OKUMAAvenger ABF Graphite Baitfeeder Saltwater Spinning Reel

I love this reel. Is it a Shimano? No. But I don’t need that on a Catfish rod that’s going to take tremendous abuse from fish and to be honest, me, because I am clumsy and hard on equipment. This is a solid, cost effective Bait Runner that let’s me have the fish hook itself (thank you BKK ringed mutsu hooks, I love you so much) because again, I am kind of clumsy. The bait runner feature and the price point on Okuma’s has let me start experimenting with Bait Runners on my ultra lift finesse rigs. It casts well, reels in smoothly, and has solid drag for a reel at this price point, and bonus, it looks nice. For now. Give me a season to beat the tar of it. But since my most used rig is an 8 year old Okuma and I have beat the bejesus out of that and it still works, I am not worried about it over the long term.I have become an Okuma fan girl since I started fishing later in life. These are great value rights for people learning. I would put these on anything I gifted a child, a teenager or someone first learning who needs to learn technique without worrying about breaking their gear.

Great product, superb quality and sharp looking appearance.

I’ve had the ABF 8000 for many years and decided to grab another 8000! Amazing price for performance. Super smooth and easy retrieval with some weight on the line compared to the KastKing Sharky 3 Baitrunner 6000 reel. Running 40lb braid no problem.

Excellent - works as advertised! I caught fish with it!!

Nice reel for the money. It's the second one I bought and have been very pleased with the action of the reel. Love the bait feeder design.

Smooth winding reaction.

I purchased the 4000 and 8000 models. They are extremely lightweight, buttery smooth and battle ready. They will be used primarily for inshore fishing along Emerson Point in Palmetto, Florida. Ample opportunities for Snook, Redfish, Cobia, Trout as well as Jack Crevalle. Buy this brand without hesitation as they offer the very best bang for the buck !

This was our second okuma purchased!!! We were so pleased with the first Okuma reel we bought that we decided to purchase this as a gift for my father along with a brand new rod. The first time this rod went out fishing my dad was literally hooked!! We purchased braid line- 40#, and it was able to hold quite a bit of line. Our dad calls it the lucky reel because he said it catches fish every time. 😂 He has not had any issues, it handles very smooth and for the price you are getting such a quality product.