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 4 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 3 hours ago by Roughtor