Okuma 8k long term review

[elmoputney]

I've just realised I've owned my Okuma 8k reels for over 4 years now. Firstly where has that time gone?

Secondly they are still as smooth and brilliant as the day I got them. Normally I get bored with tackle or fed up with it limiting my angling but these reels do it all. The simplicity of the drag, the line lay is perfect and they are a joy to use. Even with 0.40mm line the line falls of the spool with ease when casting. I can honestly say they are the best reels I've ever owned and have no desire to change them. 

You know what I might even oil them as a treat for being such loyal servants. 

[B B]

On 22/05/2025 at 06:40, elmoputney said:

I might even oil them as a treat

There you going again spoiling them 🙄

Nice reels 😎

 

[elmoputney]

8 minutes ago, B B said:

There you going again spoiling them 🙄

Nice reels 😎

 

I havent done it yet, don't worry. 

[Roughtor]

My next set of reels are going to be Okuma or Penn..

 

Either Inc's 6000

Or Rivals ,gold spool 6000

Edited 21 hours ago by Roughtor

[Roughtor]

I been reading about how good these Obsidian reels are ,but I guess not having actually seen o e they bigger than my ultegra 4500..they similar to 5500 xtb 

Edited 20 hours ago by Roughtor

[elmoputney]

10 hours ago, Roughtor said:

I been reading about how good these Obsidian reels are ,but I guess not having actually seen o e they bigger than my ultegra 4500..they similar to 5500 xtb 

The obsidians are a 12000 size so I think they are bigger than the 8k. They do look amazing though and a lot lighter than the 8k weighing in at a mere 520g. @B B is a user of the Inc6000 I believe. 

[Roughtor]

That's light isn't it for a large pit reel ,it's a bit lighter than my Ultegras as well..

I also like the 2nd version Inc's, especially now you can get spare spools from Johnson Ross for about 17 quid   ..

 

Okuma do some great stuff ,including the Sheffield centrepin which I use   ..

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, Roughtor said:

That's light isn't it for a large pit reel ,it's a bit lighter than my Ultegras as well..

I also like the 2nd version Inc's, especially now you can get spare spools from Johnson Ross for about 17 quid   ..

 

Okuma do some great stuff ,including the Sheffield centrepin which I use   ..

Yeah I looked at some other reels it's comparable to other loads more expensive reels from shimano and daiwa on weight and if it performs better than the 8k it would be a great reel.