Light, versatile… and deadly effective.
The Shimano Baitrunner 4000OC is the perfect all-round bait fishing reel, combining the legendary Baitrunner system with modern Shimano upgrades. Designed for Kiwi conditions, it’s ideal for straylining, light live baiting, and casting from the rocks or boat.
Compact and lightweight, this reel still delivers the performance you need — with Propulsion Line Management for longer casts, Varispeed Oscillation for perfect line lay, and a Cold Forged Aluminium Spool for strength and durability.
If you want one reel that does it all… this is it.
🔹 Key Features
- Baitrunner System – perfect for straylining and live baiting
- Propulsion Line Management – longer casts, fewer tangles
- Varispeed Oscillation – smooth, even line lay
- Cold Forged Aluminium Spool – strong and durable
- Fluidrive II Gearing – more power with less effort
- Super Stopper II – instant anti-reverse hook sets
- Power Roller – reduces line twist
- Dyna-Balance – smooth, vibration-free retrieve
- Replaceable spool clicker
🔹 Why This Reel
- Lightweight and easy to fish all day
- Extremely versatile for multiple techniques
- Trusted Baitrunner system
- Great for beginners through to experienced anglers
📏 Specifications
- Gear Ratio: 4.8:1
- Bearings: 3 + 1
- Weight: 380g
- Retrieve: 71cm per crank
- Max Drag: 7kg
🎣 Line Capacity
- Mono: 5kg / 183m
- PowerPro: 15lb / 270yd
🔹 Ideal For
- Snapper (straylining)
- Kahawai
- Light kingfish setups
- Boat and rock fishing
- General bait fishing
🔹 Where It Fits
- 4000 → light / versatile
- 8000 → general
- 12000 → big fish
👉 This is your everyday baitrunner
