Pros & Cons
Pros
Loved this reel. Was able to put 300 yrds of 25 # mono line onto it. The 8000 reel isnt lightweight, but no reel this big and well made would be.
Okuma is a world class brand and this unit is snazzy for the price. Action is very smooth and solidly built. Its a champ for the money.
The reel is easy to adjust and the baitrunner has a separate drag. The baitfeeder feels very nice as well. Perfect for live bait on a stop for tuna.
Highlights
Quality
I have not actually used mine yet but the build quality is excellent and it just feels nice and sturdy.
Good heavy-duty reel quality construction bait-feeder works as it should.
Price
He also told me that the amazon price was a very good deal.
Okuma is a world class brand and this unit is snazzy for the price.
Packaging/appearance
Wish the sound was a bit louder on the baitrunner setting but i usually pay close enough attention, has caught reds, sea trout ... Read More
Competitiveness
I like every change on the newer model.
But all in all it's a good reel for the price.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 290 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 9 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i received the reel the part of the main body of the reel that attaches to the reel seat of the rod was broken during shipping
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I notified amazon of this and they sent a replacement out immediately
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The bait feeder function tends to jam up sometimes not sure why it happened to me twice and didn’t notice it till i started trying to make adjustments to the rear drag and tension of the line
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I only wish they made this model in a smaller size
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The first one i used for 1 year
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Great reel but unserviceable by average consumer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The shimano baitrunner 8000d is not superior to this reel i used both on the day
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was a bit put off buying this reel due to it having a graphite body i have previously owned an older model coronado which flexed under any load so much it was junk