I don't have the 8000, but Aardvark McLeod Fly Fishing has a review where he says he uses the 8000 on a 9wt and with 250yds 0f 80lb PowerPro, which is braid backing. I do have the 10000 and like it a lot.
Hi. Great video. I'm looking for 1 to match with a 10wt. Would you go 8000 or 10 000? I'd be happy with 250m of 40lb braid backing. Will use it for a barra, permit and kingfish. Thanks
They look beautiful reels. The issue I have with all the reels made in Korea/China is that the models are only made for 2-4 years before a replacement model is launched. This means almost impossible to get spare parts, and any guarantee is worthless because one has to pat handling charge and is usually offered not a repair or new replacement reel, but offered an upgrade to the latest new model. Carbon discs wear out, and as the drags are allegedly sealed, longevity is short
Would you say the 8000 has enough capacity for 200 yards of 20lb Dacron paired with 9wt line?
I don't have the 8000, but Aardvark McLeod Fly Fishing has a review where he says he uses the 8000 on a 9wt and with 250yds 0f 80lb PowerPro, which is braid backing. I do have the 10000 and like it a lot.
Hi. Great video. I'm looking for 1 to match with a 10wt. Would you go 8000 or 10 000? I'd be happy with 250m of 40lb braid backing. Will use it for a barra, permit and kingfish. Thanks
10000 for sure, the 8000 doesn't have enough capacity for most 10 wt applications
They look beautiful reels. The issue I have with all the reels made in Korea/China is that the models are only made for 2-4 years before a replacement model is launched. This means almost impossible to get spare parts, and any guarantee is worthless because one has to pat handling charge and is usually offered not a repair or new replacement reel, but offered an upgrade to the latest new model.
Carbon discs wear out, and as the drags are allegedly sealed, longevity is short