The long awaited Okuma baitcaster reels are in flight to the states. The 1st wave of reels will come in 3 diffrent sizes with 5bb. They will be the round style reel. The low pro reels are in the works for release at a later date. The baitcasters will run about $70 and will be at the shows after december and in stores about the same time. Be sure to take a look.
Remember you heard it here 1st.

John Lake
Okuma Prostaff

John, were you in Orlando back in September for the Henrys show?

no that wasnt me

John,
Turner's sells the "Californian" baitcaster reels with 7 ball bearings. Are these the same ones? What kind of application would these best for?

Is that an Okuma? I have not heard of this. How long have they had them? I will get with the factory and see if I can find out more?

I actually got one: the Californian TBF 65 for $69.99 Internet Special. Has 2 spools, looks pretty good, but is not a spinning reel(it is kind of heavy). It says Okuma on the box and on the reel.

That is a special design reel for Turner. It is manufacturered by Okuma. I wouldnt be like the baitcasting reels I am speeking of. The Californian is more a saltwater reel and the *new* baitcaster reels are freshwater reels.

Hey John,

Does Okuma have a catalog or something like that. I would like to see the reels and specs.I can't seem to locate them on the website(new baitcasters). Just curious. Let me know whats out there. Thanks!!

Clay

Clay
Sorry for the delay in reply..I dont get online much unless I am at work. For specs and pics you will have to wait till the shows to see the reels and pic up catalogs. The web site will be updated around the same time if you cant get out to see them 1st hand.

Thanks John. I will be looking for the fresh water ones!

Oh Oh, here is a sneak peek at the pre production model 150! More may be on the way shortly.

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