Okuma Spinning Reel Under $100 For Big Fish! No Need For a Conventional!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Okuma's Big Surf 8K Update! Long Distance Line Layering Monster!
It's been 6-months since i started using Okuma's Surf 8K Spinners. I've tried all monofilament to all braid. Now i found the best line configuration at 250yd 65lb braid backing to 120yd 40lb monofilament top shot. Because of the anglers i go with i promised not to show what i've caught on these reels because it will show too much of the locations.
So far brought in sharks up to 7ft, 2 stingrays 40-50lbs, 2 GT's 20 & 40lbs & a mixed bag including Bonefish to Jacks. Let's just say i horsed in everything. The rays fought the hardest i thought.
There are many anglers out there that prefer using spinners over conventionals. Easier to cast. I've even used these reels for sliding off piers. Very easy to cast & powerful enough to handle big fish. Retails for only $99.99. Hard to beat. Soon another surf casting spinner by Okuma will be available. This one will be a high end unit under $180 but with 44lb max drag. It won't have the line capacity of the Surf 8K being smaller in size. Keep that in mind. Match your equipment for your needs. From Jeff Robles Associates.
I'm dedicating this video to my buddy Thomas of TH-cam's "The Hungry Fisherman". He want's one of these Surf 8K's. I don't blame him!
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After 1 year with 8k fishing , this reel one of the best reels of sufcasting , cheap and powerful performance , no problems , no clicks , on the rocks , on the sand , summer and winter, saltwater and freshwater , ilove my 8k surf okuma reel.
Thank you Mohamed Gh! I 100% agree with you. I hope others will read this and understand that Okuma manufactures quality products at extremely fair MSRP's. Have a GREAT 2021:)
I always have been following your suggestions from your videos for purchasing equipment.. You are one of the very few professionals on TH-cam...I also keep learning new fishing techniques by watching your videos...Thanks for sharing your knowledge and making me a better fisherman... Sy
Thanks! I can't believe this message slipped by me. If i can help anyone then i've done my job:)
Yup im saving up to buy that reel. ive been saying I need an upgrade on the reel I use now for my spinning pole. thanks Chris I really appreciate it. also we need to go fishing together agin.
Just saw your video, i hate where i have to park there.
very beautiful, very powerful.
It really is!
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Good review. I'm new to using braid; why do you use so much mono as a top shot? Isn't part of the pros of braid is that it allows you to cast extra distance; if true, why not just a short tippet on the end of the braid? Again, I have no experience at this, just looking for some help. I'm putting together a surf rig...Thanks!
No, good question. In Hawaii it's mostly coral reefs where i fish. If i have the right angles from high places, say a pier or cliff i can fish areas with only 5-10yd of line. Less coral reef abrasion. But if i'm at ground level & cast far, that exposes much of my line to possible abrasion. And if i get a decent sized strike, that fish will run covering more ground and reducing that angle even more so my line will suffer more damage. And heaven forbid if it runs for a drop-off! I'm looking at re-spooling. Reef flats can take its toll, especially with an inshore drop ledge.
I love my Surf 8K!
Strong reel so far, casts great using 40lb braid!
40lb braid? Sounds expensive to fill that spool! How much line on it? Any top shot?
@@ScubaChris I use 60lb backing. Still have about 200 yards of braid on it and 6 foot floro leader
its 3 years later but I'm thinking about buying the surf 8k, has it lasted you long and have you had any issues?
@@Richard-rr6ze Still going strong Richard. It was getting a "dull" non-shiny look so all i did was whip the outer shell with silicon spray on a hand towel & now it looks like it's out-of-the box look again. No internal problems either. This year this reel made a long-distance USA casting record.
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Out of interest. Would would your thoughts be on using the Okuma Coronado CDX80 as a surf reel? I like the idea of the baitfeeder for beach fishing.
Yes, absolutely. Before i used the Okuma Trios BF65 and on that first day hit 2 large rays using it with live mangrove crabs. That video is on my channel as well.
Nice I will buy one sir
I'm sure you will like the line lay & casting distance!
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Thank you Peyjul Faizul for subbing to my channel:)
I use the avenger 80 I have about the amount of 65lb braid
The Avenger isn't a long cast reel. Also the 8K has a higher max drag. Get the equipment that matches your game.
Scuba Chris I cast as far as people using a 500tranx and lexa400hd 8.1 🤷🏻♂️ guess my 8.6’ tallus works wonders lol
Are they available in south Africa
There is an Okuma distribution in Africa, i've seen it on FB. Best thing is check with a local shop if they can bring it in for you. Such a great low price for this great deal! In the US this reel recently won a distance casting record. Just Google it.
@@ScubaChris sure man,got a niece in the states,wonder if she can purchase it and send it over,like 800rands in south African currency 🤟
Hi whats the reel model you're referring to in description? The $180 high end unit from okuma. Has it been released yet?
The 3 new Cedros 2020 Spinners have been released. 8K/10K/14K sizes. Much lighter when compared to the Blue Azores of the same size ratings.
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Would that work for stingrays off the beach ?
Yes, it would. You have the capability of casting your bait out as it's a long cast reel & you also have 40lb of max drag. Only a $100.
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Do they have a smaller version?
No, it was the modified version of the fresh water carp 8K version. Made for long distance casting w/extreme hoisting power at a MSRP at $99.99. But the newly released Okuma Rockaway 6K Spinner, another long distance caster at $89.99 MSRP would seem like a good choice.
I have a penn spin fisher 360 for whipping, I notice wen I cast the line would tangle with braid. So I switch up to 8lb mono still have the same problem. Any tips?
Some of the cheaper spinners will have spool lips that create that problem. Also some rods have generic guides that cause wind knots. Best to use quality equipment that incorporates quality components. Line matters too. I whip with rods with K-Guides that minimizes wind knots for braid. Also quality spinners. If you use monofilament use low memory line, not the cheaper high memory. Memory means the line "remembers" it's shape on the spool & will "bunch" itself up thus causing knots. One of the best whipping rods are the Rockaways as they employ K-Guides.
Yeah I use super cheap mono from Walmart it’s like 2 dollars. And I also use a 9ft gx2 ugly stik from Walmart as well. I’m gonna get me some okuma rods for sure, Shakespeares brand I notice the eyes corrodes easily. Thanks for the advice and great vids
Jaren Tresise you probably have too much line on your reel..
That too is a common cause of knotting. Thanks Pacific Blue for the add in.
Pacific Blue I was thinking about that too.
can ask the diffirence betwee 8k and 8k surf?
The Surf 8K is a long distance caster with a high oscillation stroke for laying line move "evenly".
They are same only color and handle
The plain 8k is made for super long casting for wels catfish carp pike musky and deep freshwater trolling