The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000

The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 06:30:35 +0000 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:27:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=129205 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000 : Thanks for the advice guys. I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738279&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738279 Author: lerlamadrid
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Posted: 15 Oct 2018 at 8:27am

Thanks for the advice guys. I bought a Thunnus 4000 in the end with 20lb line as I mostly catch Snappers from where I fish and hardly any Kingies. Smile

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:27:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738279&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738279 <![CDATA[Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000 : I would be inclined to go for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738058&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738058 Author: MB
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Posted: 11 Oct 2018 at 10:38am

I would be inclined to go for the larger reel capacity just in case a kingie pics up the bait, but I like balanced setups, so if you have a lightweight rod, the 4000 may be the way to go. The line rating of a rod doesn’t mean much to me as there is so much variation even within the same brand.]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:38:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738058&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738058 <![CDATA[Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000 : I think it's always an advantage...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738056&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738056 Author: The Tamure Kid
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Posted: 11 Oct 2018 at 10:21am

I think it's always an advantage to have a rod/reel combo that feels balanced in your hands.

So my sense is that unless you're using a pretty lightweight graphite stick similar to a soft baiting rod, a 4000 would be too light in weight (not from a fish-handling sense).

I do use a combo like that in the shallows when straylining for mostly small pannies. I wouldn't use it if expecting to encounter bigger fish near foul territory, though.

I wouldn't rely too much on the stated capacity, as no two braids are alike in terms of diameter. You won't really know until you wind it on.

In some ways, it's easier to get a shop to load your braid from a bulk spool, as if you need 340m, you won't want to be 40m short.

I've had some fun and games trying to put 150m of a nice Japanese 8-strand braid on my soft bait reels, over mono backing!

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:21:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738056&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738056 <![CDATA[Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000 : Softbaiting/ straylining baits...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738051&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738051 Author: Steps
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Posted: 11 Oct 2018 at 8:28am

Softbaiting/ straylining baits etc

I use a 6000 OD ( basically the same as a thunnus, just lower 'grade' model) for deeper water .. getting over around 20m... on 15 kg rod

Below about 20 the thunnus 4000 or 4000 od on 6 to 10kg 7 to 7' 6" rod

Reason is more the light weight rod, has a lighter lure weight rating. and out in the deeper water there are often more current, may tend to drift a little fast so need the few oz s

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 08:28:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738051&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738051 <![CDATA[Shimano Thunnus 4000 or 6000 : Hi guys, I am after a baitrunner...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738027&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738027 Author: lerlamadrid
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Posted: 10 Oct 2018 at 8:38pm

Hi guys, I am after a baitrunner and I need advice on what to get. Most of my fishing is in 30m deep and I use 30lb braid with 2-3kg drag, straylining whole squid, whole pilchard, or a slab of fresh kahawai.

Will I need a 4000 or 6000 spool for a thunnus?

Thunnus 4000
Capacity (braid lb/yd) - 15/270 20/190 40/145
Thunnus 6000
Capacity (braid lb/yd) - 30/245 50/210 65/130

Thanks for the advice!!! 🐟 ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:38:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129205&PID=1738027&title=shimano-thunnus-4000-or-6000#1738027