Baitrunner questions.

[April Fool]

Hi peoples
I have just started using baitrunners in fresh water. I use them in open waters (such as the channels ) as I believe if I use them in snaggy water the fish will be in the snag before I know it That's my idea anyway.

I have the cheapest Shimano model...the ST. From the few bites I have had, I have noticed that the line hasn't run despite it being on freespool but the bites were minute. Perhaps I was expecting too much. When setting the drag, I have noticed that the drag is not as smoorh as other reels I have. I can live with that.

I intend on getting another couple reels, possibly larger. Just wondering if there is much difference (performance wise) as you spend more money. I am not interested in the expensive Thunnus but if the 'D' has a lot smoother drag or line running capability, then I may pay the extra money. Also, the Penn liveliners, are they worth looking at?
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[Mattblack]

I've got a Thunnus and an OC, I reckon the difference between the 2 isn't worth the extra cash. I only use them for gummys and snapper, so it's more about letting them go for that initial run rather than detecting nibbles (that's what the rod tip's for)

[laneends]

The secondary drag on the liveliners doesn't go as high as the shimanos. That may or may not be an issue for you. They are however a lot easier to open up and service yourself if they do have issues.

[cobby]

Regrease the drag stack. It's only a circlip on the top of the spool that holds it all in.

[dazz999]

i like the shimano oc baitrunner