Okuma Spinning reels?

Bassboss · 02-26-11, 04:15 PM

I'm thinking about replacing my Daiwa exceller cause it's smoothness lacking. I like to the spool on it though, casts well.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone uses Okuma spinning reels, I've head they're good.

Anyone have experienced with 'em? Particularly the Trio. I'm wondering how it and other Okumas hold up over a few seasons of use.

nova385 · 02-26-11, 04:25 PM

I have a trio, cant tell you if it is giong to last bc got it late last year. seems well built, and smooth. I put it on a Abu varitas 7' med rod.

CamG · 02-26-11, 05:10 PM

This will be my 8th season with the one Okuma spinning reel I own. It is the Inspira. Really well built IMHO.

BigBassin144 · 02-26-11, 05:40 PM

Sammy a good cleaning and some lubrication should help a lot with the feel of it. I'd give that a try before just going out and replacing it.

BB

Tavery5 · 02-26-11, 06:15 PM

The Okuma V-series reels are on the upper end of Okuma's freshwater reels, but they are said to be as good or better than most of the upper end spinning reels on the market. There is a good review of them on TT and they recieved an award from TT also.

Bassboss · 02-26-11, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the responses guys. That Inspira sounds like a solid reel Cam. Still running smooth I gather?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Sammy a good cleaning and some lubrication should help a lot with the feel of it. I'd give that a try before just going out and replacing it.

BB

Yeah, I plan on it biggins. Just gathering all my options. I'd like to be able to go the BPS classic down in Chicago and trade it in for credit.

MallenManson · 02-27-11, 09:09 AM

Boss, the local Gander has Excelers on sale for $39.99 right now, If you've got one nearby, you might wanna check out their sale.

bassinbob · 02-27-11, 09:45 AM

This weekend at Gander they are having a sale. They have a scratch off coupon in store. I got 10% off yesterday. I have 2 Okumas. One Stratus and a Metaloid. Both are good reels.

MallenManson · 02-27-11, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassinbob

This weekend at Gander they are having a sale. They have a scratch off coupon in store. I got 10% off yesterday. I have 2 Okumas. One Stratus and a Metaloid. Both are good reels.

Aaaaaah! The scratch offs! I'd forgotten about those!

Bassboss · 02-27-11, 11:39 AM

Ohh.. now that's a deal!

Wow, that really really tempting. Is it the older ones or the new ones they've got for sale? Never heard of the scratch off thing before, I'll have to check them out.

fish4942 · 03-03-11, 02:43 PM

I have an Okuma spooled with 30lb Power Pro my son uses for Catfishing. Seems like a quality real. But if you want smoothness and quality, I say go with Pflueger. You don’t have to spend a ton. The Asaro is a very smooth real for around $50.00.

02-26-11, 04:15 PM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Okuma Spinning reels? I'm thinking about replacing my Daiwa exceller cause it's smoothness lacking. I like to the spool on it though, casts well. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone uses Okuma spinning reels, I've head they're good. Anyone have experienced with 'em? Particularly the Trio. I'm wondering how it and other Okumas hold up over a few seasons of use.

02-26-11, 05:40 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Sammy a good cleaning and some lubrication should help a lot with the feel of it. I'd give that a try before just going out and replacing it. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-26-11, 06:15 PM	#5
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	The Okuma V-series reels are on the upper end of Okuma's freshwater reels, but they are said to be as good or better than most of the upper end spinning reels on the market. There is a good review of them on TT and they recieved an award from TT also. __________________ They call me Ishmael

02-27-11, 09:09 AM	#7
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Boss, the local Gander has Excelers on sale for $39.99 right now, If you've got one nearby, you might wanna check out their sale. __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

02-27-11, 09:45 AM	#8
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	This weekend at Gander they are having a sale. They have a scratch off coupon in store. I got 10% off yesterday. I have 2 Okumas. One Stratus and a Metaloid. Both are good reels. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

02-26-11, 04:25 PM	#2
nova385 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MID MI. Posts: 140	I have a trio, cant tell you if it is giong to last bc got it late last year. seems well built, and smooth. I put it on a Abu varitas 7' med rod.

02-26-11, 05:10 PM	#3
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	This will be my 8th season with the one Okuma spinning reel I own. It is the Inspira. Really well built IMHO.

02-27-11, 11:39 AM	#10
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Ohh.. now that's a deal! Wow, that really really tempting. Is it the older ones or the new ones they've got for sale? Never heard of the scratch off thing before, I'll have to check them out.

03-03-11, 02:43 PM	#11
fish4942 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 181	I have an Okuma spooled with 30lb Power Pro my son uses for Catfishing. Seems like a quality real. But if you want smoothness and quality, I say go with Pflueger. You don’t have to spend a ton. The Asaro is a very smooth real for around $50.00.

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