Nice video man. I hope you enjoy the new reel👌 I love Man cave, their prices are extremely affordable and the guy is super friendly. I went there a few days ago to get reel grease, and he just gave me his tube for free.
Thanks man, always nice going to a shop that you feel comfortable at, Ronny is a really nice guy, very helpful. But ja supporting local is lekker! 😃🎣🎣🤙🏻
Hi I enjoy your videos and I would like to ask you some info on the big boss 8000... I have stumbled upon one and would like to fill it with braid...what amount of braid did it take to fill it was a spool of 300m enough ?
Hi Shaun, thank you, I'm glad you enjoy watching my videos. Much appreciated. It all depends on the thickness of the braid. Different brands also make a difference. 300m should be more than enough depending on the thickness, also, do not fill up to the top, keep some space open. 🎣🎣🤙🏻
I have 2 6000's and they are great. The only problem I can see with the 8000 is that it uses the same size main gear as the 6000. With bigger rotor, spool and longer handle it will be harder on the main gear...but time will tell.
@@danielmedhurst5737 well it seems that @Jaco Jonker was correct about that gear, my 8000 is in for repairs as the gear has packed up, also pretty pricey to repair, not sure if I will invest in another Big Boss. Maybe I just had my share of bad luck with it. But everyone entitled to their own opinion, I'm just giving my experience with it. 🤙🏻🎣
Any further update? I am looking at buying this reel.8000 seems sold out at most places. 6000 is easy to come by. IS it worth it, or should I buy the Okuma Salina 2?
Hi there, 8000 is a good reel, 6000 not bad either but depends on what you are targeting. Best to get one that can take the punch if you targeting larger species🎣🎣🤙🏻
Hi Krishen, well it gave a couple of good throws and packed up after a few months, cost R500 to repair and service and its still going strong. Not made for reefs but good for shore. Actually got me another reel from Rovex, costs 1/3 of the Big boss and going to test it this weekend so you will see it in one of the upcoming videos. 🎣🎣🤙🏻
Raushan sieed Hi, it depends where you catch, 14ft is best for beach, 12ft for reefs, this is what works for me. If you looking at name brands, there are many different brands, best would be to visit your nearest fishing tackle store, in Helderberg area you can go to The Man Cave, Fishing Republic or Somerset Sport. I will be posting a video soon where I use a 12ft with my Big Boss 8000, this works for me. No specific name brand. Hope you come right. 🎣🤙🏻
Awesome nice video
thanks for sharing.
Greetings From Fishlocker India..
Nice video man. I hope you enjoy the new reel👌 I love Man cave, their prices are extremely affordable and the guy is super friendly. I went there a few days ago to get reel grease, and he just gave me his tube for free.
Thanks man, always nice going to a shop that you feel comfortable at, Ronny is a really nice guy, very helpful. But ja supporting local is lekker! 😃🎣🎣🤙🏻
@@crazyforfishingsa Can't agree more🔥💯
Local is lekka. SUMMER TIME YOU WILL REALLY TEST THAT REEL👌
Hey Saltaholic. Also found yr channel recently. LOCAL IS LEKKER. Awesome stuff. Tight lines.
Hi I enjoy your videos and I would like to ask you some info on the big boss 8000... I have stumbled upon one and would like to fill it with braid...what amount of braid did it take to fill it was a spool of 300m enough ?
Hi Shaun, thank you, I'm glad you enjoy watching my videos. Much appreciated. It all depends on the thickness of the braid. Different brands also make a difference. 300m should be more than enough depending on the thickness, also, do not fill up to the top, keep some space open. 🎣🎣🤙🏻
I have 2 6000's and they are great. The only problem I can see with the 8000 is that it uses the same size main gear as the 6000. With bigger rotor, spool and longer handle it will be harder on the main gear...but time will tell.
Thanks for sharing, we'll see what happens, but overall it feels like a steady reel. But like you said time will tell. 🤙🏻🎣🎣
How did you get on with it now mate
@@danielmedhurst5737 well it seems that @Jaco Jonker was correct about that gear, my 8000 is in for repairs as the gear has packed up, also pretty pricey to repair, not sure if I will invest in another Big Boss. Maybe I just had my share of bad luck with it. But everyone entitled to their own opinion, I'm just giving my experience with it. 🤙🏻🎣
Any further update?
I am looking at buying this reel.8000 seems sold out at most places. 6000 is easy to come by.
IS it worth it, or should I buy the Okuma Salina 2?
Hi there, 8000 is a good reel, 6000 not bad either but depends on what you are targeting. Best to get one that can take the punch if you targeting larger species🎣🎣🤙🏻
Update? How's it holding up
Hi Krishen, well it gave a couple of good throws and packed up after a few months, cost R500 to repair and service and its still going strong. Not made for reefs but good for shore. Actually got me another reel from Rovex, costs 1/3 of the Big boss and going to test it this weekend so you will see it in one of the upcoming videos. 🎣🎣🤙🏻
Looking forward to it
@@krishenchotoo1763 thanks for watching 🙂🎣🎣🤙🏻
Bought my big boss 3 6000 today any suggestions on what surf spinning rod to pair it with budget between 1500 and 1800 rand
Raushan sieed Hi, it depends where you catch, 14ft is best for beach, 12ft for reefs, this is what works for me. If you looking at name brands, there are many different brands, best would be to visit your nearest fishing tackle store, in Helderberg area you can go to The Man Cave, Fishing Republic or Somerset Sport. I will be posting a video soon where I use a 12ft with my Big Boss 8000, this works for me. No specific name brand. Hope you come right. 🎣🤙🏻
@@crazyforfishingsa some reef but mostly surf I live in cape town so I'm going to fish stuisbaai area and witsands want to use preferably 5oz sinkers