dtack777 | Tue May-10-05 03:00 AM |
Member since May 05th 2005
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#1842, "Spinning reel: Shimano vs. Okuma"
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I've been hearing so many things about the okuma baitcasting reels, and was wondering if their spinning reels perform just as well. I need a new spinning reel, and was wondering how the okumas stacked up against shimano reels. Here's some variables to help with my decision, any help would be greatly appreciated. I use: 6-12 lb. test line, 1/16-1/4 ounce lures, and was looking for a setup to throw mostly Senkos, dartheads, and light texas rigs. I know the weights for lures and line are a little broad, but I can only afford 2 rods for right now (all my fishing tackle was stolen). If any more information would help you answer my question please ask away, Thank you.
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Fishing805Fever | Tue May-10-05 08:55 AM |
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#1845, "RE: Spinning reel: Shimano vs. Okuma"
In response to Reply # 2
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I think you will find they are both good companies,The Sustain from shimano is worth the dough as is the Stradic MGFA,You may even want to check into reels like the quantum p.t. catalyst.It boils down to really how much you want to pay and then compare what you get bearing ,etc wise.I cant vouch for Okumas customer service,or quantums,but I know Shimanos customer service has been great for me and has gone to extra lengths to help me with my reels. tight lines, brian
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NOSEHOOKROOK | Wed May-11-05 12:10 PM |
Member since Sep 11th 2002
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#1851, "RE: Spinning reel: Shimano vs. Okuma"
In response to Reply # 8
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hate to butt in... But I have fished a ton of Daiwa, and a ton of Okuma reels, and never liked one, from the high end, to the low. As for what Magmaster said, he is 110% right, if you guys are looking at the amount of Ball bearings in a reel to make a decision, you WILL NOT get the best reel for the $$$, Ball Bearings are a selling point, and most of the "extra" bearings you guys see, in these fancy reels, really do nothing for the reel, except add another part to corode, or go bad. I would concentrate more on frictioned parts, and most importantly, the way the reel stacks line. I have fished a ton of the new Stella's, (1000's, 2500's) and needless to say, I was pretty dissapointed, not to say anything bad about Shimano, ofcourse! I have an old Symetre 100 Rear drag, that I would fish over any Stella, Sustain etc... No worm gear = smooth as silk. :) just my 2 cents. D
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Striper | Wed May-11-05 02:04 PM |
Member since Nov 27th 2004
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#1852, "RE: Spinning reel: Shimano vs. Okuma"
In response to Reply # 9
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That's what the message board is for, to express your opinion. Personally, there simply is a very noticeable difference in smoothness between a high quality 10 b.b. real and a 4 b.b. reel, regardless of manufacturer. And did I misunderstand your post, did you imply that the symetre is smoother than the stella. Granted most fisherman can't tell the difference between say, a 3 b.b. reel and 4 b.b. reel, but a stella and a symetre, come on! Anyway, you and magmaster didn't answer the mans question. What do you prefer, a $60 shimano or a $60 okuma, and why? Dave T
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