Akios Fury FX8 Reel

Description

Akios Fury FX8 Fixed Spool Reel

An In-Depth Look at the Akios Fury FX8 Reel

The Akios Fury FX8 is a fixed spool reel designed to be a budget-friendly yet highly capable option for the UK shore angler. It is built to offer excellent long-casting performance and a strong drag system, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced anglers who need a reliable workhorse for a variety of shore fishing scenarios.

Core Specifications and Technology

• Lightweight Carbon Composite Body: The reel is constructed with a high-strength carbon composite body and rotor. This material is both lightweight and corrosion-resistant, a crucial combination for a reel that will be used in the harsh, corrosive saltwater environment. The light weight of the reel (just 675g) also helps reduce fatigue during a long day of casting and retrieving.
• Long-Cast Spools: A key feature of the FX8 is that it comes supplied with two precision CNC machined aluminium long-cast spools: a deep spool for mono and a shallow spool for braid. This is a significant bonus, as it allows for immediate versatility without having to purchase additional spools. The long-cast design of the spools, with their angled lips, is specifically engineered to reduce friction and improve casting distance.
• Slow Oscillation System: The reel features a slow oscillation system, which is vital for achieving superior line lay. By stacking the line in a neat, parallel pattern, this system prevents the line from digging into itself under pressure and minimizes the risk of wind knots and tangles. This is particularly important when using thin-diameter braided lines.
• Powerful and Smooth Drag: The FX8 is equipped with a powerful front drag system rated at an impressive 32lb (15kg). This provides ample stopping power for a wide range of UK species, from powerful cod and bass to hard-running smooth-hounds. The drag is designed to be smooth and consistent, allowing you to play fish with confidence.
• Reliable Gearing and Bearings: The reel is built for smooth operation, featuring a 6+1 stainless steel bearing system and an Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) bearing. The 4.1:1 gear ratio provides a good balance of winding power for retrieving heavy leads and a fast enough retrieve to get the line in quickly. The machined aluminium handle with a power grip adds to the comfort and control.

Why It’s Perfect for UK Fishing

The Akios Fury FX8 is an excellent choice for the dedicated UK shore angler due to its tailored features and value-for-money package.

1. Versatility with Two Spools: The inclusion of both a deep and a shallow spool makes this reel incredibly versatile. You can have one spool loaded with a heavy mono for fishing over rough ground and another with a thin braid for clean-beach fishing, all with the same reel. This adaptability is perfect for the varied conditions found on the UK coastline.
2. Long-Range Casting Performance: The combination of the long-cast spools and the slow oscillation system means this reel is designed to put a bait at distance. For many UK beaches and marks, casting beyond the surf line to reach feeding fish is the key to success, and the FX8 is built to do just that.
3. Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: The carbon composite body and stainless steel bearings are essential for a reel that will be constantly exposed to saltwater and sand. This ensures the reel’s longevity and reliable performance over multiple seasons.
4. Great Value: The Akios Fury FX8 offers a suite of high-end features—like two long-cast spools, a powerful drag, and slow oscillation—at a very competitive price point. This makes it an ideal choice for anglers who want a capable, long-casting fixed spool reel without a premium price tag.

A high strength carbon composite body and rotor, a hollow bail arm, and a powerful 32lb/15kg drag system, the FURY FX8 is a very capable shore casting reel. Smoothness is guaranteed due to no less than 6 x stainless steel bearings and an additional Instant Anti Reverse (IAR) bearing.

Supplied with two precision CNC machined, aluminum long cast spools, a deep mono spool, and a shallow braid spool. The FURY FX8 offers exceptional value and functionality and is the perfect pairing for the Akios FURY FX420 and FX450 rods.

Features :

• Capacity Deep Spool 400 yds .35mm 15lb Mono (80lb braid )
• Capacity Shallow Spool 180yds 0.35mm 15lb Mono (80lb braid )
• Ratio 4.1:1 90cm per handle turn
• Long Cast
• Max Drag 30lb /15kg
• Fast drag System
• High Strength Carbon Composite Body/Rotor
• 6+1 Bearings
• Hollow Bail Arm
• Machined Aluminium Handle with Power grip
• Instant Anti-reverse