Shimano Thunnus 6000.

[Jim Gregory]

I thought, they would have introduced a CI4 plus by now Richard.. I hope you're right, but it seems that the ci4 are just not available in the UK or most of Europe anymore , in the smaller sizes liked by UK anglers .
I'll hang on too my 2 spare 6000s for now , in the hope of a CI4 plus being introduced in the future.

 

[Terry Harman]

Just a cock up there I think Jon. The original thunnus reels were called ****F

What it actually stood for Derek’s guess will probably be right or dam close

It actually stands for fat handle…….…….ill get me coat

 

[Dave Brooksbank]

It actually stands for fat handle…….…….ill get me coat

The original never had the 'egg' handle.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I thought, they would have introduced a CI4 plus by now Richard.. I hope you're right, but it seems that the ci4 are just not available in the UK or most of Europe anymore , in the smaller sizes liked by UK anglers .
I'll hang on too my 2 spare 6000s for now , in the hope of a CI4 plus being introduced in the future.

To my knowledge Jim they have never been available directly from shimano to the uk.

 

[Dave Brooksbank]

To my knowledge Jim they have never been available directly from shimano to the uk.

Probably would if there was enough demand for em.

 

[Jon Frisby]

I got all mine from different countries, Germany, Australia and the USA. Cheapest i got was £130 from the USA when the exchange rate was very good. A friend was in Orlando for a week and I emailed a shop to save me 2, so he could pick them up for me...

 

[Jim Gregory]

I did the same sort of thing Jon from Australia, 4 6000thunnus for 166 each.
Import tax at 2.5 percent . Bargain.
The 4000s are only 157!!

 

[Jim Gregory]

They are on sale, and even cheaper 158 for the 6000s from the fisherman's loft in my home country of N. Z ..
If you know someone who can post them on!!