| What a month it has been for the carp anglers of | | | | actually got a baitrunner reel out, but they have |
| the U.K. and abroad. As is normally the case at | | | | now cut the price of their main big pit reels and |
| this time of year the fish have really started to | | | | are also offering a free baitrunner conversion. As |
| feed well and some massive fish have been | | | | a result a lot of shops have lowered the price for |
| caught. | | | | their Shimano reels to compete with Daiwa. So |
| The British record has been rattled by no less | | | | there has never been as good an occasion as |
| than three different 50lbs plus carp which | | | | now to get yourself some new reels. Now, whilst |
| incredibly came out over the same weekend. | | | | I have not got hold of any of the Shimano reels |
| Forties are throwing themselves onto the banks | | | | myself, I have had a good look and play with |
| at most of the big fish venues around the U.K., | | | | them and they are something special. The main |
| and some even bigger fish have been caught | | | | problem is that they seem to be so popular that |
| from faraway lands. So here is my take on | | | | rocking horse droppings are easier to get hold of. |
| Shimano rods and reels. | | | | Upon initial investigation they are quite bulky but |
| Tackle Test Shimano Big Pit Baitrunner | | | | they have to be, to accommodate the massive |
| As continental carping gets more popular, and | | | | gearing and baitrunner system that is housed in |
| anglers are casting greater distances in the U.K., | | | | the rear body of the reel. They are however as |
| there has been a demand for bigger and better | | | | smooth as silk to reel in, and the baitrunner facility |
| reels. The two big players in the reel game are of | | | | itself is faultless and similar to the smaller Shimano |
| course Daiwa and Shimano. Both companies offer | | | | Baitrunners, being located at the rear of the reel. |
| some stunning equipment but for a long time | | | | Blue in colour, they look the part and at an |
| anglers have been requesting a baitrunner version | | | | average price of £115.99 per reel they won't |
| of the larger reels. These have now been | | | | damage the bank account too much if you want |
| developed by Shimano and this has prompted a | | | | to upgrade. |
| price war between the two giants. Daiwa haven't | | | | |