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The Okuma 8K's are in sale with TFT
https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/okuma-8k-fd-reel
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Okuma Inc8000's orTrio Rex are worth a look. Have several Inc 7000's and can honestly say they're great. The 8k are just a bit bigger... Also have a pair of the Trios.. bucket spool but not a ridiculous size. Smooth clutch.. folding handle. We'll made.. no monkey metal , under a £100 each.. Nothing to dislike about them imo!
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I’ve got 2 sets of penn’s - 7000 and 8000. Have never had any issues with either, and have not read a SINGLE bad review on them, ever. Fantastic reels.
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I always look at what spares are available. I don't know about Penn but Okuma spare are difficult to get, Shimano are usually widely available.
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Ive had all the Dawias and Shimanos, the Penns and now use the 8k. There superb. As good as my beloved TS6000 |Dawias. But a third of the price when I bought them. Shallow spools as well. Cant recommend them enough
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I have the Penn custom carbon 7000 I wouldn't want anything else.. Very happy with them
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Absolutely the Penn
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Got the okuma great reels slightly on the heavy side
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I own reels from all this brands and specifically have the Penn Affinity 7000s. I don't think you would go wrong with any of them but if I was choosing I would probably go for the Penn
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I've owned reels from all of those manufacturers over the years and by far the best are the Penn's and they are what I now currently use.
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None of them - stick with Daiwa . . . .always 
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Got a set of Penn Tidal XTs every bit as good as Shimano IMO
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Out of those id take the Penn everytime
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Had my penn affinity mark 1s for 10+ years still work like new other than the handles being a bit faded. My rods and reels are thrown into a quiver too with no protection and still they look and perform great.
I’ve heard great things about okuma obsidians and have inc 6000 myself so no doubt they make a decent reel too
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Currently using 3x of the Okuma 8K's for the last few months and been very happy so far.
Smooth cast, good retrieval and I quite like the weight being more on the heavy side, feels good on a 12ft rod.
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