What is a 6000 fishing reel?
Large sized spinning reels (6000 – 30000) These are heavy sized spinning reels ideal for heavy rods used for offshore boat fishing, surf casting, or rock fishing. They are great for targeting large species up to about 150+ pounds, and work best with 12-60lb monofilament, or 24-100lb braid.
How much line does a Shimano 6000 hold?
Baitrunner ST 6000 RB The 6000 RB weighs 550g, has a line capacity of 300 yards of 10lb line and a gear ratio of 4.6:1.
What is the best baitrunner reel?
Best Bait Runner Reel
- 1.1 OAKWOOD 2 x CAMO 40 CARP BAIT RUNNER FISHING REELS.
- 1.2 Fox EOS 10000 Carp Fishing Reel.
- 1.3 Mitchell Unisex Avocet R FS 5500 Freespool Reel.
- 1.4 Shakespeare Cypry Freespool Reel.
- 1.5 Daiwa Regal Coarse Fishing Reels.
- 1.6 SHAKESPEARE Omni 60 Freespool Reel.
- 1.7 Shimano Big Bait runner XT-B.
What is the difference between a 3000 and 4000 reel?
Typically when people think of a 4000 size reel, they think of a bigger, heavier, “do everything” reel. But there is not much difference between the sizing of the 3000 versus the 4000. The body frames appear to be the exact same size and there is only a fraction of an ounce difference in weight.
How big is an 8000 reel?
Here is a spinning reel size chart
| Spinning Reel Sizes | Recommended Line (Mono) | Recommended Line (Braid) |
|---|---|---|
| Large Size Spinning Reels: | ||
| 7000 | 14-20lb (6.5-9kg) | 15-40lb (7-18kg) |
| 8000 | 15-25lb (7-11.5kg) | 20-50lb (9-22.5kg) |
| 9000 | 20-25lb (9-11.5kg) | 20lb-60lb (9-27kg) |
How much line do you need to fill a spool?
The key to spooling your reel is to ensure your line is within 1-2mm of the spool lip. If you under or over fill you spool this will lead to tangles and also reduced casting performance due to increased spool lip friction.
How much fishing line should I put on my reel?
Casting reels should be between an eighth of an inch from the top and all the way to the top. If you get too much line on them, you’ll get a weird sound when you cast. Spinning reels should be all the way full, right to the top. If you get too much line on them, the line will jump off the spool in coils.
What is the difference between Shimano DL and ST?
The Baitrunner DL range is similar to the previously listed ST reels but there are a couple of key differences. The main ones being the lightweight spool is made of an aluminium alloy and the DL reels feature 3 ball-bearings instead of the single one on the STs.
What do the numbers mean on Shimano reels?
Numbers. Numbers (1000, 2500, 3000, 4000, etc) indicate the diameter of the spool. Bigger the diameter – more line you spool your fishing reel with. Basically, it is used to believe that Shimano reel with 1000 spool can hold around 150 meters of nylon fishing line in size 1 (Japanese Sizing).
When to use the Shimano Thunnus CI4 baitrunner reel?
The Shimano Thunnus Ci4 is designed to be “The” best saltwater baitrunner reel on the market for those who are targeting larger species of inshore favorites such as Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Shark, and Flounder to name a few. I also like to use the Thunnus Ci4 when we go for grouper off the coast of Southwest Florida.
How big is a Shimano Thunnus fishing reel?
The mid-price point Thunnus reel is jam-packed full of Shimano technological inclusions, with six bearings and an oversize handle with knob making cranking the heavyweights as smooth as silk. There are four sizes in the range, 4000, 6000, 8000 or 12,000.
Which is the best Thunnus CI4 for fishing?
The Thunnus Ci4 4000 Model # TU4000CI4 – Great for your smaller inshore species but has enough line capacity to fight fish that love to run. The Thunnus Ci4 6000 Model # TU6000CI4 – This size is great for medium inshore species such as large snook, reds and smaller sharks.
What kind of rod should I Pair my Shimano Thunnus with?
The Shimano Thunnus 8000 would match well with the G-Loomis GWR 901S 7’6″ Mag Medium Rod for the application your using the combo for. What rod should a pair a 6000 with?