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Okuma
CharkBait now sells Okuma? Some may
agree, some disagree with my take on
Okuma's products in past years.
Reality is that we did not support this manufacturer. I
was always honest with folks, explaining that while their spinners had
gained a very good reputation, they'd never made a conventional reel that I
liked enough to sell here. Here on the left coast, spinning reels are
uncommon on the larger sportfishers. So, we never had much of an
incentive to bring in that part of the Okuma line-up. With their
conventional reels there were issues in terms of drag
performance, corrosion, reliability....
With the Okuma's conventional reels, my negative impression was based upon client feedback, our own
evaluation of the products, and service records from some landings that
had used their gear. Having said that, we also have some of our clients
who liked their gear...often after using Okuma's factory service and
having some upgrading done... So, this point still didn't impress us
with their out of the box performance, but it did impress us with their
commitment to providing customer service through their investment in the
repair department. Bottom-line, if the gear isn't up to
speed, up to long range fishing demands, we don't invest our money in
stocking the products. Nor do we offer things we don't inventory, unlike
some folks who only operate on the 'net. Well, things at Okuma are changing
for the better!
Here's the deal, in July 2008 Tiburon Engineering
and Okuma reached an agreement in which Okuma would produce Tib's SST
reels, and Tiburon staff would design some saltwater worthy reels for
Okuma. This provided Okuma with the expertise they've needed and Tiburon
gained the benefit of Okuma's production resources. That's a serious
win-win for both firms. Okuma has been a sleeping giant in sportfishing
tackle. Heck, most of the CNC machines used by the better reel
manufacturing firms are made by Okuma! They're huge, deep pockets, make
most overseas firms look insignificant in terms of company
capability and resources. With Tiburon's assistance, we're betting
Okuma's time has finally come (in the world of saltwater sportfishing).
We will only focus on the products we feel meet the needs of saltwater
anglers, and meet the performance requirements for this most demanding
sport.
Okuma's service department deserves mention,
because those guys did stand behind their older products. They did not
run away from problems, they took steps to solve them. Take this
philosophy, add to it improved designs, and we have the makings for a
new powerful player in the saltwater fishing marketplace. Okuma now
produces some reels
that we like enough to recommend to our clients, without reservation. Hard to believe, but
very true.
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2012
Winter: Krios, Komodo, Cedros Baitcasters, Raw II
Spinner
Okuma
Krios, Komodo & Cedros Baitcasters NEW
MODELS, Here NOW and one heck of a promo, too!
Three new 2012 reels from Okuma, the Krios
Komodo and Cedros baitcasters. These guys are on a big time
roll, from smaller baitcasters to the big guns, Okuma is
producing some of the best fishing products we've seen. I
sure wouldn't want to own stock in the bike company these
days, the sleeping giant woke up and they are introducing
more quality fishing gear than any other manufacturer.
Krios For folks
looking for an affordable quality baitcaster, this Krios hits
the nail on the head. You've got some great features to
bring some added pleasure to your fishing. We've received
the Krios right hand retrieve reels, with lefties coming
soon. The new reel features a blazing fast 7.3:1 retrieve
rate, Alumilite construction with die cast aluminum frame,
A6061-T6 Machined aluminum spool and a multi-disk drag
system with micro-click adjustments. The new reel has plenty
of features to help folks new to baitcasters improve their
casting performance. Chief among those features is an
adjustable magnetic cast control system. You also have an 8
position internally ajusted centrifugal system. So, inside
and out, you can dial this reel in for exactly the type of
casting you need, and as you improve the reel can grow with
you to provide all the "freespool" performance anyone would
want. You've also got six ball bearings to assist that spin,
and a very comfortable handle. Nice new reels, very good
performance, and excellent values, all of 'em. The reels are covered by
Okuma's 1 year limited warranty.
Komodo 273
Taking things a notch up the quality ladder is the Komodo
KRD 273V. The Komodo features aluminum frame and
sideplates, CRC (corrosion resistant coating process),
with heavy duty aluminum gearing and shafts. It's made
from T-6 Machined aluminum with anodized spool, and offers
a multi disc Carbonite drag system for excellent stopping
power. You have a micro-click drag star for precise drag
settings, and 10 + 1 stainless steel bearings to maker her
spin. The Komodo features Japanese ABEC-5 bearings, with a
quick set anti reverse roller bearing. You also have a 7
position velocity control system - mechanical cast
control. Zirconium line guide inserts for use with
Spectra, an easy change left sideplate design for easy
servicing, and a 3 year warranty program from Okuma.
Available in left and right hand retrieve.
Cedros 273
Another step up the quality ladder in baitcasters, the
Cedros 273. You pick up an more rigid diecast aluminum
frame and sideplate assembly, with Titanium coating on the
sideplates to keep the reel looking good for years to
come. The entire reel takes advantage of Okuma's CRC
(corrosion resistant coating process), and the reel is
made from machined aluminum with anodized spool. The heavy
duty gears are machine cut, with Dura Brass gearing. The
Cedros features a unique stainless steel clutch slider,
with multi-disc drag star for precise drag settings. You
have the benefit of 6+1 precision Japanese ABEC 5 spool
bearings with quick set anti-reverse roller bearing
system. There's a 7 position velocity control system,
heavy duty aluminum handle design, allowing cranking
closer to your body. Combine that with durable EVA handle
knobs for comfort and you have a very nice piece for
inshore fishing. There's also an easy change left
sideplate for service ease, zirconium line guide inserts
for use with braided lines. The Cedors is specifically
designed for saltwater applications and it's backed by a 3
year warranty! Available in left and right hand retrieve.
FREE MONO SPOOLING!
Model
Capacity Mono (yds)
Capacity Spectra
Bearings
Gear Ratio
Max Drag
Price
KS-273W
160 yds 10#
160 30#
5+1
7.3:1
11#
$104.95
KDR-254V
160 yds 10#
160 30#
11+1
5.4:1
14#
$199.95
KDR-273V
160 yds 10#
160 30#
11+1
7.3:1
14#
$199.95
CJ-273W
160yds 12#
200 30#
6+1
7.3:1
14#
$249.95
Okuma
RAW II Spinning Reels
NEW High
Drag Dual Force Drag!
For 2012 Okuma
introduced their new Raw Series spinning reels. Unique to these high
drag capable reels is the new Dual Force Drag System. The DFD System
incorporates both surfaces of the spool to maximize high end drag
pressure, with efficiency and overal smoothness. Mounted in the top of
the spool, and protected by their Hydro Block system is a multi-disc
Carbon Fiber drag washer and stainless steel washer system that works in
conjunction with a secondary carbon fiber washer system mounted under
the spool. Even pressure is applied to both surfaces of the spool for
maximum stability and stopping power.
Model 80 pictured
Model 30 pictured
Among the features
you'll appreciate on these new reels:
AlumiLite -
aluminum body and sideplate construction
Aluminum rotor construction for strength and precision
Precision ellipotical gearing system
Quick set anti-reverse bearing
7 HPB stainless steel ball bearings
Machined aluminum 2 tone anodized spool
CRC - Corrosion Resistant Coating process
DFD - Dual Force Drag system with carbon fiber washers
Hydro Block water tight sealing
Super strong High Density Gearing
Carbon Fiber handle system on 30/40 size reels
RAW II spinning reels are backed by a 1 year warranty
Model
Gear Ratio
Bearings
Weight
Line
Retrieve
Max Drag
Capacity
Price
30
5:1
7BB + 1 RB
10.5
25"
25#
160 yds/8#
$139.99
40
5:1
11
28"
38#
190/10#
$139.99
55
4.5:1
17
30"
30#
340/12#
$159.99
65
4.8:1
23.4
34"
34#
310/15#
$169.99
80
4.8:1
24.2
38"
38#
350/20#
$169.99
Okuma Makaira
Special: Free Spectra Spooling
I first saw this new series of reels at the July
2009 ICAST show. I was
flat out impressed. Without doubt, this is a game changer for the
sportfishing industry. Okuma listened, listened well, and applied
what they heard in creating what may very well be some of the best
built reels on the market today. The reels are robust, solid,
creatively engineered, and made to go the distance.
Find out more, click the image left to see a brief video on
these reels.
All the new reels feature a carbon DFD (dual force drag) system for
exceptional drag performance, high drag capacity, long term
reliability and maximum alignment and durability. The Makaira reels
offer a "Pull Bar Drag System" with the advantage that the drag is
being pulled rather than pushed, which places heavy pressure on the
left side plate and utilizes the frame for overall stability -
that's the flaw of design in all reels built today, and Okuma feels
they've beat the system. With the Pull Bar design, there's no
pressure to create frame flex, or reduced drag pressure as a result
of tolerance alignment issues. As a result of the design, the open
top models in this line have none of the flex issues common with
other reels; no need to compensate for the disadvantage of design by
increasing mass, for instance.
The highly efficient drag system was designed and engineered by
Tiburon Engineering to increase maximum drag pressure, reduce side
load pressure on ball bearings and improve heat dissipation for
long term smoothness over extended fights. The Okuma DFD is
considered a wet drag system comprised of two carbon fiber drag
washers that are sandwiched together and bonded with a fiber glass
core. Pure carbon washers are coated with a thin layer of Cal
Sheet's Universal drag grease for virtually zero start up inertia.
These washers are compressed by two precision ground 17-4 grade
stainless steel drag plates that have been ground flat, then polished
for maximum smoothness. The stainless steel friction drag plates
have a minimum 32 Rockwell hardness allowing for high-end drag
settings and consistently smooth drag performance at all ranges!
(Model 20 pictured above)
Other important points of design: Silent anti-reverse, 16 point double dog anti-reverse for the
most reliable, smoothest and strongest anti-reverse on the market.
These reels so not depend on a one way bearing for their
anti-reverse, yet they have a similar slick feel to them. Robust! Helical Cut Gears, offers improved gear meshing, and gear
smoothness. They feel like butter being sliced when you change
gears. They're both smoother and stronger as a result of their
design.
Makaira Reels Feature-
6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing Makaira reels all feature Two-speed gearing systems Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag
settings 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings MA-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle Open top frame design on MK-5II, 10II, 15II, 20II, 50II Lug and plug system on all open top reel models Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp Machined etched Marlin logo on left side plate Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion
buildup Makaira lever drag reels are backed by a 5-year warranty
Note the well placed
drainage holes and robust foot
Note the machined
recessed line stay,
lugs or plugs...
Now, if you'd like a
second
opinion on the quality of these reels, you might do a little internet
search and find a couple independent reviews that more than agree with
our high opinion of these new reels. They really are terrific, and the
beauty is more than skin deep.
Model
Bearings
Capacity
Gear Ratio
Line Retrieve
Max Drag @ Full
Max Drag @ Strike
Weight
Price
MK-8II
4BB+1TB
320/15, 280/20,
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
24.1 oz.
459.99
MK-10II
4BB+1TB
460/15, 380/20, 280/25
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
26.1 oz.
459.99
MK-15II
4BB+1TB
550/20, 410/25, 310/30
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
26.8 oz.
459.99
MK-20II
4BB+1TB
870/25, 660/30, 530/40
3.8:1 & 1.7:1
39.4" & 17.5"
55-lbs
37-lbs
45.8 oz.
479.99
MK-30II
4BB+1TB
850/30, 700/40, 550/50
3.8:1 & 1.7:1
39.4" & 17.5"
55-lbs
37-lbs
50 oz.
499.99
MK-50II
4BB+1TB
1000/30, 650/50, 400/80
3.2:1 & 1.3:1
37.8" & 15.3"
85-lbs
60-lbs
61.4 oz.
549.99
MK-50WII
4BB+1TB
900/50, 780/60, 560/80
3.2:1 & 1.3:1
37.8" & 15.3"
85-lbs
60-lbs
65 oz.
599.99
MK-80WII
6BB+1TB
1000/80, 850/100, 660/130
3.1:1 & 1.4:1
45.7" & 20.5"
100-lbs
70-lbs
116 oz.
829.99
Please note, the 10, 15, 20 and 50 are topless. The 30,
50W and 80W have the top bar.
All models now in stock...including the little 10! (very nice and very
small)
This is a shot over the bow to every manufacturer of
saltwater reels. Okuma got it right, and they've got reason to be proud.
Okuma Special
Edition 30
Okuma's
new Makaira 30 Wide Special Edition is another much awaited new product,
first shown off in the fall of 2010. They did extensive testing of the
piece, ensuring that the topless design on a wide reel would prove no
negative in terms of frame flex. A couple of our clients had the
pleasure of fishing it on the long range boats targeting 200-300#
yellowfin that season. They performed flawlessly, as we've come to
expect with the Makaira series of reels.
Makaira Reels Feature-
6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates
Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing
Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing
Makaira reels all feature Two-speed gearing systems
Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing
Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines
Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease
Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag
settings
4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball
bearings
MA-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings
Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system
Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting
Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models
Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system
Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts
Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle
Open top frame design on MK-10II, 15II, 20II, 50II
Lug and plug system on all open top reel models
Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp
Machined etched Marlin logo on left side plate
Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel
Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion
buildup
Makaira lever drag reels are backed by a 5-year warranty
The
small Andros two speed is a compact design similar in size to an Avet
MXL (a tad narrower). This is another powerhouse of a reel, robust, high
drag capability, smooth shifting leverdrag. The Andros is made for
fishing 15-40# line, and doing so very well.
Find out more, click the image left to see a brief video on
these reels.
Andros Features:
Gear Ratios: 6.4:1 High / 3.8:1 Low 6-pcs ABEC-5 rated EZO Japanese ball bearings External adjustable cast control system Ratchet drag lever for precise drag settings Ergo grip handle knob with anodized aluminum handle arm One screw right sideplate take down for easy internal access 17-4 grade stainless steel helical cut gearing Maximum drag at Full with complete freespool is 24 lbs. Maximum drag at Strike with complete freespool is 15 lbs. Carbonite drag system with Cal’s drag grease Integrated recessed reel foot design for low profile rod fit
Okuma Cedros
Jigging Reels (and more)
Hi Speed Lever
Drags and now Star Drags AND 4:1 LD's NOW IN STOCK!
Dual Force Drag Single Speed Reels
Here's another one of Okuma's new
reels, first shown at ICAST in 2009.
The new Cedros is a high speed 6.2:1 lever drag. It's robust
in design, very, very strongly put together and like the
Makaira and Cedros two speeds, incorporates all the hard
lessons and benefits of listening to the right folks from a
design standpoint. It's made from 6061-T6 Machined aluminum
frame with forged side plates. The new reels have a 17-4
grade precision helical cut stainless steel gears. All reels
in this series feature single speed, high speed gearing
systems. The spool is Type III hard anodized for maximum
corrosion resistance (a good thing when running Spectra, and
leaving it on for years). It also has features Okumas CRC -
corrosion resistant coating process. The reels uses their
Carbonite Dual Force drag system and Cal's universal drag
grease (with 27-37#'s of drag measured at strike WITH
FREESPOOL performance and a
max of 34-55#'s). The Cedros
also uses a custom designed thrust bearing (like the
Makaira) to alleviate side load on heavy drag settings.
You've also got 4 ABEC 5 Sapporo stainless steel rubber
sealed ball bearings to maker her spin! There's a double dog
proprietary silent anti-reverse system (not a one way
bearing), with a ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for
precise drag settings.
For jigging and live baiting you'll
appreciate the ergonomic grip handle
knob.
There's also a
heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system on the CLD 20. The CLD 10 and 15 use a low profile clicker system
with stainless wishbone design. For long lived performance
under load the reels also feature heavy duty precision
stainless steel drive and spool shafts. They all share a
type II blue anodized frame, sideplates, drag lever and
handle providing a long lived good looking appearance, in
the face of the harsh reality of saltwater use. All models
have lugs or plugs, so you can use 'em with a harness or
rail strap, or keep 'em smooth on top. There are special
screw ports around the sidep plate, like the Makaira reels,
to reduce water/corrosion buildup. The Cedros reels are very
well built, and Okuma backs that up with a FIVE year
warranty.
Find out more, click the image left to see a brief video on
these reels.
Opinion: Very strong reel.
It's not a two speed, but a two speed may not always be
appropriate or necessary. The reel is no light weight champ,
it's built strongly and ruggedly. For a person doing some
deep water work, jigging, baiting big fish, this series of
reels will prove very welcome. For the kingfish guys, these
reels will be great pieces to work with, same for wahoo
fishing and for bottom fishing, they'll be great. I don't
know of another high speed leverdrag reel that can pull this
sort of drag, and do so as smoothly and aggressively. I
never thought I'd be saying such good things about Okuma,
but they turned me around with the Cavalla two speeds and
the Makaira reels. They are listening to the right folks.
They've always had the spinners down, but now, their
conventional reels stand strong. They are not trying to be
the cheapest product on the market, they're trying to be the
best. This piece fills a very important niche in the
saltwater market that's not been addressed by other
manufacturers. It won't be for everyone, but for some the
Cedros leverdrags will be most welcomed indeed.
MODEL
HIGH SPEED GEAR RATIO
NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN
LOWER GEAR RATIO
BEARINGS
WEIGHT
LINE RETRIEVE
MONO CAPACITY
SPECTRA CAPACITY
MAX DRAG AT STRIKE W/FREESPOOL
MAX DRAG AT FULL
CLD8S
6.2:1
n/a
4BB+1TB
21.6 OZ
42.5"
320/15#
~300/50#
27 LBS
34
CLD10S
6.2:1
4:1
4BB+1TB
24.6 OZ
42.5"
380/20#
~400/50#
27 LBS
34
CLD15S
6.2:1
4:1
4BB+1TB
25.8 OZ
42.5"
310/30#
~500/65#
27 LBS
34
CLD20S
6.2:1
4:1
4BB+1TB
44.5 OZ
62.2"
530/40#
~600/100#
37 LBS
55
Okuma Cedros Star
Drag 10 & 12
And New Lever Drag Low Gear Versions - IN STOCK!
This is a reel we first saw two years
ago, and ordered then and there. But, the folks at Okuma had
their hands full with the lever drag versions of the Cedros
line and the Makaira series. Their star drag offering was
put on hold. But, both we and many of our clients wanted to
get their hands on a star drag version of the Cedros - there
was good reason for this product to come on the market.
While a lever drag has many benefits, in some situations a
great star drag reel has it's reasons for ownership, too.
One of the big ones is bottom fishing. Some folks need to
button down the drag and winch out a larger grade fish. If
you do so with a lever drag you end up having "binding"
issues, too much side load on the bearing.
Pictured above the model 10,
the 12 is just a tad wider for greater line
capacity.
Opinion: "The
Cedros star is the BEST Star Drag Reel on the market -
that's my take, powerful, light, super drag. If you are
into jigging, I consider this a must have piece."
Here's Okuma's run-down on the
reel:
Beginning
with a stunning A6061-T6 blue anodized aluminum frame with
ported cross bars and continuing with machined aluminum
side plates and gunsmoke anodized spool, the Okuma Cedros
star drag backs outward beauty with incredible structural
integrity. Producing up to 28-pounds of smooth drag thanks
to its’ multi-disc Carbonite caged drag system and
incredible freespool driven by 5BB+1RB Japanese stainless
steel ball bearings, size 10 and 12 Cedros star drags
deliver exceptional casting performance for live bait,
iron and jig applications . Oversized machine cut brass
gearing and fast 6.2:1 gear ratio deliver total control
right to the palms of your hands. Cosmetically matched and
balanced to Cedros Speed Jig rods, you’ll find this
versatile combination in your hands throughout an
incredible range of applications.
Cedros Star
Drag Reels Feature-
A6061-T6 extruded aluminum, blue anodized frame
Frame cross bars are ported to reduce weight
Machined aluminum, blue anodized side plates
Machined aluminum, gun smoke anodized spool
Multi-disc Carbonite caged drag system
Ratcheting drag star for precise drag settings
5BB+1RB Japanese stainless steel bearings
Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing
Dual anti-reverse system. (Mechanical & roller bearing)
Oversized machine cut brass gearing
XL gearing: Drop down gear box for increased power
Self lubricating gear system, all models
MSS: Mechanical Stabilizing System for increased
durability
Ergo grip handle knobs featured on all models
High Speed 6.2:1 gear ratios for increased line pickup
Cedros star drag reels are backed by a 3-year warranty
FREE SHIPPING, FREE
SPECTRA
SPOOLING, and FREE REEL COVER!
Solterra
Lever Drag
Single and Two Speed Reels
Well,
here's another series of reels from Okuma that offer folks a very nice
alternative, good quality at a very good price point. The Solterra line
of lever drag reels are nothing less than a great value, coupled to a
very strong performing reel. There are single speed and Two Speed reels
in this line.
Solterra 20II
Stainless steel main
gear, pinion gears and shafts
Durable corrosion resistant frame and side
plates
Stainless steel reinforced side plate rings
Forged aluminum, gold anodized spool
Carbonite drag system with Cal's universal
drag grease
5 ball bearings, stainless steel, shielded
ball bearings 20-50W models
Patented T-Bar handle with easy roll
graphite insert, 20-50@ models
Ergo grip comfort handle on all 10/15 models
Low profile on/off clicker with stainless
steel wishbone
Strong Arm Levelwind: Stainless steel with
Ti coating "L" models
1 Year Warranty
- High Speed 6.2:1 gear ratios on SLR-10CS
and SLR-15CS
-Left hand models available: SLR10LX and
SLR-15LX
Not a bad range of
features, and the pricing is extraordinary in terms of value.
Solterra
10CS
Model
Gear Ratio
Weight
Capacity
Mono
Max Drag @ strike w/freespool
Max Drag @ full
w/freespool
Price
High Speed Open Top Frame Reels
SLR-10CS
6:1
23 oz
380 yds 20#
15 lbs
22 lbs
$129.99
SLR-15CS
6:1
24.2
310/30#
15 lbs
22 lbs
$129.99
Levelwind Reels
SLR-10L
4.2:1
24.1
380/20#
15 lbs
22 lbs
$139.99
SLR-15L
4.2:1
25.5
310/30#
15 lbs
22 lbs
$139.99
SLR-20L
3.5:1
39.5
400/40#
26
lbs
33 lbs
$169.99
Lefty Levelwind Reels
SLR-10LX
4.2:1
24.2
380/20#
15 lbs
22 lbs
$139.99
SLR-15LX
4.2:1
25.5
310/30#
15 lbs
22 lbs
$139.99
Single Speed Lever Drag Reels
(closed frame with top cross
bar and harness lugs)
SLR-20
3.5:1
37.8
400/40#
26 lbs
33 lbs
$159.99
SLR-30
3.5:1
38.5
400/50#
26 lbs
33 lbs
$179.99
SLR-50W
3.1:1
51.0
600/60#
32 lbs
40 lbs
$199.99
Two Speed Lever Drag (closed frame with top
cross bar and harness lugs)
SLR-20II*
3.8&1.7:1
38.0
400/40#
26 lbs
33 lbs
$219.99
SLR-30II
3.8&1.7:1
39.0
400/50#
26 lbs
33 lbs
$239.99
SLR-50II
3.1&1.3:1
50.0
460/60#
32 lbs
40 lbs
$269.99
SLR-50IIW
3.1&1.3:1
51.5
420/80#
32 lbs
40 lbs
$299.99
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Okuma
Cortez - NEW!
Here's
a reel we first previewed well over a year
ago, and have been waiting patiently ever
since... Much like the Cedros star and
lever drags, good things come when you
wait 'em out. The new Cortez is an
innovative reel, made with good materials,
offering very good performance at a value
conscious price. Much like Daiwa's Sealine
(check Special #2) it's going to prove
itself a workhorse reel, a great reel for
someone new to saltwater fishing. It's a
very good balance of features, performance
and value. The Cortez utilizes a corrosion
resistant graphite frame and sideplates,
with a machined aluminum anodized spool.
The reel features a multi-disc Carbonite
drag system, for very good stopping power.
The star is made from strong forged steel,
and the handle is made from anodized
aluminum, and is swept inward in design to
reduce wobble while cranking, and there's
a soft grip handle that feels right in
your hand. You've got 5 bearings
to
help the reel spin well on a cast. The
Cortez has a dual anti reverse system,
with both mechanical and roller bearing
used in manufacture. The gears are
oversized, so you've got some good
cranking power despite the high gear ratio
(that will help you get bit) of 6.2:1. The
gears are self lubricating and the Cortez
series reels offer a 1 year manufacturers
warranty. Not a bad combination of
features, and the price isn't half bad
either at $129! Oh, did I mention, the
reel has MAGNETIC CAST CONTROL, TOO!!!
(note the dial on the sideplate)
For 2012 Okuma
introduced their new Raw Series spinning reels. Unique to these high
drag capable reels is the new Dual Force Drag System. The DFD System
incorporates both surfaces of the spool to maximize high end drag
pressure, with efficiency and overall smoothness. Mounted in the top of
the spool, and protected by their Hydro Block system is a multi-disc
Carbon Fiber drag washer and stainless steel washer system that works in
conjunction with a secondary carbon fiber washer system mounted under
the spool. Even pressure is applied to both surfaces of the spool for
maximum stability and stopping power.
Among the features
you'll appreciate on these new reels:
AlumiLite -
aluminum body and sideplate construction
Aluminum rotor construction for strength and precision
Precision ellipotical gearing system
Quick set anti-reverse bearing
7 HPB stainless steel ball bearings
Machined aluminum 2 tone anodized spool
CRC - Corrosion Resistant Coating process
DFD - Dual Force Drag system with carbon fiber washers
Hydro Block water tight sealing
Super strong High Density Gearing
Carbon Fiber handle system on 30/40 size reels
RAW II spinning reels are backed by a 1 year warranty
Model
Gear Ratio
Bearings
Weight
Line
Retrieve
Max Drag
Capacity
Price
30
5:1
7BB + 1 RB
10.5
25"
25#
160 yds/8#
$139.99
40
5:1
11
28"
38#
190/10#
$139.99
55
4.5:1
17
30"
30#
340/12#
$159.99
65
4.8:1
23.4
34"
34#
310/15#
$169.99
80
4.8:1
24.2
38"
38#
350/20#
$169.99
Cedros
Spinners
Specifically
designed for saltwater use, the Cedros spinning reels feature a rigid
aluminum body and roter. Okuma's Dual Force Drag System for extreme
stopping power and proprietary High Density Gearing with special
corrosion resistant coating provide power and long term satisfaction in
a harsh saltwater environment. Combine all this with a high speed
gearing ratio and a customized aluminum jigging handle and you have one
of the best saltwater jig fishing reels on the market. For guys vertical
jigging, this is a dandy choice due to it's metal construction (frame,
sideplate, rotor, spool) and very high drag capability.
ALC: Rigid,
diecast-aluminum frame
Patented
Elliptical Oscillation System
Quick Set
anti-reverse roller bearing
Machined
aluminum anodized spool
DFD - Dual
Force Drag system
Hydro Block
weather tight drag seal
Super strong
high density gearing
NEW 80 Size Cedros
Cedros
Bait Feeder Spinners
Specifically
designed for saltwater use, and for fishing bait, the newest 2011 Cedros
spinning reels incorporate all the improved features of the high speed
jigging reels above and offer added features for folks fishing live
bait, such a lower gear ratio and adjustable bait feeder system.
DFD: Precision Dual Force
Drag system
Multi-disc, Japanese-oiled felt drag washers
4 HPB corrosion resistant stainless steel ball bearings
Quick-set anti-reverse roller bearing
Precision machine cut brass pinion gear
CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
HDGII: Corrosion resistant, High density gearing
ALC: Rigid, diecast aluminum frame and sideplate
Corrosion resistant graphite rotor
EOS: Patented Elliptical Oscillation System
Machined aluminum, 2-tone anodized, port spool
Rigid, forged aluminum screw-in handle design
Custom blue anodized, machined aluminum handle knob
Hydro Block water tight drag seal
Heavy Duty, solid aluminum, gold anodized bail wire
RESII: Computer balanced rotor equalizing system
Cedros Baitfeeder spinning reels are backed by a 1-year warranty
I first saw this new spinner at the ICAST show in July 2009,
and thought Okuma had another winner on their hands. (They
really have turned things around from a few years ago in
terms of fresh ideas AND quality design and production). The
new Trio series offer high
drag capability, strong construction, made for Spectra,
unique aluminum/graphite hybrid-crossover construction and
priced right.
The reel utilizes graphite as well as aluminum to create a
new generation of reels - similar to what we're seeing on
some race oriented cars these days. This allows for high
strength as well as lighter weight by design.
All factors combine nicely to create a very interesting
series of reels.
Crossover
Construction
Innovation at it's freshest...the new Trio spinning reels
from Okuma feature an unique crossover construction. They
took the best from aluminum construction and lightweight
graphite materials and created a distinctive new concept in
reel design. The solid one piece stamped aluminum reel stem
and rotor arm are paired with lightweight graphite
sideplates and rotor housing, which provide strength where
needed, and weight savings where possible. the Trio spool
construction utilizes a multi-piece construction, housing
the drag system in an aluminum drag chamber for added
stability and smoothness, while utilizing a lightweight
graphite housing for weight reduction and distinctive
styling.
Model
Gear
Ratio
Bearings
Weight
Line
Retrieve
Max
Drag
Capacity
Price
Trio 20
5:1
9BB+1RB
8.8 OZ
22"
18
190/4#,
110/6#
$74.99
Trio 30
5:1
9BB+1RB
10.3 OZ
25"
18
200/6#,
160/8#
$74.99
Trio 40
5:1
9BB+1RB
11.0 OZ
28"
20
190/10#,
170/12#
$79.99
Trio 55
4.5:1
9BB+1RB
15.3 OZ
30"
24
340/12#,
240/15#
$89.99
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Okuma Tools
Saw
these first at ICAST back in July, now
finally being supplied to us. Okuma has three new fishermen's tools on
the market. Three new premium pliers, each a bit different. All are made
from solid machined aluminum. All are anodized the same as the reel
model they correspond to by the same name. All feature tungsten steel
cutters, for both mono and braided lines. All are spring use a spring
loaded mechanism allowing the jaws to open when not under pressure (easy
one hand operation). All come with a sheath and lanyard. That's the
common part of the product range. But, they do differ. The most
traditional is the Cavalla Plier, in black.
These
utilize a long nose design for easy hook removal and other typical
tasks. The Cedros (blue/black) offers a high-end split ring plier, for
complimenting vertical jigging jobs. (name corresponds to a new line of
machined lever drag and star drag reel). A good split ring plier is a
nice thing to have if you do a lot of jigging for deeper water fish, and
these just might be the best ones ever built that were dedicated to that
style of fishing. Their handles are ported to reduce weight. These are the
nicest working split ring pliers I've used, wonderful in that regard. The
jaws will fill quite a few rolls. The Makaira matches up to a new line
of tournament quality reels that are not here yet, but will represent a
significant leap for Okuma in terms of performance. This plier has more
of a bull-nose design, wider with more grip surface. They're ported for
weight reduction. This is the pair that would probably prove most useful
on a boat or while working (home or job)! All three cut Spectra
beautifully.
*In my mind, the new
Cavalla is the first saltwater conventional reel
design Okuma has ever produced that's worth
owning, and it truly is well worth owning. I'll
also add that Okuma's production Tiburons are
smoother than the original pieces made by Tib in
the States.
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