So, then the $29.99 was for the 6/7?
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Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: Okuma reel ?
> Yes, you can switch them to either right or left hand retrieve.
>
> I have found the Sierra reels for $29.99 at both the White Elephant and
> Sportsmans Warehouse here in Spokane. From what I can tell, those may be
the
> best prices I have heard out of anybody on the list. I don't think
anybody
> over on the wet side has found this inexpensive.
>
> I have nothing but great things to say about the Okuma Sierra. I have
caught
> many large fish over 20 inches on it and the drag has worked great. They
do
> have 3 minor flaws in my opionion. 1. They tend to overestimate the line
> size. Get a 6/7 if you want to put a 5 wt on it for example. 2. The
drag
> has about a half of turn where it doesn't do much then it tightens very
> quickly so you have get yours predialed in and know how to make small
> adjustments. 3. The finish wears quickly. So for what it is worth you
may
> want to also consider the Okuma Integrity. A large arbor spool, a much
more
> precise drag adjustment etc.
>
> Hope you find want to try out.
>
> Mike W.
> Spangle, WA
>
>
