The reel is one of the smoothest bait feeder that I have.

I've been using Shimano 4500 bait runners for years and years. I was looking for a smaller variation, to lighten the load when walking in the woods, in combination with 9 feet rods. This reel is exactly it. After using it for a month, I am very pleased with it and will order a couple more at some point.

If you're looking for an offshore reel that won't break the bank this one is it. I love the baitrunner, very versatile. I've used mine for trolling, throwing live and cut bait. Work horse.

The reel is very smooth operating. The drags work smooth no stickiness

stays fishing. What more can you ask for? Shimano makes great reels

This is by far the best spinner you can use for live bait off a boat or kayak. It's cheap but reliable, holds enough line to allow long runs. I've been using the Gosa and Stradics, but they don't have the bait drag system. It's probably going to be my go to reel from now on. Shimano makes the best reels in my opinion. I tried a few Penn reels and the drag systems gets a bit touchy when the lines flying off the reel, and you need to put more drag on the fish.

i have four of them and will buy more. very strong reel

just like the original baitrunner D. Even though it's cheaper than the bait runner D, its just as good.

The OC reel is a great reel that withstands lots of punishment. I fish mine every day and just rinse off with fresh water. Multiple seasons it is still smooth.

This is a great reel and I highly recommend it.

I bought the 8000 oc for a shark surf rod. I got hooked into 2 this weekend . The 20 lbs of drag wasn't enough causing me to almost get spooled once. Both got away due to bent and broken hooks. Not blaming the reel at all . Guess I need a bigger reel and hooks. Other than that, the reel would be awesome for smaller fish.

You get what you pay for. This is a nice reel I purchased for throwing into the wind without a backlash. First time out worked nice.

Have 3 now. Great for live lining.

I purchased this reel as a gift for my buddy’s first saltwater outfit. He does not get out often, and enjoys both casting and live bait so this will be perfect to cast rubber and small plugs, or live-line macks and herring for striper their season. Though small, it should have plenty of drag to stop keeper bass, with spool room fir plenty of braid. He’s psyched!

Have had baitrunners for years. These models are solid for the price range and will pull in any fish you hook. Great for live bait and pitching, not a reel to bottom fish with.