Okuma Surf 8K Spinning Reel Review

Its okay

As many others have mention the line lay is great the slow oscillation is great, its cast alright, reeling it in however is where the issue is for me the frame flex on it is crazy and make the reel feel as if it will snap at the foot seat next to the rod. other than its a okay big reel for a low cost point.

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Value reel

Have used this all 2021 season now, and it's proved to be dependable. As another review noted, line lay is great, slow oscillation feels smooth. As an 8000 size reel, holds a good amount of line even if you're slinging thick 40 lb monofilament for some specific application.

Only issue I have had is with a couple of nicks in the spool lip - admittedly I am rough on my… read more gear, but those have been an annoyance that I haven't had issue with on my other reels, so I dropped a star.

Have used this reel in all shore applications from bay to surf/jetty, and CC Canal. It's more beefy than what I need in most situations, but generally I like to end the fight quickly and return fish to the water without tiring them out. As you would expect from the drag rating, slot stripers can't pull drag on it. It's a big reel, but the weight of it is fine for me personally, even casting repeatedly. Others might prefer this reel strictly for chunking from the beach, but I plug and jig with it as well.

I have dunked this multiple times by accident while wetsuiting and have taken direct hits from waves on jetties with no signs of saltwater intrusion yet.

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Love this reel

I use this reel to snag paddlefish. With 80lb braid you can still sling it out there where the big ones are running.

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Long Surf Caster

It's amazing how well the line lay is on this reel. The slow oscillation works well! This reel is heavy but it matches well with a 11 foot surf rod. I don't plan to do much popping or jigging with it, but it fits the need for that one rod/reel combo that I need to get out there. It's a niche reel designed for maximum distance when surf casting and it does it that well. There… read more aren't that many long cast surf spinning reels on the market so I'm glad that Okuma makes this and TackleDirect carries it.

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Joe from Kansas

Amazing long casting reel. First spinning reel to exceed 200 yds +. Best value for the money.

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Amazing Cast!

I had this reel before, it's one of the most reliable spinning reels for surf fishing.

It really gives you the cast you require.

Very sustainable and affordable.

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Great reel

I like the solid build and it looks great.

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Good size,though reel

I paired this reel with my uglystick bigwater 12’ and works perfect.Cast realy far in the beach.i am happy with it.Had problem with the shipping,got delayed and stuck in Miami but thanks to tackledirect excellent customer service and i was surprised they send another one as soon as i reported it.I definitely recommend this company and apreciate their quality products and service.

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Quality reel

Exceptionnal quality and fonctionnability!

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Permit fish Florida

Okuma 8k / tsunami trophy 2 12 ft H

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Okuma 8K surf reel

This Okuma 8K surf reel is a better casting reel than all my other reels, and I have reels that cost over a thousand dollars.

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Okuma 8000 surf

Just got it. Looks great, super slow oscillation (just like my aero technium) Very excited to add to my surf fishing collection. Now I need the damned beach to open up

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Impressed by quality

Used it other day fo Strippers in upper Hudson River, Took a several schoolies, but did hook into a Large Pike, in the 25 pound class.
The drag stopped her dead, and this thing cast a mile!
Now where can you buy a reel for a C note, that has the power like this!

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Impressed with Okuma Surf 8K & Tackle Direct

Did a lot of research shopping for a new surf reel. Tackle Direct's site gives you all the specs at your fingertips for comparison purposes. I watched a lot of YouTube videos, including John Bretza's from Okuma. I also contacted Okuma with questions and received quick & informative responses from Regional Sales Manager Mark Rogers. Reel is solid, great design, slow oscillation,… read more sturdy bail wire and spool. For $99, I don't know how you beat it. Also bought an Okuma Cedros CSX Surf Rod. Ordered on Labor Day (Monday), reel was delivered on Friday. Very pleased.

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Surf 8k

Nice reel . Have fished epixors for 20 yrs. Showing age ,still solid. Hope this one is as good to me
A baitrunner version would be awesome.

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