I know okuma has been raked over the coals on this site as well as many others. I have some Titus Golds, Penn Internationals, and Avets. The Okumas are NOT penns or Avets but I will say that their customer service was great when I blew up my drags and I have not had a problem since. Seems like they are trying hard but just missed it. Well now they have a new line the “Makaira”. I will not buy one over the Penn or Avet unless the price point is much cheaper like it is with the TGs. If it is I may give a 50 a try as a plainer reel. 85 pounds of drag is pretty strong. Thoughts?
I’d be willing to give one a test drive. I’ve never really had any problems with my Okuma stuff, granted I don’t get to fish near as much as some of you do or as I want to. When are they going to give list prices on them?
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
If Tiburon is involved, it won’t be a POS that’s for sure, but it won’t be cheap…
Tiburon simply “made” the bearing.
They are sure to be upgrades over the Titus reels. The drag design is very similar to Avet. Who knows about quality. I agree with scootin about price point versus Avet and Shimano. I would rather have a new TLD A series over a new Penn International, but that’s just my opinion.
I purchased two okuma spinning reels probably 3-4 years. Both worked well for a while then they both went to chit. One reel the drag is slipping very bad and the other real sounds awful. These reels were in the $75 range when I bought brand new. I have had other products last alot longer.