
SHIMANO–Thunnus 8000 CI4 Saltwater Spinning Reel
$289.99
Specs
Thunnus 8000 CI4 Saltwater Spinning Reel
Name | Value |
---|---|
Ball Bearings | 6+1 |
Ball Type | 6BB+ 1RB |
Best Use | Saltwater |
Drag | 20 Pounds |
Drag Style | Front & Rear Drag |
Gear Ratios | 4.8:1 |
Line Speed | 36 Inches |
Material | Aluminum |
Maximum Test - Mono |
14 Pounds/295 Yards 17 Pounds/250 Yards 20 Pounds/195 Yards |
Maximum Test - Braided |
14 Pounds/295 Yards 16 Pounds/350 Yards 20 Pounds/265 Yards |
Retrieve | Dual-Position |
Warranty Details | One Year |
Weight | 19.4 Ounces |
Product Overview
The SHIMANO Thunnus 8000 uses carbon materials which is excellent in high impact situations. Thunnus CI4 is a response to all the anglers out there in love with the ease of use and functionality that wanted the reel to shed some weight. Thunnus CI4 is up to 7oz. lighter than its predecessor without sacrificing any power. Quite the opposite!! Due to new drag systems for the main drag and the baitrunner drag Thunnus CI4 is the most efficient live bait spinning reel on the market with unmatched adjustability for fishing any bait in any condition as well as the smooth stopping power that this generation of Thunnus will be known for.
- Super lightweight CI4 frame and rotor
- Paladin® gears, Populsion® line management system
- SR® one-piece bail wire
- Power Roller® III
- Direct drive mechanism
- Oversized Septon® grips
- Waterproof drag with Dartainium® II cross carbon washers
- Six shielded A-RB® ball bearings plus Super Stopper® II
- For mono, fluorocarbon or braid

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