Okuma Sierra 7/8

Review Date
August 19, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: alphatridog(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year , from Kirkland, WA, USA

Price Paid:  $40.00 at Outdoor Emporium

Body of Water:
Puget Sound

Favorite City:
Seattle

Favorite State:
WA

Favorite Country:
USA

Summary:
A great reel for the money, and surpassed by few unless you spend a good bit more.

Strengths:
Well made reel with disk drag for an excellent price. Beats any reel in its price range, and a few above.

Weaknesses:
Finish is paint, and will chip easily. Bearing is not stainless and must be lubed regularily. Spools small, most sized for 30-70 yards of backing.

Customer Service:
Never used.

Similar Products Used:
Lamson Velocity, various Martin, Cortland and Sage reels.

Review Date
August 6, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Mark Senkus(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year , from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan U.S

Price Paid:  $59.00 at Hank's Sporting Good

Body of Water:
Big Two-Hearted River

Favorite City:
Newberry

Favorite State:
Michigan

Favorite Country:
U.S.A.

Summary:
This is my first Okuma purchase. I use it on my spare 8-wt rod for pike and bass. The reel is of excellent qaulity for a die-cast model and for the low price.

Strengths:
Solid performer and very good qaulity in a low price die-cast reel. Solid drag system, and good looks.

Weaknesses:
This reel has a wide-style spool. I am more in favor of the narrower styles, but this is a small thing, and a personal choice.

Customer Service:
Have not needed to use.

Similar Products Used:
Cortland Crown series.