Star Rods EX8000 Aerial Spinning Reel

Star Rods EX8000 Aerial Spinning Reel

Price: $99.99
Model
TD Code
Line Capacity
(Lb/Yds)
Ball BearingsGear RatioPrice
EX8000
STA-0373
20/240
25/190
30/155
6+14.9:1$99.99 USD
The Star Rods Aerial Metal Spinning Reels are made with machined aluminum spool fitted with custom braid band for direction connection of braided line. The sealed drag system combined with a heavy duty stainless steel shaft and oversized power handle. These reels feature 6 stainless steel ball bearings and one way roller bearing providing infinite anti-reverse for slack free hook sets.
5 Stars based on 4 reviews
By clayton s.
Florida
nice for surf
January 13, 2020
this reel is very good, i have the 8k and i use it for blacktip fishing off the beach. I really like the feel of the power handle and it gives lots of support while fighting fish.
Pros
  • nice for surf
Cons
  • none
By Howard
GA
Seems to be a really nice reel
November 26, 2018
I haven't gotten to use it enough to speak to it's durability, but it seems to be very well made and smooth.
By Clint O.
Wilmington
WHAT A FANTASTIC PURCHASE!
March 30, 2018
It�€™s a heck of a deal for a solid metal body spinning reel that can handle Reds-Cobia-Amberjacks.
Use them on my charter boat really great reel for the money.
Pros
  • Solid metal body construction
  • Can handle big fish Reds-Cobia-Jacks
Cons
  • Once in a lifetime deal wish I would have bought More!
By 2nd t.
San Antonio, Texas
Great Surf Reel
March 29, 2018
I used it on the Texas coast last weekend and it held up. I was surf fishing with a 9ft. Rod and using a 4oz. weight. I was impressed how smooth the retrieve was. It seems like it is going to last a long time. Seems tough and durable.
Pros
  • The handle has a large knob.
  • The retrieve is smooth.
  • Was great for surf fishing.
Cons
  • Bulky
8 Questions & 7 Answers
ron dillingham
from hale michigan fish out of naples asked:
November 25, 2018
great reel for the money have 4 would like more if I can get parts for the ones I have only 1 thing goes wrong the handles break need 3 handles don't mind buying because they have caught a lot of big fish
1 Answer
We do not sell spare parts, you would have to contact Star directly.
Submitted by: Ricky on November 26, 2018

Jay
from Miami asked:
March 6, 2018
What is the weight of the Star Rods EX 8000 Aerial?
1 Answer
The weight of the Star Aerial EX 8000 is 24 oz.
Submitted by: Donald on March 8, 2018

Kevin
from NJ asked:
March 6, 2018
What is the weight of this reel?
1 Answer
The weight of the Star EX 8000 is 24 oz.
Submitted by: Donald on March 7, 2018

Gene Bianchi
from bianchifarmsinc@gmail.com asked:
March 6, 2018
Can this reel be used for salt water fishing? What size fish?
1 Answer
The Star 8000 size reel is meant to be used for saltwater fishing. You could use this reel surf casting for striped bass, blues, drum fish etc.
Submitted by: Donald on March 8, 2018

Danny
from Costa Mesa, California asked:
March 6, 2018
What is the max drag capacity? Is the line capacity in mono or braid?
1 Answer
Star does not list the max drag for this particular reel. The mono line rating is 20 lb 240 yds, 25 190 yds and 30/155 yds.
Submitted by: Donald on March 6, 2018

Bob Jentink
from Cecil wi asked:
March 6, 2018
What are those reals best used for fishing what type of fish
1 Answer
The Star Rods EX8000 Aerial Spinning Reel can be sued for Striped Bass, Drum fish and more.
Submitted by: Donald on March 6, 2018

Richard Morley
from New York asked:
March 6, 2018
Is this a big salt water reel or a standard size fresh water reel?
1 Answer
This reel in my opinion is a heavier saltwater reel.
Submitted by: Donald on March 8, 2018

ron dillingham
from hale mi but fish out of naples fl 5 months asked:
November 2, 2017
what is the body made of will be used in 100ft plus for grouper and needed a recommended rod

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