Review Date
March 27, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: csherm ,  30 days a year

Price Paid:  $40.00 at Bob's Wilderness Hou

Summary:
Okuma certainly offers excellent products for value minded consumers - just make sure you understand the limitations.

Strengths:
Durability, replaceable spool.

Weaknesses:
Drag - I had to remove a "clicker" (drag engagement indicator) that impaired the reel's sensitivity. Only after this did I find it acceptable for trout fishing. The finish knicks easily. It's also a little heavy for 3 or 4 wt rods.

Customer Service:
Haven't had to use

Review Date
January 10, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: OUTLAW CASES(Unregistered User) ,  20 days a year

Price Paid:  $25.00 at SPORTSMAN'S WAREHOUS

Summary:
AWESOME REEL!! I FISHED IT HARD LAST SUMMER AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT.

Strengths:
PRICE

Weaknesses:
NONE THAT I HAVE FOUND YET

Review Date
May 5, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: tobewan(Unregistered User) ,  20 days a year

Price Paid:  $75.00 at Tulpehocken Creek Ou

Body of Water:
Anywhere with Wild Fish

Summary:
I love this reel. Fish dont care what name is on your gear. The reel is smooth strong and holds line. What else can you ask for?

Strengths:
Silky smooth drag. Holds line. Strong, spool doesn't bend. Unlike the Battenkill that i have. Die Orvis Die. Over priced crap.

Weaknesses:
I have had problems with dirt getting into the spool and causing some scrapping. Its a bit annoying but seldom happens. Maybe once every 5 trips or so. It doesnt take long to clean either. Just pull off the spool and run your fingers through the lip.

Similar Products Used:
Orvis, Ross (highly recommend also), Diawa, Cortland, Sci Ang

Review Date
June 3, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: BigFly (Unregistered User) ,  40 days a year

Price Paid:  $39.00 at Bob Marriotts

Body of Water:
June Lake Loop

Favorite City:
los angeles

Favorite State:
CA

Favorite Country:
Raider Nation

Summary:
Bought this as a cheap banger and I can't believe how
smooth the drag is. Its also small and light. I use it on a 4 weight
and have caught plenty of fish. I bought a 9/10 wt and
caught a 4lb bonito from shore. The drag was super. I am
hooked these Okumas are an excellent product

Strengths:
smooth drag, light weight, infinite adjustment on the drag
the extra spools are inexpensive

Weaknesses:
easy to scratch finish

Customer Service:
not used

Similar Products Used:
galvan, ross, sage, cabelas

Review Date
January 16, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.50 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Robbie Robertson(Unregistered User) ,  30 days a year

Price Paid:  $35.00 at Sportsman''s Pro Sho

Body of Water:
Tuckaseegee River

Favorite City:
Sylva

Favorite State:
NC

Favorite Country:
United States

Summary:
Bought this reel as a replacement for a Pfleuger Medalist knock-off. Used it hard for about one busy season (50+ trips)

Strengths:
Drag adjustment, price, light weight

Weaknesses:
Finish easily scratched, cast and stamped construction not as durable as machined

Customer Service:
Haven''t used it

Similar Products Used:
Lamson DCA, Tioga #2 and #8, Marryat