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| Name | 8K CARP |
| EAN | 4718947028334 |
| MPN | 8K |
| Brand | Okuma |
| Reel Type | Spinning Reel |
| Gear Ratio | 4.7:1 |
| Reel Weight | 743g |
| Max Drag | 18kg |
| Retrieve per turn | 108cm |
| Bearing Count | 6 |
| Line Capacity | 0.33 mm / 620 m, 0.35 mm / 550 m, 0.38 mm / 470 m |
| Corrosion Resistance | Saltwater resistant, corrosion-resistant graphite body, stainless steel ball bearings |
| Water Sealing | Hydro Block watertight drag seal |
| Line Retrieve Rate | 108 cm/turn |
| Spool material | Aluminium |
| Handle | Zinc handle arm with wooden knob |
| Anti-reverse | Quick Set anti-reverse roller bearing |
| Body, sideplate and rotor material | Graphite |
| Drag system | Fast Drag |
| Drag washer material | Carbon |
| Oscillation system | Slow Oscillation |
| Transmission system | Worm Shaft |
| Line clip count | 2 |
| Rotor system | CFR Cyclonic Flow Rotor |
| Spool code | 8K-SPOOL |
Yes. The supplier identifies carp fishing and surfcasting for flatfish and cod, including use from beaches, piers and harbours. Its 550 m capacity with 0.35 mm line and 108 cm retrieve per turn suit distance work. Match the 743 g reel to your rod and chosen line.
The aluminium spool holds 620 m at 0.33 mm, 550 m at 0.35 mm or 470 m at 0.38 mm. Choose the line diameter for your setup, then use the corresponding figure to plan how much line you need.
A baitrunner or secondary freespool drag is not specified. The documented Fast Drag system is for quick drag adjustment, with carbon washers and a maximum drag of 18 kg. Do not choose it on the assumption that it has a separate baitrunner mechanism.
Yes. The supplier specifies saltwater suitability, a corrosion-resistant graphite body and a Hydro Block watertight drag seal. The seal protects the drag, not necessarily the whole reel. Clean the reel after saltwater use, follow the manufacturer's lubrication instructions and store it dry.
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The Okuma 8K is a fixed-spool reel for carp fishing and surfcasting for flatfish and cod. Its large line capacity and slow oscillation system support distance work, while a retrieve of 108 cm per handle turn helps bring rigs back from long range. It also suits coastal fishing from piers and harbours.
The aluminium spool holds 620 m of 0.33 mm line, 550 m of 0.35 mm line or 470 m of 0.38 mm line. These figures let you compare line diameter with the capacity available for your setup. The slow oscillation system and precision worm shaft transmission control spool movement for even line lay. Two stainless steel line clips provide reference points for repeat casting. The rotor brake helps keep the rotor in position during casting.
A 4.7:1 gear ratio produces the stated 108 cm retrieve per turn. The reel has five ball bearings plus one roller bearing, with stainless steel ball bearings specified by the supplier. The Quick Set anti-reverse roller bearing prevents backward rotation. A precision-machined brass gear and a zinc handle arm with a wooden knob complete the winding system. At 743 g, the reel's weight is an important consideration when matching it to a rod.
The Fast Drag system allows quick drag adjustment, with a maximum drag of 18 kg. The multi-disc drag uses oiled washers, including carbon washers. The Hydro Block watertight drag seal protects the drag from water ingress, rather than establishing that the entire reel is waterproof.
The body, sideplates and rotor are graphite, with a corrosion-resistant body specified for saltwater use. The Cyclonic Flow Rotor (CFR) and an anodised heavy-duty solid aluminium bail are also part of the construction.
Check that the reel suits your rod, line and fishing method, and secure it firmly to the reel seat. Inspect the drag, handle, spool and line guide before each outing. Clean the reel regularly, especially after saltwater use, with a soft cloth and suitable reel oil where required by the manufacturer's instructions. Store it dry and have damaged parts replaced before further use. The supplier lists 8K-SPOOL as the matching spool code, not as an included spare spool.
