Hi John,
Like you, I've been following this thread on the famous Okuma reels and from my very
limited experience, $28.99 is about $7.00 short of what I've seen them retail for in a
local fly shop. The reels are made in Korea out of machined aluminum with a light
anodized black finish on the reel. They resemble the new Scientific Anglers System
reels somewhat. The drag system picks up very smoothly and tightens down impressively
on even the lighter weight reels, such as the 4/5. They are relatively new on the
scene and need some time along with trials to pass by to see how they will stand up
with consistent usage. The sizes range from a 4/5, 5/6, 7/8, 8/9 up to a 10/11. The
spools are readily available, except for the 10/11 reel, for which you cannot by a
spool for that model at this point in time.
They are a good value for the price and for those out there who covet their $600.00
fly reels, the Okuma makes a pretty good back-up reel to have along on that obscure
trip to Backwater, WA
Al Peterson
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> Subject: Re: Okuma Sierra Reels and St. Croix rods
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> Subject: Okuma reels
> OK, now you've got my curosity up!
> Sounds like some satisfied customers/fans of these
> reels out there!
> Maybe these questions have been answered in this forum
> before (and maybe I missed the exchange) but:
>
> Where can one view/buy these Okuma reels (esp. for
> $28.99) in the Everett/Seattle area?
> How long have they (the company which manufactures
> them and the reels themselves; are they new on the
> market?) been in "existence"?
> What sizes do they come in?
> Are extra spools readily available?
> Sometime a person needs a good, inexpensive reel.
> Any help out there?
> Thanks,
> John Townsell
>
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> > In a message dated 8/14/00 12:49:51 AM,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > << OK, who knows where to get the Okuma reels for
> > $28? I have a friend that
> >
> > doesn't want to cough up the dough for a Gunnison,
> > but would like a
> >
> > serviceable reel. >>
> >
> > You can purchase them for $28.99 at the White
> > Elephant in Spokane.
> >
> > Mike
> >
>
>
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