DAM Darkside 4 8000S 590g 15kg 112cm 4BB

DAM Darkside 4 8000S — Built for Big Carp

The Darkside 4 8000S is a heavy-duty spinning reel engineered for specimen carp fishing, combining huge line capacity with oversized components from DAM's strongest big-pit designs.

Cast Far, Control Everything

The Dynamic Design 28 mm stroke spool and S-curve oscillation system deliver exceptional casting distance, while the 5.1:1 gear ratio retrieves 112 cm of line per handle turn. A 6 mm thick stainless steel main shaft and 25 mm spool drag washers provide the backbone to handle powerful runs, backed by a maximum drag of 15 kg. The infinite anti-reverse system ensures instant hooksets with zero back-play.

Durable Construction for Hard Fighting Fish

Graphite body and rotor keep weight manageable at 590 g without sacrificing strength. Four sealed ball bearings guarantee smooth operation in demanding conditions. The aluminium handle with large TPE knob offers secure grip during long battles, while the oversized aluminium bail and machine-cut pinion gear stand up to repeated use. A rounded metal line clip and fast drag adjustment let you fine-tune settings quickly on the bank.

Choose the Right Variant

The Darkside 4 series offers multiple sizes for different carp fishing applications:

• 8000S — Big-pit specialist with 330 m / 0.35 mm capacity for long-range fishing, heavy weed work, and targeting large carp in open water; ideal for marker rods and spod setups

Facts

• Reel size: 8000S

• Gear ratio: 5.1:1

• Line retrieve: 112 cm per turn

• Line capacity: 330 m / 0.35 mm

• Maximum drag: 15 kg

• Weight: 590 g

• Bearings: 3+1 sealed ball bearings

• Anti-reverse: Infinite

• Spool: Two-tone aluminium Dynamic Design

• Handle: Aluminium with TPE knob

• Body/rotor: Graphite