Shimano Baitrunner Thunnus

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 free-spooling a bait down to where the target species lurks, the Bait-Runner 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.

Between all the sizes, they open up a whole world of possibilities, such as casting lures and bait fishing for a wide variety of fish, while also catering for those wishing to float a pilchard down a berley trail for Kahawai, Trevally Snapper or even a had fighting Kingfish.

4000 Thunnus Baitrunner

Capacity 5kg Mono 180m / 15lb Braid 265yds 

Ratio - 4.8:1 (71cm) 

Bearings - 6+1 

Max Drag - 7kg 

Weight - 360g

8000 Thunnus Baitrunner

Capacity - 8kg Mono - 230m / 40lb Braid - 270yds 

Ratio - 4.8:1 (91cm) 

Bearings - 6+1 

Max Drag - 9kg 

Weight - 550g

12000 Thunnus Baitrunner

Capacity - 10kg Mono - 240m / 50lb Braid - 505yds 

Ratio - 4.4:1 (93cm) 

Bearings - 6+1 

Max Drag -12kg 

Weight - 785g