SHIMANO THUNNUS CI4, Offshore Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Material	Carbon Fiber
Handle Material	Carbon Fiber
Item Weight	1.13 Pounds

product features

The Thunnus C14 spinning reel utilizes Shimano’s signature S-Concept design that provides a smoother; more silent and strong performance
Constructed of C14 Carbon Fiber that is 20% stronger than graphite; is impervious to rust; and provides a lightweight design that has the power to stop big fish
Equipped with a Propulsion Line Management System that provides longer casting distances while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming
Built in Varispeed technology provides consistent spool speeds while Dyna-Balance eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter-balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness
Max Drag: 20 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 4.8:1. / Weight: 18 oz. / Line Retrieve: 35" / Bearings: 6BB + 1RB – PowerPro Line Cap: 30/245; 50/210; 65/130 – Mono Line Cap: 10/300; 12/265; 16/170; 20/120

product description

It’s light weight and has the power to stop big fish. Thunnus takes a page from our bicycle divi-sion using carbon materials in high impact situations. Thunnus CI4 is up to 7 ounces lighter than its predecessor without sacrificing any power. Thanks to super smooth main and baitrunner drag; Thunnus CI4 is the most efficient live bait spinning reel on the market with unmatched adjustabili-ty for fishing any bait in any condition.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 4 x 4 inches; 1.13 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ TU6000CI4
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2004
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SHIMANO
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0006781N0

important information

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Questions about SHIMANO THUNNUS CI4, Offshore Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel

is the Shimano Thunnus 12000 better reel when it comes to power than the 8000? is it as higher the number the better the reel?

Answer: no, the number is the size of the reel - 12000 is bigger in size than the 8000. 4000 is the smallest of this range.

If I’m going for large pelagics and sailfish, with live bait will this do the job or should I go with a larger size Saragosa.

Answer: Yes. It would be a great live bait reel for sailfish. We’ve used it for tuna fishing and it’s been a very good reel.

Answer: Not tested on any fish beyond 20lbs. I am using braided lines 30lb. The drag seems to be reliable. Worth a try on a sailfish. Good luck.

Answer: Never fished for sailfish but the 4000 Thunnus is capable of handling 40 - 50lb stripers.

Answer: 1200 is way big enough.

Answer: I think it would be great I love them it’s all I have and it’s a good price.

would the 12000 be able to handle a good size tuna or a very big shark off a pier, witch happen to me and it just blew up my other reel i was using

Answer: Yes. Absolutely... it is used to catch sailfish. It can hold up to 300yards of 80 pounds of braid. Max resistance of weight is 25 pounds of drag. I pulled in 300 pound sharks off the surf.

Answer: I believe it can. The Shimano Thunnus is a very powerful reel. On a recent trip it was fantastic catching 50kgs to 80 Kgs Chao Phraya Catfish in Thailand

Answer: The 12000 would be best for yellowfin and pairing with an 8 foot rod.

Answer: Yes. The 12K would be a good choice.

Tunnus is made in us

Answer: No, it is made in Malaysia. All Shimano reels are made in either Malaysia or Japan in factories owned by Shimano. They do not use third parties to make reels.

Answer: This reels are made in Malaysia! Shimano is a japanese Company. Most of the angling reels were made in Malaysia (in a Shimano factory), only some high end products like Stella were made in Japan.

Answer: No. I think this is made in Japan

Answer: Japan

Will you ship to NZ?

Answer: Sorry we only ship to US

Is the 8000 and the 12000 the same size

Answer: NO, The 12000 is bigger than the 8000.

Does this reel have a manual or automatic bail system?

Answer: This is a very good reel and the bail is automatic. You may also want to familiarize yourself to the baitrunner mechanism.

Answer: Automatic

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is this also a baitrunner. I thought the latest generation had that?

Answer: Yes it is a baitrunner.

Answer: Yes it is

How much will it cost to overnight an item to 92563?

does this reel have bait runner?

Answer: Yes

The specifications say the reel is for right handers. Is it truly not reversible for lefties?

Answer: handle can be swapped out

Which type of line would you recommend on the 12000

Answer: I’d recommend 30lb braid

Answer: I put 80lb power pro on it and I havent had any issues. I think that's like 30 lb diameter.

Answer: 50lb. Braided

This shimano made in japan?

Answer: I don't own a Shimano Thunnus 6000 reel, however, I own several Thunnus 8000 and 12000 reels. All were manufactured in Malaysia, so one can reasonably presume that the rest of the Thunnus Series is manufactured in Malaysia, as well.

Answer: Thunnus is made in Malaysia

Answer: Made in Malaysia

Is there a size difference from the 8000 and the 1200. (Actual size in hand)

Answer: Hopefully you mean 12000, but the 12000 is about 10 ounces heavier and is about an inch to an inch and a half longer and proportionally wider.

Answer: Very Similar Size

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What would be the best rod to use with the Thunnus 4000? I'm looking to do inshore and offshore. Would this even be a good reel for that?

Answer: This is a big spinning reel. If you're trolling or dropping a jig it will be best to use a stout rod. I use Hurricane rods. They're headquarters are in the Florida Keys. I also have several rods that work well with this reel. It's great for surf fishing as it can hold a lot of line. I use it with a lighter rod for fishing the reefs. I needed something to get my snappers in to the boat before the sharks and/ barracuda get my fish. After pulling in just heads, I decided to get something that can retrieve faster than the sharks & barracuda, and this one does the trick.

Answer: This is a great reel for any saltwater fishing. I use a 7' medium flex rod and fish primarily for red drum, speckled trout and flounder. Boated a nice 40" cobia last week with this reel/rod combo. Smooth dependable action with plenty of muscle for heavy fighting fish.

Is the baitrunner clicker loud then most baitrunners?

Answer: I have the Shimano Thunnus 16000 and 12000 spinning reels...both are bait runners...there is almost no difference in sound level....neither of the spinning reels bait runner sounds are as loud as the baitcasting reels I use...Diawa Sealine 30, shv's

What are the best corresponding rod models for the 4000,6000,8000 and 12000? Thank you.

Answer: I have the 12000 set up with tsunami airwave 11'

Answer: I have a 12 foot Diawa costal sp surf. The setup is great!

This shimano made in japan?

Answer: Thunnus is made in Malaysia

Answer: Made in Malaysia

Is the baitrunner clicker loud when the fish takes line?

Answer: Not as loud as the baitcasting reels I use.

is the Shimano Thunnus 12000CI4 Reel a baitrunner?

Answer: Yes. It has a lever that engages the secondary drag with its own drag setting. The bait runner releases witha slight turn of the crank or by lifting the lever. One more thing. Mine was submerged in salt water surf for a few minutes I rinsed it with fresh water and all is good. Many other reels would have failed. The only other reel that has held up this great to salt is from a small company called Nereus. Check out the Nereus SH 2500

Answer: Yes. It is a baitrunner. There four thunnus models 4000,6000,8000 and 12000.

Product reviews of SHIMANO THUNNUS CI4, Offshore Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Very good

Fred KMA : It’s a SHIMANO

I am a fan of the Shimano reels but don’t like the cost. Just got it so no new review yet but since so many people have claimed getting a used reel I figured I would say something. My reel came well protected in a secondary postage box. The seal on box from Shimano was cut and the wrapper bag had been opened or poorly closed to begin with. The reel appeared to be scuff free and no obvious signs of usage. I assume the seal was broken to verify the reel in box was reel that the box said.

Preliminary operation shows that it is A very smooth reel. I’ll check on it more later. I have matched it to an Okuma Cedros 11 ft MH surf rod. Not accounting for lure or weight and bait it was very well balanced. I am happy so far. My only real complaint is cost. It’s a shame we don’t build things like this here for a reasonable cost but that gets into too much political talk.

Tommy Nguyen : Internet

Good

Sherwood Prusso : Five Stars

Great reel. Caught a 23 pound yellowtail at Catalina Island the first time using it.

Sherwood Prusso : Five Stars

Great reel. Caught a 23 pound yellowtail at Catalina Island the first time using it.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

great reel

Tbl25 : BEST REEL I OWNED

I was deciding this or the Shimano Baitrunner and super glad i went with this one. I paired this up with the tsunami airwave and it is by far the best rod and reel combo i have ever owned. The Thunnus is super smooth in casting and reeling. Caught my first salmon on this and it was a smooth and fun fight all the way through.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Great reel for fishing

The Key Master : Great Value, The fish do not have a chance

I purchased this unit in November 2004. It had a tough year as I use this reel to surf fish in South Carolina. I use it with 30 pound test fireline. I always use the baitrunner feature.

This is simply the best surf reel on the market. (I did own a Van Staal for a few months, and traded it in for the Thunnus.)

With this reel, I landed a 4 foot shark and a 6 foot manta ray on the beach. The drag held togther. The reel gets plenty of splashes from the surf, it holds up well.

Towards the end of the season, it was completely summerged in the sandy surf water and the gears started to grind. For the low price of $24, Shimano serviced it. It is like brand new!

My one complaint - I need a lot more line. These large fish will take the hook and run. Even with the very small diameter of the fireline, the 6000 is a bit small. I now plan to use the 6000 as my backup reel, and I purchased a Thunnus 12000 for my primary. It holds about 550 yards of 30 pound fireline!

Bottom line - a great reel that is backed by a great company. The service is wonderful and reasonably priced. The drag and strength of this reel will enable you to bring in the monsters of the sea! (Just be careful to understand your line requirements)

Copyright 2005, SFG

HeyMistaDJ : Five Stars

Excellent reel!

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