Built tough for tough saltwater species, the Thunnus CI4+ range consists of four sizes from 4000 to 12000, which covers every inshore to medium offshore application imaginable. After freespooling a bait down to where the target species lurks, the BaitRunner function is engaged. The spool begins to spin as a fish is fooled into accepting the bait under near zero tension; you turn the handle, engage the main drag and… hooked up!
With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of most Shimano reels.
Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and enjoyment that is felt when anglers first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear during fabrication; instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by a special 3D design and then formed by Shimano's cold-forging technology. The result is assured resilience. HAGANE Gear is the result of Shimano's endless pursuit for durability — this strength and power of forged metal continue to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.
CI4 is a resin material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material.The rigidity and durability have been greatly improved from original CI4 material while maintaining the lightness of the material, making it possible to reduce the size and weight of the reel.
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.
ONE-PIECE BAIL allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.
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ITEM CODE |
GEAR RATIO |
DRAG (KG) |
WEIGHT (G) |
MONO LINE (KG/M) |
POWER PRO BRAID (LB/YD) |
RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) |
BEARINGS |
RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TU4000CI4F | 4.8 | 7 | 360 | 5-180 | 15-265 | 75 | 6/1 |
$405.00 |
| TU6000CI4F | 4.8 | 9 | 510 | 6-240 | 30-245 | 90 | 6/1 |
$429.00 |
| TU8000CI4F | 4.8 | 9 | 550 | 8-230 | 40-270 | 92 | 6/1 |
$429.00 |
| TU12000CI4F | 4.4 | 11.5 | 785 | 10-240 | 40-440 | 93 | 6/1 |
$439.00 |
