Ryobi Protarget Surf Sea Fishing Reel 8500 14kg 115cm 525g 5.0:1

Ryobi Protarget Surf 8500 — Long-Distance Casting Reel for Coastal and Surf Fishing

The Ryobi Protarget Surf 8500 is a purpose-built surf (surfcasting) reel designed for saltwater coastal fishing, combining precise line lay with corrosion-resistant construction for demanding conditions at the water's edge.

Precision Line Lay for Accurate Long Casts

A 35 mm spool stroke driven by a worm shaft (Wormshaft) oscillation system distributes line evenly across the tapered long-cast spool. This ensures smooth, tangle-free releases and consistent casting distance — essential when targeting fish in the surf zone where every metre counts.

Corrosion-Resistant Build That Handles Saltwater

The body, rotor, and key structural components are moulded from lightweight, high-strength ABS, making them inherently corrosion-free — a critical advantage in saltwater and brackish environments. The stainless steel spool shaft adds durability at the core, while the water- and dust-proof carbon drag keeps braking performance consistent even in wet and sandy conditions. A CNC-machined aluminium spool and CNC handle complete a reel that balances strength with a manageable weight of 525 g.

Choose the Right Variant

The Protarget Surf 8500 is the single available variant in this range. With its size 8500 format, it is well suited to surf fishing from beaches and shores — for example on the Baltic Sea — where longer casts and heavier lines are needed to reach fish holding beyond the breakers.

Protarget Surf 8500 — size 8500, 525 g, line capacity 0.35 mm / 250 m, 14 kg drag: ideal for surf and coastal casting from open beaches, targeting species such as cod, flounder, sea bass, and other coastal fish; works with mono or braided mainlines in the medium-heavy class