Okuma Surf-8K Spinning Reel - Unboxing

We unbox the new Okuma Surf-8K spinning reel to check out this beast in the flesh. An awesome release for anglers fishing land based, that are looking for quality, a long cast, plenty of line capacity and drag, and some additional cool features.
The Okuma Surf 8K spinning reel is built from the ground up for surf fishing, including large line capacity and slow oscillation system for improved line lay, long cast spool and fast drag system with the stopping power of 18kg max drag.
The Hydro Block drag seal is designed to stop water and foreign materials from entering the system, ensuring the drag washers always perform at optimum levels. Love your surf fishing, you'll love the Okuma Surf 8K.
Other cool features include brush guards on the rotor that minimise the possibility of the line slipping down under the spool and there is also a locking of the handle when the bail arm is open, allowing long powerful casts without the fear of the handle turning with the momentum of the cast and in turn the bail arm closing during the cast.
MULTI DISC OILED FELT DRAG SYSTEM
5BB+1RB STAINLESS STEEL BALL BEARINGS
RIGID PRECISION ALUMINIUM SPOOL
QUICK SET ANTI REVERSE ROLLER BEARING
PRECISION MACHINE CUT BRASS PINION GEAR
CORROSION RESISTANT GRAPHITE BODY
CFR: CYCLONIC FLOW ROTOR
SLOW OSCILLATION SYSTEM
FAST DRAG SYSTEM
DOUBLE STAINLESS STEEL LINE CLICKERS
PRECISION WORM SHAFT TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
HEAVY DUTY SOLID ALUMINIUM ANODISED BAIL WIRE
PRECISION ALUMINIUM HANDLE ARM WITH TPE ERGO GRIP
HYDRO BLOCK WATER TIGHT DRAG SEAL
Model/Gear Ratio/Weight/Max Drag/Mono Capacity (dia. in mm
SURF-8K/4.7:1/763g/18kg/550/15 (0.35)

[@horseblinderson4747]

Thank you for actually showing the drag and what it actually sounds like!

[@fataljaxx]

This was a helpful review, thanks!

[@lumberjaxe8910]

Great review straight to the Point!

[@dannydnice1]

Excellent video

[@normalman23]

best surf reel ever made

[@petarmitev2112]

Great video, man lol I though my reel is faulty because of the bail arm not closing when I turn the handle it locks wow thanks almost send it back for a refund. Tight lines everyone!

[@etd5791]

Mate, an amazing review thank you!! It seems there are different depth spools. If so how do i make sure i get the shallow spool when i order one. Im a solid believer of shallow spool for distance casting and the one you reviewed is it. A beautiful reel. All my distance big pit freshwater reels are shallow to medium depth spools and all are Okuma but 1. Best brand for me. Cheers

[@tomitomi4107]

It should be great for distance carp fishing

[@smolene6689]

💪

[@stevejones9636]

just wondering would it pair good with the okuma flexi tip 12ft?

[@thomasjaeger4457]

How much braid will one of these hold?

[@onedmc2009]

why do you turn the spool part of this reel, what does it do?

[@ovicp3994]

Weight?

[@josephryan1576]

How much mono in inches and yards does this reel hold

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey Joseph, specs on the reel are mono - 0.35 dia. mm / 550. Cheers

[@brendan2546]

Absolute junk reel, and the warranty and repair process is worse, don’t waste your time if in aus , choose a different brand reel