In reply to Post #19
I've now used mine for a couple of sessions and they are superb. Bought mostly for long range work abroad, I decided to put them on my pike rods in place of Entoh's. The Okumas are half the price of the Entoh's but perform twice as well.

Super smooth and for me the clutch speed is just right. Not to mention how light they are and the fact you get a spare spool with them. Also, like the method to fold the reel handle (similar to Basias). I really used to struggle loosening the screw on the Entohs on a cold day. Big thumbs up from me.

Mid term review now I've had them a while.

I really like them, I've got used to the quicker drag, I now know each click does make a difference and I can count clicks to set the clutch when putting on the rests.
They're lovely and smooth in the fight, my favourite thing about them though is how light they are! I'll be keeping hold of these long term now, I've been a switcher in the past, but I can't be dealing with all that I'm happy with these. I would recommend these to anyone thinking of Daiwa or Shimano etc they're much better than those in the bracket.

Hi All,

Any further reviews on these?

I've currently got a set of Okuma LS-8K's but thinking these would be a significant upgrade on those which have served me very well for the last 4/5 years.

Thanks!

In reply to Post #33
My mates got a set and had a go with at the weekend and superb reel, if I didn't use the original Shimano XT10000 techniums I would buy a set in a heartbeat 👍

In reply to Post #32
I second this, bought a set shortly after they came out as fancied a change from the ci4's, I prefer the obsidians, butter smooth with a great clutch, superb line lay and amazingly light.

Thanks both!

I saw the Okuma Obsidian reels whilst I was fishing the other day. I think the company is owned by Rapala who also now owns Dynamite baits. I was very impressed with them and they are super smooth and incredibly light. I am debating whether to switch from my Ci4 XTCs to these but the name puts me off. Shimano have the reputation for quality reels whereas Okuma don't - certainly not at the moment! Anybody made the switch from either Daiwa or shiimano?

In reply to Post #37
I've got an old Okuma baitrunner reel I bought when I was 14/15 years old, I'm 41 now and the reel is still working fine.

I've used INC 6000's ( still have a pair ) and more recently the LSK reels which have been faultless. I switched from Shimano and Daiwa and certainly haven't felt like I am missing out hence my interest in the these ones.

In reply to Post #37
Okuma has a very good name for reliability and quality.

In reply to Post #37
Absolutely nothing wrong with okuma been using them since the early 90s

In reply to Post #37
If the Okuma had a Shimano or a Daiwa badge on it,it would be twice the price at least.The Obsidian is a seriously good reel especially for the price

I went from ultegra ci4 xtb to the obsidian no regrets at all
Lightweight lovely smooth clutch

More than happy and a bargain at the price I paid

In reply to Post #41
I paid for my Daiwa '23 Emblem 35 SCW QD £124.

Came from Shimano 140000 XTE before that I had XTD and XTC, Shimano never again but Daiwa 23 Emblem is 100% worth its money.

Had the chance to buy the Obsidians at £107 last year but wasn't convinced when I compared them to the Daiwa's

In reply to Post #41
Also don't discount the Penn Tidal or Vantage XT

Fantastic reels IMO

In reply to Post #1
At £150 your better off buying Shimano 14k xte's no doubt.