2008 #5
    wneubauer

    wneubauer New Member

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    My 6500 is on a 9 ft Ugly Stik and I love it for bank fishing. This is a great reel!
     
    wneubauer, Mar 9, 2008
    wneubauer, Mar 9, 2008
  8. Mar 10, 2008 #6
    mrmarkedwards

    mrmarkedwards Active Member

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    i have that same outfit my 8ft ugly stick is the bws 1101 and i can hit 300ft with a 4oz sinker. i'd say get it!
     
    mrmarkedwards, Mar 10, 2008
    mrmarkedwards, Mar 10, 2008
  9. Mar 10, 2008 #7
    JAYNC

    JAYNC Active Member

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    If your going to be fishing out of a boat, not many rods can beat a heavy action Tsunami boat rod, I have most of my 4500 baitrunners and 6500 baitrunners on 7- 7 1/2' tsunamis. I used to have a 6500 on a 7 1/2' ugly stick but it broke, could have been just bad luck. I do have one on a 7 1/2' tiger rod and it seems like a good rod, only time will tell. Good luck
     
    JAYNC, Mar 10, 2008
    JAYNC, Mar 10, 2008
  10. Mar 10, 2008 #8
    shania

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    That's what I have my 6500 on - works out great! :0a23:
    :wink:
     
    shania, Mar 10, 2008
    shania, Mar 10, 2008