Built for big runs. Ready for big fish.
The Shimano Baitrunner 12000OC is a heavy-duty bait fishing reel designed for anglers targeting serious fish in tough conditions. With a powerful 12kg drag and large line capacity, it’s ideal for straylining big snapper, live baiting kingfish, or fishing from the rocks.
Built on the trusted Baitrunner platform, it combines proven reliability with modern upgrades like Propulsion Line Management, Varispeed Oscillation, and a Cold Forged Aluminium Spool for strength and casting performance.
With the signature Baitrunner system, fish can run freely with your bait before you engage the drag — giving you more successful hook-ups and total control.
Let them run… then stop them.
🔹 Key Features
- Baitrunner System – perfect for live baiting and straylining
- Propulsion Line Management – longer casts, fewer tangles
- Varispeed Oscillation – smooth, even line lay
- Cold Forged Aluminium Spool – strength and durability
- Fluidrive II Gearing – more power with less effort
- Super Stopper II – instant anti-reverse hook sets
- Power Roller – reduces line twist
- Dyna-Balance – smooth, vibration-free retrieve
- Replaceable spool clicker
🔹 Why This Reel
- High drag for bigger fish
- Massive line capacity for long runs
- Proven baitrunner performance
- Built for NZ saltwater conditions
📏 Specifications
- Gear Ratio: 4.4:1
- Bearings: 3 + 1
- Weight: 825g
- Retrieve: 93cm per crank
- Max Drag: 12kg
🎣 Line Capacity
Mono:
- 12lb: 550yd
- 16lb: 350yd
- 20lb: 265yd
PowerPro:
- 50lb: 505yd
- 65lb: 310yd
- 80lb: 230yd
🔹 Ideal For
- XOS Snapper
- Kingfish
- Live baiting
- Rock fishing (LBG)
- Boat fishing
🔹 Where It Fits
- 4000 → light
- 6000 → all-round
- 8000 → workhorse
- 12000OC → heavy / big fish
👉 This is your power baitrunner
