Okuma Reels

[skip]

I guess you're right, if you dont use it alot then it makes sense not to spend alot. Did you replace the drag washers with std Okuma or after market specials? Do you not find the clicker is too quiet for boat trolling?

Skip

[redbus9]

just bought a okuma magnetix mg-30LS casting reel.for a description look at the photo gallery first of 4 pictuers.rrp ?89.99, on offer in sea angler magazine where it gets a very good write up,?69.99. bought in my local discount fishing store for ?49.99. can,t beat that for a price i don,t think

[ramio]

yes that's a very good price, I got one and its ok. Too light compared to the penn reels, kinda gives you the impression that its not up to standard. As skip said its clicker is not too loud, although I must say, and shanook can verify, that when a pasing speed boat took my line, we did hear the clicker. It was too late though, as I had lost quite a bit of line, and my brand new lure.

[shanook]

yep we heard the clicker and did some clicking ourselves grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
i have been trolling with Okuma reels for quite some time and they never let me down. So I cannot complain.

[redbus9]

hi ramio,are you sure you have the same model of reel?the one i,ve bought is for baitcasting from the shore as it has a magnetic brakeing system to help prevent overuns when casting.

[ramio]

No mine is the T 50L with the line winder and lever drag.

[redbus9]

that model is definetley not good for beach casting but good for boat fishing.

[redhead]

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I found this topic quite interesting. I own 2 okuma SALINA spinning reels which I bought from the USA. I use the 55 model for spinning and the 65 model for jigging and rock fishing. Mind that any brand which produces reels has a wide range of models, all sold at different prices. Okuma are world leaders in the spinning reels category. But a new OKUMA spinning reel can cost anything between $15 and $250. There is a big difference between the low end and high end products of any brand !

[skip]

Hi redhead, definately a fair point. I believe Okuma starting off as a spare parts manufacturer for Penn way back when and eventually transitioned to producing its own reels. It's definately more well know for it's spinning reels and lighter reels than for trolling reels.

Price wise they are very competitive and pretty ideally suited for occasional use but I'm not sure they stand up well to the rigours of fishing every week or more.

[ganni]

hello redhead, iv got an okuma eclipz 65, very similar to the salina 65, i think its just an older version. however im not so sure if it can handle the punishment of jigging. its drag its not so tight, i guess at max its only about 12lbs. i don't think thats gd for a jigging reel. the drag is too low when compared to its line capacity in my opinion. have yu caught any large fish on that reel mate??

[rob1974]

I have a T 50L, same as Ramio's.  Its up for a good service.  Can anyone suggest a local shop that can do a good job?

Rob

[rammx]

hey rob, i think you must check out "ta bormla" ,in mosta....
he supplies okuma reels and also services them

[rob1974]

Thanks


ROb

[ganni]

definitely ta bormta in mosta, they are rly nice guys. if you've bought the reel from theree they're will also service it for free. they are also giving 2 years guarantee on okuma reels. no other xhop in malta gives guarantees on reels. not even MR fish on shimano products.  These reels are supposed to come with 2yrs guarantee and they don't give it!!

[rob1974]

I did not buy it, it was given free to my fishing mate when he bought his boat.  It is too large for amberjack and dentex, so I hardly ever used it.  But might give it a shot at the 6m fishfarm.


Rob