{"product_id":"daiwa-22-free-swimmer-bite-n-run-8000-spinning-reel","title":"Daiwa 22 Free Swimmer Bite'N' Run 8000 Spinning Reel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive years of collaborative engineering between Daiwa USA, Daiwa Australia, Daiwa New Zealand, and Japanese designers culminates in the Free Swimmer BR 8000 -- a purpose-built saltwater Bite'N'Run reel sized for serious live and dead bait presentations. The bottom-mounted tension dial gives you fingertip control over free-spool resistance, dialing in just enough drag to let a finicky fish run without feeling the reel, yet firm enough to handle bull-run predators on large live baits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBite'N'Run:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rear drag system lets fish pick up baits under minimal line tension, dramatically improving hook-set ratios when live or dead baiting. Adjust the dial to match the scenario -- light settings for shy, finesse-style presentations, heavier settings for powerful, fast-running fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Rotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed from Zaion, the Air Rotor features a redesigned arch that redirects pressure to the lower rotor section, reducing stress and flex. A hollowed-out construction trims weight while sharpening sensitivity and improving rotational balance -- lighter, stronger, and more balanced than conventional rotor designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATD Drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daiwa's Automatic Tournament Drag relies on a specialized grease that stays low-viscosity at rest and thickens the instant drag load is applied. The result is a sharp reduction in start-up inertia and a noticeably smoother drag from the moment of hook-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Digigear:\u003c\/strong\u003e A digitally designed, machine-cut gear system that advances on the original Digigear platform, delivering tighter gear mesh tolerance, smoother rotation under load, and greater overall gear strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e A carbon composite frame and strategically placed rubber seals throughout the reel body make the Free Swimmer BR a genuine saltwater-ready platform capable of handling corrosive conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: FRSW8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries: Daiwa 22 Free Swimmer Bite'N'Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReel Type: Spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame Material: Carbon composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRotor: Air Rotor (Zaion construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrag System: ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) with Bite'N'Run rear drag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGear System: Tough Digigear (digitally designed, machine-cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBite'N'Run Tension Adjustment: Bottom-mounted dial, wide range from light finesse to heavy live-bait settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealing: Rubber seals throughout for saltwater resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKey Technologies: Air Rotor, ATD Drag, Tough Digigear, Bite'N'Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daiwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54698960552211,"sku":"DAI-FRSW8000","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9718\/3507\/files\/96516XL.jpg?v=1789161710","url":"https:\/\/www.elliottstackleandrigging.com\/products\/daiwa-22-free-swimmer-bite-n-run-8000-spinning-reel","provider":"Elliott's Tackle \u0026 Rigging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}