Realist Pro 8K WS Big Pit Reel

The Skeater Realist Pro 8K WS is built for anglers who refuse to compromise. This big pit reel combines refined engineering with brute power, making it a reliable choice for serious anglers fishing at distance or with heavy rigs.

The reel features a reinforced nylon-composite body and rotor, keeping it strong and stable even under high loads while feeling surprisingly light in the hand. The precisely cut wormshaft oscillation system provides slow, even line lay for optimal casting performance on every cast.

Inside, a stainless steel main shaft works with an improved 5+1 stainless steel ball bearing system to guarantee whisper-quiet, smooth operation, even when playing large fish. The carbon multi-disc drag system delivers consistent, immediate pressure up to 25 kg, keeping you in control in every situation.

Finish and functionality come together in details such as a spring-loaded line clip for exact distance control, a floating line guard system that protects the line during casting, and a CNC-machined aluminium handle with an ergonomic soft-touch T-bar knob.

The Realist Pro 8K WS is designed for anglers seeking a powerful, precise and durable reel that performs effortlessly when fishing at long range, in deep water or when playing heavy fish such as catfish or large carp.

Specifications:

• Type: Big pit reel / long cast reel

• Body and rotor: Reinforced nylon composite, light and extremely strong

• Line capacity: 0.40mm / 260m

• Gear ratio: 4.8:1

• Line retrieve: 116cm per handle turn

• Drag strength: 25kg / 55lb

• Bearings: 5+1 stainless steel ball bearings

• Main shaft: Solid stainless steel for maximum durability

• Oscillation: Wormshaft system with slow, precise line lay

• Drag: Carbon multi-disc system with immediate, smooth release

• Line clip: Spring-loaded, oversized clip for accurate distance control

• Line guard: Floating line guard system prevents friction and line wear

• Handle: CNC-machined aluminium with soft-touch T-bar grip

• Suitable for: Long-distance fishing, predators, specimen fishing and catfish