Shimano IX4000R Spinning Reel Review by MUDD CREEK

[@prynceal6762]

I have a IX 2000 i have had 20yrs and its still going strong!! It has caught 100s of fish from 1 to 15lbs...I just ordered the 4000 a few minutes ago!!

[@misterman1371]

Great quality reel for he price . Had the 2000 for 6+ years, and just got the 4000

[@johnm7788]

Managed to score myself a ix4000 and a Penn power stick for $50 Aus today. Setting it up as i watch the vid. KEEEEEEEEEEN! :D

[@deepsouthNZ]

ive had a shimano sidestab 4000 for over 30 years best reel ive ever owned it also has the quickfire trigger. Was looking around on ebay and i found one probably just as old but unused still in the box for US$40! it cost me a bit to have it sent to New Zealand but i didnt care im 50 and i know these reels will see me out and i can probably hand them down!

[@ratoneJR]

I have an ax2000 I bought in 1982. Same as this but smaller. Never gave me any trouble. My only spinning reel. I cought thousands of fish including Salmon up to 15 Lbs. Large fish stress this reel, but it is still like new. Buy this one, you won't regret it.

[@123benitezm]

Gets the job done for a great price. Have 2 of them.

[@StonerViking420]

Been using one of these for about 10 years now and it's still going strong. Only problem I've had is that the trigger doesn't always open the bail all the way. No big deal. Bout to get a 1000 or 2000 to use for crappie and bluegill and use my 4000 for cats.

[@md.jahidulislamjihad3417]

Shimano is outstanding, today in October 2021 I am thinking of buying one of these.

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Have two, first one I got my dad bought for my 14th birthday, still got it and it still works!

[@bobdillashaw4360]

By the way, that was back in 1985 so it's a 32 year old reel now!

[@countryboysteve]

I have been fishing with one of these for over 20 years. Finally broke to original shimano pole and have had it on an ugly stick for close to 8 years now. Hands down my favorite cheaper reel

[@NoRestForTheWeary]

I own two 2000s from bass fishing and just ordered a 4000 to use inshore. I love this reel. I personally HATE mono so I use braid exclusively and am 99% sure that the majority of wind-knots are simply caused by over-spooling.

[@alvinhewitt8913]

Great video for a great reel.I've used these reels for years on both fresh and salt.Never fails.

[@RogerCruzeiroEterno]

Greetings from Brazil. I love fishing

[@LIMAJAYABALIKPAPAN]

Nice info bro... I also bought these reel.. And still on delivery. Hope the product is good. Good day bro, and success for you

[@nakhan69]

Thank you, I just bought one, didn't try yet. So I will not return it coz I believe what you said.

[@mwaym4490]

I have 2 of these, and just bought 3 more of them for $12.99 each !!! Great reels..

[@terryhanson1954]

I've been looking at this reel. Wanted something to go walleye and pike fishing with. Going to try slip bobber fishing and need something robust enough to haul fish out of deeper water. I also like the quick fire and rear drag idea since I have one hand on the tiller of the outboard most of the time. Thanks for the review.

[@edgartv23]

Have you had issues when you reel back to use quick fire and it doesn't lock? Even if i had the switch lock on

[@jacobchristopher419]

I have one from the early 90s with the original rod and it still works perfect

[@prynceal6762]

Earl Bubba Same here but I just replaced the original rod a few days ago my eyelets started breaking off....20yrs cant complain

[@squinja7000]

Very good review. Quite glad you showed a comparison of model sizes. Really want a rear drag spinning reel for mild size shark and bat ray fishing. Hope Shimano creates a larger model in the future. Interesting tid-bit about you mentioned about leaders, I had it all wrong - no wonder I was losing so much line with rocky shoreline snags :)

[@Muddcreek]

@hondarider9494 Thanks for your comment. Gold Stren would look good on it. I don't use braided lined much either. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@jodymongan9824]

Just bought 3 of the 4000's from Scheels for 9.99 a piece. These will go with the other 4000 and 2000 and 1000 I already own. Use all but the 1000 for catfishing. The 1000 is my trout reel. All together when the new ones arrive I will have 6 very good old school Shimanos for around 50 bucks

[@ji2898]

Love these reels and have many, use em almost exclusively. Some replace annually due to failure and some last a couple years max. Used to be made in Japan and higher quality. Now made in China.

[@iCazZiStronZi]

Baitcaster reels are the most fun and are my favourite, but there's nothing like a good old spinner reel.

[@prynceal6762]

SUBIE4estr XT I just returned a baitcaster they are interesting but spinning reels r my style!!

[@russellkamp8923]

I bought five of these from Farm and Fleet (on sale). All five have a bad drag. The drag can not be tightened up enough to reel in a fish. Unfortunately I didn't open them and spool them right away. Farm and Fleet will not take them back after 30 days. Make sure everything works soon after delivery or your money could be waisted.

[@johnpatel1202]

Can it be used in saltwater

[@dartfrogger]

look at that world class line lay

[@sdpy15]

I just bought one off of Amazon and am looking forward to trying it out soon. I heard they can be used in saltwater, is this true?

[@johnwaine4910]

I like the Video. how do I remove the spool on the IX4000 to lubricate the shaft ?

[@seagullfisherman5401]

spirex 4000 is beast and heavy! How much smaller is ix4000?

[@naturegreen7233]

👍👍👍 Hi, can ix4000R reel in 15-20kg carp? What is the max drag of this reel?

[@coreybarnett6753]

thanks didn't know how the trigger was intended to be used...

[@hondarider9494]

I have the 2000R. Great reel. Looks amazing with gold Stren monofilament line. I HATE braided fishing line with a passion- Its impossible to untangle and when Im reeling a lure cast after cast the line rubs on my rod's eyes and it gets so freaking annoying!

[@victopshot17]

i will be getting this when i get pade for my big chores around the farm.It only costs 10 dollars at academy i thought it wouldnt be good but i saw your video and really wanted now thx for the vid.Oh and do you think it good for 3 foot alligator gar?

[@Muddcreek]

@thefuz134 Glad to hear. Like I said, I really liked mine!

[@stevedabeast3904]

Can this take a 25lb mono line? How pound braided line can it take?

[@richardmahood6447]

Can post a dissemble video on the r4000 or fx4000 because I can't get the spinning part off the part attached to the bail there's no screw or any thing

[@paoutdooradventurestv426]

very helpful review im looking for reel for my shimano 8'fxs mh rods I use for carp typically use 12lb line so these should be perfect for my carp fishing setups

[@chinglengvang]

this reel is pretty good! very good and orginal. my dad used to have a couple of these they work great

[@Shurmash]

Is it ok to close the bail by reeling? Will that cause any damage? I noticed it has a trigger.

[@xxjusxstarxx]

No it won't cause damage, it technically could wear down the part that flips bail back on it's own, but I've never had it happen, but it will cause line twist

[@amc2698]

I bought mine and put 12lb spiderwire mono on it.

[@NoisyPegasus]

Putting 14lb mono line on a IX4000, bad idea?

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

What's the max drag?

[@leticianunez3822]

Great video ,good affordable reel I owne the same 4000 model its been submerged in the lake on several occasions by my son and nephew I've had for 2 years no problem except it has a lot of back play it came from Amazon in its original packaging but for the price don't mind the back play its a tuff reel ,

[@jivra]

How well do you think the IX4000 will fit and perform on a ugly stik GX2?

[@quincybrown6793]

thats the exact combo im goimng to order hows it working out fo you

[@jivra]

@@quincybrown6793 i really like it! The combo works really well for me!

[@quincybrown6793]

@@jivra thanks i just ordered

[@99mroutdoorsman]

when I pull the trigger on my 4000r I can pull as hard as I can on the trigger and it wont open the bail I have to manually open the bail and it is brand new and when I got for Christmas this year it worked fine what do I do????

[@Davcrudy_]

John Hunter loosen bolt or quick fire

[@prynceal6762]

Also check the bail arm guide inside the housing right under the trigger!

[@GREENSANWICH]

What size would you reccomend for Bass fishing?

[@LastGenGaming675]

The fish don't bite on the reel

[@austinleavitt7453]

Is this reel strong enough for surf fishing at the beach?

[@wilfredodeleon662]

Oh yess they are strong really...i take snooks from 20 pounds with it!!

[@lawrenceyezersky8538]

Can I but some battered line on it

[@jordankissinger3154]

I have 2 2000s I love mine gonna get a 4000 soon

[@Muddcreek]

@thefuz134 I hope it is working out for you.

[@whodatwindat]

How they are this cheap I have no idea , I have 1 fished in salt and freshwater with no function problems, it flooded in my house during Katrina and in 2016 the great Louisiana flood my house again even worse and after submerged in nasty water for over 4 days during Katrina and over a week in the great flood ,I cleaned and oiled the kinks and was able to catch a 70lb stingray in Panama city beach with no problem several months later , that should show you how reliable they are , i have $150 to $200 quantum reels that crapped out before my 20 dollar shimano, I recommend the shimano ix4000 to all fishing enthusiasts.

[@hondarider9494]

@MuddCreekOutdoors Yep. Great video tho

[@wkillam]

Best thing they are plastic bushing type reels with no bearings to corrode. If anyone knows of a similar type plastic bushing reel that is bigger and more capable of heavier work please let me know.

[@Gator1699]

Australian Reels Alvey unbreakable.

[@dodhya.gunawan3482]

Aku sudah punya

[@amc2698]

Same exact thing that I have mine on. Good ol' ugly stiks

[@FatGuyWithAKatana]

I just bought one of these on accident because it was in a lot with an abu garcia kingfisher 43 that i wanted because it looked cool, now I'm worried I'm going to like the shimano better

[@sdpy15]

I just bought one off of Amazon and am looking forward to trying it out soon. I heard they can be used in saltwater, is this true?

[@thenatnatboy]

I have the 1000 series and the 4000 series for six years. I dont know if there’s limitation for using it on saltwater, but the last time I check the reeling is still as smooth as I first got it

[@vin7s]

can you put 20-25 lb mono on the 4000?

[@wilfredodeleon662]

Hello i recomend 12 to 18 pound mono line...that suficient