I have a Okuma CE-S-702L 7'0"...using for trout etc. would this be a good reel with the rod or should I get something like the Avenger lightweight?
1719166
After owning this reel for onr year now, I got hink it would be a very suitable reel for.that rod. And.the drag system is excelent. Espciaally when dealing with salmon or trout.
1719167
I bought this reel last Fall, it has served me well. I don't know all of the parts associated with the reel, but the bale (I think that is what it is called) on my reel has become a little loose. This reel has caught me some nice fish though and handled it very well. Overall it is a nice reel, but I would probably spend a little more for something else.
1719168
This reel has great drag and is so lite to use.i have used it to catch nz kingfish up to 20 pounds which are real dirty fighters ,u can you tube this. A lovely little reel one of my favorites.
1719169
It would be great for trout fishing. Your line and pole would be the biggest difference for using this reel. I use it for light saltwater fishing and would def use it for some trout back at home.
1719170
I have a 20 size Trio on one of my ultralight rods. I find it a bit heavy for such a light rod, but manageable. I have a 20 size Avenger on the other and it's better balanced. I still prefer the trio due to it's super smooth drag.
2063762
I think you would need a heavier rod than this one. A 5/6 weight is more suitable for trout weighing maybe 1/2 pound to 5 pounds.
1147177
First I would have recommended a higher drag weight on the reel. It sounds like you want heavy fish, so I would go with the 300 yds. You also may want to consider going to 50 lb. line, between your rod and the drag you can handle some pretty large fish with this set up. Remember to balance you drag with the weight recommendation of the rod builder.
1731260
Yes, you can. I routinely use 80 lb line on mine with a 6/0 reel. This is a stout little rod, but a 14/0 reel is a lot of iron to mount on it. I don't know what you're trying to catch, but I would consider a heavier Okiaya rod for just a few dollars more if you need such a large reel.
2006413
Its a great reel but may not be enough for what you want to catch with that rod.
621178
Yes, I got this rod a month ago and for the price it is the best you can get. Sure if you get some higher end rod with a reel that glides it might be easier for the inexperienced, but for a $15 rod this is #1.
260596
As small as you'd like. It mostly depends on how light your rod is. However a super light rod with this heavier reel might be a bit unbalanced. However, I use this reel with 6lb. Line with a medium light rod an have caught 6 pound fish with no problems.
1785547
I own 2 Shimano symetres and live in Tampa FL. All I do is inshore fish (light tackle) and they are great reels. I own stradics and quantum bocas and penn reels and I would put the symetre up against any of those even though they are cheaper. The 3000 is the best for light tackle. I use 8 pound braided line and have landed snook and redfish up to 15 pounds on that 3000 symetre. Hope this helps.
475971
I'm using one on a 5/6 weight rod that I've set up for trolling flies. I never cast with it, so the heavier line isn't a problem. A heavier rod would increase the chance of breaking a light tippet on a strike.
698154
I would get the SLV 56. It's still small enough for trout, but you could also use it for a shooting line system if you really get into fly fishing.
400672
Those are different sizes. I'm not sure which is the largest. I bought the 40 to use on the Okuma SST (salmon steelhead trout) rod, which is a relatively heavy rod which I have 30lb braid on the reel (but the reel could easily take 12lb mono, and that would probably be the lb test I would use on that rod if I was running mono). If you are buying this for bass or trout, you shouldn't need anything larger than the 30.
1861553
I use mine as a casting rod, so I mounted a ss butt cap on it after scraping off the foam and been using a Daiwa BG 60 with 25lb test since day 1. Might not be the prettiest of reels, but built to last and take beatings the entire way. Setups been working strong for 12 years so far.
384259
May be a bit large for an ultralight rig. I did not have good luck with this reel. never got it to cast right. Continually back lashed. I cahnged the weight of line and made all the adjudtments I could. Took it apart and cleaned it, although it was new. Nothing worked. I would recommend a Diawa Laguna. I have four of them and they are great and would work perfect on an ultra light rig.
59899
The reel on this unit is not very good . I would not get it. If you are trying to catch big fish it will not be ver strong
1621405
I know that the ugky stik rod is more than able to handle the big fish. I have caught several large red fish with it. As to the specific reel you mentioned, I use Okuma reels and am really pleased with them. I just don't use that particular one. hope it helps.
1940306
Yes, though the drag is not terribly robust and a long rod is necessary. If you are fishing offshore (and if you are fishing for tuna I imagine you must be) you may wish to consider a conventional reel with a stout, short boat rod. I use this reel on a 12' surf rod and there are few inshore fish I would think it can't handle. A 12' rod on a boat can be unwieldy. Tuna can burn up even a conventional reel drag and with a spinning reel the bail will create even more friction as will the guides. It's really not the best choice for offshore fishing but it could work.
1069676
Hi. I would get one of these for his birthday. Okuma Avenger ABF Graphite Bait Feeder Reel I bought the 20 which I use when we go to the states and I can get fishing. However, maybe one of the bigger ones would be better for him, the 30 or 40. Apparently they are prone to corrosion, so make sure it is well washed after use, especially if he uses it in salt water. Good luck, Lindsay (from the UK)