Okuma Reels
tomyv
Posted 1/28/2005 9:33 AM (#132862)
Subject: Okuma Reels




Posts: 1310


Location: Washington, PA
I'm in serious need of some new reels. I've used Okuma reels for other species, but I've never tried the "muskie sized" ones. Anyone have any imput? They seem smooth enough, and the most important thing to me is durability.
guideman
Posted 1/28/2005 10:40 AM (#132874 - in reply to #132862)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels




Posts: 376


Location: Lake Vermilion Tower, MN
Hey Tomyv,
I have had Okuma's line counters on all my trolling rods for a couple years now. I haven't use any of their baitcasters for throwing muskie sized baits however.

The line counters I have work great so I wouldn't hesitate to give another model a try.

"Ace"
jerryb
Posted 1/28/2005 4:35 PM (#132929 - in reply to #132874)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels




Posts: 688


Location: Northern IL
I have 2 okuma 20d Convector line counter reels and they are so so, the drags are very unreliable and sticky. I also have 2 Okuma 30ds Convectors and like wise they are not a good reel. I just recently sent one back for a second replacement and today was told that the 30ds have been discontinued.
MuskieMike
Posted 1/28/2005 5:54 PM (#132939 - in reply to #132862)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels





Location: Des Moines IA
I use the Magda 45 's Big enough for any muskie bait ... Dependable ......
MikeHulbert
Posted 1/28/2005 5:56 PM (#132940 - in reply to #132862)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels





Posts: 2427


Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana
Tom,

Shot me an e-mail when you get a chance.

[email protected]

Thanks,
sworrall
Posted 1/28/2005 8:26 PM (#132950 - in reply to #132862)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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sworrall
Posted 1/29/2005 4:08 PM (#132995 - in reply to #132950)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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Take a Look!!
ToddM
Posted 1/30/2005 9:36 PM (#133090 - in reply to #132862)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels





Posts: 20254


Location: oswego, il
I have heard some good things about the induron and in my fondling of them, they were quite smooth.
WV Musky
Posted 1/31/2005 10:01 AM (#133117 - in reply to #133090)
Subject: RE: Okuma Reels


I just got an Induron and after casting in the yard I have a good impression of them so far. Haven't really fished with them yet, so can't give a final answer on how good they are though. But I would get one if I was you, I mean you can always use another reel.
shawn