Spinning reel size: 4000
Available fishing methods: Tairaba jigging, shore jigging
Main targets: sea bass red sea bream cutlassfish smelt smelt sandfish yellowtail amberjack yellowtail amberjack Spanish mackerel flounder green fish
PE winding amount (No.-m): 2.5-300/3-250
Weight: 415g
Gear ratio: 4.9 Winding length: 87cm (per handle rotation)
Maximum drag force: 8kg
Accessories: Adjustment washer
Handle: Length: 65mm Foldable aluminum machine cut handle
Bearing (ball/1 roller): 4/1
[Attractive Features & Recommended Points]
- Equipped with “MagSeal” for high waterproof performance and smooth rotation. It blocks seawater, salt spray, and fine debris while minimizing increases in rotational resistance.
- Features a “Super Metal Body” structure that emphasizes rigidity. Adopts specifications used in flagship models, allowing it to handle tough offshore conditions and fights with large fish with ease.
- Equipped with a lightweight and high-strength Air Rotor (DS4 material). Improves rotor durability and reduces weight by approximately 15%, enhancing the smoothness of reeling.
- The drag system uses “UTD (Ultimate Tournament Drag)”. Offers excellent initial bite and minimal unevenness when tightening, enabling anglers to maintain control during the fight.
- Well-rounded specifications, including line retrieval per handle turn, maximum drag force, and weight. For the 4000 model: weighs approximately 415 g, maximum drag force of 8 kg, and line retrieval of about 87 cm per handle turn (gear ratio 4.9).
- Highly versatile and suitable for various fishing scenarios. Compatible with shore jigging, light jigging, offshore casting, sea fishing ponds, and more.
- Designed with usability in mind. Standard features include a folding aluminum machine-cut handle and Power Light L knob, offering a secure grip even with wet hands, with a rounded shape for comfort.
- Highly regarded for cost performance. Existing users often comment that it offers more value than its price suggests, making it an attractive reel for long-term use.
[Summary]
The “15 Ballade 4000 (2015 model)” is a spinning reel with excellent cost performance, incorporating many “high-end specifications” despite being an entry- to mid-level model. With superior waterproof and durability performance from MagSeal, a rigid metal body, smooth reeling thanks to the Air Rotor, and practical drag and handle design, it is suitable for a wide range of fishing environments from shore to offshore.
Especially recommended for those who want to seriously start fishing for bluefish, seabass, or light jigging, or who want a high-performance reel without overpaying. This is a reel for anglers looking to take their fishing experience to the next level.
