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| Name | ROCKAWAY BAITFEEDER RBF-8000 |
| EAN | 4718947077400 |
| MPN | RBF-8000 |
| Brand | Okuma |
| Reel Size | 8000 |
| Reel Type | Spinning Reel, Baitfeeder / Free-Spool Reel |
| Gear Ratio | 5.3:1 |
| Reel Weight | 586g |
| Max Drag | 16kg |
| Retrieve per turn | 123cm |
| Bearing Count | 4+1 (normal operation), 5+1 (RBF mode) |
| Line Capacity | 0.33 mm / 440 m, 0.35 mm / 385 m, 0.38 mm / 320 m |
| Body, sideplate and rotor material | Graphite |
| Spool material | Aluminium |
| Pinion material | Brass |
| Handle material | Metal |
The on/off auto-trip system lets the fish take line without immediately working against the main drag. Turning the handle re-engages the main drag, so the free-spool mode is for the bite phase rather than playing the fish.
Capacity is 440 m at 0.33 mm, 385 m at 0.35 mm or 320 m at 0.38 mm, so thicker line reduces the available length. Braided line can also be used, with backing to stop it slipping on the spool.
Yes. Its long-cast aluminium spool is intended for distance casting on larger lakes and rivers, and the 123 cm retrieve per turn helps recover line quickly. At 586 g, it suits a heavy carp setup rather than a lightweight outfit.
No. The frame, sideplates and rotor are corrosion resistant, but the supplied guidance still requires regular cleaning, particularly after saltwater exposure. Use a soft cloth and suitable reel oil as needed, follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions and store the reel dry.
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The Okuma Rockaway Baitfeeder is a fixed-spool carp reel for fishing bottom baits on lakes and rivers. Its on/off auto-trip baitfeeding system lets a fish take line without immediately pulling against the main drag. Turning the handle re-engages the main drag, so you can move from waiting for a bite to playing the fish.
The RBF-8000 has a long-cast, two-tone anodized aluminium spool for reaching distant spots on larger waters. Capacity is 440 m of 0.33 mm line, 385 m of 0.35 mm line or 320 m of 0.38 mm line. These alternatives let you compare line diameter with the length available on the spool. Braided line can also be used, with backing to prevent it slipping on the spool.
A 5.3:1 gear ratio and 123 cm retrieve per handle turn help recover line quickly after fishing at distance. Maximum drag is 16 kg. At 586 g, this size 8000 reel is intended for a heavy carp setup rather than a lightweight outfit. The supplier suggests carp rods around 3.66–3.96 m (12–13 ft) for distance fishing.
The stainless steel bearing system is described as four ball bearings (BB) plus one roller bearing (RB) in normal operation and five ball bearings plus one roller bearing in RBF mode. The Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing prevents backward rotation of the drive. A precision machine-cut brass pinion transfers force through the gearing, while the rigid metal handle reduces flex under load.
The graphite body, sideplates and rotor are corrosion resistant, supporting use in damp bankside conditions. The aluminium spool combines the long-cast design with an anodized surface.
Check the drag, handle, spool and line guide before use, and attach the reel securely to the rod. Clean it regularly, particularly after saltwater exposure, using a soft cloth and suitable reel oil where needed. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions and store the reel dry. For long-term storage, remove the line as advised in the supplied safety guidance. Keep fingers, hair and clothing clear of moving parts, and keep the reel away from unsupervised children and pets.
